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Barings LLC is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. Founded in 1940, the firm is direct subsidiary of MM Asset Management Holding LLC and their ultimate parent is Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. (MassMutual). MassMutual?s affiliated companies include financial services companies that provide investment management services and individual protection insurance to clients worldwide. Barings provides a broad range of investment advisory and management services to institutional clients, registered investment companies, and other pooled investment vehicles.

The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ) is a government-owned institutional fund manager headquartered in Montréal, Canada. Founded in 1965, CDPQ manages the funds of several depositor groups primarily for public and parapublic pension and insurance plans which pay out benefits to more than two million Quebecers each year.

Jarislowsky Fraser Ltd. (JFL) is a Canadian investment counsel firm headquartered Montréal, Quebec. The firm was founded by Stephen Jarislowsky in 1955 and was acquired in 2018 by The Bank of Nova Scoatia (NYSE, TSX: BNS). JFL manages pension funds, endowment funds, corporate and private portfolios for clients in North America and overseas. They manage investments on behalf of governments, corporations, universities, labor unions, and high net worth individuals.

BMO Capital Markets Corp. (Canada) (BMO Capital Markets-Canada) is the Canadian brokerage arm of BMO Capital Markets Corp., a full-service financial services provider in the US. The firm was founded in 1817 and is a subsidiary of BMO Asset Management, Inc., which is owned by Bank of Montreal (NYSE, TSX: BMO) in Canada. Headquartered in Toronto, BMO Capital Markets-Canada provides full-service, institutional brokerage services to corporate, institutional and government clients around the world.

NBF Securities (USA) Corp. is securities brokerage subsidiary of National Bank of Canada (TSE: NA). Headquartered in Montréal, the firm offers retail and direct brokerage services to corporate clients.

Montrusco Bolton Investments, Inc. (Montrusco Bolton) is an independent asset management firm headquartered in Montreal, Canada. Founded in 1946, Montrusco Bolton provides investment management services to individuals, including high net-worth individuals, banks or thrift institutions, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, or charitable organizations, corporations or other business entities and to several private investment funds.

CIBC World Markets, Inc. is a full-service Canadian brokerage and investment banking firm headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. The firm was founded in 1961 and is a subsidiary of the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSE, NYSE: CM). CIBC World Markets provides alternative investment managers with premier prime brokerage that brings together trade execution, reporting, research and capital introduction with a view to enhancing efficiencies and profitability.

Scotia Capital, Inc. (Broker) (Scotia Capital-Broker) is the broker-dealer division of Scotia Capital, Inc., a full-service financial services firm headquartered in Toronto, Canada. The firm is owned by The Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE, TSE: BNS). Scotia Capital-Broker delivers a broad range of electronic trading products such as high-touch, low-latency, market access and a broad algorithmic trading suite for a wide range of clients globally. They publish monthly indexes to help investors track the performance of Canadian Hedge Funds and Alternative Mutual Funds.

Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. manufactures aerospace and aircraft engines. It designs services aircraft engines, space propulsion systems, and industrial gas turbines for the aerospace and building industries. The firm offers repair, rentals, warranty programs, customer training, tooling solutions, and maintenance services. The company was founded by James Young in 1928 and is headquartered in Longueuil, Canada.

RBC Dominion Securities, Inc. (RBCDS) is a Canadian broker/dealer headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. The firm was founded in 1901 and is a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada (TSE, NYSE: RY). RBCDS provides a full spectrum of brokerage services to retail and corporate clients.

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).

BMO Financial Group, Inc. provides wealth management and other financial services. It is a diversified financial services provider which offer clients a broad range of personal, commercial, corporate and institutional financial services across Canada and in the United States through BMO Bank of Montreal, BMO Nesbitt Burns, BMO Capital Markets and Chicago-based subsidiary, Harris Bank. BMO Financial Group is located in Toronto, Canada

abrdn (USA) Ltd. (abrdn USA) is an investment advisory firm headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm was founded in 2001 and formerly known as SL Investments (No.1) Ltd. and as Standard Life Investments (USA) Ltd. They are a subsidiary of abrdn Investment Management Ltd., ultimately owned by abrdn Plc (LON: ABDN) in Great Britain. abrdn USA provides investment products and solutions to individuals, governments, pension funds, insurers, companies, charities and foundations.

Black & Macdonald Ltd. provides electrical, mechanical, utility, and maintenance services. It offers facility management and operations, maintenance service solutions, multi-trade construction, and other related services. It serves the industrial, commercial, institutional, and infrastructure market. The company was founded by William J. McDonald and William R. Black in 1921 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

National Bank Trust, Inc. (NBT) is a Canadian investment advisory firm headquartered in Montréal, Quebec. Founded in 1927, the firm was formerly known as General Trust of Canada and changed its name to National Bank Trust, Inc. in January 2001. They are a subsidiary of National Bank of Canada (TSE: NA). NBT offers specialized trust and asset management services to their institutional clients.

