David G. Riddle

abrdn Investments Ltd. (aIL) is an asset management firm headquartered in Midlothian, UK. The firm was founded in 1987 and formerly known as Aberdeen Asset Managers Ltd. They are a wholly-owned subsidiary of abrdn Holdings Ltd., wholly-owned by abrdn Plc (LON: ABDN). aIL provides their clients with discretionary and non-discretionary asset management and related services across a broad range of investment strategies and asset classes. They also offer an alternative platform which encompasses multi-manager research, selection and portfolio management for hedge funds strategies.

Part of Legal & General Group Plc, LGIM International Ltd. is a British company that provides investment advice. The company is based in London, UK and was founded in 2011.

Aegon Asset Management UK PLC (Aegon AM UK) is an asset management firm headquartered in Edinburgh, UK. They are a wholly owned subsidiary of Aegon Asset Management UK Holdings Ltd. and an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Aegon Ltd. (AEX: AGN) in The Netherlands. The firm's roots date to 1831 when the Scottish Equitable Life Assurance Society was established. In 1994, Scottish Equitable sold a significant minority stake to Aegon NV, becoming a wholly owned subsidiary in 1998. In 2001, the firm was re-branded as AEGON Asset Management and changed their name to Kames Capital in 2011. They became Aegon Asset Management UK PLC in 2020. Aegon AM UK manages assets on behalf of clients internationally, which includes public funds, pension plans, financial institutions, endowments, foundations, wealth managers, family offices and individuals. The firm is a signatory to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI).

HSBC Global Asset Management (UK) Ltd. (HSBC GAM-UK) is the wholly owned asset management subsidiary of HSBC Global Asset Management Ltd., ultimately part of HSBC Holdings plc (LON: HSBA, ADR: HSBC) in Great Britain. Headquartered in London, HSBC GAM-UK was founded in 1985 and acts as a discretionary investment manager that offers a wide range of investment solutions across equity, fixed income, liquidity and multi-asset strategies. Their clients include the Group’s retail and private banking customers, financial intermediaries and distributors and institutions.

Robeco Institutional Asset Management BV (RIAM) is the Netherlands-based asset management subsidiary of Robeco Europe NV, itself a subsidiary of ORIX Corp. (TYO: 8591, ADR: IX), a Japanese business conglomerate that started operations in 1964. Headquartered in Rotterdam, the firm was founded in 1929 and provides investment products and services to institutional and private clients through locations in Europe, the US, the Middle East and Asia. RIAM is a socially responsible investor which engages in active dialogue with the companies in which they invest about good corporate governance and subjects of environmental or social interest. Their product range encompasses fixed-income, equity and alternative investments.

Threadneedle Asset Management Ltd. (Threadneedle AM) is the wholly-owned global asset management subsidiary of TC Financing Ltd., ultimately held by Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE: AMP) in the US. Headquartered in London, the firm was founded in 1994 and manages assets for a range of clients which includes pension schemes, insurance companies, private investors and corporations. Threadneedle AM is a socially responsible investor which believes they have a responsibility to, and will benefit from, exercising environmental and social stewardship throughout their firm.

Nomura Asset Management U.K. Ltd. (NAM-UK) is the Great Britain-based alternative investment management subsidiary of Nomura Asset Management Co., Ltd., which is owned by Nomura Holdings, Inc. (TYO: 8604; NYSE: NMR) in Japan. Headquartered in London, the firm was founded in 1984 as Nomura Investment Management Co., Ltd. NAM-UK manages funds for institutional clients worldwide, which includes government agencies, public and private pension funds, multinational corporations, insurance companies and financial institutions.

State Street Global Advisors Ltd. (SSGAL) is an investment management firm headquartered in London, UK. Founded in 1990, the firm is a wholly-owned subsidiary of State Street Global Advisors International Holdings Inc., ultimately held by State Street Corp. (NYSE: STT) in the US. SSGAL offers a variety of asset management solutions to pension funds, investment management companies, insurance companies, central banks, and family offices.

Antares Capital Partners Ltd. (Antares Capital) is an investment management firm headquartered in Melbourne, Australia. The firm was founded in 1994 and formerly known as Portfolio Partners and Aviva Investors. They are a subsidiary of National Wealth Management Holdings Ltd., itself a subsidiary of National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX: NAB) in Australia. Antares Capital manages assets on behalf of Australian investors.

Polar Capital LLP is an alternative investment manager headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 2001 and is a subsidiary of Polar Capital Partners Ltd., which is a subsidiary of Polar Capital Holdings Plc (LSE: POLR). Polar Capital primarily offers fundamental research driven investment advisory services to professional and institutional investors through a range of geographic and sector investment funds and separately managed accounts.

Fitch Ratings Ltd. (FRL) is an investment research firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1977 and is a subsidiary of Fitch Ratings, Inc., ultimately held by The Hearst Family Trust in the US. FRL provides research and specialized ratings of services to residential and commercial mortgages, asset managers and managed funds. They also publish quantitatively based ratings such as Q-IFS ratings.

Newscape Capital Group Ltd. (Newscape Capital) is a diversified financial services boutique headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded by Stephen D. Decani in 2008 as E-Vestment Capital Ltd. Newscape Capital provides investment advice to valued clients and investment partners which include financial intermediaries, pension funds, professional families, trusts and fiduciaries, institutions and sovereign wealth funds.

