Vikram P. Ashoka

Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (Credit Suisse Securities USA) is the broker/dealer division of Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, an investment banking company headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1998 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Credit Suisse (USA), Inc., ultimately owned by Credit Suisse Group AG (SWX: CSGN) in Switzerland. Credit Suisse Securities USA offers a suite of equities, solutions and credit products and services which includes global securities sales, trading and execution, prime brokerage and comprehensive investment research. Their clients include financial institutions, corporations, governments, institutional investors, such as pension funds and hedge funds, and private individuals around the world.

DWS Investment Management Americas, Inc. (DIMA) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of DWS USA Corp., ultimately held by Deutsche Bank AG (ETR: DBK) in Germany. The firm was founded in 1984 and formerly known as Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc. In 2018, they changed their name into DWS as part of the rebranding of Deutsche Asset Management. DIMA provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to various institutional clients. They also provide investment advisory services for its municipal bond strategies through wrap fee programs.

Anchor Danly, Inc. engages in the manufacturing and distribution of die sets, components, steel plates, and metal fabrications. Its products include die sets, steel plate and steel plate services, metal fabrications, structural steel frames, and fixture bases and distributor of die & mold components. The company was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Windsor, Canada.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLC provides assurance, tax and advisory services. Its services include audit and assurance, consulting, deals, human resources, legal, tax, and family business. The firm also offers accountability, risk management, structuring, mergers and acquisitions, and performance and process improvement. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Buffalo, NY.

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.

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).

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.

JPMorgan Securities LLC (JPMS) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1985 and is a subsidiary of JPMorgan Broker-Dealer Holdings, Inc., ultimately held by JPMorgan Chase & Co., Inc. (NYSE: JPM). JPMS provides research on fixed income, credit, derivatives, emerging markets, foreign exchange, structured finance, technical analysis and bond indices. Their equity analysts cover equities throughout North America, EMEA, Asia/Pacific and the emerging markets. The firm's fixed income team formulates trading and portfolio recommendations for investors in global bonds and other fixed-income markets based on valuations, analytics and market dynamics.

Francisco Partners Management LP (Francisco Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1999 by Benjamin Ball, Dipanjan Deb, Neil Garfinkel, Sanford Robertson and David Stanton. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco and London.

Northwood Investors LLC is a privately-held real estate investment advisor founded in 2006 by John Z. Kukral. The firm is headquartered in in New York City and Los Angeles, California.

Students of Georgetown, Inc. (The Corp), a non-profit corporation, was founded on March 6, 1972 with the goal of providing options to students with low-cost goods and services. Its services include vital vittles, uncommon grounds, more uncommon grounds, corp catering, seasonal services, hoya snaxa, the midnight mug, and corp ink. The company also maintains human resources, IT, marketing and accounting departments. The company is located Washington, DC.

Neuberger Berman BD LLC is a SEC-registered investment advisor and mutual fund manager headquartered in New York City. It is directly owned by Neuberger Berman Investment Advisers LLC, which is an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Neuberger Berman Group LLC, which is owned by NBSH Acquisition LLC. The firm traces their origin back to the 1939 founding of Neuberger & Berman, its predecessor firm. In 1950, Neuberger Berman became one of the first firms to offer a no-load mutual fund to individual investors. Neuberger Berman BD manages a range of equity, fixed income, private equity and hedge fund strategies on behalf of institutions, advisors and individual investors worldwide.

Moody's Investors Service, Inc. is a credit rating and investment research firm headquartered in New York City. They are a subsidiary of Moody's Corp. (NYSE: MCO). The firm performs international financial research and analysis on commercial and government entities and provides a variety of analytic tools for assessing credit risk. Their clients include creditors, investment banks and commercial banks.

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.

