Matt O'Brien

Connor, Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd. (CC&L) is an investment advisory firm headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia with an additional office in Toronto. The firm was founded in 1982 and is a subsidiary of Connor, Clark & Lunn Investment Management Partnership, itself a subsidiary of Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group Ltd. CC&L provides investment management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses and private investment funds.

Third Canadian General Investment Trust Ltd. was one of the oldest publicly listed closed-end funds in North America. On October 5, 2011, Third Canadian Holdings #1 Ltd. acquired all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Third Canadian (the “Shares”) not currently held by Holdings #1, its associates and affiliates, pursuant to a Plan of Arrangement under the Canada Business Corporations Act (the “Arrangement”). It is headquartered in Toronto, ON.

Lazard Middle Market LLC engages in financial advisory business. It specializes in strategic advice on mergers and acquisitions (M&A), restructuring, and capital raising. The firm’s M&A and Strategic Advisory service focuses on private equity and divestitures, privately-owned companies, corporate acquisitions and divestitures, and sale of public companies. Its Restructuring service consists of situation assessment, alternative assessment, and execution. The company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

SkyPower Ltd. generates renewable wind and solar energy. SkyPower operates solar energy projects from the initial stages through to commercial operation. It has built strategic global partnerships with local developers, international leaders, financiers, suppliers, local communities and indigenous peoples to produce hundreds of millions of kilowatt hours of clean electricity. The company was founded by Kerry E. Adler in 2003 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group Ltd. is a multi-boutique asset management firm that offers a wide range of investment management products and services to institutional investors, high net worth individuals, and advisors. The private company centralizes all operational and distribution functions to allow investment managers to focus on their core competencies. With offices across Canada and subsidiaries in the United Kingdom, Cayman Islands, United States, Ireland, and Canada, CC&L Financial Group manages over CAD $100 billion in assets.

Bridgepoint Advisers Ltd (Bridgepoint Advisers) is a private equity subsidiary of Bridgepoint Group Ltd. founded in 1984. The firm is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

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.

Teachers' Private Capital is a private equity firm founded in the year 1991. The firm is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario with additional offices in London, Singapore and Hong Kong.

RBC Capital Markets LLC is a full-service brokerage and financial services firm headquartered in New York City. They are a direct subsidiary of RBC USA Holdco Corp. and a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada (TSE, NYSE: RY). Founded in 2010, the firm is comprised of 3 major business lines: the Private Client Group, the Fixed-Income Group and the Clearing and Execution Services Group. The Private Client Group serves individual investors, while the Fixed-Income Group provides services to institutions, municipalities and non-profit organizations. The Clearing and Execution Services Group is a provider of clearing and execution services to independent brokers/dealers throughout the US. RBC Capital Markets focuses on the following sectors: communications, media, consumer/retail, diversified industries, energy, financial institutions, forest products, healthcare, infrastructure finance, mining & metals, real estate, social infrastructure, technology and the US municipal markets.

OMERS Private Equity, Inc (OMERS Private Equity) is a private equity firm, a subsidiary of OMERS Administration Corp. founded in 1987. The firm is headquartered in Toronto, Canada with an additional offices in Singapore, London and New York.

KPMG LLP engages in the provision of accounting, tax preparation, and advisory services. It also offers auditing, internal audit, regulatory and compliance, corporate recovery, and forensic accounting, and risk management services. The company was founded in 1869 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Hawthorn Equity Partners, Inc. (Hawthorn Equity Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2005. The firm is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario.

Richardson Capital Ltd. (Richardson Capital) is a private equity arm of Richardson Financial Group Ltd founded in 2003. The firm is headquartered in Winnipeg, Canada.

Purity Life Health Products GP Ltd. distributes natural health products. Its products include dietary supplements, vitamins, natural body care, earth-friendly household goods, and natural health food. The firm services encompass delivery, catalogues, reporting, cross-channel and category management. It supplies food, drug, mass merchandisers, and natural health food stores. The company was founded by David Chapman and Elyse Chapman in 1984 and is headquartered in Acton, Canada.

Bakers Delight is an Australian company that has been in operation since 1980. The private company's bakers are dedicated to ensuring that every loaf and bun they bake is of the highest quality and provides a delightful customer experience.

Ronald McDonald House of New York, Inc. provides temporary housing for pediatric cancer patients and their families. It offers family and coordinate emotional and physical services, psychological care, ministry support, wellness programs, tutors, music, art, transportation, activities for siblings, holiday and birthday parties and camaraderie for parents struggling with their child's cancer diagnosis. The company was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Ronald McDonald House, NY.

Axiom Education (Rochdale) Ltd. provides other business support services. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Preston, the United Kingdom.

Party Packagers, Inc. provides party related services. It caters to all the seasons and holidays, which include birthdays & milestone birthdays, anniversaries, Canada day, graduation, Halloween costumes & décor, Christmas, Valentines Day, Easter, Fiesta, Laua, St. Patrick's day, wedding, picnic, confirmations & communions, super bowl, and Hanukkah. The firm provides party supplies, balloons, gifts, toys, loots, and many more at the lowest price in town. The company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Downsview, Canada.

Part of IRIDIUM Concesiones de Infraestructuras SA, ACS Infrastructure Development, Inc. provides architectural services. The company is based in Coral Gables, FL. The CEO of the company is Nuria Haltiwanger. ACS Infrastructure Development was acquired by Teachers Insurance & Annuity Association of America-College from ACS Actividades de Construcción y Servicios SA.

Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group LP provides a broad range of investment management solutions and services to high net worth individuals, advisors, and institutional investors. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Brookfield Asset Management (Infrastructure) is a private equity subsidiary of Brookfield Asset Management Inc founded in 2006. The firm is headquartered in Toronto.

CBRE Caledon Capital Management Inc (CBRE Caledon Capital) is a private equity arm of CBRE Investment Management founded in 2007 by David Rogers. The firm is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Plant Power Fast Food LLC is a privately held American company that operates seven locations and is headquartered in the United States. The company's goal is to provide a convenient, sustainable, and healthier fast food option without sacrificing taste and satisfaction. The company was founded by Jeffrey Harris, Mitch Wallis, and Zach Vouga, and the CEOs have been Harris and Wallis since incorporation.

Slate Asset Management LP /Private Equity/ (Slate Asset Management /Private Equity/) is a real estate investment firm, which was founded in 2005 by Blair Welch and Brady Welch. The firm is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.