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Citizens JMP Securities LLC (Citizens JMP) is a full-service investment bank and broker/dealer headquartered in San Francisco, California. The firm was founded by Joseph Jolson in 2002 and was formerly JMP Securities LLC. The firm is a subsidiary of JMP Holding LLC, ultimately held by Citizens Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: CFG). Citizens JMP provides equity research, institutional brokerage, and investment banking services to public and private growth companies and their investors. They are a research-driven, growth-oriented firm that provides services to small- and mid-sized companies and the institutions that invest in them. The firm specializes in four high-growth sectors of the economy: technology, healthcare, financial services, and real estate.

UBS Securities LLC is an investment bank and registered broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1998 as UBS Warburg LLC. They are a subsidiary of UBS Americas Holding LLC, ultimately held by UBS Group AG (SWX: UBSG, NYSE: UBS) in Switzerland. UBS Securities is a primary dealer in US Government securities and provides a full range of investment banking services which includes corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, trading and sales, fixed-income, equity research, private banking, underwriting and prime brokerage operations. The firm also provides advisory services and access to capital markets for corporate, institutional, intermediary and alternative asset management clients.

The Group's principal activities are to provide investment, financing, advisory, insurance and related products and services on a global basis. The Group's services includes securities brokerage, trading, insurance, record keeping and underwriting through its broker, dealer, banking, insurance and other financial services subsidiaries. The Group operates in three business segments: Global Markets and Investment Banking group, Global Private Client, and Merrill Lynch Investment Managers. The principal subsidiary of the Group is Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc., which provides securities brokerage, option contracts, commodity and financial futures contracts, selected insurance products, options, corporate and municipal securities, investment banking and business advisory services. The Group operates in Europe, Middle East, and Africa, Pacific Rim, Canada and Latin America. In 2005, the Group acquired Pax Clearing Corp, the advest Group and Amvescap Plc.

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.

Insight Venture Management LLC (Insight Venture Management) is a private equity/venture capital firm, a subsidiary of Insight Holdings Group LLC founded in 1995 by Jeffrey L. Horing and Jerry Fred Murdock. The firm is headquartered in New York.

EON Capital Bhd. is an investment holding company. The Group carries out its operations through four divisions: Business Banking, Investment Banking, Islamic Banking, and Treasury Services. Business Banking activities focuses on the development of business enterprises, which comprise mainly small and medium-sized enterprises and corporate clients. Investment banking operations are undertaken by MIMB Investment Bank Berhad, which range from corporate advisory services, underwriting and placement of equity securities to private debt securities, loan syndications as well as stockbroking related services. Islamic Banking business refers generally to the acceptance of deposits and granting of financing under the Shariah principles. Treasury Services division works closely with various business units within the Group to provide interest rates, foreign exchange and fixed income related financial solutions across all segments of the market - consumer, corporate and global markets. The company was founded in 1958 and is headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Hubert Burda Media Holding KG engages in the publication of magazines and provision of digital media content services. It offers online services in the areas of electronic commerce, social networks, online travel, publishing, and subscriptions. The company was founded by Franz Burda in 1903 and is headquartered in Munich, Germany.

Giesecke+Devrient GmbH engages in the development, manufacture, and distribution of products and solutions for the safeguarding of payment processes, identities, connectivity, and data. It distributes its products under the G+D, G+D Bildmarke, G+D Bildmarke, and Giesecke+Devrient brands. The company was founded by Hermann Giesecke and Alphonse Devrient on June 1, 1852 and is headquartered in Munich, Germany.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales ensures that its members, students, and affiliates maintain the highest standards of professional competency and conduct to protect the public interest. The non-profit company is based in London, UK, and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom. With over 150,000 members, the institute provides technical information, helplines, and communities to its members.

Promotes private investments in developing countries

University of Southern California is a private research university that mainly offers undergraduate, graduate & other higher education. The university was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Immediate Media Co. Magicalia Ltd. provides periodical and online publishing services. It operates under the brand knitting, bikeradar, urban, mountain biking, procycling,crochet, hitched, knitter, sewing and mollie. The company was founded by Jermy Tapp and Laird Adam in 1999 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Part of BearingPoint GmbH, KPMG Consulting AG is a German company that provides information technology consulting services. The company is based in Berlin, Germany. KPMG Consulting was acquired by BearingPoint, Inc. from KPMG Deutsche Treuhand-Gesellschaft AG on August 22, 2002 for $627.12 million.

