Ryan Thorp

Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. is the investment bank and brokerage subsidiary of CFS CF & Co. I Holdings LP, which is owned by Cantor Fitzgerald LP in the US. The firm was founded by Bernie Gerald Cantor and John Fitzgerald in 1945. Headquartered in New York City, Cantor Fitzgerald offers clients a global, multi-asset prime brokerage platform with a focus on the quality middle market.

Guggenheim Securities LLC is a SEC-registered broker-dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1999 and is a subsidiary of Links Holdings LLC, ultimately held by Guggenheim Partners LLC. Guggenheim Securities’ specializations include the sales and trading of fixed-income securities and sophisticated structured products. The firm offers in-depth analysis and expert execution of trading opportunities to large institutional investors and asset originators. They offer sales and trading services relating to a wide range of instruments.

Part of KPMG International Cooperative, KPMG, Inc. provides audit and accounting services. The company is based in Vancouver, Canada. The CEO of the Canadian company is Walter R. Pela.

Marucci Sports LLC manufactures and distributes baseball and softball equipment. Its product portfolio includes wood and metal bats; apparel and accessories; batting and fielding gloves; and bags and protective gear. The company was founded by Kurt Ainsworth in 2004 and is headquartered in Baton Rouge, LA.

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.

Regarding Capital Management (Pty) Ltd. (RECM) is the asset management subsidiary of Merchant West Investments (Pty) Ltd. in South Africa. The firm was founded in 2003 by Piet Viljoen. Headquartered in Cape Town, RECM provides financial advisory and investment management services to domestic and international private individuals and institutions including pension funds. They manage unit trusts as well as discretionary portfolios.

American Furniture Manufacturing, Inc. manufactures and distributes promotional furniture upholstered on wooden frames for distribution to independent retail operations primarily in the United States. It offers motion sofas, loveseats, sectionals, recliners, chairs, and complimentary accent tables. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Ecru, MS.

Compass Group Management LLC (Compass Group Mgmt) is a private equity subsidiary of The Compass Group International LLC founded in 1998 by Alan B. Offenberg and Elias J. Sabo. The firm is headquartered in Westport, Connecticut with an additional office in Irvine, California.

Arnold Magnetic Technologies Corp. manufactures permanent and soft magnetic products and assemblies. It offers precision magnetic assemblies, flexmag flexible magnets, magnet production, fabrication and precision thin metals. The company was founded in 1898 and is headquartered in Rochester, NY.

Crosman Corp. designs, manufactures, and sells airguns, archery products, optics, and accessories. It serves mass merchants, sporting goods, retailers, online channels, and distributors serving smaller specialty stores. The company was founded in 1923 and is headquartered in Bloomfield, NY.

Orbis Investment Advisory Ltd. (Orbis Investments) is an investment management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1986 and is a subsidiary of Orbis Holdings SA Ltd., which is owned by Allan & Gill Gray Foundation in South Africa. Orbis Investments manages investment vehicles for various investors.

WorldBusiness Capital, Inc. provides financial services. It offers flexible term loans for businesses and projects located in emerging markets throughout Latin America, Asia, Eastern Europe, and Africa. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Hartford, CT.

Liberty Safe & Security Products, Inc. engages in the manufacture, sale, repair, and replacement of fire, home, office, and commercial safes for homeowners. The company was founded by Jay Crosby in 1988 and is headquartered in Payson, UT.

Catalyst Fund Managers (Pty) Ltd. is an asset management firm and holding firm headquartered in Claremont, South Africa. The firm was founded by Andre Stadler in 2001. Catalyst Fund Managers manages listed real estate portfolios for institutional and retail clients.

Mercedes-Benz South Africa Ltd. manufactures automobiles. The company is headquartered in Centurion, South Africa.

PWC Corp. is a private company that wholesales steel water pipes and plumbing and heating equipment. The company is based in Santa Ana, CA.

Hulamin Extrusions Pty Ltd. manufactures aluminum extruded building components. It offers custom and standard shapes, fabrication, and finishing. It serves the automotive, building, electrical, general engineering, packaging, renewable energy, and transport markets. The company is headquartered in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa.

Part of The Kattegat Trust Co. Ltd., Velocity Outdoor, Inc. is a holding company that provides strategic expertise, business management, and financial consulting services to various brands. The company is based in Bloomfield, NY. These brands include Ravin Crossbows, CenterPoint Archery, Crosman, Benjamin, CenterPoint Optics, Game Face Blasters, Game Face Airsoft, and LaserMax. Ravin Crossbows is known for its industry-leading crossbows and accessories, while Crosman and Benjamin offer a range of airguns and accessories. CenterPoint Optics provides riflescopes, red dot sights, binoculars, and other optics accessories. Game Face Blasters and Game Face Airsoft offer foam blasters and airsoft rifles, pistols, ammo, and accessories. LaserMax provides laser and light-based aiming enhancers, including guide rod series lasers systems and trigger guard lasers.

KMMT Brey Inc provides accounting services. The private company is based in Kimberley, South Africa.

Sotobe Chartered Accountants provides accounting services. The private company is based in Johannesburg, South Africa. The South African company was founded by Sifiso Siyabonga Sibiya.

Ebotos Capital Pty Ltd. provides financial services.