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Paulson & Co., Inc. (PCI) is an independent hedge fund management firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded by John Paulson in 1994. PCI provides services to investment vehicle pools and manages accounts for banking institutions, corporations and pension and profit-sharing plans.

Royce & Associates LP, dba Royce Investment Partners (Royce), is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded by Charles Royce in 1972 and is a subsidiary of Legg Mason Royce Holdings LLC, which is ultimately owned by Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE: BEN). Royce offers investment advisory services to US registered investment companies, non-US investment companies, collective investment trusts, two separate series of a privately offered limited liability company, and institutional separate accounts managed for a pension plan and a charitable organization.

Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc. (DBSI) is a SEC-registered broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1971 and is a wholly-owned investment banking and brokerage arm of DB U.S. Financial Markets Holding Corp., ultimately held by Deutsche Bank AG (NYSE: DB, FRA: DBK) in Germany. DBSI provides securities brokerage and investment advisory services to domestic and international private clients and institutions. They are also a primary dealer in US government securities as designated by the Federal Reserve.

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.

JPMorgan Securities LLC (JPMS) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1985 and is a subsidiary of JPMorgan Broker-Dealer Holdings, Inc., ultimately held by JPMorgan Chase & Co., Inc. (NYSE: JPM). JPMS provides research on fixed income, credit, derivatives, emerging markets, foreign exchange, structured finance, technical analysis and bond indices. Their equity analysts cover equities throughout North America, EMEA, Asia/Pacific and the emerging markets. The firm's fixed income team formulates trading and portfolio recommendations for investors in global bonds and other fixed-income markets based on valuations, analytics and market dynamics.

The Mercatus Center at George Mason University offers various programs for doctoral and graduate students interested in political economy and public policy. The Mercatus Center is located in Arlington, VA. The center conducts research on various topics such as urban development, healthcare reforms, regulation, international trade, and government-granted privileges. The center also hosts a podcast that discusses macroeconomic issues.

AKO Capital LLP is the alternative investment management subsidiary of AKO Capital Management Ltd., itself owned by AKO Capital (Jersey) Ltd. in Great Britain. The firm was founded in 2005 by Nicolai Tangen. Headquartered in London, AKO Capital manages the assets of long-term oriented investor base that includes endowments, charitable foundations, institutional investors and sovereign wealth funds.

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (GS&Co.) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1927, the firm is a subsidiary of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS). GS&Co. provides services to help hedge funds manage risk, monitor portfolios, maintain liquidity and build their businesses. They offer clients access to global equity and derivatives markets, as well as foreign exchange, commodities, European Lefts, rates and credit across the Americas, Europe and Asia. The firm proactively monitors capital markets, searching for pockets of liquidity and news that may require changes to those strategies. Integration with the Goldman Sachs network gives clients access to the firm's sectored block trades and their insights into price discovery. Their electronic trading program provides clients with tools to manage their trades from pre-trade analytics to post-trade analysis.

Standard & Poor's Investment Advisory Services LLC (SPIAS) is investment research firm and registered investment advisor headquartered in New York City. The firm is a wholly-owned subsidiary of S&P Global, Inc. (NYSE: SPGI), formerly McGraw Hill Financial, Inc. SPIAS’ advisory services are generally offered to institutions (e.g., broker-dealers, investment advisers, investment companies and other financial institutions). SPIAS does not generally provide its advisory services directly to retail clients, but its services may be used by its clients in advising their own underlying clients, which may include retail clients. SPIAS also provides advisory consulting services to institutional clients and investment managers-of-investment funds, and investment sub-advisory services for registered investment companies, including open-end mutual funds and other institutions. S&P Global's operations consist of three reportable segments: S&P Global Ratings, S&P Global Platts, and S&P Dow Jones Indices. S&P Global Ratings is an independent provider of credit ratings, research and analytics to investors, issuers and market participants. It includes the NRSRO and certain other ratings-related businesses. S&P Global Platts provides essential price data, analytics, and industry insight that enable commodities markets to perform with greater transparency and efficiency. S&P Dow Jones Indices is a global index provider that maintains a wide variety of indices to meet an array of investor needs. In 2016, CFRA acquired S&P Global Market Intelligence’s Equity and Fund Research business (formerly known as S&P Capital IQ and SNL) from S&P Global, Inc.

