High risk, high reward makes for high anxiety in today s complex work space. What about low risk, high reward? Is it even possible?

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2 High risk, high reward makes for high anxiety in today s complex work space. What about low risk, high reward? Is it even possible? It is when you partner with us. Merrill s proven team of highly driven professionals can navigate the complexity, freeing you to focus on bigger opportunities. Lean on our deep global expertise to support your company s needs around the world. Leverage our innovative technology and advanced analytics. Create seamless connections across stakeholders. Bank on ironclad security. From secure content sharing and disclosure, to regulated communications and compliance services, to printing and digital communications we secure the solutions so you can secure the business of moving ahead.

3 From the start to end-to-end solutions we simplify the complexity at every stage of the life cycle of regulated business communications. Whether you are looking at M&A or an IPO, filings with the SEC or other regulatory bodies, wanting a better way to manage contracts, IP and assets or looking to engage and communicate with customers Merrill has the breadth and depth of services to unlock productivity. From implementing proven methodologies to forward-thinking technology. From the current regulatory landscape to what s coming down the line. From day one to 24/7/365 expert access FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS AND REPORTING MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS FOR REGULATED INDUSTRY We secure solutions at every phase so you can secure ongoing impact and growth. Leading expertise fused with progressive technology. This is what sets us apart and propels you forward. This is our DNA. CUSTOMER CONTENT AND COLLABORATION SOLUTIONS + + Unparalleled expertise. With nearly 50 years of industry experience, literally thousands of transactions yearly, global regulatory filings and billions of pages of content uploaded Merrill brings proven expertise to the most complex content and communications requirements. Forward-thinking technology. Merrill is both the pioneer and the latest innovator in bringing technologies that unlock productivity. We continually look to meet changing needs while assuring accuracy and security with streamlined processes and communication platforms, such as our award-winning Merrill DataSite, Merrill Bridge and Merrill Connect. + + Ironclad security. Cross firewalls, cross companies, cross borders, cross time zones Merrill ensures complete security, accuracy and seamless connection around the clock and around the global business world. Unmatched service. Our team of global experts is there for you 24/7/365 to ensure all needs are met at every stage. We will work closely with your team to fine-tune your business processes and generate sustainable success. MERRILLCORP.COM

4 FTR MCRI CCCS FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS AND REPORTING Time sensitive. Privacy sensitive. Brand sensitive. Sharing confidential financial documents is a complex process. Updating those who need to be informed without risking security is paramount. Merrill is your 24/7/365 partner in ensuring the highest security with speed and accuracy. Leverage our world-class technology to create seamless connections so that transactions progress. Tap into our global network of experts and access deep industry knowledge. Navigate ever-changing regulatory requirements. Manage regulated disclosure with precision and accuracy. Replace deal complexity with progress. Ensure secure content sharing and collaboration with our award-winning Merrill DataSite and Merrill Bridge platforms. Deliver confidently with our superior printing and digital services. From IPOs to mergers to financial disclosure and reporting CAPITAL TRANSACTIONS MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS REGULATORY DISCLOSURE ASSET MANAGEMENT AND CORPORATIONS We secure content so you can get back to making business thrive. CAPITAL TRANSACTIONS, M&As, REORGANIZATIONS AND EXCHANGE OFFERS Only Merrill has the global suite of expert solutions and industry prowess to support your most complex business transactions, end to end. Our world-class document formatting and distribution services accelerate the process with absolute precision. Conduct due diligence and manage confidential information with our award-winning Merrill DataSite platform. Draft, perfect and file critical disclosure documents faster and easier with Merrill Bridge. FINANCIAL AND REGULATORY DISCLOSURE We bring nearly 50 years of SEC filing experience, leading global regulatory disclosure expertise and best-in-class collaborative filing technology Merrill Bridge and Merrill Digital Publishing Automation. This unique integration ensures the highest degree of accuracy, efficiency and security in meeting legally required disclosure obligations. Our unmatched team is with you at every step to simplify the logistics and minimize the risk in regulatory disclosure, required shareholder communications and periodic reporting. The industry s best EDGAR and XBRL experts have your back. MERRILLCORP.COM

