Brian L. Harris

BlackRock Advisors LLC is a SEC-registered investment advisor and mutual fund manager headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1994 and is a subsidiary of BlackRock Capital Holdings, Inc., ultimately held by BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE: BLK). BlackRock Advisors manages assets for US-registered investment companies and 529 Plans.

Schafer Cullen Capital Management, Inc. (SCCM) is a wealth management and registered investment advisory firm founded by James Cullen and David Schafer in 1983. Headquartered in New York City, SCCM provides portfolio management services to a variety of client types including individuals, corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, Taft-Hartley plans, charitable institutions, foundations, endowments, Registered Investment Companies, private investment funds and trust programs.

The Edgar Lomax Co. (ELC) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia. The firm was founded in 1986 by Randall Eley. ELC serves institutional and high-net-worth clients through its separate accounts product, and retail clients through its mutual fund, the Edgar Lomax Value Fund.

UBS Securities LLC is an investment bank and registered broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1998 as UBS Warburg LLC. They are a subsidiary of UBS Americas Holding LLC, ultimately held by UBS Group AG (SWX: UBSG, NYSE: UBS) in Switzerland. UBS Securities is a primary dealer in US Government securities and provides a full range of investment banking services which includes corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, trading and sales, fixed-income, equity research, private banking, underwriting and prime brokerage operations. The firm also provides advisory services and access to capital markets for corporate, institutional, intermediary and alternative asset management clients.

Cullen Capital Management LLC, do-business-as Schafer Cullen Capital Management (SCCM), is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1983 to advise managed accounts. In 2000, they expanded their offerings to include US mutual funds and, in 2010, UCITS funds. SCCM provides portfolio management services to a variety of client types such as individuals, corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, Taft-Hartley plans, charitable institutions, foundations, endowments, Registered Investment Companies, UCITS, Hedge Funds and trust programs.

KPMG LLP engages in the provision of audit, tax, and advisory services. It serves the banking and capital markets, building, construction and real estate, consumer and retail, energy, natural resources and chemicals, financial services, government and public sector, healthcare and life sciences, industrial manufacturing, insurance, media and entertainment, private equity, technology, telecommunications, and venture capital industries. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Duke University is an academic university that offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. It also has publications and research services. The university was founded in 1838 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

The District of Columbia Bar provides legal services. The private company is based in Washington.

Smithsonian Institution operates museums and art galleries. It organizes exhibitions on art, music, television and film, science, and history. The firm also preserves and maintains cultural centers, national zoo, and research facilities. The company was founded on August 10, 1846 by James K. Polk and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Greater Washington Educational Telecommunication Association owns and operates radio and television broadcasting stations. It produces and broadcast programs of intellectual integrity and cultural merit. The company was founded by Elizabeth Campbell in 1961 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

Part of Universal Health Services, Inc., The George Washington University Hospital is a medical facility that prioritizes quality care and patient comfort. The company is based in Washington. The hospital has a century-long tradition of providing medical care and peace of mind to thousands of patients each year.

Moody's Investors Service, Inc. is a credit rating and investment research firm headquartered in New York City. They are a subsidiary of Moody's Corp. (NYSE: MCO). The firm performs international financial research and analysis on commercial and government entities and provides a variety of analytic tools for assessing credit risk. Their clients include creditors, investment banks and commercial banks.

SSgA Funds Management, Inc. (SSgA FM) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and mutual fund manager headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm was founded in 1978 and is a subsidiary of State Street Global Advisors, Inc., ultimately held by State Street Corp. (NYSE: STT). SSgA FM provides investment advisory services to US investment companies and certain pooled investment vehicles.

American Bar Association provides legal services. It provides law school accreditation, continuing legal education, legal information and other services to assist legal professionals. The firm has members which include judges, court administrators, law professors, and non-practicing attorneys. The company was founded on August 21, 1878 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Manatuck Hill Partners LLC (MHP) is an independent registered investment advisor and hedge fund manager headquartered in Westport, Connecticut. The firm was founded by Tom Scalie in 2009. MHP provides investment advisory services on a discretionary basis to private funds that are pooled investment vehicles intended for sophisticated and institutional investors that focus predominantly on investments in publicly traded securities.

Part of M&T Bank Corp., Wilmington Trust Co. is a state chartered commercial bank. The company is based in Wilmington, DE. William James Farrell has been the CEO of the company since 1976.

Blue Heron Capital Management LLC (Blue Heron Capital) is a private equity and venture capital firm founded in 2009 by Tom Benedetti and Andrew Tichenor. The firm is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia.

BHC AZ Co-Invest LP is a special purpose fund formed to invest in Avizia, Inc.

Davis Media LLC owns and operates radio stations. It provides newspaper, radio station, and television media services. The company was founded by Thomas G. Davis in 2005 and is headquartered in Williamsburg, VA.

LOM Asset Management Ltd. (LOM AM) is an asset management firm headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda. The firm is a subsidiary of LOM Financial Ltd. (BSX: LOM). LOM AM provides investment solutions to high net-worth individuals and institutional clients across the globe.

Haumi Co. Ltd. operates real estate investment trusts and is ultimately controlled by the Emirate of Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates). The company is based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Oxbow Advisors LLC (Oxbow) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor and wealth management firm headquartered in Austin, Texas. The firm was founded by James Theodore (Ted) Oakley in 2011. Oxbow provides investment management services to high net-worth individuals and families.

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck LLP provides legal services. Its practice areas include corporate and business, energy and natural resources, gaming, government relations, intellectual property, litigation, pro bono legal and community services, and real estate. The company was founded by Stephen W. Farber in 1968 and is headquartered in Denver, CO.

CITIC Group Corp. provides financial services. It operates through the following business segments: Financial and Non-financial. The Financial segment includes banking, securities, trust, and insurance. The Non-financial segment includes resources and energy, manufacturing, engineering contracting, and real estate and infrastructure. The company was founded by Yi Ren Rong in October 1979 and is headquartered in Beijing, China.