• The Payment Processing ("PP") sector of the Financial Tech ("FinTech") industry is undergoing significant growth due to a variety of factors

• Twin drivers of globalization and consumer expectations of ease and availability of payments have been significant tailwinds to the sector

• Analysts see these trends continuing in the short-term making the payment processing industry very attractive to Strategics and Sponsors

Report Summary:

• The Solar Energy industry experience strong growth under the Obama administration

• The question many analysts ask is “Will this industry grow further under the Trump administration.”

• To answer this question, Hickory will present a current analysis of the state of select sub-segments of the Solar industry, examining industry drivers as well as future opportunities and risks

The U.S. Equine Market has stabilized nicely post Great Recession. Millennial involvement in the equine market portends strong tailwinds to industry growth.