5 FTR MCRI CCCS MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS FOR REGULATED INDUSTRY The marketing landscape has changed. And tomorrow it will change again. Keeping pace is not enough. Merrill will work with you to deliver precise and compliant brand communications that will keep customers engaged today and tomorrow. Leverage our nearly 50 years of expertise in complex regulated industries. Trust our state-of-theart security to protect your customers most private financial and personal information. Stay ahead with our insights on the evolving requirements of the financial, healthcare and specialized fields. Meet customers where they are and exceed their needs as quickly as those needs change. Connect your sales and marketing teams to your customers across all devices with personalized communications using our fully integrated platform, Merrill Connect. Deliver impact with our world-class printing and digital expertise. CUSTOMER ACQUISITION AND ENROLLMENT CUSTOMER COMMUNICATION SALES ENABLEMENT We secure engagement so you can secure your brand s success. HEALTH INSURANCE Market-leading experience and expertise keep you ahead of the latest regulations and requirements and get you to market faster and more cost-effectively, with complete accuracy and the ability to scale for growth. Our fully integrated communications portal, Merrill Connect, can handle time-sensitive, stringent compliance seamlessly, whether it s for individuals or large-scale mailings. FINANCIAL SERVICES INDUSTRY Industry understanding is why we have remained the choice of leading companies in asset management, insurance, retirement services and wealth management for decades. Connect your distribution channels and marketing teams to your customers across all devices with personalized digital and print solutions that drive customer engagement and sales enablement for better outcomes. REAL ESTATE We provide the marketing tools and services that give real estate customers the competitive advantage necessary in today s market. From automated programs to property materials, print, digital and distribution, we are the pioneers in the industry. MERRILLCORP.COM

6 FTR MCRI CCCS CUSTOMER CONTENT AND COLLABORATION SOLUTIONS When the business day is spent doing work about how to work, it s time for a change. What if you could identify opportunities before they are missed, before they become liabilities? How much efficiency could be gained from seamless collaboration? Merrill partners with you to put success in place. Replace inefficiencies with increased productivity via our secure content collaboration platforms. Connect the dots faster with our flexible technology. Leverage global expertise and proactive insight. Act rather than react. Optimize your ROI with greater efficiency in contract management, asset management and the management of IP. Stop sending highly confidential information across non-secure systems. CONTRACT MANAGEMENT SMART DATA WAREHOUSING PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT IP MANAGEMENT We secure progress in the process so you never miss a beat or an opportunity. CONTRACT MANAGEMENT One secure, flexible and collaborative management solution brings you the control and foresight to extract more value and reduce risk. Manage your contracts cost-effectively with unmatched ease. SMART DATA WAREHOUSING The most secure and sophisticated storage and collaboration system backed by decades of document management experience. Rapid setup, secure document scanning, ease of access and comprehensive search tools let you leverage complex content for short- or long-term needs. PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT Technology that improves business outcomes. Whether raising a new fund, acquiring a company or maximizing a deal s value, distributing capital calls or exploring exit options Merrill s document management and due diligence support ensure greater control of your portfolio. IP MANAGEMENT The power to maximize the potential of intellectual property. Execute licensing, sale purchases and technology transfers with ease and precision. Our exclusive user rights management, audits and watermarking features ensure critical information is ready to share, while maintaining control of company assets. MERRILLCORP.COM

