Chris M. Bedient

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.

Janus Henderson Investors US LLC (JHIUS) is a registered investment advisor and mutual fund manager headquartered in Denver, Colorado. The firm was founded in 1969 and formerly known as Janus Capital Management LLC. They are a subsidiary of Janus Henderson US (Holdings) Inc., which is owned by Janus Henderson Group plc (NYSE: JHG, LON: 0RPW) in Great Britain. JHIUS provides investment management services, as an investment adviser or sub-adviser, to pooled investment vehicles.

Mesirow Financial Investment Management, Inc. (MFIM) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was established in 1986 and their sole shareholder is Mesirow Financial Services, Inc., which is wholly-owned by Mesirow Financial Holdings, Inc., a Chicago-based financial services firm that was founded in 1937. MFIM provides advisory services to individuals, corporations or other businesses, pension and profit-sharing plans, non-qualified plans, state or municipal government entities, and charitable organizations.

State Farm Investment Management Corp. (SFIMC) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and fund manager headquartered in Bloomington, Illinois. The firm was founded in 2002 and is wholly-owned by State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. SFIMC provides investment supervisory services for, or arranges for, such services to the State Farm Mutual Funds.

The First National Bank of Omaha (Investment Management) (FNBO-IM) is the investment management division of The First National Bank of Omaha, a regional bank headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. The firm was founded in 1996 and is a subsidiary of First National of Nebraska, Inc. (NASDAQ: FINN), a multi-bank holding company. FNBO-IM manages institutional and individual portfolios, as well as the FNB family of mutual funds.

Lawson Kroeker Investment Management, Inc. is a registered independent wealth management firm headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. The firm was co-founded by Frank Lawson and Ken Kroeker in 1986. Lawson Kroeker provides investment advisory services to high net worth individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and investment companies.

Pittenger & Anderson, Inc. (P&A) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska. The firm was founded by James "Jim" Pittenger, Jr. and Daniel "Dan" Anderson in 1995. P&A provides advisory services to individual and institutional clients.

Hallmark Cards, Inc. sells greeting card products, art supplies and stationery to retail outlets. It offers greeting cards, holiday cards, gift wrap, story books, ornaments and stationary products. The firm offers art tools, crafting activities, and creative toys for kids. The company was founded by Joyce Clyde Hall in 1910 and is headquartered in Kansas City, MO.

McCarthy Capital Corp (McCarthy Capital) is a private equity subsidiary of MGI Holdings Inc founded in 1986 by Michael R. McCarthy. The firm is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska.

Agile Sports Technologies, Inc. develops a performance analysis platform. It offers Hudl, a tool to edit and share video, study associated play diagrams, and create highlight reels for entertainment and recruiting purposes. The company was founded by David S. Graff, Brian W. Kaiser and John M. Wirtz in 2006 and is headquartered in Lincoln, NE.

Ameritas Investment Partners, Inc. (AIP) is a registered investment advisor headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska. The firm was founded as a Nebraska corporation in 1984 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameritas Holding Co., which is owned by Ameritas Mutual Holding Co. AIP provides investment advisory services to affiliated and unaffiliated insurance companies; pension plans and retirement accounts (including Taft-Hartley Plans); charitable organizations; and registered investment companies of Calvert Variable Products, Inc., The firm also provides investment advisory services to discretionary investment (wrap fee) program accounts including: individuals and high net-worth individuals; pension and profit sharing plans; trusts; charitable organizations; state and local government entities; and small businesses and others.

Deloitte & Touche LLP engages in the provision of audit, advisory, financial advisory, tax, and consulting services. The company was founded on March 7, 1995 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Ernst & Young provides accounting services. Its services include auditing, accounting, tax and transaction services, assurance and advisory business, online transaction advisory and a wide range of financial services. The company was founded by Arthur Young and Alwin C. Ernst in 1881 and is headquartered in Kansas City, MO.

Tributary Capital Management LLC (Tributary) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. The firm was founded in 2005 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of First National Bank of Omaha, which in turn a wholly owned subsidiary of First National of Nebraska, Inc. (OTCMKTS: FINN). Tributary and First Investment Group (formerly a department of First National Bank of Omaha) merged in May 2010. The event constituted a change in ownership only, as the investment strategies and personnel remained the same for each of the prior firms. Tributary provides investment management services to institutional and individual investors and to registered investment companies. The firm also participates in wrap fee programs and provides model-based offerings.

Footprints Asset Management & Research, Inc. (FAMR) is an independent registered investment advisory firm headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. The firm was founded by Steve Lococo in 2003. FAMR provides advisory services to individual and institutional clients.

Thrasher Basement Systems, Inc. provides basement waterproofing and foundation repair and concrete lifting contracting services. It serves homeowners within Nebraska, Western Iowa and Northwest Missouri. The company was founded by Gregory Thrasher and Nancy Thrasher in 1975 and is headquartered in La Vista, NE.

Dachis Corp. provides professional management consulting and advisory services, process design, program management, information design, marketing, change communication, and technical implementation services across three main practice areas: Customer Participation and Engagement, Workforce Collaboration, and Business Partner Optimization. The company was founded by Jeffrey A. Dachis, Livio Hughes and Gunter Pfau in 2008 and is headquartered in Austin, TX.

Part of Guan Chong Bhd., Guan Chong Cocoa Manufacturer Sdn. The company is based in Pasir Gudang, Malaysia. Bhd. is a Malaysian company that processes and produces cocoa-derived food ingredients such as cocoa liquor, cocoa butter, cocoa cake, and cocoa powder.

Part of JB Foods Ltd., JB Cocoa Sdn. The company is based in Gelang Patah, Malaysia. Bhd. is a Malaysian company that produces, sells, and exports cocoa ingredients. The company was founded by How Keong Tey.

The Ohio State Bar Association is a professional association for those who have been admitted to the practice of law. The non-profit company is based in Columbus, OH and has subsidiaries in the United States. The association represents nearly 65 percent of law practitioners, including paralegals and student associate members.

Global Factory, Inc. provides collaborative manufacturing execution systems. The firm's software gather, organize & analyze demand, production & quality data from various sources and monitor key indicators & execute business processes to control, manage & optimize distributed manufacturing operations. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.