Founded in 2002, Maxim Group LLC is a registered broker/dealer located in New York City. The firm provides an array of financial services including: investment banking, equity research, private wealth management, structured products and global institutional equity, fixed-income and derivative sales and trading to a diverse range of corporate clients, institutional investors and high net-worth individuals. Maxim Group's niche is emerging-growth companies in a variety of sectors including healthcare, technology, retail and others. They utilize a fundamental, bottom-up approach to investment recommendations. The firm combines rigorous financial analysis of specific companies and industries with due diligence that includes frequent consults with suppliers, customers, competitors and senior management. The firm focuses on under-covered, small- to-mid-cap companies where valuation levels may be out of sync with fundamental trends. Maxim's coverage universe often represents attractive niche industries where stocks tend to be inefficient. This research coverage fills a void created by the downsized research ranks and shrinking coverage of small- to mid-cap stocks by large investment banks. Maxim Group is a member of FINRA, the MSRB, the SIPC, the ISE, NASDAQ and NYSE Arca.

Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants operates under the professional accountant’s ordinance and works in the public interest. It offers CPA qualification programme and promulgating financial reporting, auditing and ethical standards in Hong Kong. The company was founded on January 1, 1973 and is headquartered in Hong Kong.

CPA Australia Ltd. is an Australian company that has been operating since 1954 and provides education, training, technical support, and advocacy services in the accounting profession. The private company is based in Southbank, Australia and has subsidiaries in Hong Kong. The company engages with governments, regulators, and industries to advocate for policies that stimulate sustainable economic growth. With over 166,000 members working in 100 countries and regions, CPA Australia is one of the world's largest accounting bodies. It was founded in 1886 by Andrew Lyell, Arthur Cleveland, Benjamin Doughty Smith, Thomas Brentnall, John McAlister Howden, Charles Morell Holmes, William Crellin, and Edward Langton. Andrew Paul Hunter has been the CEO of the company since 2018.

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) is a professional body for accountants. The non-profit company is based in Glasgow, UK, and has subsidiaries in Mauritius, United Kingdom, and Hong Kong. The British company offers a program called ALP-C, which approves learning materials from high-quality content providers to support studying towards ACCA's qualification. The role of the CFO is evolving beyond finance to include reporting on value-centric aspects of their operations, as companies move towards sustainable practices. The CEO of the company is Helen Joanna Brand.

Stawag Energie GmbH owns and operates renewable energy plants. It provides electricity distribution services. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Aachen, Germany.

Burda Services GmbH provides business services. The company is based in Offenburg, Germany. The CEOs are Holger Eckstein, Lydia Rullkötter, Philipp Welte. The German company was founded in 1994.

Burda Digital GmbH provides information technology services. The company is headquartered in Munich, Germany.

Madison Property AG operates in real estate and property development. Its property portfolio includes residential, travel, leisure, industrial, and commercial properties. The company was founded by Qing Tong Tian in 1998 and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany.

Project Hope UK is a charity organization that aims to create better futures for vulnerable children. Project Hope is based in the oldest undeveloped township in South Africa, and their aim is to establish sustainable and positive change for orphans and vulnerable children. The non-profit company is based in Middlesex, UK. The British company's flagship program in South Africa engages the entire community to empower its most vulnerable children to grow into healthy, productive adults. The organization follows a set of values called the Thoughtful Path, which places children first and empowers their capacity to grow and develop. The company has a small dedicated team that works together to improve the health and life chances of these children. The Hope Park Clinic is an integrated facility with a network of health and well-being practitioners that provides easy access to health and well-being services. The organization has empowered the community to grow their own fruits and vegetables for better nutrition, and they have sponsored food and trees to assist the community in planting a large market permaculture vegetable garden.

Vinted UAB engages in the operation of an online marketplace for secondhand items. The company was founded by Milda Mitkute and Justas Janauskas in 2008 and is headquartered in Vilnius, Lithuania.

Rinkelberg Capital Ltd. (Rinkelberg Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2006 by Marc Slendebroek. The firm is headquartered in London.