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Acasti Pharma is developing a product portfolio of proprietary novel long-chain omega-3 phospholipids to focus on treatments for chronic cardiovascular and cardiometabolic conditions within the over-the-counter, medical food, and prescription drug markets. Acasti Pharma’s proprietary…

Acadian Mining is a Canada-based gold exploration company focused on developing its advanced stage gold properties. These properties are recognized for their potential to host large, bulk tonnage-open pit gold deposits along the recently recognized…

Trinity Biotech is a leading developer and manufacturer of diagnostic systems for the point-of-care and clinical laboratory sectors of the diagnostic market. The company’s products are used in detecting infectious diseases and quantifying haemoglobin A1c…

Trunkbow International Holdings is a leader in providing Mobile Payment Solutions and Mobile Value Added Solutions in China, supplying all three Chinese mobile telecom operators, as well as resellers, in several Chinese provinces. Utilizing Trunkbow’s…

Tyler Technologies is a leader in providing local governments with end-to-end information management solutions and services. Partnering with clients, the company empowers the public sector – including cities, counties, schools, and other government entities –…

U.S. Auto Parts Network is an online leader in providing automotive aftermarket parts such as body parts, engine parts, performance parts, and accessories. The company serves consumers through its network of Web sites, providing them…

Ultra Clean Holdings specializes in developing and supplying critical subsystems for the semiconductor capital equipment, medical device, energy, research, and flat panel industries. The company provides its customers with a complete outsource solution for various…

Ultratech is an industry leader in supplying photolithography and laser-processing systems used in the manufacturing of semiconductor devices and high-brightness LEDs (HB-LEDs). The company’s cutting-edge lithography products provide high throughput and production yields at low…

Unigene Laboratories leads the industry in designing, delivering, manufacturing, and developing peptide-based therapeutics. In the expanding drug class based on the company’s Peptelligence platform, Unigene Laboratories is building a healthy portfolio of proprietary partnerships. Core…

UniTek Global Services is a provider of permanently outsourced infrastructure services to the telecommunications, broadband cable, wireless, two-way radio, transportation, public safety, and satellite industries. The company has created a scalable operating platform which allows…

Ur-Energy is a junior uranium company that engages in the identification, acquisition, and exploration of uranium properties in the U.S. and Canada. The company is currently finalizing mine planning and permitting undertakings to bring its…

Uranerz Energy is a U.S. mining company with its focus on near-term commercial in-situ recovery (ISR) production of uranium. The company’s first ISR mine in Wyoming is currently under construction. Uranerz controls a substantial strategic…

Uranium Resources is a company that explores for, develops, and mines uranium. The company has produced more than 8 million pounds of uranium by in-situ recovery in Texas, where it presently has mining projects. The…

Uroplasty is a medical device company specializing in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of pioneering proprietary products for the treatment of voiding dysfunctions. The company is currently focused on the continued commercialization of its Urgent…

USA Technologies leads the industry in networking wireless non-cash transactions, related financial/network services, and energy management. The company supplies the vending, commercial laundry, hospitality, and digital imaging industries with networked credit card and other non-cash…

Valence Technology is a developer and manufacturer of advanced energy storage solutions. Based in the United States, the company is a global leader in developing and manufacturing safe, long-life lithium iron magnesium phosphate energy storage…

Velti is a publicly held corporation and a leading global provider of mobile marketing and advertising technology. Velti’s solutions enable brands, advertising agencies, mobile operators, and media to launch targeted, interactive and assessable campaigns through…

Ventrus BioSciences is a pharmaceutical company specializing in the development of late-stage prescription drugs to address gastrointestinal disorders. Among the company’s product candidate portfolio, Iferanserin (VEN 309), one of Ventrus’ lead products and a topical…

Vical is dedicated to researching and developing biopharmaceutical products that are based on the company’s patented DNA delivery technologies for preventing and treating serious or life-threatening diseases. The company is internally developing specific infectious disease…

