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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.

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Inc. engages in the development, production and distribution of film and television content. Its operations encompass activities that include production and distribution of film content, television programming, interactive entertainment, music, animation and licensing. The firm owns deepest libraries of premium film and television content. The company was founded by Marcus Loew on April 16, 1924 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, CA.

Sony Corp. of America manufactures audio, video, communications and information technology products. The firm offers its products under the categories of computer, cameras, photo and video, televisions, video and home theater, mobile, tablets and smart devices, playstation, portable devices, home audio, car and marine. The company was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Morningstar Investment Services, Inc. (MIS) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was founded in 2000 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Morningstar Investment Management LLC, ultimately held by Morningstar, Inc. (NASDAQ: MORN). MIS offers various investment advisory services that focus on their core capacities in asset allocation, investment selection, and portfolio construction to retail investors and to institutional clients.

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.

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.

Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC publishes records and distributes music. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

EMI Music Publishing Ltd. publishes and patents music albums. It offers music recording services. The firm operates as a multinational music publishing company that licenses songs for advertising, film, television, merchandising, video games, and other uses. The company was founded on December 4, 1957 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Baird Capital Partners Europe Ltd (Baird Capital Partners Europe) is a private equity & venture capital subsidiary of Robert W. Baird & Co Inc founded in 1995. The firm is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom with additional office in Hamburg.

Northwestern University is a private institution founded in 1851 to serve the Northwest Territory, an area that now includes the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and parts of Minnesota. Northwestern has three campuses

National Association of Securities Professionals is a Non-Profit Organization, which assists people to achieve inclusion in the financial services industry. The company was founded by Maynard H. Jackson, Felicia Flowers-Smith, Joyce M. Johnson & Donald Davidson in 1985 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

DREAM Charter Schools is a community-focused organization that provides a welcoming and nurturing environment for children. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY. The CEOs of DREAM Charter Schools are Eve Colavito and Richard A. Berlin. The company, founded in 1991, aims to create schools where children are known, seen, and loved.

Big Apple Circus is a circus company founded in 1977 by Paul Binder and Michael Christensen. The non-profit company presents a new show each year under its big top in Damrosch Park, located in New York, NY. The company offers an alternative to the glitz and spectacle of the American three-ring circus, focusing on intimacy and artistry associated with the European one-ring circus.

Calamos Investments LLC is a global investment firm headquartered in Naperville, Illinois. The firm was founded by John P. Calamos in 1977 and is a subsidiary of Calamos Partners LLC. Calamos Investments offers a range of global investment solutions through separately managed portfolios, mutual funds, closed-end funds, private funds, and UCITS funds. Their clients include major corporations, pension funds, endowments, foundations and individuals, as well as the financial advisors and consultants who serve them.

The Washington Center for Internships & Academic Seminars provides educational support services. The firm offers two types of programs: internships and academic seminars. The company was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (Private Banking) is the private banking division of Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (GS&Co.), itself owned by The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS), a bank and financial holding company headquartered in New York City. GS&Co.'s Private Wealth Management (PWM) group primarily provides advisory services to high-net worth individuals and institutional clients.

S2G Ventures LLC (S2G Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2014 by Victor E. Friedberg. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Vewd Software AS engages in the provision of over the top and television solutions. Its products include Vewd OS, Vewd Core, Vewd Atom, Vewd Go, and Vewd Browser. The company is headquartered in Oslo, Norway.

Founded in 2016, Last Lion Holdings Ltd. is a subsidiary of Moore Frères & Co. LLC and functions as an investment holding British company. The company is based in London, UK.

Last Lion Holdco AS provides computer programming services. The private company is based in Oslo, Norway.

Bluestar Energy Capital, LLC is a company focused on addressing energy transition. The company is based in Chicago, IL, with offices in TX and other locations. The company establishs their own regional development platforms as well as controlling investments in existing platforms. The company is governed by a seven-member board, with one member each representing minority investors S2G Ventures and Great Bay Renewables and up to five members appointed by Declan Flanagan (of which three are currently filled and two are vacant). Bluestar Energy Capital was founded by Declan P Flanagan in 2022, who remains the controlling shareholder. Declan P Flanagan has been the CEO since incorporation.

The National Association of Investment Cos. is a trade association and the largest network of diverse- and women-owned alternative investment firms. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The American company has been advocating for more than 52 years and has 194 diverse-owned alternative investment firms as members. These firms collectively manage over $389 billion in assets under management and invest with over 3,100 portfolio companies. The company consistently generates superior returns that help fuel the growth of the retirement and asset management industries. Robert L. Greene has been the CEO of the company since 2013.