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Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (Credit Suisse Securities USA) is the broker/dealer division of Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, an investment banking company headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1998 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Credit Suisse (USA), Inc., ultimately owned by Credit Suisse Group AG (SWX: CSGN) in Switzerland. Credit Suisse Securities USA offers a suite of equities, solutions and credit products and services which includes global securities sales, trading and execution, prime brokerage and comprehensive investment research. Their clients include financial institutions, corporations, governments, institutional investors, such as pension funds and hedge funds, and private individuals around the world.

Genentech, Inc. develops, manufactures and markets pharmaceutical products for life-threatening medical conditions. It studies various areas including oncology, immunology, neuroscience, ophthalmic diseases, microbial pathogenesis, metabolic diseases, cardiovascular diseases, and opportunistic areas. The company was founded by Herb W. Boyer and Robert A. Swanson in 1976 and is headquartered in South San Francisco, CA.

Milbank LLP provides legal services. It serves corporate, finance, financial restructuring, litigation and arbitration, securities, capital markets, trusts, estates, and exempt organizations, and tax markets. The company was founded in 1866 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Sun Life Capital Management (US) LLC (do-business-as SLC Management) is a SEC-registered investment adviser headquartered in Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts. Founded in 1997, the firm is a subsidiary of Sun Life Investment Management US, Inc., ultimately owned by Sun Life Financial, Inc. (Sun Life Financial) (NYSE, TSE: SLF) in Canada. SLC Management provides investment advisory services to a variety of affiliated and unaffiliated global institutional clients.

Deutsche Bank AG provides financial and banking services. It also offers commercial and investment banking services. The company is headquartered in New York, NY.

Credit Suisse (USA), Inc. provides investment services. It offers securities underwriting and trading, mergers & acquisitions advice, research, private equity investment & derivative, and risk management services. The company was founded in 1959 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

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.

Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

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.

Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young LLP provides legal services. Its clients include banks, health care providers, Internet companies, lenders & borrowers, manufacturing companies, emerging & start-up companies, brokers & dealers, and technical companies. The company was founded in 1926 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA.

California Institute of Technology provides education focusing on science, engineering, academia, business, and public service. The company was founded in 1891 and it is headquartered in Pasadena, CA.

The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) is an organization that represents over 95,000 members and works to protect, promote, and advance the needs of all veterinarians and those they serve. The AVMA is based in Schaumburg, IL, and Janet Donlin has been the CEO of the private company since 2016. The AVMA provides a variety of resources and tools to help veterinarians run a more efficient and successful practice, including practical tools for day-to-day operations, HR management, and business calculators. The organization also partners with state veterinary associations to advocate for animal health, animal welfare, and the advancement of the veterinary profession.

American Bar Association provides legal services. It provides law school accreditation, continuing legal education, legal information and other services to assist legal professionals. The firm has members which include judges, court administrators, law professors, and non-practicing attorneys. The company was founded on August 21, 1878 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Palms Hotel & Casino operates as a casino hotel. The private company is based in Las Vegas, NV.

Federated Global Investment Management Corp. (FGIM) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and registered commodity pool operator headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1995 and is also known as Federated Clover Investment Advisors. They are a wholly-owned subsidiary of FII Holdings, Inc., which is wholly-owned by Federated Hermes, Inc. (NYSE: FHI). FGIM is a multi-strategy investor that manages portfolios of equity and fixed-income investments for institutional and private clients.

Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada provides life insurance and other financial services. It offers saving, retirement and pension products and life and health insurance to individuals and groups through its operations in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom and Asia. Sun Life Assurance's product range includes health and life insurance, retirement plans, my Choice plans, total benefits and workplace solutions. The company was founded in 1865 by Mathew Hamilton Gault and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

DWS Investments (UK) Ltd. (DWS UK) is a hedge fund manager headquartered in London, UK. The firm is a subsidiary of Deutsche Asset Management Holding SE, ultimately held by Deutsche Bank AG (ETR: DBK, NYSE: DB) in Germany. Created in the mid-1990s as a department within Deutsche Bank, the firm was founded in 2004. Formerly known as Deutsche Asset Management (UK) Ltd., the firm changed their name to DWS Investments UK Ltd. in 2018. DWS UK provides investment management services for retail, institutional and wealth management clients.

GC Web Ventures Pvt Ltd. provides financial technology services. The firm operates an online platform that provides financial products and services such as personal loans, unsecured loans, installment loans and credit cards. It also provides value-added services to its customers such as big-data analytics, credit risk assessment and verification, and automated work-flows for loan origination and management. The company was founded by Gaurav Chopra and Mayank Kachhwaha on March 12, 2013 and is headquartered in New Delhi, India.

City Harvest, Inc. provides food to community food programs. It collects food that would have likely gone to waste, money that could be converted into food items, and distributes the food to the hungry people of New York. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

The American College of Trial Lawyers is an organization of trial lawyers dedicated to maintaining and improving the standards of trial practice, professionalism, ethics, and the administration of justice. The non-profit company is based in Irvine, CA. The company has foundations in the US and Canada and offers opportunities for law students to get involved. The company offers resources such as learning and resource centers, journals, and podcasts. The company also has committees and task forces that focus on mentoring, amicus briefs, and awards and competitions.

Part of HW Holdco LLC, Builders Digital Experience LLC is a company headquartered in Austin, TX. The firm operates as a digital marketing company for home building industry. Kevin M. Krone is currently the CEO of the firm. Builders Digital Experience LLC was acquired by HW Holdco LLC on February 21, 2024. The company says this about itself: For nearly 20 years, Builders Digital Experience (BDX) has been a leading provider of digital marketing and sales solutions for the home building industry. In addition to running the top new home listing site (NewHomeSource.com), and providing distribution of new home listings to hundreds of real estate websites, BDX offers website development, virtual reality solutions, interactive floor plans, photo realistic renderings, and sales center kiosks. Together, these online and interactive resources help builders and manufacturers create a true digital experience for their buyers. BDX is owned by the industry and works with more than 1,300 clients.

The Trust for Public Land is a national nonprofit organization that creates parks and protects land for people, ensuring healthy, livable communities for generations to come. The non-profit company is based in San Francisco, CA and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company works with communities to create parks and protect public land where they are needed most, including sites that reconnect indigenous and tribal communities to their ancestral lands and outdoor spaces that honor black history and culture. Since 1972, they have protected more than 4 million acres of public land, created more than 5,364 parks, trails, schoolyards, and iconic outdoor places, raised $93 billion in public funding for parks and public lands, and connected nearly 9.4 million people to the outdoors. Diane Regas has been the CEO of the company since 2018.