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Rivus Bond Fund is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. It invests in various sectors, including automotive, chemicals, diversified financial services, energy, healthcare, home builders, industrial, insurance, real estate investment trusts, mining, media and telecommunications. The fund was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Armonk, NY.

Airgas, Inc. supplies gases, welding equipment, and safety products. It offers abrasives, cutting tools, industrial brusher, industrial coatings and paints, machine tools, balloon regulators gas equipment accessories, industrial application gases, medical gases, and specialty gases. The firm serves construction, metal fabrication, life sciences, healthcare, food and beverage, retail, energy and chemicals, and primary materials. The company was founded by Peter McCausland in 1982 and is headquartered in Radnor, PA.

Harleysville Group, Inc. is an insurance holding company. The firm operates its business through the following segments: The personal lines of insurance, the commercial lines of insurance and the investment function. The personal lines of insurance segment include both auto and homeowners. The commercial lines of insurance segment include auto, commercial multi-peril and workers compensation. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Harleysville, PA.

In the year 1838, Francis Drexel founded Drexel and Company in Philadelphia. 1838 Investment Advisors LLC is the successor to Drexel. 1838 manages portfolios for corporate and public employee benefit plans, Taft Hartley funds, hospitals, foundations, endowments, insurance organizations and high net worth individuals. 1838 is a subsidiary of MBIA, Inc. (NYSE: MBI)

Harleysville Mutual Insurance Co. offers property and casualty insurance services. It is a leading regional provider of insurance products and services for small and mid-sized businesses, as well as for individuals, and ranks among the top 70 U.S. property/casualty insurance groups. They specialize in insuring small businesses and are known for creating strong, lasting relationships with their customers. The company was founded in 1922 and is headquartered in Harleysville, PA.

The Fox Chase Cancer Center owns and operates hospitals. It is an independent, non-profit institution that is engaged in cancer treatment, research and prevention services. The firm's staff provides consultations and treatment recommendations for different types of adult cancer. The company was founded in 1904 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA.

MBIA Insurance Corp. provides insurance services. It works with non-US public financial services. The firm focuses on detecting any deterioration in credit quality or changes in the economic, political or regulatory environment which may adversely affect guaranteed obligations of implementation through the final maturity of transactions. The company is headquartered in Armonk, NY.

Eisenhower Fellowships, Inc. identifies, empowers and connects innovative leaders through a transformative fellowship experience and lifelong engagement. The company was founded in 1953 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA.