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SouthernSun Asset Management LLC (SouthernSun) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee. The firm was founded by Michael Cook in 1989 as Michael W. Cook Asset Management, Inc. SouthernSun primarily provides portfolio management services to high net-worth individuals, corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, Taft-Hartley plans, public pension plans, charitable institutions, foundations, endowments, municipalities, pooled investment funds, registered mutual funds, trusts, banks, and other US and international institutions.

D. A. Davidson & Co. is a dually SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA broker-dealer headquartered in Great Falls, Montana. The firm was founded in 1935 and is a subsidiary of D.A. Davidson Companies, a financial service holding company. They provide liquidity and execution in small & mid-cap stocks to a wide range of institutional investors, including mutual fund and money managers around the world.

Raymond James & Associates, Inc. (RJA) is a registered broker-dealer headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida. The firm was founded in 1962 and is a subsidiary of Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE: RJF), a diversified holding company. RJA offers a full array of capital markets services, strategic advice and planning for institutional investors.

Ferguson Wellman Capital Management, Inc. (FWCM) is a wealth management firm and SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Portland, Oregon. Founded in 1975, FWCM provides advisory services to high-net worth individuals, trusts, estates and charitable organizations, corporations or other business entities, Taft-Hartley plans, foundations, and endowments.

H.I.G. Whitehorse Advisers LLC (HIG Whitehorse) is a private equity arm of Bayside Capital Inc founded in 2004 by Anthony A. Tamer and Sami W. Mnaymneh. The firm is headquartered in Miami, Florida.

The University of Oregon Foundation, a foundation manager and division of the University of Oregon (UO), is headquartered in Eugene, Oregon. The foundation, which was founded in 1922, is a non-profit corporation that administers private gifts made to further the university's mission. Although the Foundation is a separate entity from UO, their sole reason for existence is to partner with the University and serve in their donors' best interests.

Stonebridge Partners LLC (Stonebridge Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1986. The firm is headquartered in White Plains, New York.

The University of Oregon Investment Group (UOIG) is the state-owned investment advisor headquartered in Eugene, Oregon. Founded in 1998, UOIG provides students with the opportunity to participate in the operation of an investment management organization. The firm’s overall mission is to enhance their members’ education through learning in-depth equity research processes, valuation techniques, portfolio management, and market analysis.

The New School provides education services. It offers art, design, liberal arts, environment, global issues, media and technology, and social science courses. The firm also offers undergraduate, graduate and adult programs. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Ropart Asset Management LLC (RAM) is a private equity firm founded in 2001 by Todd A. Goergen. The firm is headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut.

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is the world's largest HR association with almost 325,000 members. The non-profit company is based in Alexandria, VA and has subsidiaries in India and the United States. The company aims to create better workplaces and address critical issues affecting society that impact work. Johnny C. Taylor has been the CEO of the company since 2017.

Qatar Holding LLC (Qatar Holding) is a private equity subsidiary of Qatar Investment Authority founded in 2016. The firm is headquartered in Dhoha, Qatar.

Qatar Investment Authority operates as a sovereign wealth fund. The firm offers investment approach, investment framework, investment process and managing risk services. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Doha, Qatar.

Rescue Social Change Group LLC provides research, strategy and marketing services to social change initiatives such as campaigns to combat smoking, violence, binge drinking, and obesity. Its business activities encompass formative research; strategic planning and management; brand, print, and fashion design; web development and design; and experiential and street marketing. The company was founded by Jeffrey W. Jordan and John Ty McCarthy in 2001 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Jackson Financial Management, Inc. (JFM) is a wealth management firm headquartered in Costa Mesa, California. The firm was founded in 1995 by Tracy Jackson and is a subsidiary of Mercer Global Advisors, Inc., ultimately owned by Mercer Advisors, Inc. JFM provides comprehensive financial planning and customized global investment management services to financially successful individuals, families and business owners across Southern California and nationwide.

Social Starts LLC (Social Starts) is a Venture Capital firm is founded in 2012. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, New York.

Wells Fargo Bank, NA (Private Banking) (Wells Fargo Bank-PB) is the private banking division of Wells Fargo Bank, NA, a national bank headquartered in San Francisco, California. They are ultimately held by Wells Fargo & Co. (NYSE: WFC), a diversified financial services company. The firm was founded in 1998 as the result of the merger with Minneapolis-based Norwest Corp. Wells Fargo Bank-PB provides personalized wealth management solutions for high-net-worth individuals.

Joyance Partners is a venture capital firm founded in 2017. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

The National Society of Leadership & Success operates a leadership honor society. The non-profit company is based in Hoboken, NJ.

Jazel Investments Ltd. generates B2B marketing list for business. The company is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.

Cura CS LLC engages in provision of cannabis oil to both consumers and premium edible brands. It operates through brands Select Oil, Select CBD, and Cura CS. The company was founded by Cameron Forni in 2015 and is headquartered in Portland, OR.

Cura Partners, Inc. manufactures and develops cannabis and hemp products. The firm offers cannabis in legal U.S. and international markets. The company was founded by Cameron Forni in 2015 and is headquartered in Portland, OR.

Antares Capital LP is a private debt financing solutions provider for middle-market, private equity-backed transactions. Antares has subsidiaries in the United States and the Cayman Islands. The company's responsible investment strategy incorporates material environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors to enhance returns. With over $55 billion of capital under management and administration, Antares has one of the largest and longest-tenured portfolios in the market, spanning a diverse range of industries. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. The CEO of Antares is Timothy G. Lyne.

Alpha Sigma Capital (Alpha Sigma Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2019. The firm is headquartered in El Segundo, California.

Fetii, Inc is a SaaS mobility company that provides on-demand group transportation services using a network of 15-passenger vehicles. The company is based in Coppell, TX and was founded in 2020 by Justin Rath and Matthew Iommi. The company aims to create the world's first group-focused rideshare service that relieves congestion while offering a state-of-the-art user experience. Fetii services two segments: groups and businesses. The Fetii Group app connects vehicles with groups who need transportation, while Fetii Business connects vehicles with businesses and organizations that need transportation services for employees, clients, and customers. The company also offers customized airport shuttling solutions for customers at airports worldwide and for employees at corporations or small businesses. Matthew Iommi has been the CEO since 2020.