Evolution Securities is a leading investment bank specialising in the UK and European equity and debt markets. Evolution Securities services include equity and fixed income research, institutional sales and trading, equity market making, corporate finance and corporate broking. In addition, Evolution Securities is an acknowledged leader in investment banking activities for UK small and mid cap companies and institutional investors.Evolution Securities is a subsidiary of The Evolution Group plc, a FTSE 250 UK listed holding company for UK based financial services companies. Utilising the significant financial strength of the Group and taking advantage of the recent dislocation in capital markets, Evolution Securities has substantially transformed its profile with material increases in the scale of business and range of services offered in both the equity and debt markets in UK and Europe. The core strategic objective is to maintain a balanced business, between equities and fixed income, servicing the needs of institutional and corporate customers in both these product areas. Evolution Securities is committed to providing clients with the highest quality of service based on a deep understanding of their needs, delivering independent ideas and propositions and offering best in class trading and execution.

Legg Mason, Inc. was founded in 1899 and is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland. Legg Mason, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates as a diversified group of global asset management firm serving individual and institutional investors worldwide. Its multi-affiliate business model provides clients with a spectrum of equity, fixed income, liquidity, and alternatives solutions, including mutual funds, college savings plans, variable annuities, and separately managed accounts. Legg Mason Company's affiliates operate with investment autonomy, with each affiliate pursuing its own unique investment philosophy and process, as well as maintaining its own investment culture. Legg Mason complements the investment expertise of its affiliates by providing distribution and client service, enabling affiliates to access new markets, new clients, and new opportunities. It also provides shared services, such as operations and technology, accounting, legal, compliance, and marketing, to allow the affiliates to maintain their full focus on delivering sustainable investment excellence.

The Pioneer Group, Inc., as of December 31, 1999, conducted its operations through Pioneer Investment Management (PIM), Pioneer International Financial Services, and Pioneer Global Investments. PIM included investment management and marketing of the company's 25 U.S. registered investment companies in the Pioneer Family of Mutual Funds, as well as the nine offshore mutual funds; distribution of shares of the Pioneer Family of Mutual Funds; and shareowner servicing for the Pioneer Family of Mutual Funds. Pioneer International Financial Services consisted of investment management and financial services. Pioneer Global Investments included the company's diversified strategic businesses, consisting of U.S. and international venture capital operations, U.S. and international real estate operations, and timber harvesting. As of 10/25/2000, Pioneer Asset Management USA Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Unicredito Italiano.

Brewin Dolphin Holdings owns Brewin Dolphin Limited (formerly Brewin Dolphin Securities), which is one of the UK's largest investment and brokerage firms. Founded in the 18th century, Brewin Dolphin serves more than 130,000 private, corporate, and institutional clients and has more than 1,100 representatives. The company's primary services include discretionary or representative investing, tax efficiency savings accounts, financial planning, and advisory services. Brewin Dolphin has nearly 40 offices around the UK and manages more than $33 billion for its clients.

White River Capital is a holding company that specializes in auto finance. Subsidiary Coast Credit offers subprime auto financing in more than 20 states. Visa International Service Association acquires the subprime receivables from franchise and independent auto dealers. Another unit, Union Acceptance, oversees a portfolio of non-prime automobile receivables. In 2005 UAC was bankrupt and stockholders were looking for a way to squeak out value in their investment. The shareholders agreed to exchange UAC for shares of White River. After the swap White River bought the similar, yet more successful, Coast Credit. The holding-company-hat-trick allowed UAC to carry its business forward even after it declared bankruptcy in 2002.

Asset Value Investors was established in 1985. Asset Value Investors (formerly Ivory & Sime Asset Management) wants to increase the value of investors' assets. The UK firm primarily manages a handful of funds, which invest in a variety of assets. British Empire Securities and General Trust plc is a closed-end investment trust, while The European Asset Value Fund allows investors to participate in listed European property. Asset Value Investors company also manages the CF Asset Value Global Investors Fund, which focuses on foreign undervalued stocks, and AVI Value Fund, a US endowment portfolio. Funds under management total more than $3.4 billion.

Stephens was founded in 1933. Stephens Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Stephens Holding Company. Stephens Inc. offers investment banking and financial advisory services to corporations, state and local governments, financial institutions, and individual investors. The company’s services include merger and acquisition advisory, private placement of debt and equity, municipal and corporate securities underwriting, equity sales and trading, general securities brokerage, research, wealth management, investment advisory, and mutual fund services.

Dubai Holding has its fingers in a lot of pies -- hospitality, real estate, financial services, telecom, media, health care, and more. The company has a portfolio of seven main corporations (including hotelier Jumeirah Group) that span across 13 industries. Each main corporation has its own subsidiaries, giving Dubai Holding interests in about 250 companies in the UAE. Dubai Holding is primarily involved in funding development, whether it's building a 3 billion sq. ft. theme park (Dubailand) or a 30 million sq. ft. research park (DuBiotech, owned by TECOM Investments). Dubai Holding is ultimately controlled by the emirate's ruler, Sheik Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

Barclays established its investment banking division in 1986; today, Barclays Capital has offices in more than 30 countries around the world. Barclays Capital is the investment banking arm of venerable European bank Barclays. It provides financing and risk management services for corporate, institutional, and government clients around the world. Barclays Capital is one of the world's most prolific underwriters of fixed-income securities; it provides services for all asset classes. Barclays Capital is also active in private equity, typically committing between $10 million and $200 million per transaction; it has invested in more than 350 companies.

ABS Capital Partners was founded in 1990 and is based in Baltimore, Maryland with additional offices in San Francisco, California and Waltham, Massachusetts. ABS Capital Partners is a private equity and venture capital firm specializing in expansion financings, management buyouts, and recapitalizations of mid to late stage growth companies. The firm prefers to invest in strong growth companies that have moved beyond the start up phase favored by venture capital firms, but which are not yet on the radar screens of later stage buyout firms. It seeks to invest in the healthcare, technology, business services, software, media, and communication sectors. The firm typically invests between $10 million and $30 million in a company. It typically invests in companies based in the United States. The firm prefers to take a seat on the board of directors of its portfolio companies and leads the financing rounds. It makes both majority and minority stake investments.

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