Athletico Ltd. provides orthopedic rehabilitation services to communities, employers and athletes. Its services include complimentary injury screens, hand therapy, work rehabilitation, sports medicine and athletic training, head injury and concussion management and transportation services, as well as specialized services, such as women?s and men?s health therapy, vestibular rehabilitation, pediatric physical therapy, aquatic therapy. The company was founded by Mark A. Kaufman in 1991 and is headquartered in Oak Brook, IL.

Orion Mine Finance LLP (Orion Mine Finance) is a private equity firm founded in 2008 by Oskar Lewnowski. The firm is headquartered in New York.

JPMorgan Asset Management Holdings, Inc. provides asset management services. It serves institutional and individual investors, managing portfolios, and retirement plans for corporations, governments, and foundations. The company was founded on June 5, 2000 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

UPMC Enterprises (UPMC Enterprises) is a venture capital subsidiary of University of Pittsburgh Medical Center founded in 2014. The firm is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Scribe Manufacturing, Inc. supplies writing instruments and complementary products. It provides writing instruments, lighters, sticky notes, drinkware, housewares, and bags. Its brands include Norwood, RCC KOOZIE, Atchison, Triumph, JAFFA, and Good Value. The firm also offers partner brands such as myCharge, Cool Gear, Cocoon, Leatherman, and golf brands. The company was founded on January 12, 2000 and is headquartered in Clearwater, FL.

BDT & MSD Partners (BDT & MSD Partners) is a private equity subsidiary of BDT Partners LP founded in 2009 by Bryan Trott. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Kinderhook Industries LLC (Kinderhook Industries) is a private equity firm founded in 2003 by Christian Michalik. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Hidden Harbor Capital Partners LLC (Hidden Harbor Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2016. The firm is headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida.

Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital (Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital) is a private equity firm, a subsidiary of Morgan Stanley Investment Management Merchant Banking founded in 1986. The firm is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

Revelation Partners LLC (Revelation Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 2013. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc. manufactures furniture. It offers living room furniture such as chairs and ottomans, entertainment centers, occasional tables, recliners, reclining sofas, sectionals, sofas and loveseats. It also offers bedroom, home accents, dining room, and home office furniture, and mattresses. The company was founded by Carlyle Weinberger in 1945 and is headquartered in Arcadia, WI.

SuperHero Fire Protection LLC provides fire sprinkler and fire alarm installation services. The company is based in Lawrenceville, GA and has subsidiaries in the United States. Don Mackey has been the CEO of the company since 2013.

KT-Grant LLC manufactures and distributes remote and robotic equipment. It offers equipment sales and service, short-term and fully manned equipment rentals, and engineering services. The firm serves petro chemical, glass, blast furnace ironmaking, and integrated steel making industries. The company was founded in 1952 and is headquartered in Export, PA.

Harvest Partners LP (Harvest Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1981 by Harvey Wertheim and Harvey Mallement. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Tengram Capital Partners LLC (Tengram Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2010 by William Sweedler and Matthew Eby. The firm is headquartered in Westport, Connecticut.

Kohlberg & Co. LLC (Kohlberg & Co) is a private equity firm founded in 1987 by James Andrew Kohlberg and Jerome S. Kohlberg. The firm is headquartered in Mount Kisco, New York.

Global Environment Fund Management Corp (Global Environment Fund) is a private equity/venture capital firm founded in 1990 by Jeffrey Leonard and John Earhart. The firm is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland.

Compass Point Research & Trading LLC (Compass Point) is a registered broker-dealer and full-service investment banking firm headquartered in Washington, DC. The firm was founded by Scott Dreyer in 2007 and is owned by Sooner Holdings LLC. Compass Point provides investment banking, research, and sales and trading services to institutional investors. Their clients include investment advisors, mutual funds, hedge funds and other institutional accounts located in the US, Canada and Europe.

Founder Institute, Inc. provides startup launch programs. Its curriculum include branding and design, product development, and equity and funding. The company was founded by Adeo Ressi and Jonathan Greechan in 2009 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.