John R. Depies

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.

Heller Financial, Inc. provided mercantile financing. It was acquired by GE Capital Corp. The company was located in Chicago, IL

JPMorgan Investment Management, Inc. (JPMIM) is a global, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 2000 as the result of Chase Manhattan's purchase of Robert Fleming Holdings and the subsequent merger of Chase and JPMorgan. In January 2010, JPMorgan Investment Advisors merged into JP Morgan Investment Management. JPMIM is a subsidiary of JPMorgan Asset Management Holdings, Inc., ultimately owned by JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM). The firm primarily provides investment advisory services to both US and non-US institutional and retail clients.

Mason Street Advisors LLC (MSA) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The firm was founded in 2001 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co. MSA provides professional portfolio management services for institutional investors by providing continuous investment advice and management based upon the individual needs and objectives of each client.

Wellington Management Co. LLP (WMC) is a registered investment advisor and mutual fund manager headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm was founded in 1928 and is a subsidiary of Wellington Investment Advisors Holdings LLP, ultimately held by Wellington Management Group LLP. WMC offers investment management services for a fee to separate account clients and mutual funds sponsored by unaffiliated parties, as well as to investment vehicles that the firm sponsors.

Waddell & Reed LLC operates as an asset management and financial planning company. It serves the financial needs of families, individuals and businesses. The company was founded by Chauncey Waddell and Cameron Reed in 1937 and is headquartered in Overland Park, KS.

Genelabs Technologies, Inc. discovery and development of pharmaceutical products to improve human health. The company was founded by Brian D. Frenzel and Frank C. Kung in 1983 and is headquartered in Redwood, CA.

Harvard Management Co., Inc. (HMC) is the investment arm of President & Fellows of Harvard College, which is owned by Harvard University, a private Ivy League research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The firm was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. HMC manages Harvard’s endowment, a dedicated and permanent source of funding that maintains the teaching and research mission of the University. HMC invests these funds as a single entity, the revenue from which contributes more than one-third of the University's annual operating budget.

Cypress Capital Group, Inc. (CCG) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Palm Beach, Florida. Formerly known as Palm Beach Investment Advisors LLC, the firm was founded in 1988 when a Chicago firm headed by Barry Hoyt bought Palm Beach Investment Advisors, which had earlier absorbed Cypress Trust. CCG provides investment advice to individuals and institutional clients throughout the US.

Bowmar LLC provides electromechanical and electronic systems. Its products include human machine interface solutions, custom, precision gear products, line replaceable units, and subsystems. The company was founded by Ed White in 1951 and is headquartered in Fort Wayne, IN.

Madison Investment Advisors LLC (MIA) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin. The firm was founded in 2010 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Madison Asset Management LLC, which is owned by Madison Investment Holdings, Inc. MIA e provide investment advisory services to a variety of clients, which includes individuals, pension and profit-sharing trusts, insurance companies, foundations, charitable organizations and other institutional clients, such as mutual funds.

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.

Arthur Andersen LLP used to provide accounting services. It was also into consulting services for clients that operate businesses throughout the United States and around the world. Arthur Andersen was founded in 1913 and was headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Digi-Key Corp. distributes electronic components. It also distributes semiconductors, discrete, electromechanical parts. Its products include audio products, batteries, cable assemblies, capacitors, computer & video accessories, connectors, crystals & oscillators, discrete semiconductor products and many more. The company was founded by Ronald A. Stordahl in 1972 and is headquartered in Thief River Falls, MN.

MediaCorp Pte Ltd. provides media and entertainment services. It operates television networks and stations. The firm offers platforms, spanning television, radio, newspapers, magazines, movies, and digital media services. The company is headquartered in Singapore.

Chicago Pacific Capital LP (Chicago Pacific Capital) is an independent private equity firm founded in 2014 by Mary Tolan, Larry Leisure and Vance Vanier. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois with an additional office in San Francisco, California.

Shanghai Chamate Co., Ltd. engages in the operation of restaurant chains. It offers tea, appetizer, desserts, and snacks. The company was founded by MingQin Jian in August 2001 and is headquartered in Shanghai, China.

Heritage Group LLC (Heritage Group) is a Private Equity/Venture Capital firm founded in 1986 by Rock A. Morphis and David G. McClellan. The firm is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee.

ams-OSRAM Asia Pacific Pte Ltd. provides sensor solutions. Its products include light and temperature sensors, smart light and power management, sensor interface and 3D sensing. The company was founded by Jyrki Vaino Kalervo Saarinen in 1993 and is headquartered in Singapore.

TDF Capital LLC (TDF-C) is a regional venture capital firm established in 2000 and based in Shanghai. TDF-C was formerly known as Venture TDF China LLC and was set up as the Chinese office of Venture TDF Pte Ltd., a global private equity investment firm headquartered in Singapore. TDF-C manages the TDF China Fund series. In 2007 the firm established a strategic alliance with the US-based venture capital firm KPBC-Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, one of their key investors. TDF-C's corporate culture combines local expertise and network with an understanding of global trends.

Savi Technology, Inc. provides asset tracker technology solutions. Its analytical tool enables user to monitor and address challenges around high-consequence assets whether they move across the country, across borders or through the last mile of your supply chain. The company was founded on 1989 and is headquartered in Alexandria, VA.

Oculex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. manufactures and develops drugs. The company focuses on developing and manufacturing novel drug delivery systems that resolve the problems associated with treatment of inflammation following cataract surgery and diseases of the eye. It is located in Sunnyvale, CA.

National Association of Bond Lawyers engages in the provision of law services. The companywas founded on February 5, 1979 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Foundation operates charitable organizations for children's health care. It conducts programs on patient care, research, and clinical education. The company was founded in 1855 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA.

American Bar Association provides legal services. It provides law school accreditation, continuing legal education, legal information and other services to assist legal professionals. The firm has members which include judges, court administrators, law professors, and non-practicing attorneys. The company was founded on August 21, 1878 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

State Bar of Wisconsin operates as a bar association. The private company is based in Madison, WI and has subsidiaries in United States.

The American Bar Foundation operates as a non-profit law professionals organization. The non-profit company is based in Chicago, IL.