Part of Legal & General Group Plc, Legal & General Assurance (Pensions Management) Ltd. provides risk, savings and investment management products and services. The company is based in London, UK and was founded in 1971.

Part of Astorg Group SARL, NOVACAP Asset Management SA is a Luxembourger company that provides investment advice. The company is based in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. The company was founded in 2007 by Nicole Bodson, Vincent Martet. Marc Michiels has been the CEO of the company since 2014. NOVACAP Asset Management was acquired by IQ EQ Fund Management (Ireland) Ltd., part of Astorg Group SARL from May 03, 2022 on December 08, 2020.

Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (Investment Management) (ADIA-IM) is the sovereign wealth fund management division of state-owned Abu Dhabi Investment Authority in UAE. The firm was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Abu Dhabi. ADIA-IM invests fund on behalf of the Government of Abu Dhabi with a focus on long-term value creation. They also manage a global investment portfolio that is diversified across more than two dozen asset classes and sub-categories.

Nordea Bank Abp (Broker Denmark) is the Denmark-based brokerage division of Nordea Bank Abp (STO: NDA-SE) in Finland. Headquartered in Oslo, the firm provides prime brokerage services to corporate and institutional clients.

Lofoten Asset Management Ltd. (Lofoten) is an independent investment management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded by Willem Vinke in 2009. LAM specializes in long only Global equity investments for institutional investors.

Part of CRU Group Ltd., CRU International Ltd is a British company that provides wire and cable market analysis, news, and forecasts on the related metallic cable and optical fiber sectors. The company is based in London, UK and was founded in 1969. Additionally, CRU Consulting offers commodity advisory, strategy, and reporting services across mining, fertilizers, and metal markets for their customers and stakeholders.

Legal & General Investment Management (Holdings) Ltd. provides asset management services. The firm offer solutions include defined benefit, liability driven investment, defined contribution, and DC investment proposition. The company was founded on October 11, 2001 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Part of The Hearst Family Trust, Fitch Ratings (Hong Kong) Ltd. provides investment research. The company is based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong.

Founded in 2009, LGIM Corporate Director Ltd. is a British non-trading company that operates as a subsidiary of Legal & General Group Plc. The company is based in London, UK.

Paradigm Norton Financial Planning Ltd. provides financial advisory services. It offers financial planning, investment portfolio management, tax and estate planning, and giving and philanthropy planning services. The company was founded on May 22, 2001 and is headquartered in Bristol, the United Kingdom.

Beechwood Park School provides educational services. It also offers extra-curricular programs and activities. The company was founded in 1964 and is headquartered in St. Albans, the United Kingdom.

Redpoint Investment Management Pty Ltd. is an independent investment adviser headquartered in Sydney, Australia. They specialize in listed asset classes including Australian equities, international equities, global infrastructure and global property. The firm was founded in 2011 and provides asset management services for institutional and retail clients.

Hutchinson Engineering Services Ltd. is a British UK-based company that was founded in 1979 by Ian Edward Hutchinson, who has been the CEO since its inception. The private company specializes in engineering and fabrication, crane hire, commercial vehicle repairs, and haulage.

Atlantic House Fund Management LLP (Atlantic House) is an investment management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 2012 and is a subsidiary of Catley Lakeman LLP. Atlantic House works with multi-asset investors across the world to build more predictable, more resilient, and ultimately more effective portfolios.

The Investment Association provides investment services. It also offers trainings and seminars. The company was founded on October 13, 1959 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Part of Legal & General Group Plc, LGIM Commercial Lending Ltd. is a British company that engages in the management of loans. The company is based in London, UK and was founded in 2011.

Founded in 2017, LGIM Real Assets Ltd. is a subsidiary of Legal & General Group Plc and functions as an investment holding British company. The company is based in London, UK.

Dendro Private Wealth Ltd. is a company based in London, UK. The British company was founded by Max Joseph Cleveland and Neil James Weston.

Ninety One UK Ltd. is an asset management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1986 and is a subsidiary of Ninety One UK Holdings Ltd. Ninety One UK provides discretionary investment management services to public and private pension plans, other institutional investors and domestic pooled investment vehicles. They also manage separate accounts for institutional investors.

Moody's Investors Service Ltd. is the Great Britain-based investment research subsidiary of Moody's Corp. (NYSE: MCO) in the US. The firm was founded in 1985 under the name Rapidcredit Ltd. Headquartered in London, Moody's Investors Service provides credit ratings, research, and risk analysis. Credit ratings and research help investors analyze the credit risks associated with fixed-income securities. Such independent credit ratings and research also contribute to efficiencies in fixed-income markets and other obligations, such as insurance policies and derivative transactions, by providing credible and independent assessments of credit risk.

10X Investments (Pty) Ltd. (10X) is an investment manager headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa. The firm was founded by Steven J. Nathan in 2005 as Quickvest 368 (Pty) Ltd. 10X offers a range of investment solutions to various types of investors.

Crux Asset Management Ltd. (CRUX) is an asset management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 2014 by a group of highly experienced individuals that seek to provide clients with superior investment returns and excellent client service. In 2023, they were acquired by Lansdowne Partners (UK) LLP, which is ultimately owned by Lansdowne Partners International Ltd. in Cayman Islands. CRUX manages long-only equity investments that specializes in Asian, European and UK investments.