Michael Anthony Benoit

Founded in 1994 by Terry Diamond and Alan Wilson, Talon Asset Management LLC is a registered investment advisor located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm also serves as an ERISA qualified manager. They offer a variety of investment vehicles and services, including: (1) individually managed equity, fixed-income and balanced portfolio accounts (2) hedge funds and (3) private equity/venture capital investment opportunities. Their clients include managing equity, fixed-income and balanced portfolios for individuals, retirement funds, foundations and family partnerships. They manage the Talon Sharpridge QO LLC and the Talon Opportunity Partners LP.

Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (Credit Suisse Securities USA) is the broker/dealer division of Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, an investment banking company headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1998 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Credit Suisse (USA), Inc., ultimately owned by Credit Suisse Group AG (SWX: CSGN) in Switzerland. Credit Suisse Securities USA offers a suite of equities, solutions and credit products and services which includes global securities sales, trading and execution, prime brokerage and comprehensive investment research. Their clients include financial institutions, corporations, governments, institutional investors, such as pension funds and hedge funds, and private individuals around the world.

Fort Washington Investment Advisors, Inc. (Fort Washington) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. The firm was founded in 1990 and formerly known as Columbus Fund Management, Inc. They are a wholly-owned subsidiary of Western & Southern Investment Holdings LLC and ultimately owned by Western & Southern Mutual Holding Co. The firm offers a wide range of investment solutions to a diverse set of clients and valued partners. Fort Washington is a signatory to the United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI).