Andrew Sinclair

Bear, Stearns & Co., Inc. is a global investment banking, securities trading and brokerage firm located in New York City with additional offices in Dallas, Boston and San Francisco. The firm is a subsidiary Bear Sterns Cos., Inc. (NYSE: BSC). Their equity research team consists of senior analysts located throughout the world. In addition to domestic coverage, they have research teams focusing on Latin America, Asia and Europe. The analysts use a bottom-up approach to stock selection. The Bear Stearns fixed-income research department provides coverage of every sector of the fixed-income universe. The financial analytics and structured transactions group (F.A.S.T) provides investment research, fixed-income portfolio management and analytical systems, trading technology and general financial expertise. The group also provides a broad range of services to financial institutions including asset-liability management, balance sheet restructuring, receivables-based financing analysis, security and portfolio analysis, peer analysis, and historical and real-time market-based information.

Part of Ernst & Young Global Ltd., Ernst & Young, Inc. is a professional services firm based in Toronto, Canada. The Canadian company provides a range of services and solutions to help clients transform, grow, and operate. The company's services include strategy consulting, analytics consulting, people advisory services, transactions and corporate finance, assurance, tax planning, and legal services. The company also offers advanced technology, audit technology, tax technology, and managed services. Ernst & Young is committed to creating long-term value for all stakeholders and building a better working world. The CEO of the company is Jad Shimaly.