Thomas Bausano

Jefferies LLC is a global investment bank and institutional securities firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1962 and is a subsidiary of Jefferies Group LLC, ultimately held by Jefferies Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: JEF). Jefferies provides corporate clients with research and execution services in equity, fixed income, and foreign exchange markets, as well as a full range of investment banking services such as underwriting, mergers and acquisitions, restructuring and recapitalization, and other advisory services, with all businesses operating in the Americas, Europe and Asia.

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.

The World Economic Forum USA, Inc. operates an organization for economic reforms. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY.

The London Clearing House Ltd. served as major international exchanges and platforms. The London Clearing House Ltd. and Clearnet S.A. has merged to form the LCH.Clearnet Group Ltd. and the company is headquartered in London, UK.

American Express Bank Ltd. provides commercial banking services. It also offers charge card, traveler’s cheque and credit card. The company is headquartered in Singapore.

Part of Mizuho Financial Group, Inc., Mizuho Bank (USA) is a leading bank with one of the largest customer bases in the world, and an extensive international network covering financial and business centers around the world. The company is based in New York, NY. Mizuho Bank offers a range of services including advisory services, finance solutions, treasury, cash management, institutional services, and custody services. The company has over 100 branches and offices outside Japan, serving the corporate and investment banking needs of its clients worldwide. Mizuho Bank is warning consumers about ongoing social engineering scams where individuals are purporting to be representatives of the bank to scam unsuspecting consumers. The company also warns about companies identifying themselves as part of Mizuho Financial Group, which are not affiliated with the group or any of its companies.

Mizuho Securities USA, Inc. is based in New York, NY. Part of Mizuho Financial Group, Inc., Mizuho Securities USA, Inc. is a company that provides investment banking services.

LCH Group Holdings Ltd. is an investment company, which engages in the provision of rates and multi-asset clearing house solutions. Its services include clearing and post trade services. The company was founded on April 24, 2003 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

InfraHedge Ltd. manages hedge funds. The firm provides independent governance, transparency and risk management infrastructure. It designs for institutional investors who wish to create own separate account or managed account programs. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

The Economic Club of New York operates as a nonprofit, nonpartisan and nonpolitical organization. The company was founded by J.W. Beatson in 1907 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. provides and disseminates ideas on foreign policies to individuals, corporate members, journalists and policy makers. It operates a forum for government officials, students and other interested parties to study and discuss world issues and impact on American foreign policies. The company publishes Foreign Affairs, a magazine that comes out six times a year, along with books and studies by its own scholars. Council on Foreign Relations was founded in 1921 and is headquartered in New York City, NY.

AIG Credit Facility Trust is a non-profit organization. The company is headquartered in New York, NY.

Mitsubishi UFJ Fund Services provides fund administration services. Its firm offers fund administration platform for hedge funds, fund of funds, private equities, real estate, and family offices. The company is headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda.

Standard Chartered International (USA) Ltd. is an international bank that provides services to financial institutions, high net worth individuals and affluent customers. The company was founded in 1919 and it is headquartered in New York, NY.

Atlantic Mutual Insurance Co. provides insurance and risk management solutions. It offers personal, marine, commercial property, and casualty insurance products. The firm distributes products a selected group of independent agents. The firm has offices in New York and Madison. The company was founded in 1842 and is headquartered in New York City, NY.

The Partnership for New York City operates as a charitable organization. It is a network of business leaders and corporations working for the economic and cultural betterment of all five boroughs of the city. The firm provides networking opportunities, conducts research, participates in policy making and lobbies government. The company was founded by David Rockefeller in 2002 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Omgeo LLC develops trade management software solutions. Is solutions include fixed income, equities, derivatives, repurchase agreements, managed accounts and private wealth. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corp. provides clearance, settlement and information services. The firm offers institutional trade processing, clearing, settlement and asset, wealth management, repository and derivatives and data services. The company was founded in 1999 is headquartered in New York, NY.

Mizuho Securities USA LLC is the US-based securities broker/dealer and futures commission merchant arm of Mizuho Americas LLC, ultimately held by Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. (TYO: 8411, NYSE: MFG) in Japan. Headquartered in New York City, the firm was founded in 1994 and provides institutional and corporate clients access to commodity and financial markets around the world. Mizuho Securities USA covers the following industries: Consumer, Energy, Financial Institutions, Financial Sponsors, Healthcare, Industrial & Diversified Industries, Power, Utilities & Infrastructure, Real Estate, and Technology, Media & Telecom (TMT). The firm and their affiliates hold memberships on all major futures and options exchanges worldwide.