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Heartland Advisors, Inc. is a mutual fund manager and SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The firm's predecessor was founded in 1983 as an investment advisory subsidiary of a regional brokerage firm, The Milwaukee Co., owned in part by William J. Nasgovitz. In 1984, Mr. Nasgovitz purchased a majority interest in the investment advisory subsidiary from his partners and started managing Heartland's first mutual fund, the Heartland Value Fund. In 1988, Mr. Nasgovitz and his partners sold The Milwaukee Co. to Dain Bosworth. In the same transaction, Mr. Nasgovitz acquired the remaining shares of the investment advisory subsidiary and changed its name to Heartland Advisors, Inc. In 2000, the firm was reorganized into a wholly owned subsidiary of Heartland Holdings, Inc., but it remains a 100% employee-owned independent firm. Heartland Advisors provides investment advice to individual and institutional clients.

Weitz Investment Management, Inc. (Weitz) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. The firm was founded by Wallace R. Weitz in 1983 as Wallace R. Weitz & Co. Weitz provides investment management services on a discretionary basis to registered investment companies and to a number of separate accounts.

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.

Bridges Investment Management, Inc. (BIM) is a registered investment advisor headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. The firm was founded in 1994 and they are a direct subsidiary of Bridges Holding Co., ultimately owned by McCarthy Group LLC. BIM provides investment services to individuals, investment companies, trusts, estates, retirement plans, private funds, corporations and other entities, family offices, banks or thrift institutions, foundations and other charitable organizations.

Part of Deutsche Bank AG, Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. provides trust services. The company is based in Los Angeles, CA.

Celcom Axiata Bhd. provides mobile communications services to consumers and businesses throughout Malaysia. It serves international roaming network access in about 90 countries. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

The Sterling Group LP (The Sterling Group) is a private equity firm founded in 1982 by Frank J. Hevrdejs. The firm is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

Founded in 1992, Ziff Brothers Investments LLC is a hedge fund manager located in New York City. The firm is the primary investment vehicle of the Ziff family, founders of Ziff-Davis Publishing.

CSFB Private Equity Partners LLC (CSFB Private Equity) is a private equity subsidiary of Credit Suisse Private Equity LLC founded in 1988. The firm is headquartered in New York.

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

Catholic Charities USA, Inc. provides emergency and social services. It offers networking; national advocacy, media; program development; training, technical assistance and financial support services. The company was founded in 1910 and is headquartered in Alexandria, VA.

Young Life provides activities and support services. It is a christian ministry that reaches out to adolescents through volunteers, staff, club meetings, and camps. The company was founded on October 16, 1941 and is headquartered in Colorado Springs, CO.

Regency Commercial Associates LLC develops, manages, and leases commercial property. Its services include property management, development, acquisition and leasing of shopping centers. The company also maintains asset management team encompassing the areas of accounting, human resources, risk management and property operation. The company was founded by Alvin Eades in 1949 and is located in Evansville, IN

Madison Dearborn Partners LLC (Madison Dearborn Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1992 by John A. Canning Jr., Paul J. Finnegan, Samuel M. Mencoff, Robin P. Selati, James N. Perry Jr. and Timothy P. Sullivan. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Iridea (M) Sdn. The private company is based in Puchong, Malaysia. Bhd. provides IT consulting services.

International Council of Shopping Centers, Inc. serves the global retail real estate industry. Its programs include webinars, global awards program, exhibit, sponsorship and advertising, opportunities. The company was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

ZirMed, Inc. provides web based revenue cycle management solutions for the healthcare business. Its solutions include eligibility verification, credit and debit card processing, check processing, claims management, reimbursement management, electronic remittance advice, patient statements, and patient eCommerce solutions. The firm also provides revenue cycle management, medical claims, electronic data interchange, clinical communication, health information and healthcare connectivity for healthcare organizations, medical and billing services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Louisville, KY.

American Piping Products, Inc. engages in the supply of carbon, specialty and chrome-moly pipe, tube, fittings and flanges to the processing, energy, manufacturing, fabrication, and construction industries. It offers customer service and value-added solutions, including a large in-stock inventory, cost containment, inventory management, productivity enhancement and scheduling proficiency. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Chesterfield, MO.

ARC Construction Co., Inc. provides construction services. Its services include general construction, construction management, historical preservation and green building. The company was founded by Jim Bateman in 1969 and is headquartered in Evansville, IN.

Eastern Wholesale Fence Co., Inc. engages in the manufacture and distribution of residential and commercial fence products. Its products include Illusions Vinyl fencing, Eastern White Cedar brand wood fencing, Eastern Ornamental fence, steel ornamental fence products, Chain Link fencing, Illusions Vinyl railing system, and EverStrong profiles. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Medford, NY.

Alin Machining Co., Inc. supplies parts and provides repair services to the power generation industry. The firm offers service to the utilities, gas and oil, petrochemical, pulp and paper industries. The company was founded by Manny Gandhi in 1998 and is headquartered in Melrose Park, IL.

Davidson Academy operates as a school. The company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Nashville, TN.

Linc Systems LLC engages in the distribution of fastening solutions and industrial supplies. It serves the industrial end markets including pallet, furniture, housing, construction, and general industrial. The company was founded by Ted Azar in 1995 and is headquartered in Westfield, IN.

Wolverine Advanced Materials LLC manufactures advanced rubber-coated materials for industrial, electronics and automotive markets. It offers damping and sealing solutions in the automotive brake, NVH and sealing industries. The company was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in Dearborn, MI.

Ironhawk Technologies, Inc. provides information technology solutions and support services. The firm offers its solutions and services to the armed forces, defense contractors and systems integrators. It provides custom software engineering as well as content management and compression services. The company was founded by David A. Gomes in 1999 and is headquartered in Manhattan Beach, CA.

Bootstrap Venture Partners LLC (Bootstrap Venture Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 2012 by Jean Balgrosky and Parker Hinshaw. The firm is headquartered in San Diego, California.

Part of Meta Platforms, Inc., Pryte Ltd. provides mobile application software solutions. The company is based in Helsinki, Finland. Pryte was acquired by Meta Platforms, Inc. on June 03, 2014.

Poplar Ventures LLC (Poplar Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2007 by John H. Willmoth. The firm is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky.

Juniper Capital Advisors LP (Juniper Capital Advisors) is a private equity firm founded by Richard Gordon and Edward Geiser in 2003. The firm is headquartered in the United States.

The Merit Distribution Group LLC distributes paint sundries, flooring products, and related installation supplies. It also offers warehousing and inventory management services. The company was founded in 1953 and is headquartered in Spartanburg, SC.

Construction Supply Investments LLC provides construction services. The company was incorporated in 2016 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Center Rock Capital Partners LP (Center Rock Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2017 by Ian M. Kirson. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Waystar Holding Corp.engages in the development of revenue cycle management platform. The firm is a Cloud-based RCM software with predictive analytics for claims management, denial mitigation, and revenue integrity. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Louisville, KY.

Dye Capital & Co. LLC (Dye Capital & Co.) is a private equity firm founded in 2018. The firm is headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida.

Signature CR Intermediate Holdco, Inc. provides investment services. The company is headquartered in Bloomfield Hills, MI.