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Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc. (DBSI) is a SEC-registered broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1971 and is a wholly-owned investment banking and brokerage arm of DB U.S. Financial Markets Holding Corp., ultimately held by Deutsche Bank AG (NYSE: DB, FRA: DBK) in Germany. DBSI provides securities brokerage and investment advisory services to domestic and international private clients and institutions. They are also a primary dealer in US government securities as designated by the Federal Reserve.

Paradigm Funds is an open-end investment company, which engages in the provision of diversified funds. It operates the following funds: Paradigm Value, Paradigm Opportunity, Paradigm Select, and Paradigm Micro-Cap. The company was founded on September 13, 2002 and is headquartered in Albany, NY.

Adirondack Research & Management, Inc. (ARMI) is an independent SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Guilderland, New York. The firm was founded by Greg Roeder in 2004 to provide portfolio management services based on individual security selection. ARMI advises Separately Managed Accounts (SMA) and the Adirondack Small Cap Fund (the Fund).

Founded in 1969, HSBC Securities (U.S.A.) Inc. is an SEC-registered brokerage firm and registered futures commission merchant located in New York City. The firm is a wholly-owned subsidiary of HSBC North America Holdings, Inc. and their ultimate parent is HSBC Holdings Plc. (NYSE: HBC). HSBC Securities (U.S.A.) is a member of FINRA, the NYSE and the SIPC. Their securities and annuity products are provided by registered representatives and insurance agents of HSBC Securities (U.S.A.). In California, HSBC Securities (U.S.A.) conducts insurance business as HSBC Securities Insurance Services. Insurance products are offered through insurance agents of HSBC Insurance Agency (U.S.A.) Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of HSBC Bank U.S.A. NA and an indirectly wholly-owned subsidiary of HSBC Holdings plc. The company also engages in investment banking underwriting, dealing and brokering of debt and equity securities and futures contracts and is a primary dealer in U.S. Government and federal agency securities.

Duke University is an academic university that offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. It also has publications and research services. The university was founded in 1838 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

Callan LLC is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in San Francisco, California. The firm was founded by Edwin Callan and Edgar Barksdale in 1973 as Callan Associates, Inc. They are wholly-owned by Callan Holdings, Inc., which is owned by the company’s employees or their trusts. Callan provides tailored advice primarily to institutional investors supported by proprietary research, database, and ongoing fiduciary education.

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.

Oppenheimer & Co., Inc. (Broker) (Oppenheimer-Broker) is the global full-service brokerage division of Oppenheimer & Co., Inc., an investment boutique headquartered in New York City with additional offices nationwide. Founded in 1975, the firm is owned directly by Viner Finance Inc., an indirect subsidiary of Oppenheimer Holdings Inc. (NYSE: OPY). Oppenheimer-Broker offers a full array of brokerage services to retail, institutional, and corporate clients.

Part of Bank of America Corp., Countrywide Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc. is an American company.

Payden & Rygel Global Ltd. is an investment management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1998 and is a subsidiary of Payden & Rygel in the US. Payden & Rygel Global offers a full array of investment strategies and products to a varied client base around the world.

The Institution of Civil Engineers operates as a professional membership organization. The non-profit company is based in London, UK. and has subsidiaries in United Kingdom.

Advanced Cell Diagnostics, Inc. operates as a biotechnology company. It specializes in the emerging field of molecular pathology and developing cell- and tissue-based diagnostic tests for personalized medicine. The company was founded by Lou Yuling and Steve Chan in 2006 and is headquartered in Newark, CA.

Founded in 2004, Mesa West Capital LLC is a private equity firm founded headquartered in Los Angeles. headquartered in california.

Trust LLC (Trust Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2018 by Salen Churi and Brian Tochman. The firm is headquartered in Austin, Texas.

Part of S4 Capital Plc, TheoremOne LLC is an innovation and engineering company that advises clients on product strategy, engineering, design, and culture, then partners with them to build and launch technology-driven solutions to their most complex problems. The company is based in Woodland Hills, CA. With a team of over 400 experts distributed around the world, TheoremOne helps clients such as American Express, AT&T, Intel, Starbucks, Caterpillar, and several of the world’s leading technology companies conceptualize, build, support and manage their digital products, services, and experiences. TheoremOne is chosen by clients when results matter most, becoming the agent of change and driving a transformation that involves not only technology but also people, process, and leadership. The company's team of engineers, designers, technologists, researchers, strategists, and advisors has deep expertise across a variety of industries, including consumer electronics, automotive, manufacturing, supply chain, healthcare, finance, and entertainment. TheoremOne is an effective innovation consultancy focused on building new lines of business using technology as an enabler. The company was founded in 2007 by Will Jessup. The CEO is Brady Brim-DeForest. TheoremOne was acquired by S4 Capital Plc on May 17, 2022.

Wimmer Associates I LLC (Wimmer Associates) is an independent registered investment advisor and wealth management firm headquartered in Pasadena, California. The firm was founded by Katherine Wimmer in 2003. Wimmer Associates provides investment supervisory services and investment management services to individuals, trusts, family groups, and other types of entities that need ongoing investment advice.

Sang Hing Civil Contractors Co. Ltd. is a Chinese company that provides civil engineering construction, site preparation, and dredging services. The private company is based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. Chun Wing Au has been the CEO of the company since 2016.

Frazer LLP is a certified public accounting and consulting firm that specializes in various industries such as agriculture, construction and engineering, dairy, manufacturing and distribution, and real estate. The private company is located in Anaheim, CA, and has a new address at 2400 E. Katella Ave., Suite 900. The company also has another office located in Visalia, CA. The American company provides services such as asset accumulation and preservation, assurance, consulting, and tax. Frazer prides itself on its industry niche focus, which allows them to provide solid and proven recommendations to improve business operations. Recently, the company has provided information on the tax provisions in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, which contains a significant number of provisions that will impact individuals and businesses related to income taxes.

AirCom Pacific, Inc. provides telecommunication services. Its products and services include wifi broadband Internet, cable & streaming gaming and entertainment, cellular connectivity, duty free shopping, blackbox live, multi-band (ku and ka). The company is headquartered in Fremont, CA.

Graypoint LLC is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor and wealth management firm headquartered in Albany, New York. Formerly known as JNB Advisors LLC, the firm was founded in 2019 as the result of a merger between Bender Lane Advisory LLC and Hugh Johnson Advisors LLC. Graypoint provides financial advisory and investment management services tailored to the unique objectives of families, individuals, and nonprofit organizations.

Section 32 LLC (Section 32) is a venture capital firm founded in 2017 by Bill Maris. The firm is headquartered in Silicon Valley, California.

Pivotal Bioventure Partners Investment Advisor LLC (Pivotal Bioventure) is a venture capital firm founded in 2017 by Vincent Cheung. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California.