Argus Research Co. (ARC) is a research firm headquartered in New York City and was founded in 1934. The firm is a subsidiary of Argus Research Group, Inc. ARC produces, distributes and markets investment and economic research.

S&P Global Market Intelligence, Inc. provides integrated financial information and technology solutions. It provides data and analytics for global financial professionals. The firm works with different client firms, including investment banks, asset management firms, private equity firms, universities, and corporations. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Global Factory, Inc. provides collaborative manufacturing execution systems. The firm's software gather, organize & analyze demand, production & quality data from various sources and monitor key indicators & execute business processes to control, manage & optimize distributed manufacturing operations. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

Alumbra Research LLC provides investment research. The private company is based in Virginia Beach, VA. The company was founded by Rob McDowell, Derek Aherne.

Sikra Capital is an independent alternative investment manager headquartered in London, UK. The firm manages assets on behalf of institutional clients and high net worth investors.

Calamos Investments LLC is a global investment firm headquartered in Naperville, Illinois. The firm was founded by John P. Calamos in 1977 and is a subsidiary of Calamos Partners LLC. Calamos Investments offers a range of global investment solutions through separately managed portfolios, mutual funds, closed-end funds, private funds, and UCITS funds. Their clients include major corporations, pension funds, endowments, foundations and individuals, as well as the financial advisors and consultants who serve them.

Part of Deloitte LLP (New York), Deloitte Services LP is a professional services network that provides audit & assurance, consulting, risk and financial advisory, risk management, and tax services to selected clients. The company is based in Washington and offers industry-leading services to many of the world's most admired brands, including 80 percent of the Fortune 500. As a member firm of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited, they are proud to be part of the largest professional services network, serving clients in the markets that are most important to them.

The University of Tampa, Inc. functions as a college/university that offers undergraduate and graduate studies. The company was founded in 1931 and is headquartered in Tampa, FL.

The Association for Enterprise Opportunity provides microenterprise development services. It provides its team members with a forum, information, and voice to promote enterprise opportunity for people and communities. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

FINCA International, Inc. engages in the provision of financial resources. It caters to the low-income entrepreneurs with micro and small business loans, credit lines, and savings. The firm invests in social impact businesses and other market-based solutions. The company was founded by Rupert W. Scofield and John Hatch in 1984 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Part of Ernst & Young Global Ltd., EY Port Jackson Partners is an Australian company that provides real estate, precinct and project management services. The company is based in Sydney, Australia. David Joseph Larocca has been the CEO of the company since 2006.

Ernst & Young LLP engages in the provision of accounting services. The company was founded on April 6, 2001 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Atlanta National League Baseball Club LLC owns and operates a professional baseball franchise. It is a member of the American League Eastern Division of the Major League Baseball (MLB). The company was founded in 1871 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Cambridge Associates LLC is a privately-held, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm was founded in 1973 by James Bailey and Henry Lewis. Cambridge Associates provides investment management and advisory services to colleges and universities, foundations and other non-profit institutions. They also act as an investment adviser to private clients, family offices, corporations, healthcare institutions, insurance groups, pension plans and ERISA pools and public and government-related groups.

Primatics Financial LLC provides consulting and software solutions to financial institutions. It offers products and services which include EVOLV, loan accounting and forecasting, credit and reserving, stress testing, EVOLV support and services. The company was founded by Jeff Sant, Michael Therrien and Umar Syyid in 2004 and is headquartered in McLean, VA.

EY Global Finance, Inc. provides investment services. The private company is based in New York, NY.

CohnReznick LLP provides clients with forward thinking advice that helps them navigate complex business and financial issues. With more than 2,500 employees nationwide, they provide the resources, technical skills and deep industry knowledge to help them succeed.