7 DATASITE CONNECT The most innovative technology is powered by insight. BRIDGE

8 MERRILL DATASITE MERRILL BRIDGETM Not all virtual data rooms are created equal. Merrill DataSite is not only a pioneer in the industry, Merrill DataSite is the future. Award-winning technology, backed with the global expertise to meet rapidly changing needs. Get up and running smoothly in a matter of hours. Exponentially improve collaboration. Find what you need faster. Conduct due diligence for IPOs and mergers and acquisitions, or handle bankruptcy filings with speed, airtight security and 100% accuracy. Create critical-document repositories and manage intellectual property and assets with precision and confidence. This is more than a VDR. This is peace of mind. Unparalleled experience. The Merrill DataSite team performs thousands of deals annually and, on average, 24 deals every workday. With nearly two billion pages processed and more than a billion pages secured, only Merrill can offer this breadth and depth of expertise. 20 TECHNOLOGY AWARDS IN THE PAST 8 YEARS 4,944 VIRTUAL DATA ROOMS OPENED WORLDWIDE IN 2014 Revolutionize regulatory disclosure. Redefine productivity. Merrill Bridge brings control, collaboration and confidence to financial transactions and global regulatory reporting. A seamless SaaS solution, built on the Microsoft Office platform, Merrill Bridge is intuitive technology that works with your work group to make disclosure content management easier, faster and more accurate. Generate precise EDGAR and XBRL submissions and other global regulatory filings automatically. Unlock productivity, with the peace of mind of ironclad security protocols. Perfect and distribute financial disclosure documents with error-free confidence. With Merrill Bridge, you are in complete control but never alone. Our certified experts are with you every step of the way. This is technology that has your back. 450,000 + HOURS OF XBRL CONSULTING 1,000,000 + SEC FILINGS Award-winning service. Ironclad security. Merrill DataSite is ISO/IEC 27001:2013-compliant and guarantees the airtight security you require, 24/7/365. The DateSite platform is globally recognized as industry-leading, with 20 awards over the last eight years, including seven major M&A industry recognition awards. Global expertise and support. From the very start, our team is there for you with 24/7/365 support. We will work with you to configure your data room based on deal type, industry and any customization you require. Our multilingual staff, localized in our offices around the world, are always available to scan, upload and organize thousands of pages of content, streamline the due diligence process and ensure your needs are met. 31,000 + M&A TRANSACTIONS SINCE ,000 + VIRTUAL DATA ROOM PROJECTS SECURED SINCE 2003 Collaboration made simple. Multiuser collaboration tools let your entire work group edit, comment, track changes and perfect the content. Merrill Bridge is built on Microsoft Office, ensuring everyone is working on a familiar platform. Speed and accuracy. Enhanced Excel -linked data ensures that edits made in one place are updated throughout all of your documents. Review tools, built-in analysis and validation reports give you control over the quality of your content and XBRL structure in real time, resulting in error-free and earlier filings most customers report significant time savings during the reporting cycle. Industry-leading regulatory knowledge. Throughout the entire disclosure process, you are backed by Merrill s nearly 50 years of regulatory experience, coupled with the best XBRL-trained and certified consulting team in the industry. MERRILL BRIDGE TAKES OUT THE CRUNCH AT THE END. NOW WE ARE WORKING ON CUTTING DAYS OUT OF OUR PROCESS TO BE ABLE TO FILE EARLIER EACH QUARTER. Jeffrey Albus Manager of Financial Reporting, Mattress Firm BUILT ON THE MICROSOFT OFFICE PLATFORM, BACKED BY MERRILL EXPERTISE Certified security. With Merrill s ISO/IEC certification, your sensitive data is always secure. MERRILLCORP.COM

9 MERRILL CONNECT Connect to impact seamlessly. What if cross-channel collaboration weren t just a theory thrown about in marketing meetings? What if it were routine? What if communications could be both compliant and personal? What if your sales force could deliver ahead of today s customer-driven cycle? With complete accuracy and transparency? Merrill Connect brings end-to-end solutions backed by forward-thinking technology. Extend your reach. Accelerate your time to market. Make certain your version control is in control. Connect your team, your customers, your content and your data on multiple devices. Power your internal teams and sales group with real-time access. Engage with customers more extensively and personally. Improve processes and response with speed, security and error-free precision. From printing to leading-edge digital solutions you can now connect the dots faster. Expertise with a proven record. With nearly 50 years of experience in navigating complex regulated industries, working with leaders in healthcare and financial services our world-class print and digital distribution systems guarantee on-time delivery with absolute accuracy. Integrated solutions. A single platform that works with your workflow. Store, organize and manage marketing content for easy search, access and distribution. Forward-thinking technology. We partner with customers to provide multichannel communication management and delivery solutions to meet unique digital, print and distribution needs. You can also connect with personalized communications that meet consumers where they are. Compliant, transparent workflow. Our system ensures the highest level of compliance and suitability in process and output. Create transparency and reporting at each step of the process with our industry-leading technology YEARS EXPERIENCE SUCCESSFULLY NAVIGATING REGULATED INDUSTRY 400,000 UNIQUE USERS IN ,000,000 + COMMUNICATIONS DISTRIBUTED ANNUALLY ISO/IEC CERTIFIED HIPAA/PHI/PII COMPLIANT To learn more about how Merrill can tailor a solution to meet your needs, contact us. phone inquiries@merrillcorp.com web merrillcorp.com

10 Unparalleled expertise. Forward-thinking technology. Ironclad security. Unmatched service. MERRILL CORPORATION

11 Corporate Headquarters One Merrill Circle St. Paul, MN Avenue of the Americas, 17th Floor New York, NY International Headquarters 101 Finsbury Pavement London EC2A 1ER England th Floor, Worldwide House 19 Des Voeux Road Central Hong Kong Merrill Corporation has 44 locations worldwide with offices in major financial centers, including Chicago, Frankfurt, Los Angeles, Paris, San Francisco, Toronto and Washington, DC. Merrill Communications LLC. All rights reserved. All trademarks are property of their respective owners. MC0100_1