Kevin D. Kott

Citizens Capital Corp. (Texas) is a development stage company. It is an emerging growth, diversified, acquisition oriented holding company. The company seeks to maximize shareholder value by acquiring and/or internally developing those operating entities, assets or marketing rights which may provide the company and its shareholders with an entrance into new market segments or serve as a complimentary addition to existing operations, assets, products and services. The company was founded by Billy D. Hawkins on March 12, 1991 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

University of Southern California is a private research university that mainly offers undergraduate, graduate & other higher education. The university was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Hilltop Securities, Inc. (dba HilltopSecurities) is a broker/dealer firm headquartered in Dallas, Texas. The firm was founded in 1946 as Southwest Securities, Inc. and they a subsidiary of Hilltop Securities Holdings LLC. Hilltop Securities provides a full array of trading and execution services for their clients.

US Trust (Private Equity) (US Trust ) is a private equity firm a subsidiary of Bank of America NA (Private Banking) founded in 1853. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Liquidity Management Centre BSC operates wholesale Islamic bank that provides financing and investment solutions. It offers debt capital market, asset management, private equity, and equity capital market. The company was founded in July 2002 and is headquartered in Seef District, Bahrain.

The Islamic Bank of Asia Ltd. provides commercial banking services. The company was founded on May 7, 2007 and is headquartered in Singapore.

National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. provides financial regulatory services. The non-profit company is based in Washington and has subsidiaries in the United States. The American company was founded by Richard B. Jennings, Vince Means.

Bahrain Real Estate Investment Co. BSC develops and manages government real estate properties and lands in Bahrain. It engages in investing in real estate projects in the commercial, tourism, and hospitality sectors in Bahrain. The firm also provides property management, repair and maintenance, and leasing services. The company was founded on May 24, 2006 and is headquartered in Manama, Bahrain.

Al-Bassam Investment Co. WLL provides property management services. Its services include buying and selling properties for the firm. The company was founded by Adnan Abdulla Al Bassam, Ahmed Abdulla Al Bassam, Khalid Abdulla Al Bassam, Mohammed Abdulla Al Sulaiman Al Bassam, Ahmed Al Sulaiman Al Bassam and Mona Abdullah S. Al Bassam in 2005 and is headquartered in Manama, Bahrain.

General Electric Appliances, Inc. manufactures household appliances. Its products include kitchen and cooking appliances, air conditioners, washers and dryers, small appliances, electronics, and water products. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Louisville, KY.

JAB Innovative Solutions LLC provides professional and information technology services. It offers acquisition support, consulting services, program management, and technology integration solutions. The company was founded in May 2007 and is headquartered in Bristow, VA.

Gratus Capital LLC is a SEC-registered investment advisor and wealth management firm headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm was founded by Hank McLarty in 2006 as Gratus Capital Management LLC. They are a subsidiary of Focus Operating LLC, ultimately owned by Focus Financial Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ: FOCS). Gratus Capital provides investment management services on a discretionary and non-discretionary basis to individuals, families, high net worth individuals, retirement accounts, ERISA plans, charities, limited partnerships, and other businesses. They also serve as the investment manager of several private funds.

Ibdar Bank BSC operates as an Islamic Wholesale Bank. It engages in real estate, private equity, capital markets and investment advisory activities. The firm offers real estate investment, asset management, financial solutions, and investment advisory services. The company was founded in January 2013 and is headquartered in Manama, Bahrain.

Foulath Holding Co. BSC operates as an investment vehicle and holding company that focuses on investing in the steel industry in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The company was founded in June 2008 and is headquartered in Hidd, Bahrain.