Joseph E. Kasputys

IHS Global Insight (USA), Inc. (IHS Global Insight USA) is an investment research firm headquartered in Lexington, Massachusetts. The firm was founded in 2001 and is owned by S&P Global, Inc. (NYSE: SPGI). IHS Global Insight USA provides economic and financial analysis, market forecasting and market intelligence to a variety of clients in the industry, finance and government sectors. The firm provides coverage for over 170 industries in over 200 countries. Their coverage area includes North and South America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia. Research focuses on the following industries: agriculture, automotive, commerce/transportation, construction, consumer goods, energy, healthcare and pharmaceuticals, lending and payment services, manufacturing, steel, technology, telecommunications and travel/tourism.

Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC is a registered broker-dealer subsidiary of Morgan Stanley Domestic Holdings, Inc., ultimately owned by Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) in the US. Headquartered in New York City, the firm was founded in 1987 and provides debt and equity services including underwriting, M&A advice, securities dealing and brokerage and trade execution. Their client base ranges from large global institutional investors to hedge funds at the cutting edge of innovation in the industry.

T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. (Price Associates) is a registered investment advisor and mutual fund manager headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland. The firm was founded by Thomas Rowe Price, Jr. in 1937. They are a subsidiary of the T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: TROW), which was formed in 2000 as the publicly traded parent holding company of Price Associates and their affiliated entities. Price Associates offers a variety of mutual funds, sub-advisory services and separate account management for individual and institutional investors, retirement plans and financial intermediaries.

AllianceBernstein LP (AB) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and mutual fund manager headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee. Founded in 2000, the firm is owned by Equitable Financial Life Insurance Co., ultimately held by Equitable Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EQH). AB provides investment advice to investment companies, pension and profit-sharing plans, banks and thrift institutions, trusts, estates, government agencies, charitable organizations, individuals, corporations and other business entities.

Financial Engineering Associates, Inc. develops risk analytics software. It specializes in energy derivatives modeling. The company was founded in 1989 by Mark B. Garman and is headquartered in Berkeley, CA.

Part of Woodbridge Co. Ltd. /New/, Bridge Information Systems America, Inc. provides real-time financial information. The company is based in Topeka, KS. Bridge Information Systems America was acquired by Bridge Information Systems, Inc. from Knight-Ridder, Inc. on July 26, 1996 for $275 million.

P2ES Holdings LLC develops software for the oil and gas industry. It offers software, data and services that improve operations in land, financial and production management, business intelligence and geo-business. Its software packages have been implemented by over 450 companies and their Tobin map data is relied on every day by thousands of exploration and production companies worldwide. The company was founded in 1928 and is headquartered in Denver, CO.

Outward Bound USA provides education and training services. It programs include rock climbing, hiking, mountaineering, skiing, kayaking, sailing, rafting and yoga courses. The company was founded by Kurt Hahn in 1941 and is headquartered in Golden, CO.

NuTech Energy Alliance develops energy related technology. It provides petrophysical, geological, geophysical, field study and well site services. The firm's products include NuLook, NuList and NuLook Textural Vision and NuStim. The company was founded by Allen D. Howard and Dwayne Weaver in 1998 and is headquartered in Humble, TX.

The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery, Inc. publishes journals that provide information for general and specialist orthopedic surgeons worldwide. The company is headquartered in Needham, MA.

IHS Global, Inc. provides strategic operational, research and advisory services. It provides solutions for utilities, transportation, petrochemical, coal and power companies. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Englewood, CO.

University of Washington functions as a College/University. The company is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

Jane's Information Group Ltd. provides information on defense, geopolitical, transport and law enforcement issues. The firm offers consulting services in the areas of security threats and risk assessment. It serves government, militaries, business leaders and academics. The company was founded in 1898 by Fred T. Jane and is headquartered in Coulsdon, the United Kingdom.

GX Technology Corp. develops seismic imaging solutions for the oil and gas industry. It provides statics, pre-stack velocity modeling, OBC processing, and geophysical analysis. The company was founded on September 21, 1994 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Mobil Corp. operates primarily in the petroleum industry. The company is headquartered in The Woodlands, TX.