The Arab Investment Co. SAA provides investment management services. Its services include banking, loan and credit facilities services, treasury and securities investment services and equity investment. The company was founded in July 1974 and is headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Laurentian Bank Securities is an independent broker/dealer located in Montreal. They are a subsidiary of Laurentian Bank of Canada (TOR:LB). The firm provides a full array of trading and execution services for their clients. They do not provide any internal research.

M Partners, Inc. is a Canadian broker/dealer headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. The firm was founded by Thomas S. Kofman in 2005 and was acquired by Research Capital Corp. in 2023. M Partners serves a global list of clients worldwide, working in research, trading and advisory. The firm is a member of the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) and trades under broker number 97. M Partners is a participating member of the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX), The TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV), and the Canadian Investor Protection Fund (CIPF).

National Bank Acquisition Holding, Inc. operates as a holding company. The company was founded on November 5, 2005 and is headquartered in Montréal, Canada.

Mirabaud Canada, Inc. (MCI) is a Canadian investment manager headquartered in Montreal, Quebec. The firm was founded in 1985 and is a subsidiary of Mirabaud & Cie SA, ultimately owned by Mirabaud Partners & Cie SCS in Switzerland. MCI provides a clientele of private and institutional investors, companies and finance professionals with highly customized investment advice, private banking and asset management services.

Centraide of Greater Montreal supports community agencies in the neighbourhoods. It has four areas of action: supporting youth, providing basic needs, helping the socially isolated and bringing communities together. The company was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in Montr?al, Canada.

Invest AD Asset Management PJSC (Invest AD) is the sovereign wealth manager of government-owned Abu Dhabi Investment Council. The firm was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Abu Dhabi. Invest AD provides asset management services to international high-net worth individuals and institutions.

Abu Dhabi Investment Authority provides investing funds. It manages a global investment portfolio across many asset classes and sub-categories. It invests directly in global financial markets. The company was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates.

Essence Securities Co. Ltd. (Broker) (Essence Securities-Broker) is the broke/dealer division of Essence Securities Co. Ltd., an investment bank headquartered in Shenzhen, China. It was founded in 2006 and is owned by SDIC Capital Co., Ltd. (SHA: 600061). The firm provides securities broking and trading services to retail clients.

Stanton Asset Management, Inc. is an independent investment management firm headquartered in Montréal, Quebec, Canada. The firm was founded in 2004 and actively manages portfolios for private, family office and institutional clients.

Hostess Brands LLC operates as a food packaging company. It produces new and classic treats including Ding Dongs, Ho Hos, Donettes and Fruit Pies, Twinkies and CupCakes. The firm offers loaf breads, sandwiches and cookies. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Kansas, MO.

Eight Capital is a 100% principal-owned, Canadian investment dealer headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. It has additional offices in Calgary, Alberta and Montreal, Quebec. The firm was founded in 2016 as Dundee Capital Partners. They offer investment banking, equity research and institutional sales & trading services to retail and institutional clients. Eight Capital provide their clients with timely market insights (with the assistance of their equity research team) across all the investment disciplines: fundamental, technical, and quantitative. Beyond the traditional market access trading provides, their traders work with clients to find unique liquidity solutions, and discreet trading solutions for large blocks of stock.

Picton Mahoney Asset Management is a hedge fund manager headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. The firm was founded by David Picton, Michael Kuan and Michael Kimmel in 2004 and provides investment solutions to institutional, retail and high net-worth investors in Canada and around the world.

SoundBite Medical Solutions Inc. offers medical devices. It develops and commercializes proprietary shockwave device and generator technology. The company was founded by Steve Arless, Martin Brouillette, Louis-Philippe Riel and Steven Dion and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada.

Abu Dhabi Health Services Co. operates general medical hospitals. The private company is based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates and has subsidiaries in United Arab Emirates. The Emirati company was founded in 2007. The CEO is Tarek Fathey.

Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) is an international financial center located in Abu Dhabi, UUnited Arab Emirates. It comprises four independent authorities\: ADGM Authority, ADGM Courts, the Financial Services Regulatory Authority, and the Registration Authority. ADGM governs the entire Al Maryah Island, which is designated as the financial free zone of Abu Dhabi. It enables registered financial and non-financial institutions, companies, and entities to operate within an international regulatory framework based on common law. ADGM has been awarded the "Financial Centre of the Year (MENA)" for four consecutive years for its initiatives and contributions to the financial and capital markets industry in the region. The CEO of the Emirati company is Ryan Tsui.