Chad A. Leiding

The Prudential Variable Contract Real Property Account operates as a real estate investment trust company. It provides a real estate investment option offered in connection with the funding benefits under variable life insurance and variable annuity contracts. The firm's real estate investments are direct ownership interests in income producing real estate, such as office buildings, shopping centres, hotels, apartments and industrial properties. The company was founded on November 20, 1986 and is headquartered in Newark, NJ.

PGIM, Inc. is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Newark, New Jersey. The firm was founded in 1984 and is a subsidiary of PGIM Holding Co. LLC, owned by Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU). PGIM provides institutional clients with investment solutions worldwide. It is comprised of autonomous asset management businesses that specializes in a particular asset class with a focused investment approach: PGIM Institutional Advisory & Solutions (provides advisory services to institutional clients located in the US and outside of the US), PGIM Fixed Income (an adviser primarily focused on public fixed income investments), PGIM Real Estate (a provider of real estate investment advisory services) and PGIM Capital Group (a private fixed income investment adviser, also known as Prudential Capital 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.

Gannett Fleming Affiliates, Inc. engages in provision of infrastructure solutions with a focus on planning, design, technology, and construction management services. It specializes in natural resources, transportation, water, power, and facility-related projects. Its services include acoustics, architecture, engineering, geotechnical, project delivery, and vertical transportation. The company was founded by Farley Gannett and Theodore Seelye on August 1, 1915 and is headquartered in Camp Hill, PA.

The New Jersey Performing Arts Center operates a community-based cultural venue. It offers classes for faculty, parents, students, and the community. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Newark, NJ.

American Public Transportation Association provides research, policy documents, and statistics on public transportation issues such as safety, economic impact, and benefits of public transit. The private company is based in Washington. The American company also offers a library of free downloadable content including white papers, webinars, product guides, case studies, and industry analysis.

Motor Coach Industries International, Inc. designs, manufactures and markets motor coaches. Its products include MCI J4500, SETRA S 417 TC, MCI D SERIES and SETRA S 407 CC. The company was founded by Harry Zoltok in 1933 and is headquartered in Des Plaines, IL.

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority provides public transportation services. Its operations include buses, subways, elevated trains, trackless trolleys, light rail, and commuter rail lines. The company was founded on February 18, 1964 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA.

Commerce & Industry Association of New Jersey operates as business advocacy organization. The company was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Paramus, NJ.

Founded in 1982 by Moeen Qureshi and Donald Roth, EMP Global LLC is a private equity firm located in Washington, DC with additional offices in Hong Kong, Bahrain and Brunei

EMP Latin American Management LLC (EMP Latin American Mgmt) is a private equity subsidiary of EMP Global LLC founded in 1996. The firm is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia.

Blue 9 Capital LLC (Blue 9 Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 1984 by Steve Tuttleman. The firm is headquartered in New York.

New Jersey Alliance for Action The company was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in Edison, NJ.

Littlejohn & Co. LLC (Littlejohn) is a private equity firm founded in 1996 by Angus C. Littlejohn, Jr and Michael Klein. The firm is headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut.

Fiera Capital Inc. is a SEC-registered investment advisor and wealth management firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1972 as Wilkinson O'Grady & Co, Inc. and they were acquired in 2013 by Fiera Capital Corp. (TSE: FSZ) in Canada through its wholly-owned subsidiary Fiera US Holding, Inc. Fiera Capital provides investment management services on a discretionary and non-discretionary basis to separately managed accounts for predominantly US high net-worth individuals, such as affluent families and their foundations, and institutional clients which include pension plans, profit sharing plans and other charitable organizations.

Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (Credit Suisse Securities USA) is the broker/dealer division of Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, an investment banking company headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1998 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Credit Suisse (USA), Inc., ultimately owned by Credit Suisse Group AG (SWX: CSGN) in Switzerland. Credit Suisse Securities USA offers a suite of equities, solutions and credit products and services which includes global securities sales, trading and execution, prime brokerage and comprehensive investment research. Their clients include financial institutions, corporations, governments, institutional investors, such as pension funds and hedge funds, and private individuals around the world.

Credit Suisse (Australia) Ltd. (Credit Suisse Australia) is a broker/dealer firm headquartered in Sydney, Australia. The firm was founded in 1999 and is a subsidiary of Credit Suisse AG, which is owned by Credit Suisse Group AG (SWX: CSGN) in Switzerland. Credit Suisse Australia offers global securities sales, trading and execution, prime brokerage, underwriting, and comprehensive investment research for corporate and institutional investors.

UBS Investment Bank provides investment banking and securities brokerage services. Its clients include institutional and corporate clients, intermediaries, governments, and hedge funds. The firm also provides merger and acquisition advisory, private placement, investment research, foreign exchange, equity, and leverage finance advisory services. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Wolfe Research LLC is a FINRA-registered sell-side research firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded by Edward Wolfe in 2008 and is a subsidiary of Wolfe Holdco LLC. Wolfe Research provides bespoke research of various stocks in every major GIC sector for institutional clients. The firm has established a reputation for macro research underpinning coverage in Industrials, Utilities/Energy, Consumer/Retail, Financials/REITS, Healthcare and TMT.

Oppenheimer Asset Management, Inc. (OAM) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1986, the firm is a subsidiary of E.A. Viner International Co., which is owned by Oppenheimer Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: OPY). OAM offers a variety of advisory services to individuals, foundations, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, charitable organizations, business or government entities, insurance companies and endowments.

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

Littlejohn & Co. LLC (Investment Management) (Littlejohn-IM) is the hedge fund management division of Littlejohn & Co. LLC, a private equity firm headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut. The firm was founded by Michael Klein in 1996. Littlejohn-IM acts as a sponsor and manager of private equity, distressed and performing credit investment vehicles.

Broder Bros Co. engages in the supply of wholesale apparel and promotional products. The firm's apparel includes T-shirts, sweatshirts, polos, woven shirts, knits and layering, pants, shorts, outerwear, headwear, bags, and accessories. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Trevose, PA.

Interior Logic Group Holdings LLC provides interior finish and design technology solutions for homebuilders. It also provides technology-enabled interior design, supply chain management and installation services for interior finishes such as flooring, countertops, cabinets and window coverings. The company focuses on builder services, property services, multifamily, and retail fulfillment services. Interior Logic Group Holdings is headquartered in Irvine, CA.

Highland Capital Partners LLC (Highland Capital Partners) is a venture capital firm is founded in 1987 by Paul A. Maeder and Bob F. Higgins. The firm is headquartered in Cambridge, US.