Patrick Dellen

Barings LLC is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. Founded in 1940, the firm is direct subsidiary of MM Asset Management Holding LLC and their ultimate parent is Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. (MassMutual). MassMutual?s affiliated companies include financial services companies that provide investment management services and individual protection insurance to clients worldwide. Barings provides a broad range of investment advisory and management services to institutional clients, registered investment companies, and other pooled investment vehicles.

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.

Deloitte & Touche LLP engages in the provision of audit, advisory, financial advisory, tax, and consulting services. The company was founded on March 7, 1995 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Best Friends Pet Care, Inc. engages in the provision of pet care services. Its services include boarding, day camp, training, and grooming. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Norwalk, CT.

CIFC Investment Management LLC (CIM) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1993 as Deerfield Capital Management LLC and became CIFC Investment Management in 2018. They are wholly owned directly by CIFC Capital HoldCo LLC, which is an indirect subsidiary of CIFC LLC. CIM primarily provide investment management services to pooled investment vehicles that are CLOs and to private funds and investors that invest in corporate and structured credit.

Kitty Hawk Capital Inc (Kitty Hawk Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 1980 by Walter H. Wilkinson, JR. The firm is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Carrier Fire & Security Americas Corp. manufactures and supplies security and life safety products. It supplies security and life security products to aviation, law enforcement, banking, education, healthcare, mass transit and retail industries. The firm provides access control, integrated security management, system connectivity, detection, video surveillance, life, property protection, and sound and communication solutions. The company is headquartered in Lincolnton, NC.

Dogwood Equity (Dogwood Equity) is a venture capital firm founded in 2002 by Rick Carlisle. The firm is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Part of CIFC LLC, Columbus Nova Credit Investments Management LLC provides investment management services. The company is based in Charlotte, NC. Columbus Nova Credit Investments Management was acquired by Deerfield Capital Corp. from Renova Group of Cos. on June 09, 2010 for $29.09 million.

Boston Barricade Co., Inc. engages in the provision of modular enclosures, in-store installation services, and custom graphics. It serves retailers, mall developers, general contractors, airports. and custom fabricators. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Vero Beach, FL.

ButcherJoseph & Co. LLC is a boutique investment banking firm, which engages in the provision of advisory services. Its advisory services include ESOPs, mergers and acquisitions, private capital sourcing, and valuation. The company was founded by Keith Butcher and Joseph Strychrz in 2011 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.

Purcell Tire & Rubber Co., Inc. provides all types of tires and tire services. The firm also provides automotive repairs and services. It serves retail, commercial, and wholesale customers. The firm has operations in Arizona, Illinois, Nevada, Missouri, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Arkansas, New Mexico, Utah, Texas, Washington, and Alaska. The company was founded by Robert M. Purcell in 1936 and is headquartered in Potosi, MO.

Trillium Health Partners engages in the operation of community-based hospital systems. It offers ambulatory and outpatient services, cancer services, cardiac services, children's services, chronic kidney disease program, clinical genetics, critical care, diabetes services, diagnostic imaging, emergency and urgent care, endoscopy services, family medicine, fracture clinic, medicine, mental health, neurosciences, inpatient services, rehabilitation services, seniors services, surgery, women's and maternal services, and swallowing clinic. The company was founded on December 1, 2011 and is headquartered in Mississauga, Canada.

Ferrellgas, Inc. manufactures and distributes propane and related equipment in the United States. It supplies propane for residential, industrial, and agricultural needs. The company is located in Liberty, MO

Express Medical Transporters, Inc. provides Medicaid transportation services. Its services include non-emergency medical van transportation services, wheelchair transportation services, dialysis transportation services, specialty school transportation, contract transportation for care providers, rides for individuals and families. The company was founded by Bernard A. Squitieri in 1995 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.