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PPM America, Inc. (PPM) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was founded in 1990 and is a subsidiary of PPM Holdings, Inc., ultimately held by Jackson Financial, Inc. (JFI) (NYSE: JXN). PPM is the primary investment manager for the general account assets of JFI’s insurance subsidiaries and serves as sub-adviser to US mutual funds sponsored by Jackson National Asset Management LLC (JNAM), a subsidiary of Jackson National Life Insurance Co. (Jackson), and adviser to the PPM Funds, a family of institutional share class mutual funds. Additionally, PPM provides advisory services to non-US pooled investment vehicles, structured vehicles such as collateralized loan obligations (CLOs), private equity funds, and separately managed accounts for third-party institutional clients.

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP provides legal services. The firm's areas of practice includes appellate, litigation, business and commercial litigation, dispute resolution, government contracts, internal investigations, labor and employment, oil and gas patent, trademark and copyright infringement, product liability and toxic tort securities litigation. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

SunAmerica Asset Management LLC (SAAMCo) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and mutual fund manager headquartered in Jersey City, New Jersey. The firm was founded in 1982 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of American General Life Insurance Co., ultimately owned by Corebridge Financial, Inc. (NYSE: CRBG). SAAMCo offers investment management and advisory services to open-ended US registered investment companies and to offshore, wholly owned subsidiaries of a certain registered fund. They also offer model portfolios in connection with wrap programs known as unified managed account (UMA) wrap programs.

Seneca Gaming Corp. provides amusement and recreation services. Its gaming and entertainment facilities comprise slot machines, table games, luxury hotel rooms, restaurants, and additional outlets and amenities. The company was founded in August 2002 and is headquartered in Niagara Falls, NY.

Cross River Management LLC is a registered independent hedge fund manager headquartered in Ridgefield, Connecticut. The firm was founded by Richard Murphy in 2002. It provides investment advice exclusively to Cross River Partners LP, a private pooled investment vehicle.

Stifel, Nicolaus & Co., Inc. (Stifel) is a dual-registered broker-dealer and investment adviser headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. Founded in 1890, the firm is a subsidiary of Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF), a financial service holding company. Stifel provides full-service brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals and their families, institutions and businesses, and financial advisors.

Intermarine LLC provides project transportation and customized break bulk shipping services. It operates vessels servicing heavy industry construction projects, power generation plants, oil field and mining developments and United States Flag heavy-lift services. The firm services are into Americas, Africa, U.S. Flag, Worldwide Chartering Services, Industrial Terminals, Worldwide Wind Division, Barge and Container Service. The company was founded on February 7, 1990 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

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.

Bank Hapoalim BM (Broker) is the brokerage division of Bank Hapoalim BM (TLV: POLI) in Israel which was founded in 1921 by the central institutions of the Jewish Settlement (the Yishuv) at the time, the Zionist Histadrut and the Histadrut General Federation of Hebrew Workers in Eretz Yisrael. Headquartered in Tel Aviv, the firm provides securities trading services for corporate and institutional clients.

New Hope Community, Inc. is a non-profit organization, which engages in the provision of social services. It offers residential, leisure activities, supported employment, health services, clinical services, family support, and service coordination. The company was founded by Dan Berkowicz in 1975 and is headquartered in Loch Sheldrake, NY.

FMR LLC engages in the provision of financial and investment services. It offers financial planning and advice, wealth management, retirement plans, trading and brokerage services, and investment products. The company was founded by Edward C. Johnson II in 1946 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

NCM Capital Management LLC (NCM) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Ramsey, New Jersey. The firm was founded by Nicholas “Nick” LaVerghetta in 2009. NCM provides fee-based financial planning and portfolio management services to individual investors, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, foundations, pension and profit-sharing plans and various businesses.

Baltimore-Washington Financial Advisors, Inc. (BWFA) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor and wealth management firm headquartered in Columbia, Maryland. Founded in 1986, BWFA manages investments primarily for individuals, families, trusts, estates, foundations, and religious, charitable, and other non-profit organizations.

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP provides legal services. It offers services in education, aviation, communications, consumer and retails, corporate and securities, hospital and intellectual property. The company was founded in 1868 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Delaware North Cos., Inc. engages in the provision of hospitality and food management service. It manages and provides food and beverage concessions, premium dining, entertainment, lodging, and retail at large venues and special places. These include sports stadiums, entertainment complexes, national and state parks, airports, and casinos. The company was founded by Marvin Jacobs, Charles Jacobs, and Louis Jacobs in 1915 and is headquartered in Buffalo, NY.

Arbella Mutual Insurance Co. provides insurance services. Its services include consumer auto and homeowners insurance, liability, commercial auto, personal umbrella and worker's compensation. The firm also provides coverage for exterior signs, newly acquired or constructed buildings or personal property, valuable papers and records, accounts receivable, business property off-premises, and outdoor property. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Quincy, MA.