Ajay Kanuri

Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. (Broker) (CGMI-Broker) is the broker/dealer division of Citigroup Global Markets, Inc., an investment bank headquartered in New York City with additional offices across the US. The firm was founded in 2004 and is a subsidiary of Citigroup Financial Products, Inc., ultimately held by Citigroup, Inc. (NYSE: C). CGMI-Broker covers all market capitalizations of the major global indices and provides macro and quantitative analysis of global markets and sector trends. Their core focus of the group is to help investing clients make informed decisions by providing value-added, independent, insightful analysis.

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.

UBS Securities LLC is an investment bank and registered broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1998 as UBS Warburg LLC. They are a subsidiary of UBS Americas Holding LLC, ultimately held by UBS Group AG (SWX: UBSG, NYSE: UBS) in Switzerland. UBS Securities is a primary dealer in US Government securities and provides a full range of investment banking services which includes corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, trading and sales, fixed-income, equity research, private banking, underwriting and prime brokerage operations. The firm also provides advisory services and access to capital markets for corporate, institutional, intermediary and alternative asset management clients.

Balyasny Asset Management LP (BAM) is a multi-strategy hedge fund manager and SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm’s predecessor, Balyasny Capital Management LLC (BCM), was founded in 2001 by Dmitry Balyasny, Scott Schroeder and Taylor O'Malley. In 2003, BCM converted from a limited liability company to a limited partnership. Then, in January 2004, their name was changed to Balyasny Asset Management LP. They are a subsidiary of Balyasny Asset Management Holdings LP. BAM provides investment advisory services to high net-worth individuals and institutional clients through privately offered pooled investment funds.

JPMorgan Securities LLC (JPMS) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1985 and is a subsidiary of JPMorgan Broker-Dealer Holdings, Inc., ultimately held by JPMorgan Chase & Co., Inc. (NYSE: JPM). JPMS provides research on fixed income, credit, derivatives, emerging markets, foreign exchange, structured finance, technical analysis and bond indices. Their equity analysts cover equities throughout North America, EMEA, Asia/Pacific and the emerging markets. The firm's fixed income team formulates trading and portfolio recommendations for investors in global bonds and other fixed-income markets based on valuations, analytics and market dynamics.

AllianceBernstein LP (AB) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and mutual fund manager headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee. Founded in 2000, the firm is owned by Equitable Financial Life Insurance Co., ultimately held by Equitable Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EQH). AB provides investment advice to investment companies, pension and profit-sharing plans, banks and thrift institutions, trusts, estates, government agencies, charitable organizations, individuals, corporations and other business entities.

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.

Loews Corp. (Investment Portfolio) (Loews-IP) is the investment portfolio division of Loews Corp. (NYSE: L), a diversified holding company headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1954, Loews-IP manages the investment portfolio of the group.

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.

Roark Capital Group, Inc. (Roark Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2001 by Neil K. Aronson. The firm is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

Sanford C. Bernstein & Co. LLC is a registered broker-dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1967 and is a subsidiary of Alliance Capital Management LLC, ultimately held by Equitable Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EQH). Sanford C. Bernstein & Co. provides trading and executions services to their clients.

Barclays Capital, Inc. is a registered broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1997 and is a subsidiary of Barclays Group US, Inc., ultimately owned by Barclays plc (LON: BARC) in Great Britain. Barclays Capital provides large corporate, government and institutional clients a full spectrum of prime brokerage services which includes equities and fixed income financing, OTC Clearing, Futures and Foreign Exchange Prime Brokerage and access to industry insights and analytics from their Strategic Consulting team.

CommentSold LLC operates as a social commerce platform. It manages day-to-day operations, including, automated invoicing, sales analytics, customer data, and inventory details that help owners make quick, informed business decisions. The company was founded by Brandon Kruse in March 2017 and is headquartered in Huntsville, AL.

Education Networks of America, Inc. provides network and communication services to the education, library and government sectors. It offers managed network and communications services, connectivity and voice (VoIP), E-mail and E-mail archiving, web hosting, and video teleconferencing solutions, as well as instructional, administrative, and productivity applications. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Nashville, TN.

