Thomas Okel

Barings BDC, Inc., a traded fund, seeks investment opportunities in middle-market companies located in the United States with an EBITDA ranging from $5 - $75 million and revenues between $20 and $300 million. The fund targets companies operating in energy minerals, distribution services, health services, consumer services, transportation and communication. It provides financing in the form of debt, mezzanine and equity for debt, mezzanine, growth, buyout, LBO and MBO capital requirements with an investment size ranging from $5 - $50 million. It acts as co-investor and takes minority interest. The company is headquartered in Charlotte, NC.

Catawba Lands Conservancy operates as a land trust that conserves and manages land for public benefit. The firm by conserving land, it improves water and air quality, and protecting wildlife habitats, farmland and open natural spaces. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Charlotte, NC.

Horizon Funds Management LLC is a registered investment advisor located in Marietta, Georgia.

Barings Capital Investment Corp. provides investment services. The company is headquartered in Charlotte, NC.

Part of Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co., Barings Private Credit Corp. operates as an investment fund. The private company is based in Charlotte, NC.

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).

Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund is a non-diversified closed-ended investment fund. Its investment objective is to seek a high level of current income with capital preservation. The company was founded on May 20, 2011 and is headquartered in Charlotte, NC.