Putnam Investments

Archer develops and operates all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, aiming to enhance urban mobility sustainably. Its four-passenger aircraft can travel up to 60 miles at speeds reaching 150 mph with minimal noise.

Founded in 2008, Ginkgo Bioworks designs, engineers, and licenses organisms for various applications. It discovers molecules for flavors, sweeteners, cosmetics, crops, pharmaceuticals, and generates probiotic bacteria for health benefits. The company serves markets such as cultured ingredients, carbon mitigation, probiotics, and natural product discovery.

Established in 1999, Restore Medical is a privately-held company focused on becoming the primary resource for physicians specializing in sleep and breathing disorders. Restore Medical has developed and markets proprietary implant technology which addresses such disorders as snoring and sleep apnea. The company's first product based on this technology, the patented Pillar™ System, received market clearance from the Food and Drug Administration in late 2002 and is currently available throughout the United States. Restore Medical also distributes other related high-quality products to the Ear, Nose and Throat physicians through our dedicated sales team. Located in St. Paul, Minnesota, Restore Medical manufactures the Pillar™ System in its onsite state-of-the-art Class 100,000 Clean Room. The company is ISO 9001 certified and utilizes an intranet-based quality and product development system. Restore currently employs a team of approximately 55 professionals.

E-StudioLive is a company that specializes in webcasting solutions, offering services for creating and deploying both live and on-demand interactive webcasts. Founded in 1996 and based in Tewksbury, Massachusetts, E-StudioLive combines video, graphics, data, and viewer interaction to produce engaging live webcasts. Its clientele includes a diverse range of customers such as corporations, government agencies, educational institutions, and broadcasters. The company's services are designed to enhance communication, generate revenue, and provide a competitive advantage by leveraging streaming multimedia technology. Additionally, E-StudioLive offers live video production support, further facilitating the delivery of high-quality webcasts for its clients.

Celox Networks, Inc. manufactures Internet protocol switches. The company’s SCx 192 is an Internet protocol service creation switch, which provides tools to create new revenue-generating services over existing access connections, such as traffic prioritization, traffic shaping and bandwidth management, and security across a shared Internet protocol infrastructure, as well as service level agreement performance verifications.

E-StudioLive is a company that specializes in webcasting solutions, offering services for creating and deploying both live and on-demand interactive webcasts. Founded in 1996 and based in Tewksbury, Massachusetts, E-StudioLive combines video, graphics, data, and viewer interaction to produce engaging live webcasts. Its clientele includes a diverse range of customers such as corporations, government agencies, educational institutions, and broadcasters. The company's services are designed to enhance communication, generate revenue, and provide a competitive advantage by leveraging streaming multimedia technology. Additionally, E-StudioLive offers live video production support, further facilitating the delivery of high-quality webcasts for its clients.

Centerpoint Properties is a real estate services firm specializing in industrial property and logistics. Based in San Jose, California, the company focuses on addressing the complex needs of organizations that require transportation-advantaged properties. Centerpoint leverages its expertise to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of its clients' operations, providing tailored solutions that support their logistical and infrastructural requirements. The firm is dedicated to helping businesses optimize their industrial real estate investments, ensuring they can adapt to the evolving demands of the market.

Hyperchip (www.Hyperchip.com) is the Petabit Routing Company. Founded in 1997, Hyperchip is a privately held company funded by Siemens, Argo Global Capital (backed by the worlds leading telcos) and TechnoCap, Montreal's leading net-focused venture fund. The company is headquartered in Montreal. All financial figures included in this press release are cited in Canadian dollars. Hyperchip and the Petabit Routing Company are trademarks of Hyperchip Inc. Other trademarks identified in this release are the property of their respective companies.

Totality specializes in application and infrastructure management services tailored for large-scale e-commerce websites that demand mass customization. The company addresses essential needs of its clients by offering solutions that ensure high performance and visibility into business processes. Through its focused service level agreements, Totality aims to deliver guaranteed business outcomes, effectively supporting the operational requirements of its customers.

CopperCom is a technology company specializing in advanced switching solutions for independent operating companies, competitive local exchange carriers, and Internet service providers. The company focuses on developing next-generation end office solutions that facilitate the integration of voice and data services into a single network. Its flagship product, a call control server, is designed for both circuit-switched and packet/cell-based networks. This innovative server decouples call processing from switching, enabling the development and delivery of features across various network transport protocols. CopperCom's software-based switches, or softswitches, support advanced services, including voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), thereby enhancing communication capabilities for its clients.

Into Networks has developed the industry's leading platform for providing consumers with immediate access to CD-ROM software and other rich media over broadband networks. With the IntoNet™ content delivery platform, consumers can launch a software title with the click of a mouse - there's no installation, no download and no waiting. Using a rental and subscription model, Into Networks has created an exciting new way to access and experience software.