9 Story Media Group Ltd. creates, produces, and distributes animated and live action content for kids. Its brands include Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, Wild Kratts, Numb Chucks, and Peg + Cat. The company was founded by Vince Commisso and Steven Jarosz in 2001 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Cast & Crew Payroll LLC engages in the provision of technology-enabled payroll and human resources; accounting and financial; and workflow and productivity software and services to the entertainment industry. It offers payroll processing, residuals processing, workers' compensation services, labor relations, production incentives, and production tax credit financing. The company was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Burbank, CA.

ITRenew, Inc. provides information technology (IT) asset disposition, data security and data center decommissioning services. Its services include onsite data erasure and media destruction, IT asset remarketing, IT lifecycle management, and R2 certified e-waste recycling services. The company was founded by Mostafa Aghamiri in 2001 and is headquartered in Newark, CA.

Simeio Solutions LLC provides end-to-end identity and access management solutions. It offers expert managed services, identity-as-a-service, and professional services. The firm also provides identity administration, identity management, access management and core directory services. The company was founded by Hemen Vimadalal in 2007 and is headquartered in Hoboken, NJ.

The Second City, Inc. engages in the provision of content development services. It offers professional development, content and campaigns, and meetings and events. The company was founded by Paul Sills, Howard Alk and Bernard Sahlins in 1959 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Founded in 1958, Merrill Lynch Piece Fenner & Smith, Inc. is an SEC registered broker/dealer located in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of BAC North America Holding Co. and their ultimate parent is Bank of America Corp. (NYSE BAC).

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.

Cannella Response Television LLC provides premiere performance based media service. It offers media buying and analysis, feasibility, development and marketing, and project supervision. The company was founded by Frank Cannella in 1985 and is headquartered in Burlington, WI.

Part of Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA, BMG Entertainment North America is a company that produces and distributes records and tapes. The company is based in New York, NY.

CRubin LLC operates as pricing, distribution and inventory management platform for sports, music and live event venues. The company was founded by Cole Rubin and Dan Lefton and is headquartered in Boca Raton, FL.

AdThrive LLC operates as a lifestyle digital publishing and ad monetization network covering food, home and parenting. It offers video monetization, ad optimization and management services. The company was founded by Andrew Marzka in 2013 and is headquartered in Powder Springs, GA.

WPROMOTE LLC engages in the provision of digital marketing and advertising solutions. It offers paid search and media, search engine optimization, content marketing, strategy, and email marketing. The company was founded by Michael Mothner in 2001 and is headquartered in El Segundo, CA.

Cornell Capital LLC (Private Equity) (Cornell Capital) is a private equity division of Cornell Capital LLC founded in 2013 by Henry Cornell. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Houlihan Lokey Capital, Inc. is a registered broker/dealer headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The firm was founded in 1996 and they are a subsidiary of Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE: HLI). Houlihan Lokey Capital provides an array of trading and execution services for their clients. They also have the ability to serve as underwriter or bookrunner with respect to traditional debt and equity offerings, including leveraged loans and public offerings of debt, equity-linked, and equity securities.

Better Society Capital Ltd. (Better Society Capital) is a private equity firm founded by Ronald M. Cohen in April 2012. The firm is headquartered in London.

Sannova Analytical, Inc. is a contract research organization that provides bioanalytical and chemistry manufacturing and controls testing services to biopharmaceutical and biotech companies for both small and large molecules. The company is based in Somerset, NJ and was founded in 2006 by Venkat Reddy, Geeta Vidiyala, and Malleswar Kollu. Sannova is known for its consistently low variability data, quick turnaround times, and over 300 validated methods. The company has completed over 1,200 clinical trials and has maintained an impeccable inspection record with the FDA and its sponsors. Sannova is considered a trusted and quality-focused partner in drug development by customers with a strong track record of regulatory compliance. Jason Apter has been the CEO of the company since 2022.

Round Table Capital Management LP (RTC Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2017 by Tony Brindisi and Christopher Lee. The firm is headquartered in Miami, Florida.

Kain Capital LLC (Kain Capital) is a private equity firm founded by Kunal Kain in 2014. The firm is headquartered in New York.

SFW Capital Partners LP (SFW Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2007 by Thomas P. Salice, Roger C. Freeman, David Webb and Norman Wells. The firm Is headquartered in Rye, New York.