Mike Margarite

Founded in 2002, Natixis Securities Americas LLC is an investment bank and SEC-registered broker/dealer headquartered New York City with offices in several leading U.S. cities and affiliate offices in London and Paris. The firm is a division of Natixis and a subsidiary of Natixis SA. Their client base is located throughout North America and Europe and ranges from the largest mutual fund and pension fund managers to specialist hedge funds. Natixis Securities Americas' sales and trading teams are located in New York, Boston, Los Angeles and Houston. Natixis Securities Americas' research efforts focus on identifying new insights about companies that are not fully reflected in their stock prices. The firm also seeks to provide clients with access to the managements of listed companies and to other industry experts. They arrange for such marketing opportunities, in the form of road shows, conferences, meetings and conference calls. Natixis Securities Americas' institutional trading desk offers clients trading capabilities in equities all over the world. The firm focuses on specific global markets to provide clients with the best possible execution worldwide. Natixis Securities Americas employs a transatlantic approach that examines the effects of technological, market and regulatory developments across both continents on the companies under coverage. In the U.S., they provide in-depth sector coverage on energy (oil services, exploration and production, alternative energy and coal), healthcare (large-cap pharmaceuticals, specialty pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices and healthcare services) and media (media conglomerates, content creators, interactive TV and new media, as well as technical analysis. In Europe, Natixis Securities Americas applies a country-wide approach to all of the key sectors of France, Germany, Austria and Central and Eastern Europe. Combined, the firm's product offering includes more than 600 stocks. Natixis Securities Americas global trading group specializes in the trading, execution and settlement of international equities. The firm provides 24-hour access to 55 global markets. They cater to broker/dealer and institutional clients, providing ADR and ordinary share executions on an agency or proprietary basis. The firm can accommodate most client trading requirements from basket trading to block orders. To complement their international trading reach, Natixis Securities Americas domestic bulletin board trading group currently markets over 2000 U.S.-based companies. The firm offers their clients innovative trading technology through a proprietary Direct Market Access (DMA) platform, Enabler Direct. This product allows immediate access to a variety of liquidity sources through one anonymous interface. Natixis Securities Americas' global brokerage services group offers services to a select group of professional clients. The firm seeks to partner with banks, broker/dealers, hedge funds and high net-worth clients that can utilize their blend of international capabilities and traditional brokerage services to support and enhance their success. Their global brokerage services group is prominent in international securities, equity trading and brokerage operations in over 55 countries around the world. They have experience in both the pre-trade and post-trade requirements in each of these countries.

VERITAS Software Corp. develops software and provides computer services. The company is headquartered in Mountain View, CA.

Melodeo, Inc. offers mobile podcasting solutions. The firm delivers music and other media via mobile phones and web. It also provides wireless customers with music, comedy, news, sports, and entertainment programs, including radio shows. The company was founded by Bill Valenti, Donald Davidge and Loreen Milbrath in 2003 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

Bite Tech, Inc. provides drug-free technologies. Its products include mouth guards, mouthpiece and accessories. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Norwalk, CT.

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.

TAG Associates LLC (TAG) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and multi-client family office headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1983 and is principally owned by TAG Associates Holding LLC. TAG offers investment management and family office services to individuals, families, endowments and foundations with substantial assets.

Oscar de la Renta LLC designs, manufactures and sells apparels. It manufactures ready-to-wear apparel for men, women, and children. The firm offers different types of products including jewelry, eyewear, lingerie, home furnishings, luggage, swimwear, and fragrance. The company was founded by Oscar de la Renta and Benjamin Shaw in 1965 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

GF Capital Management & Advisors LLC operates as an investment banking company. It provides private equity, venture capital, and real estate investment services. The company was founded by Gary Fuhrman in 2001 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Founded in 2001 by Gary Fuhrman, GF Capital Real Estate is a private equity firm located in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of GF Capital Management & Advisors LLC.

The Garden of Dreams Foundation provides support to the children facing challenges such as homelessness, extreme poverty, illness and foster care. It offers fund important projects such as the refurbishment of gymnasiums and pediatric areas at local hospitals, and the construction of new dance and music studios. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in new York, NY.

Jonathan Adler Enterprises LLC provides interior designing services. Its products include pottery, furniture, lighting, rugs, pillows and décor, bed and bath, dining, fashion accessories, art, and finds and gifts. The company was founded by Jonathan Adler in 1993 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Mark Cross Leathergoods LLC owns and operates crafts, toys, and hobby goods stores. The firm offers handbags, briefcases, luggage, and luxury leather goods. The company was founded by Henry W. Cross in 1845 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Egg Rock Holdings LLC invests in cannabis-infused wellness and lifestyle products. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Glendale, CA.

GF Capital Sports Holdings LLC operates live events and sports media entertainment platform through its subsidiaries. The company is headquartered in New York, NY.

Mansur Gavriel LLC produces and designs leather products. The firm's products include bucket bags, mini bags, totes, briefcases, men's bags, boots, heels, mules, flats, sandals, wallets and card holders. The company was founded by Rachel Mansur and Floriana Gavriel in 2012 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Naturopathica Holistic Health, Inc. is a skincare and beauty company that draws on holistic healing practices to create potent skincare products for all skin types. Naturopathica Holistic Health is based in New York, NY. The company's products include the Wrinkle Remedy Serum, which helps firm, brighten, and protect the skin while reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and the Manuka Honey Cleansing Balm, which gently moisturizes while removing dirt, makeup, and excess oil for soft, smooth skin. The company's spa combines potent herbal remedies with clinically proven formulas to provide unmatched holistic care for the body and mind. The company was founded in 1995 by Barbara Close. Cathy O'Brien has been the CEO of the company since 2022.