Darren Seed

Forbes Medi-Tech, Inc. develops and markets a portfolio of nutraceutical products, including functional foods and supplement for the benefit of all consumers. The company provides value-added products and cholesterol-lowering ingredients for use in functional foods and dietary supplements. Rewrite as 'It is a life sciences company focused on evidence-based nutritional solutions. It has successfully developed and commercialized its Reducol(tm) plant sterol blend, which has undergone clinical trials in various matrices and has been shown to lower 'LDL' cholesterol levels safely and naturally. It was founded on September 17, 1985 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada

Westport Innovations Inc. provides low-emission engine and fuel system technologies utilizing gaseous fuels. It operates through the following business segments: Applied Technologies, On-Road Systems, Off-Road Systems, Corporate and Technology Investments, Cummins Westport (CWI), and Weichai Westport (WWI). The Applied Technologies segment engaged in designing, producing, and selling compressed natural gas (“CNG”) and liquefied petroleum gas (“LPG”) components and subsystems for natural gas vehicles of all types. The On-Road Systems segment engineers, designs, assembles and sells natural gas engine and vehicle systems for automotive, light commercial, and trucking. The Off-Road Systems segment engineering, designing, and marketing Westport proprietary natural gas technologies, including the Westport™ high pressure direct injection (“HPDI”) technology, Westport™ industrial engines and fuel systems for the off-road, large-engine applications such as mine trucks, locomotives, workboats, and petroleum exploration equipment. The Corporate and Technology Investments segment includes corporate costs such as research and development, general and administrative, marketing, interest and other charges, foreign exchange and depreciation that cannot be attributed to a particular segment and are incurred by all segments. The CWI segment serves the medium- to heavy-duty engine. The WWI segment develops, manufactures, and sells advanced, alternative fuel engines and parts that are widely used in city bus, coach, and heavy-duty truck applications in China or exported to other regions globally markets with spark ignited natural gas engines. The company was founded by David R. Demers on March 20, 1995 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

Cummins Westport, Inc. offers natural gas vehicle engines. The firm designs, engineers, and markets automotive natural gas engines for commercial transportation applications such as truck and buses. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

The Canadian Investor Relations Institute (CIRI) is a professional organization that aims to enhance the credibility and competency of the investor relations profession. CIRI has four chapters located in different regions. The organization also provides insights on ESG processes and reporting for issuers at various stages in their ESG journey. The non-profit company is based in Oakville, ON, Canada. CIRI provides resources, professional development, networking opportunities, and advocacy to support the IR community. The organization has over 500 members, with most responsible for IR at publicly-traded companies. Visible Alpha is a sponsor of CIRI that enhances the investment research process. CIRI publishes IR Directions, a magazine that explores current and emerging practices of board reporting and engagement. Nathalie Megann has been the CEO of the Canadian company since 2004.

Avigilon Corp. engages in the provision of security solutions. It designs, develops, and manufactures video analytics, network video management software and hardware, surveillance cameras, and access control solutions. The company was founded by Alexander Fernandes and Wan H. Jung on October 22, 2004 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

Incite Capital Markets, Inc. provides independent and innovative third-party analysis of private or public companies and the markets they serve. The private company is based in Vancouver, Canada and was founded in 2018 by Yew Pong Chung. The Canadian company's research reports are designed to help clients make informed investment decisions.