Ervin Edward Schroeder

Qwest Communications International, Inc. engages in the provision of broadband Internet-based data, voice, and image communications services. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Denver, CO.

Houlihan Lokey Capital, Inc. is a registered broker/dealer headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The firm was founded in 1996 and they are a subsidiary of Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE: HLI). Houlihan Lokey Capital provides an array of trading and execution services for their clients. They also have the ability to serve as underwriter or bookrunner with respect to traditional debt and equity offerings, including leveraged loans and public offerings of debt, equity-linked, and equity securities.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLC provides assurance, tax and advisory services. Its services include audit and assurance, consulting, deals, human resources, legal, tax, and family business. The firm also offers accountability, risk management, structuring, mergers and acquisitions, and performance and process improvement. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Buffalo, NY.

TCW Asset Management Co. LLC (TCW) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The firm was founded in 1992 and is wholly-owned by The TCW Group, Inc. In 2013, TCW management and private investment funds affiliated with The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG) acquired TCW Group from Société Générale. TCW provides investment management and advice for a wide array of investment strategies for institutional and individual investors through investment advisory accounts, private open- and closed-end commingled investment funds and structured investment vehicles such as collateralized debt obligations.

Nippon Venture Capital Corp. (NVCC) is an independent venture capital firm headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. The firm was established in 1996.

Part of Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd., SEH America, Inc. is a manufacturer of silicon wafers for the semiconductor industry. The company is based in Vancouver, WA. SEH offers a wide range of silicon products and is committed to achieving its business needs in accordance with corporate directives and quality management system standards. The company also prioritizes environmental sustainability and has implemented an effective environmental management system to reduce operating costs associated with energy and natural resource consumption, waste disposal, and packaging. SEH values diversity and hires individuals who conduct business with integrity, respect, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Shin-Etsu Handotai Co., Ltd. manufactures silicon wafers and ingots used in semiconductor products preparation, manufacturing chips & computers, consumer electronics, and telecommunications devices. The firm has manufacturing plants in Japan, Taiwan, Malaysia, Livingston, and USA. Its clients include Atmel, Intel, and Motorola. The company was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.