Ian Duncan McNeill

Baring Asset Management Ltd. (Barings UK) is the Great Britain-based subsidiary of Barings Europe Ltd., ultimately held by Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. in the US. Barings traces its origins to 1762 when it was founded in London as a firm of merchants and merchant bankers. They were an asset management pioneer in the UK and set up an Investment Department in 1955. In 1989, all of Barings' asset management activities were consolidated within Baring Asset Management. Headquartered in London, the firm manages assets on behalf of pension funds, pooled vehicles, governments, charities and high-net worth individuals. Barings UK offers a wide range of equity and fixed-income mutual funds in both domestic and international markets. They are a socially responsible investor which takes environmental and socially responsible investment issues into account and seek guidance from clients.

Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

Desjardins Securities, Inc. is the broker/dealer arm of the Desjardins Holding Financier, Inc., ultimately held by Le Mouvement des caisses Desjardins in Canada. Founded in 1991, the firm is headquartered in Montréal and has an additional office in Toronto. Desjardins Securities offers businesses and institutions with a complete range of securities brokerage products and services through its investment advisors and its Disnat Online Brokerage division. The firm is an approved participant on the Montreal Exchange and the Toronto Stock Exchange, as well as a participating member of the TSX Venture Exchange. In addition, Desjardins Securities is a member of both the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) and the Canadian Investor Protection Fund (CIPF).

Founded in 1981, Haywood Securities Inc. is a broker/dealer headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia with additional offices in Calgary and Toronto. The firm offers a full array of investment services. Their research focuses on companies in the mining, oil & gas, biotechnology, telecommunications and technology sectors. They focus on young companies that are built around innovative ideas and offer the potential for rapid growth. Haywood Securities is a member of the Toronto Stock Exchange, the TSX Venture Exchange, the Montreal Exchange, the Canadian Trading and Quotation System, the Canadian Investor Protection Fund and the Investment Dealers Association of Canada. They are also registered to transact securities business in the U.S. and are a member of the NASD.

Coppermine Resources Ltd. provides mining services and is ultimately controlled by the Government of China.

NWN Corp. engages in the provision of information technology services. It offers experience management, device-as-a-service, unified communications, security, contact center, and advanced technology solutions. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Waltham, MA.

The Science Museum of Minnesota provides research and collection facilities. It programs combine research and collection facilities, a public science education center, extensive teacher education and school outreach. The company was founded in 1907 and is headquartered in St. Paul, MN.

AERIC, Inc., dba The Conference Board of Canada, is an independent, not-for-profit applied research organization headquartered in Ottawa, Saskatchewan. The Board helps build leadership capacity for a better Canada by creating and sharing insights on economic trends, public policy issues, and organizational performance. They forge relationships and deliver knowledge through their learning events, networks, research products, and customized information services. Their members include a broad range of Canadian organizations from the public and private sectors. The Conference Board of Canada was formed in 1954, and is affiliated with The Conference Board, Inc. that serves some 3,000 companies in 67 nations.

Carousel Industries of North America, Inc. engages in the provision of information technology (IT) services. It offers carrier services, financing, inventory management, IT-as-a-Service, IT outsourcing, managed services, and ITprofessional services. The company was founded by Jeffrey W. Gardner and Michael Vickers in 1992 and is headquartered in Exeter, RI.

Founded in 2007, Macquarie Capital Markets Canada Ltd. is a broker located in Toronto with additional offices located in Montreal, Vancouver and Calgary. They are a subsidiary of Macquarie Capital Markets North America Ltd. and their ultimate parent is Macquarie Group Ltd. (OTC: MQBKF.PK). Macquarie Capital Markets Canada follows the following sectors: mining, energy, utilities, infrastructure, consumer, technology, financials and real estate. The firm focuses primarily on Canadian-based stocks.

United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative Ltd. engages in the provision of agriculture, petroleum, construction and outdoor adventure services. It offers seed, crop protection, fertilizer, grain storage and equipment, hay and silage, livestock, bulk fuel deliveries, lubricants and filters, and tank solutions. The company was founded in 1909 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.

China Minmetals H.K. (Holdings) Ltd. is a Chinese company that trades metal and develops real estate. The company is based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. The company is ultimately controlled by the Government of China.

