Scott Martindale

Sabrient Systems, LLC

Sabrient Systems specializes in unbiased, fundamentals-based quantitative equity research for the creation of investment strategies used in indices, unit investment trusts (UITs), and exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Sabrient strategies are used to analyze and rank more than 7,000 US and Canadian traded stocks that appear poised to outperform or underperform the market. Sabrient is based in Phoenix, Arizona. For more information visit www.sabrientsystems.com. In 2011, Sabrient acquired Gradient Analytics. Gradient is a leading independent equity research firm with expertise in financial analysis, forensic accounting, and executive behavior. Since 1996, Gradient has published academically rigorous, unbiased, objective insights into the financial performance and equity valuation of more than 15,000 publicly traded companies globally. For more information visit Gradient Analytics at www.gradientanalytics.com