The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. is a leading global financial services firm providing investment banking, securities and investment management services to a substantial and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments and high-net-worth individuals. Founded in 1869, the firm is headquartered in New York and maintains offices in London, Frankfurt, Tokyo, Hong Kong and other major financial centers around the world.

www.GoldmanSachs.com


DukeNet Communications develops and manages fiber-optic communications systems for wireless, local and long-distance communications companies and selected educational, governmental, financial and health-care entities. Headquartered in Charlotte, NC, DukeNet is the telecommunications arm of Duke Energy Corporation, a Fortune 500 and diversified energy company with a portfolio of natural gas and electric businesses. Duke Energy is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol DUK.

www.Duke-Energy.com


GE Capital Solutions provides financing and services to business customers of all sizes to help them grow. Our synergistic product offerings include: equipment leasing and lending, inventory finance, fleet services and franchise finance, globally. Leveraging our deep industry and collateral expertise, our top priorities are excellent customer service and being a great strategic partner.

www.GECapsol.com