David Battat

T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. (Price Associates) is a registered investment advisor and mutual fund manager headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland. The firm was founded by Thomas Rowe Price, Jr. in 1937. They are a subsidiary of the T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: TROW), which was formed in 2000 as the publicly traded parent holding company of Price Associates and their affiliated entities. Price Associates offers a variety of mutual funds, sub-advisory services and separate account management for individual and institutional investors, retirement plans and financial intermediaries.

Part of Kinder Morgan, Inc., Sonat, Inc. explores for, acquires, develops, produces, and transmits oil and natural gas. The private company is based in Birmingham, AL.

Southern Natural Gas Co. LLC provides gas storage and transportation services. It engages in the natural gas distribution, electricity generation, gas pipelines, marketing and trading companies. The company was founded in 1935 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Stupp Bros, Inc. engages in the provision of infrastructure development services. It produces materials used to build pipelines, bridges, high-rise buildings, and sports facilities for the private and public sectors. The company was founded in 1856 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.

NeoTract, Inc. develops surgical devices for urological and gynecological disorders. It offers UroLift System, a minimally invasive device to treat lower urinary tract symptoms due to benign prostatic hyperplasia. The company was founded by Joshua Makower, Joseph Catanese, Theodore C. Lamson and Earl A. Bright II in 2004 and is headquartered in Pleasanton, CA.

AEGEA Medical, Inc. develops technology that utilizes convective water vapor to treat menorrhagia. The firm focuses on the development of its proprietary and innovative water vapor treatment for abnormal uterine bleeding. It has vapor system delivers controlled, low-pressure natural water vapor to the uterine cavity to efficiently ablate the inner lining of the uterus. The company was founded by Paul M. Goeld in 2008 and is headquartered in Redwood City, CA.

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.

Alcon Laboratories, Inc. develops and manufactures ophthalmic pharmaceutical products. The firm offers over-the-counter eye care products, medical devices, equipment, ophthalmic drugs, surgical instruments, needles, and sutures for microsurgery and disposable drapes. The company was founded by Robert Alexander and William Conner in 1945 and is headquartered in Fort Worth, TX.

Part of Abbott Laboratories, Abbott Vascular Devices develops and manufactures cardiovascular devices for people with cardiovascular disease. The private company is based in Redwood City, CA.

University of Miami (Florida) is a private research university with students from around the world that is focused on teaching and learning, the discovery of new knowledge, and service to the South Florida region and beyond. The university was founded in 1925 and it is headquartered in Coral Gables, FL.

Alabama Children's Health System, Inc. provides health care services. It operates through Birmingham's Children's Hospital and about 20 medical offices and clinics. The organization also houses the largest burn center in the Southeast, the Regional Poison Control Center and the Southeast Child Safety Institute and is a teaching hospital for the University of Alabama at Birmingham. The company was founded in 1911 and is located in Birmingham, AL.

Sigma XI is a scientific research honor society that supports students and researchers, connects the public with science, and advances the research enterprise. The society is based in Durham, NC, and the CEO is Jamie L. Vernon. The society awards grants to students, hosts conferences, and offers programs such as science cafes and lectureships. Sigma XI also partners with other organizations to promote science communication and diversity in STEM fields.

Part of GXO Logistics, Inc., GXO Warehouse Co., Inc. is a private company that provides freight, supply chain management, and warehousing services. The company is based in Charlotte, NC.

Part of XPO, Inc., Jacobson Transportation Co., Inc. is a private company that provides trucking services. The company is based in Des Moines, IA.

Part of Stupp Bros. Inc., Stupp Corp. is a private company that manufactures pipelines. The company is based in Baton Rouge, LA.

Tissium SA engages in the development and commercialization of biodegradable sealants and adhesives for invasive surgery. It offers biomimetic wound closure solutions. The company was founded by Bernard J. Gilly, Robert S. Langer, Christophe Bancel, Jeff Karp, Jacques Marescaux, Maria Pereira, and Patrick Houvet in 2013 and is headquartered in Paris, France.

Levita Magnetics International Corp. provides magnetic surgical platform. The company was is headquartered in San Mateo, CA.

Alcon Vision LLC is a company that specializes in innovative eye care solutions. The company is based in Fort Worth, TX and was founded in 1945 by William Conner and Robert Alexander. The company offers both surgical and vision care solutions to their customers. Alcon is dedicated to transforming eye care possibilities into realities through the discovery and development of their innovative eye care products and solutions.