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Morrison & Foerster LLP is a law firm that provides legal services on various industries, which include: litigation, financial services, intellectual property and technology, and transactional work, such as corporate, capital markets and real estate finance representations. The company was founded in 1883 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Fitch Ratings, Inc. is a global rating agency and investment research firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded by John Knowles in 1913 as Fitch Publishing Co. They are a subsidiary of Fitch Group, Inc., ultimately owned by The Hearst Family Trust. Fitch Ratings seeks to provide independent and prospective credit opinions, research and data to the world's credit markets. Their approach is based on a foundation of local market experience that covers capital markets in over 150 countries. The firm's ratings analysis and rating decisions are based on established criteria, methodologies and ratings definitions which they apply in a consistent manner. Fitch Ratings provides coverage of the following markets: Economics, Banks, Insurance, Sovereigns, Corporates, Structured Finance, Public Finance – International, Public Finance – US, Infrastructure & Project, and Finance.

Food Lion LLC owns and operates grocery stores. It operates supermarkets under the brand names of Food Lion, Bloom, Bottom Dollar, Harveys, and Reid's. The company was founded by Ralph Ketner, Brown Ketner, and Wilson Smith in 1957 and is headquartered in Salisbury, NC.

Encompass Group LLC manufacturers and markets of reusable textiles, professional apparel, therapeutic support surfaces, disposable and single use medical products to the healthcare industry. It offers safety products for DVT treatment & prevention, hypothermia prevention, environmental cleaning, fall prevention, infection prevention, safe patient handling and wound & skin care; comfort products for reusable textiles & apparel, nonwoven apparel & patient care, retail health care apparel, hospitality pillows & bedding and healthcare pillow. The firm?s services include clinical education and linen management. The company is headquartered in McDonough, GA.

Smith, Anderson, Blount, Dorsett, Mitchell & Jernigan LLP provides legal services. The private company is based in Raleigh, NC.

Part of JJKD Holdings, Inc., Drake Jj Kenny Co, Inc. provides municipal bond inter-dealer brokerage services. The company is based in New York, NY. Drake Jj Kenny Co was acquired by JJKD Holdings, Inc. from S&P Global, Inc. on April 25, 2002.

Financial Guaranty Insurance Co. engages in the provision of insurance solutions. It offers financial guaranty, mortgage insurance, and mortgage services for credit enhancement on public finance and structured finance securities. The company was founded by Roger K. Taylor in 1983 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Export-Import Bank of the United States operates as an export credit agency. It offers working capital guarantees, export credit insurance, loan guarantees, and direct loans. The firm offers its services to brokers, lenders, congressional and government stakeholders. The company was founded by Franklin Delano Roosevelt in 1934 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

BridgePoint, Inc. develops supply chain visibility and event management software. The company is headquartered in Cary, NC.

Rex Healthcare, Inc. is a private, not-for-profit health care system. It provides new services and construction of new facilities. Its facilities include an acute care hospital, five wellness centers, two skilled nursing facilities focusing on rehabilitation and long-term nursing care, urgent care centers, wound healing, emergency care and dedicated centers for cancer, heart and vascular, women’s care, surgical services such as bariatric and heartburn, orthopedic, neurology, pain management, and sleep disorders. The company was founded in 1894 and is headquartered in Raleigh, NC.

York Properties, Inc. is a real estate company that offers a wide range of services including commercial brokerage, property and asset management, association management, maintenance, construction, landscaping, security, and venue management. York Properties is based in Raleigh, NC and has affiliations and associations within the community. The private company has been in business for over 110 years and is currently managed by the fourth generation of family leadership. The company is focused on providing the best strategic advice to ensure great financial outcomes and minimize risk. The CEO of the company is George York.

National Defense Transportation Association operates as a non-political, non-profit educational association. The company was founded in 1944 and is headquartered in Alexandria, VA.

Daly Seven, Inc. operates as a hotel management company. It specializes in hospitality, hotel construction, and hotel design. It operates Hilton, Marriott, IHG, and Hyatt brands. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Greensboro, NC.

The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals is a professional association that has been dedicated to advancing and disseminating research and knowledge on supply chain management for 60 years. The non-profit company is based in Lombard, IL. With over 8,500 members from 65 countries, representing nearly all industry sectors, government, and academia, the organization provides networking opportunities, cutting-edge research, and professional educational opportunities.

Radian Corp. provides technical services to broadcasters and other communications operators. The private company is based in Austin.

Part of Elanus Holdings LLC, Elanus Capital Management LLC is a company that provides investment advice. The company is based in New York, NY.

Founded in 1958, Merrill Lynch Piece Fenner & Smith, Inc. is an SEC registered broker/dealer located in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of BAC North America Holding Co. and their ultimate parent is Bank of America Corp. (NYSE BAC).