CiDRA Holdings LLC is a provider of innovative instrumentation solutions focused on measurement, monitoring, and control applications across various industries. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Wallingford, Connecticut, the company specializes in flow and entrained air measurement, as well as grind management products. CiDRA is recognized for its patented SONARtrac® flow technology, which offers a unique approach to measuring flow in challenging slurry applications, particularly within the energy and natural resource sectors. The company's offerings are designed to deliver real-time process monitoring, enabling clients to enhance process efficiency, maximize recovery, and reduce operational costs. CiDRA serves a diverse range of industries, including minerals processing, oil sands, power generation, dredging, and water/wastewater, with a growing international presence and a customer base exceeding 250 across 21 countries.

Equinix is a global data center and interconnection provider that enables digital businesses to connect with customers, employees, and partners. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, the company operates 260 data centers across 71 markets. It serves more than 10,000 customers, including 2,100 network providers, across five verticals: cloud and IT services, content providers, network and mobile services, financial services, and enterprise. Revenue is predominantly derived from renting space to tenants and related services, comprising about 70%, with more than 15% from interconnection services that link customers to networks and cloud providers. It focuses on providing secure, scalable infrastructure for digital ecosystems and supports a broad ecosystem of partners and customers worldwide.

Plumtree Software specializes in the development and marketing of software solutions designed for deploying web applications. The company's flagship product, the Enterprise Web Suite, integrates various technologies, including portal, content management, collaboration, integration, and search functionalities. Central to its offerings is the Corporate Portal, which serves as a framework for applications, facilitating the creation of virtual community workspaces and ensuring a unified web environment. Additionally, Plumtree provides a Collaboration Server that allows users to work together online, managing tasks, projects, and document sharing. The Content Server handles the publication and administration of web content, while the Search Server enables comprehensive indexing and searching of all accessible materials. The Studio Server offers tools for portal managers to create application components without coding, and the Web Services Integration technologies connect the portal to enterprise systems. Plumtree Software also delivers deployment and support services, consulting, and training, distributing its products through a direct sales force and various partners globally. Founded in 1996, the company is based in San Francisco, California, and operates as a subsidiary of Oracle Corp.

Founded in 1998, Epicentric specializes in developing software solutions that personalize web portals and integrate information applications. It enables businesses to provide tailored web services, combining applications, content, and commerce across intranets, extranets, and the internet.

Optical Switch Corporation is a manufacturer of optical switches and automated lithography tool systems.

StreamSearch.LIVE is a media platform focused on leveraging live internet video transmissions to redefine the emerging industry of live streaming. Originally founded in 1999, the company has relaunched with a fresh approach, combining its historical expertise with innovative strategies. StreamSearch.LIVE specializes in producing original live video content, including programs, series, and segments, while offering media and telecommunications companies a comprehensive suite of tools for creating, discovering, and redistributing live video offerings. The company aims to establish the .LIVE domain as a prominent alternative to the traditional .com, emphasizing the dynamic nature of live content with the slogan, "If It Moves, It’s .LIVE." With a seasoned team and a commitment to innovation, StreamSearch.LIVE is positioned to become a significant player in the rapidly evolving landscape of live video media.

As of January 2001, AllAdvantage Inc. went out of business. AllAdvantage.com, Inc. operates as an Internet advertising company. It pays its users/members a portion of the advertising revenue generated by their online viewing habits. The company also allows members to receive membership benefits that include sponsor discounts and rebates for surfing the Web. In addition, it provides incentives for advertisers to build one-on-one relationships with its members. The company was founded in 1999 and is based in Hayward, California with additional offices in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Detroit, Hayward, London, Los Angeles, New York, Paris, Seattle, Sydney, and Washington DC.

E-StudioLive is a company that specializes in webcasting solutions, offering services for creating and deploying both live and on-demand interactive webcasts. Founded in 1996 and based in Tewksbury, Massachusetts, E-StudioLive combines video, graphics, data, and viewer interaction to produce engaging live webcasts. Its clientele includes a diverse range of customers such as corporations, government agencies, educational institutions, and broadcasters. The company's services are designed to enhance communication, generate revenue, and provide a competitive advantage by leveraging streaming multimedia technology. Additionally, E-StudioLive offers live video production support, further facilitating the delivery of high-quality webcasts for its clients.

Rare Medium Group is an Internet-focused company that specializes in providing professional services to businesses seeking to enhance their online presence. It develops, manages, and operates entities within select Internet market segments while also making strategic investments in companies that align with its business objectives. Historically, Rare Medium, Inc. functioned as a consulting firm, assisting clients in crafting e-commerce strategies, optimizing business processes, and creating effective marketing, branding, and interactive content through Internet technologies. Although Rare Medium, Inc. discontinued operations in 2001, the company's legacy continues to influence its current activities in the digital landscape.