Thomas Friedman

UBS Financial Services, Inc. is a registered investment advisor and wealth management firm headquartered in Weehawken, New Jersey. The firm is a wholly-owned subsidiary of UBS Americas Inc., ultimately held by UBS Group AG (SWX: UBSG; NYSE: UBS) in Switzerland. Founded in 1969, UBS Financial Services provides investment advisory services to individuals, banks, thrift institutions, mutual funds and other investment companies, pension and employee benefit plans, trusts, estates, charities, corporations and other business and government entities.

KeyBanc Capital Markets, Inc. is a registered investment bank and broker/dealer headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio. The firm was founded in 1983 and is a subsidiary of KeyCorp. (NYSE: KEY). KeyBanc Capital Markets provides investment banking, commercial lending, treasury management, derivatives, foreign exchange, equity and debt underwriting and trading and syndicated finance products and services to large corporations and middle-market companies.

Cain Brothers & Co. LLC delivers solutions to mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, and strategic and financial advisory clients. Its services include strategic and financial advisory, direct bank placements, tax-exempt bond underwriting, joint ventures and affiliations, fairness opinions and valuations, leverage finance, swaps and derivatives, and growth equity. The company was founded by Daniel M. Cain and James E. Cain in 1982 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

E.Spire Communications, Inc. constructs and operates digital fiber optic networks and offers telecommunication services. The company is based in Oakbrook, IL. The company was founded by Richard A. Kozak. The CEO is Patrick J. Haynes.

Invengen LLC provides integrated networking, security, and distributed applications. The company is based in Murray Hill, NJ. Invengen was acquired by US Interactive, Inc. on March 15, 1999.

BSG Clearing Solutions provides outsourced bill processing and settlement to telecommunications companies. Its technology platform tracks direct long-distance calls, as well as operator assisted and calling card calls and enables authentication, invoicing, collection and settlement. The company is headquartered in San Antonio, TX.

ACI Billings Services, Inc. provides variety of billing solutions for the communications industry. Its services include clearing settlement, payments, financial risk management solutions for the communication service providers. The company is located in San Antonio, TX.

Smiles Services LLC owns and operates a chain of dental clinics. It services include general dentistry, treatment planning, cosmetic dentistry, orthodontics and dental implants. The company was founded in 1998 by Raymond Frye and Jeromy R. Dixson and is headquartered in Longview, WA.

Primex, Inc. is a private company that provides support and technology to optimize workplaces and homes. Primex is based in Lake Geneva, WI, and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company started in 1972 as a family-oriented business selling clocks out of a kitchen. It has since evolved into three distinct but connected businesses, including Acurite, Primex, and Klockit. The company values innovation and consistently builds what's next alongside its exceptional teams with a focus on excellence.

Smile Doctors LLC is the largest orthodontic dental support organization in the United States, with over 415 locations in 28 states. Smile Doctors was founded in 2015 by Scott Law, Greg Goggans, Dana Fender, and Scotte Hudsmith, and is based in Georgetown, TX, with subsidiaries in the United States. The American company provides tools and technology to affiliated orthodontists, allowing them to focus entirely on patient care. Smile Doctors is also the largest network of Diamond Plus Invisalign® providers and is a proud member of the American Association of Orthodontists and American Dental Association. The company's mission is to create confident smiles that inspire the best in their patients, each other, and the communities they serve.

Part of HNA Group Co., Ltd., Hna Capital Us Holding LLC is a company that provides investment services. The company is based in New York, NY.

RiverGlade Capital LLC (RiverGlade Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2017 by Danny Rosenberg and Garrick Rice. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

National Dental Healthcare REIT, Inc. partners with dental care providers who own their real estate, providing them with an attractive, tax-efficient sale structure with dividend income and the opportunity for appreciation. The REIT is based in Chicago, IL and has grown to 125 properties under management in 18 states worth $160 million in 2½ years since its inception. The company removes the risk and hassle of property ownership. The company was founded by Patrick J. Haynes and is the first healthcare REIT focused exclusively on the dental industry.

South Georgia Dental Management LLC provides dental practice services. The company is based in Richmond Hill, GA and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company was founded in 2014 by Zachary L. Bentley and Dana Fender. The CEO is Patrick J. Haynes.

Element 78 Partners LLC delivers tailored accounting, finance, and technology solutions. The company was founded by John Signa and is headquartered in Oak Brook, IL.

Gen4 Dental Partners is a dental service organization that provides support to leading providers of dental services. Gen4 Dental Partners is based in Tempe, AZ, and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company fosters and promotes excellence at all levels, including community, education, and financial success. Led by CEO Lamonte Jensen and CCO Dr. Mitch Ellingson, the company challenges the status quo in the consolidation space and allows dentists and their teams to practice dentistry their way while experiencing the benefits of financial and operational support. The company was founded in 2021 by Lamonte Jensen and Mitchell Ellingson, and Lamonte Jensen has been the CEO since 2021.

SS White Dental, Inc. is a dental products company based in Lakewood, NJ. The private company offers a range of products including carbide burs, dental lab products, diamond instruments, jazz polishers, kits and accessories, smartburs ii, endodontics, and orthodontics. The company's website includes a learning center with information on advanced dental concepts, expert videos, clinical techniques, and products. The company was founded in 1844 and the CEO is Tom Gallop.

Founded in 1958, Merrill Lynch Piece Fenner & Smith, Inc. is an SEC registered broker/dealer located in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of BAC North America Holding Co. and their ultimate parent is Bank of America Corp. (NYSE BAC).

Part of Royalty Capital Corp., Capital Reserve Life Insurance Co. provides insurance brokerage services. The company is based in Jefferson City, MO. The CEO of the company is John C. Todd. Capital Reserve Life Insurance was acquired by Inspire Capital Corp. from Midwest Holding, Inc. on August 24, 2016.

Internet Sciences, Inc. operates as an information and communications technology company. It specializes in digital telecommunication, data center and co-location, and media IoT. The company was founded by Lynda Chervil in 2016 and is headquartered in New York, NY.