William J. Braun

Dell, Inc. engages in the manufacture of electronic devices. Its products include laptops, desktops, tablets, thin clients, printers, monitors, software, workstations and accessories. The company was founded by Michael Saul Dell on February 1, 1984 and is headquartered in Round Rock, TX.

TriQuint WJ, Inc. designs and manufactures broadband communications products. The firm provides radio frequency solutions serving multiple markets targeting wireless communications, RF identification, broadband cable, and defense and homeland security. The company was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA.

Lucas Varity designs, manufactures and supplies advanced technology systems, components and services in the world's automotive and aerospace industries. The company was founded in August, 1996 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

TIAA-CREF Investment Management LLC (TCIM) is a registered investment advisor headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1997 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of TIAA-CREF Asset Management LLC, ultimately owned by TIAA Board of Governors. TCIM provides investment management and certain administrative services necessary for the operation of the College Retirement Equities Fund (CREF), a diversified open-end registered investment management company that consists of eight accounts, that issues individual, group and tax-deferred variable annuity contracts.

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.

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.

Part of Motorola Solutions, Inc., Raychem Access Network Electronics provides broadband network communication systems. Raychem Access Network Electronics was acquired by Terayon Communication Systems, Inc. from Tyco International Ltd. on April 22, 2000 for $60 million.

The US-China Business Council is an organization that provides information, advisory, advocacy, and program services to its members. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The American company focuses on shaping the relationship between the United States and China. USCBC offers research and analyses on Chinese government personnel, member newsletters, and advisory services to answer sector-specific and general investment questions.

Guardian Capital Partners Investment Management LP (Guardian Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2007 by Scott D. Evans, Peter H. Haabestad and Hugh Kenworthy III. The firm is headquartered in Wayne, Pennsylvania.

American Chamber of Commerce in Germany eV engages in the enhancement of global economic and trade relations. The company was founded on January 29, 1903 and is headquartered in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.

Bombardier Transportation (Holdings) USA, Inc. manufactures railroad equipment specializing in interurban cars and car equipment. The company was founded on May 22, 1989 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA.

AGCO GmbH manufactures cranes, hoist and lifts. It products include harvesters, forage harvesters, balers, self propelled sprayers, application vehicles, implements and engines. The company was founded in 1930 and is headquartered in Marktoberdorf, Germany.

Part of TE Connectivity Ltd., TE Connectivity Germany GmbH is a company that manufactures and distributes electronic and passive components. The company is based in Bensheim, Germany. The CEOs are Nadia Iannuzzi, Jefferson Fahner, Jörg Peter Mann. The company was founded in 2006.

ZF Automotive Germany GmbH manufactures engine components. The company is headquartered in Barsinghausen, Germany.

Part of AGCO Corp., AGCO International GmbH is a Swiss company that strives to deliver the best farming equipment parts and service experience in the agricultural industry. The company is based in Neuhausen am Rheinfall, Switzerland. AGCO International offers a range of products including Valtra brand of tractors, combine harvesters, seeding, hay and forage, application equipment, and implements, attachments, and material handling to help modern farmers identify challenges and develop cost-effective solutions. The company was founded in 1990. The CEO is Eric P. Hansotia.

TAP Advisors LLC provides investment banking services. It offers financial advisory services and capital raising solutions. The firm provides services in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, private financing, and cross-border and international transactions. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Eaglepoint Advisors LLC engages in advisory firm. It offers turnaround, restructuring and crisis management firm focuses on middle-market consumer goods and retail companies. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Cisco Investments Inc (Cisco Investments) is a venture capital subsidiary of Cisco Systems, Inc founded in 1993. The firm is headquartered in San Jose, California.