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Beckman Coulter, Inc. manufactures and distributes biomedical testing instrument systems and general biomedical research products. It develops and markets products that simplify, automate and innovate complex biomedical testing. The firm’s systems operate in both diagnostics and life sciences laboratories on seven continents. Its products improve the productivity of medical professionals and scientists, supplying critical information for improving patient health and delivering trusted solutions for research and discovery. The company was founded in 1935 by Arnold O. Beckman and is headquartered in Brea, CA.

Wedbush Securities, Inc. is a full-service investment bank and brokerage firm headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The firm was founded in 1955 as Wedbush Morgan Securities, Inc. They are a subsidiary of Wedbush Financial Services LLC, which is owned by Wedbush, Inc. Wedbush Securities provides a wide range of securities brokerage, wealth management, and investment banking services to private and institutional clients. Their research focuses on providing coverage of small and mid-sized companies in the following industries: (1) consumer products and services (2) technology (3) entertainment and media (4) life sciences and (5) industrial growth and clean technology.

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.

Jones Day LP provides legal services. It offers services to the airlines, aviation, automotive, construction, energy, healthcare, insurance, media, pharmaceuticals, and telecommunication industries. The company was founded by Edwin J. Blandin and William Lowe Rice on March 1, 1893 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH.

Fuse LLC engages in the provision of visual and written content focused on the music industry. It operates Fuse.tv, a digital extension of its on-air brand, delivering content covering today’s most popular musicians and the latest in news and culture. The company was founded by Jeffrey Valdez and Bruce B. Barshop 1997 and is headquartered in Glendale, CA.

Franklin Advisers, Inc. is a mutual fund manager and registered investment advisor headquartered in San Mateo, California. The firm was founded in 1985 and is a subsidiary of Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE: BEN), a holding company that, together with its various subsidiaries is referred to as Franklin Templeton Investments. Franklin Advisers provides investment advisory and portfolio management services to US and non-US, registered open-end and closed-end funds and unregistered funds, as well as separate accounts.

Irell & Manella LLP provides legal services. It serves litigation, real estate, insurance, debt finance, mergers and acquisitions, tax, private and public companies, entrepreneurs, environment, and other business sector. The company was founded in 1941 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

ROTH Capital Partners LLC is a broker/dealer headquartered in Newport Beach, California. The firm was founded in 2001 and is a subsidiary of CR Financial Holdings, Inc. They offer institutional sales and trading services. Their broad institutional coverage includes investors in North America, Canada, UK, Europe and other international territories.

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.

University of Southern California is a private research university that mainly offers undergraduate, graduate & other higher education. The university was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Part of Omnicom Group, Inc., TBWA Ltd is an advertising agency. The company is based in New York, NY. The company was founded by John Bartle.

Y&R Advertising provides advertising services. The company is headquartered in New York, NY.

KSL Media, Inc. provides media planning and buying services. It offers media portfolio management services, including media and customers diagnostics, strategic and media investment plan, plan execution, and assessments; media mix; and specialized media services, including customer and media analytics, direct response, hybrid buying, interactive services, media promotions, product integration, program development/production, and corporate trade. The company was founded by Kal Liebowitz in 1981 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Likewize Corp. provides wireless distribution and supply-chain services. The firm specializes in accessories, supply chain solutions, handset protection & insurance programs, reverse product solutions, buyback & trade-in solutions and financial solutions. The company was founded by Raul Marcelo Claure in 1997 and is headquartered in Miami, FL.

United Way of Miami-Dade, Inc. provides community development programs and services. Its activities encompass family development, health and lifestyle improvement, neighborhood and civic involvement. The company was founded in 1938 and is headquartered in Miami, FL.

University of Miami (Florida) is a private research university with students from around the world that is focused on teaching and learning, the discovery of new knowledge, and service to the South Florida region and beyond. The university was founded in 1925 and it is headquartered in Coral Gables, FL.

The Beacon Council is an organization that provides assistance to businesses looking to relocate or expand in the new economy. The private company is based in Miami, FL. The company's services include business expansion, economic development, and community-related programs and events. Rodrick T. Miller has been the CEO of the company since 2023.

The Chamber of Commerce of The Palm Beaches is a private, not-for-profit association of businesses that was founded in 1913 by local business leaders as the Board of Trade. The non-profit company is based in West Palm Beach, FL. The Chamber is committed to ensuring the continued growth and prosperity of the county by advancing the economic, industrial, and civic interests of the area. The Chamber offers member to member deals and a trustee program. It strives to support projects that lead to a stronger economy and an improved quality of life.

Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. provides and disseminates ideas on foreign policies to individuals, corporate members, journalists and policy makers. It operates a forum for government officials, students and other interested parties to study and discuss world issues and impact on American foreign policies. The company publishes Foreign Affairs, a magazine that comes out six times a year, along with books and studies by its own scholars. Council on Foreign Relations was founded in 1921 and is headquartered in New York City, NY.

California Institute of Technology provides education focusing on science, engineering, academia, business, and public service. The company was founded in 1891 and it is headquartered in Pasadena, CA.

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).

Campbell-Ewald Co. provides integrated advertising and marketing communications services. It is an advertising agency, which provides development & campaign management services for broadcast, print and interactive media. The company also offers direct response marketing, event marketing and business to business selling. Campbell-Ewald was founded in 1911 by Henry Ewald and is located in Warren, MI

Chiat Day Advertising Agency is a British company led by management.

Sysmex America, Inc. manufactures diagnostic systems for medical laboratories. It offers testing devices, reagents and software for hematology, henostasis, immuno-chemistry, particle counting, and urinalysis. The company was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in Mundelein, IL.

Fruition Ventures LLC is an Independent Venture Capital firm founded in 2001 by Anthony T. Farwell and Marc Junkunc. The firm is headquartered in La Jolla.

The Associated General Contractors of America is a leading association for the construction industry, representing over 27,000 firms, including 6,500 general contractors and 9,000 specialty-contracting firms. The private company is based in Arlington, VA and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company's mission is to ensure the continued success of the construction industry. The CEO of the company is Stephen E. Sandherr.

Doubletree Hotels LLC owns and operates hotels and motels. The company was founded on 22nd October, 2007 and is headquartered in McLean, VA.

Turnberry Associates, Inc. provides real estate development and property management services. Its services include development, sales and marketing, consulting, property and asset management, accounting and financial reporting, revenue management, leasing, tenant representation and coordination, and integrated marketing. The firm develops and manages commercial and residential real estate. The company was founded by Donald Soffer in 1967 and is headquartered in Aventura, FL.

Part of Shell Plc, Shell Malaysia Trading Sdn. The company is based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Bhd. engages in upstream development and extraction of crude oil & natural gas and manufactures, markets and distributes fuel products. The CEO of the Malaysian company is Shairan Huzani Husain.

Part of Shell Plc, Shell Timur Sdn. The company is based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Bhd. is a group of energy and petrochemical companies.