Vista Gold, a Colorado-based company, is presently focused on developing its Mt. Todd gold project in Northern Territory, Australia. Among its holdings, the company is also furthering exploration in its Guadalupe de los Reyes gold-silver…

Vitesse Semiconductor is a global leader in providing advanced IC solutions for Carrier and Enterprise networks. The company designs, develops, and markets a wide range of high-performance semiconductor solutions that are also cost-competitive. As an…

VIVUS is a pharmaceutical company that specializes in developing and commercializing novel therapeutic products, including therapies to address obesity, sleep apnea, diabetes, and male sexual health. Qnexa, the company’s lead investigational product, has completed phase…

Volcano is a leading developer and manufacturer of precision-guided therapy tools that improve the diagnosis and treatment of coronary and peripheral vascular disease. The company is transforming the medical device industry through its extensive suite…

Washington Banking is a bank holding company based in Oak Harbor, WA. The company operates Whidbey Island Bank, which is a state-chartered full-service commercial bank currently operating 30 full-service branches throughout northwestern Washington. Washington Banking…

Washington Federal prides itself on being one of the strongest financial institutions in America. Founded in 1917, the company operates 166 offices in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, Nevada, Arizona, Texas, and New Mexico. Washington Federal…

Wave Systems is an industry leader in providing client and server software for hardware-based digital security. The company starts inside the device, thereby reducing the complexity, cost, and uncertainty of data protection. Where other vendors…

Web.com Group is an industry leader in providing online marketing for small businesses. The company offers a full range of online services and support, including domain name registration, Web site design, logo design, search engine…

Webxu, a media company, owns and operates a network of consumer branded Web sites and businesses. These entities focus on customer acquisition, e-commerce, and social media. Through its network, Webxu produces revenue by driving targeted…

Wells-Gardner Electrics distributes and manufactures color video monitors and related distribution products to various markets, such as gaming machine manufacturers, casinos, coin-operated video game manufacturers, and other display integrators. Most of the company’s LCD monitors…

West Coast Bancorp is a publicly held bank holding company. It is based in Oregon and has $2.4 billion in assets. West Coast Bancorp is the parent company of West Coast Trust Company, Inc. and…

Western Alliance Bancorporation is one of the foremost bank holding companies in the Southwest. The company has banking and financial service subsidiaries in Arizona, California, Nevada, and Colorado. Western Alliance Bancorporation provides businesses, entrepreneurs, professionals,…

Wireless Ronin Technologies is a leading marketing technologies solutions provider, possessing expertise in current and emerging digital media solutions. The company enables its clients to transform the way they interact with customers through signage, interactive…

WMS Industries serves the global gaming industry as a designer, manufacturer, and marketer of games, video, and mechanical reel-spinning game machines and video lottery terminals, as well as placing leased participation gaming operations in gaming…

World Wrestling Entertainment is an integrated media organization recognized as a worldwide entertainment leader. WWE is comprised of a portfolio of businesses that create and deliver year-round original content to audiences in more than 145…

Xerium Technologies is a global leader in manufacturing and supplying two kinds of consumable products primarily used in the making of paper-clothing and roll covers. Xerium utilizes an expansive portfolio of patented and proprietary technologies,…

XO Group, formerly The Knot, Inc., is a leading media and technology company specializing in weddings, pregnancy, and everything associated with those life-altering events. The company’s family of brands began with number-one wedding brand The…

XOMA is a biotechnology company specializing in the discovery, development, and manufacturing of innovative antibody therapeutics. The company’s monoclonal antibody technologies have aided in developing marketed biologics totaling over $1 billion in annual sales –…

YM BioSciences is a life sciences product development company currently advancing three clinical-stage products: CYT387, a small molecule, dual inhibitor of JAK1/JAK2 kinase; nimotuzumab, an EGFR-targeting monoclonal antibody; and CYT997, a potent vascular disrupting agent.…

ZAGG leads the market in innovative mobile device accessories to personalize, protect, and enhance the mobile experience. Under the invisibleSHIELD brand, the company designs, produces, and distributes branded screen protection; under the ZAGG family of…