John W. Polis

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.

Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. engages in the provision of insurance, annuities, and employee benefits programs. It operates through the US, and MetLife Holdings segments. The company is headquartered in New York, NY.

JPMorgan Investment Management, Inc. (JPMIM) is a global, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 2000 as the result of Chase Manhattan's purchase of Robert Fleming Holdings and the subsequent merger of Chase and JPMorgan. In January 2010, JPMorgan Investment Advisors merged into JP Morgan Investment Management. JPMIM is a subsidiary of JPMorgan Asset Management Holdings, Inc., ultimately owned by JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM). The firm primarily provides investment advisory services to both US and non-US institutional and retail clients.

Washington State Investment Board (WSIB) is a state-owned pension fund manager headquartered in Olympia, Washington. Founded in 1981, WSIB manages investments for retirement plans which includes public employees, teachers, school employees, law enforcement officers, firefighters and judges. They also manage investments for several other important public funds that benefit Washington’s industrial insurance program, colleges and universities, and developmental disability programs.

Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc. (DBSI) is a SEC-registered broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1971 and is a wholly-owned investment banking and brokerage arm of DB U.S. Financial Markets Holding Corp., ultimately held by Deutsche Bank AG (NYSE: DB, FRA: DBK) in Germany. DBSI provides securities brokerage and investment advisory services to domestic and international private clients and institutions. They are also a primary dealer in US government securities as designated by the Federal Reserve.

Guggenheim Investment Management LLC (Guggenheim Invt Mgmt) is a Private Equity firm, a subsidiary of Guggenheim Partners LLC founded in 2001. The firm is headquartered in New York.

OneSource Virtual, Inc. provides business process outsourcing technology and support services. The firm's services include strategic consulting for workday, workday implementation, workforce administration, benefits administration, payroll services on workday, prescriptive solutions, finance and accounting services and application management services. The company was founded Brian David Williams, Wesley John Bryan and Britton Carl Wirt in 2008 and is headquartered in Irving, TX.

Corporate Capital Trust II operates as an investment company. It offers capital appreciation, alternative investments, asset management, and investment consulting services. The company was founded on August 12, 2014 and is headquartered in Orlando, FL.

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.

Credit Suisse AG is an investment management firm headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. The firm was founded in 1856 and was acquired by UBS Group AG (SWX: UBSG) from Credit Suisse Group AG in 2023. Credit Suisse manages global and regional portfolios, mutual funds, and other investment vehicles for governments, institutions, corporations and individuals worldwide. They also offer private banking and wealth management, investment banking, and corporate and business support services.

University of Washington functions as a College/University. The company is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

Fitch Ratings, Inc. is a global rating agency and investment research firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded by John Knowles in 1913 as Fitch Publishing Co. They are a subsidiary of Fitch Group, Inc., ultimately owned by The Hearst Family Trust. Fitch Ratings seeks to provide independent and prospective credit opinions, research and data to the world's credit markets. Their approach is based on a foundation of local market experience that covers capital markets in over 150 countries. The firm's ratings analysis and rating decisions are based on established criteria, methodologies and ratings definitions which they apply in a consistent manner. Fitch Ratings provides coverage of the following markets: Economics, Banks, Insurance, Sovereigns, Corporates, Structured Finance, Public Finance – International, Public Finance – US, Infrastructure & Project, and Finance.

Founded in 1999 by the late Thomas Watson, Janney Montgomery Scott LLC (JMS) is a full-service financial services firm and registered broker/dealer headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The firm is a subsidiary of Independence Square Properties LLC, itself a subsidiary of Penn Mutual Insurance Co. Their ultimate parent is Harleysville Mutual Insurance Co. JMS is a member of the NYSE, the SIPC and FINRA. The firm provides comprehensive financial advice and services to individual, corporate and institutional investors. Their primary coverage verticals include the consumer, technology, financials and infrastructure sectors.

Peachtree Equity Investment Management Inc (Peachtree Equity Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1997 by David Christopher and Matt Sullivan. The firm is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

Halyard Capital Management LLC (Halyard Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2000. The firm is headquartered in Sarasota, Florida.

Moxie Marketing Services LLC provided advertising and marketing services. Its client roster included Nationwide Insurance, Perkins Restaurant & Bakery, Ainsworth Pet Nutrition, Best Buy For Business, Chick-fil-A, Food Lion, The State of Georgia, Donatos, NGK Spark Plugs and more. The company was founded in 2007 and was headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Datamyx LLC provides data, technology, and analytics for financial services organizations. Its solutions include audience targeting, lead optimization and retention and cross-sell. The firm also offers data-driven technology solutions for the marketing industry. The company was founded by Benjamin Waldshan in 2000 and is headquartered in Boca Raton, FL.

Home Partners of America, Inc. provides lease programs for home ownership. It acquires homes in Illinois, Texas, Colorado, Florida, California, Oklahoma, Washington, Indiana, Georgia and Minnesota. The company was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Summit Partners Credit Advisors is a private equity firm founded by Jamie M. Freeland and Thomas S. Roberts in 2010. The firm headquartered in Boston. The firm is a credit affiliate of Summit Partners LP.

KKR Group Co., Inc. engages in the provision of investment and private equity asset management services. The firm manages investments across multiple asset classes including private equity, energy, infrastructure, real estate, credit, and hedge funds. It operates through the Asset Management and Insurance segments. The Asset Management segment includes investment management and other services to funds, vehicles, collateral loan obligations, managed accounts and portfolio companies, and transaction-specific income from capital markets transactions. The Insurance segment offers retirement and life insurance services which provide a suite of protection, legacy and savings products to customers and reinsurance solutions to clients across individual and institutional markets. The company was founded by Henry R. Kravis and George R. Roberts in 1976 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Loan Syndications & Trading Association, Inc. is an organization that is focused on educating individuals on various topics related to the loan industry. The private company is based in New York, NY. The company's recent focus has been on the transition away from libor-based loans, and they are offering educational opportunities for those interested in learning more about this topic, as well as other areas such as clos and private credit, liability management transactions and restructuring. The organization was founded by Christopher Anthony Pucillo.

KKR Credit Advisors (US) LLC (KKR Credit) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and a hedge fund manager headquartered in San Francisco, California. The firm was founded in 2004 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. LP. KKR Credit advises pooled investment vehicles, dedicated separately managed account vehicles, collateralized loan obligation vehicles (CLOs), closed-end investment companies, and discretionary accounts established for third-party institutional investors.

Brooks Houghton & Co. (Private Equity) (BHC) is a private equity subsidiary of Brooks Houghton & Co. Inc founded in 1989 by Gerald H. Houghton. The firm is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut.

White Hat Capital Partners LP (White Hat Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2016 by Dave J. Chanley and Mark R. Quinlan. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Part of International Financial Reporting Standards Foundation, The Value Reporting Foundation is a non-profit organization that offers support services for businesses and investors. The company is based in San Francisco, CA. The CEO of the company is Janine M. Guillot. The Value Reporting Foundation was acquired by International Sustainability Standards Board on November 04, 2021.

Doyen Elements, Inc. provides consultancy and research development services. The company was founded on October 21, 2015 and is headquartered in Carson City, NV.