Forensic Pursuit

Stifel, Nicolaus & Co. is a full-service brokerage and investment-banking firm that was founded in 1890. The company consists of skilled financial specialists that provides expert advice for annuities, professional money management, mutual funds, insurance, qualified plans, financial planning, options, correspondent research and more. The company has a honed support system to help its associates with the insight and ability necessary to meet clients' objectives. Headquartered in St. Louis, Stifel, Nicolaus & Co. is a subsidiary of its parent company Stifel Financial Corporation, and employs nearly 1,200 people. It is also listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol SF. One of the company s branch locations is in Denver.

Anschutz Corporation is a holding and investment company based in Denver. Philip Anschutz, as chairman and chief executive officer, has created a diverse portfolio of investments over a wide array of industries. The company owns several professional soccer teams; a large portion of the Los Angeles Lakers; major arenas in Los Angeles, such as the Staples Center, as well as in London and Berlin; oil refineries and pipelines; a Hollywood production company; and a large stake in Qwest Communications, a fiber-optic, data transmission and telecommunications company. Anschutz Corporation, along with its partner Oaktree Capital Management, has also acquired debt positions in exhibitors United Artists, Regal Cinemas and Edwards Theatres.