I-Group LLC is a privately held development company that has been engaged in the development, construction, ownership, management, and operation of various businesses for over 35 years. The company is based in Hingham, MA, and its headquarters is located at 350 Lincoln Place, Suite 2500. The company has raised more than $1.50 billion in the public, private, and tax-exempt markets.

Citco provides groceries gasoline services. The company is located in Hartford, WI.

Part of Paul Mueller Co., Mueller Transportation, Inc. is an American company.

Cheerglory Traders Ltd. wholesales steel, related raw materials, and non-ferrous metal products. The company is based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. The Chinese company is ultimately controlled by the Government of China. The CEO of the company is Qing Chun Liu.

Research Capital Corp. is an independent, fully integrated national investment dealer headquartered in Toronto, Canada. The firm was founded in 2010 as Mackie Research Capital Corp. until 2021. Research Capital offers a complete range of capital markets and wealth management services to private clients, institutions and growth companies with offices across Canada.

China Minmetals Corp. Ltd. distributes and invests in ferrous and nonferrous metals. The company is headquartered in Beijing, China.

Echelon Wealth Partners, Inc. (Echelon) is a Canadian-owned and operated full-service broker-dealer headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. The firm was founded by Robert Furse and David Cusson in 2010 as Euro Pacific Canada, Inc. They are owned by 1-UP Holdings Corp., a holding company. Echelon offers superior investment advice and efficient trade execution for their institutional and retail clients. In 2023, Echelon and PI Financial Corp. (now known as Ventum Financial Corp.) have agreed to combine in a merger of equals to create an investment advisory, wealth management, and capital markets firm.

QNB Financial Services SPC provides brokerage services. The company is based in Doha, Qatar. The Qatari company is a subsidiary of Qatar National Bank and ultimately controlled by the Government of Qatar. The company was founded in 2010. The CEO is Abdulla Hashim Al-Sada.

Mueller Field Operations, Inc. was founded in 1998 and is based in Springfield, MO. The private company offers steel fabrication and field expertise in architectural and specialty steel, with a variety of stainless steel finishes for architectural-type projects. The company specializes in the design and manufacture of stainless steel processing systems & equipment for a wide range of industries. The company utilizes the Doosan vertical boring mill for large forgings, large castings, manways, and flanges, and the Mori Seiki CNC mill for projects requiring components to be drilled, bored, or cut. On January 07, 2022, Mueller Field Operations was acquired by Mueller Field Operations /Management 1/ from Paul Mueller Co. for $4.30 million.

CaringBridge is a nonprofit health platform that provides support to family caregivers at no cost. The non-profit company is based in Eagan, MN. The platform helps improve emotional health and social connectedness, addressing feelings of overwhelm, isolation, and loneliness. With over 300,000 people on the platform every day sending or receiving support, there are over 1,600 messages of love, hope, and compassion posted every hour. Founded in 1997, the organization offers tools to share and document a health journey, simplify care coordination, and connect caregivers with a supportive community. The company was founded by Sona Mehring. Tia Newcomer has been the CEO of the company since 2021.

Manulife Investment Management Ltd. (MIML) is the global asset management arm of Manulife Investment Management Holdings (Canada) Ltd., ultimately held by Manulife Financial Corp. (NYSE, TSE: MFC) in Canada. The firm was founded in 1949 and formerly known as MFC Global Investment Management and as Manulife Asset Management Ltd. Headquartered in Toronto, MIML and their affiliates provide comprehensive asset management solutions for pension plans, foundations, endowments, financial institutions and other institutional investors worldwide, as well as for Manulife and John Hancock's wealth management and retirement products.

New State Capital Partners LLC (New State Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2013 by David Blechman. The firm is headquartered in Larchmont, New York.

Lhoist North America, Inc. engages in the supply and trade of lime, limestone, and clay products. It offers building materials, civil engineering, flue gas treatment, power plant management, and fertilization services. It provides customized solutions to the following industries: iron and steel; non-ferrous metallurgical processing; chemicals; oil, gas, and biofuels; glass; pulp and paper; and polymers. The company was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in Fort Worth, TX.

Mercator Geological Services Ltd. is a Canadian company that specializes in mineral exploration. The private company is based in Dartmouth, Canada. The company offers a range of services to the exploration and mining industry, including advanced geological assessments, program design, and management. The company has a team of professional geologists and technical specialists who have been providing these services since 1997.