Francis Beddington

Sands Capital Management LLC (Sands Capital) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Arlington, Virginia. The firm was founded in 1992 by Frank Sands and is majority owned by Sands Capital Management LP. Sands Capital provides investment management services to both US and non-US clients who have different tax statuses, often depending on the jurisdiction.

Citigroup Global Markets Ltd. (CGML) is an international broker-dealer firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1983 and is a subsidiary of Citigroup Global Markets Holdings Bahamas Ltd., ultimately held by Citigroup, Inc. (NYSE: C) in the US. CGML has a major presence in the international financial markets as a dealer, market-maker and underwriter in equity and fixed income securities and offers risk-based solutions to producers and investors in commodity markets. They also provide corporate finance services to a wide range of corporate, institutional and government clients. Their trading activities encompass cash, exchange traded and OTC derivative markets.

IPGL Ltd (IPGL) is a private equity firm founded in 1986. The firm is headquartered in London.

Duet Asset Management Ltd. (DAM) is a UK-registered hedge fund manager and SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded by Henry Gabay in 2002. They are a subsidiary of Duet Holding SA, itself a subsidiary of Duet Group Ltd. in Great Britain. DAM provides discretionary investment management services to private pooled investment vehicles and separately managed accounts primarily based in Europe and the Cayman Islands.

Demica Ltd. provides working capital solutions to major corporates and banks. The firm offers trade receivables securitization, receivables portfolio purchase, factoring and invoice finance, supply chain finance, and payment extension. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

EBIX Europe Ltd. provides information technology and trading services. The firm serves global insurance and reinsurance industries. The company was founded on January 14, 2000 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

MMC Ventures Ltd.(MMC Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2000 by Bruce Ferguson MacFarlane and Alan William Morgan. The firm is headquartered in London.

The Engine Group Ltd. provides marketing and communications consulting services. It specializes in advertising, digital innovation strategy, digital marketing, on-line advertising, social media, brand and strategy, sponsorship, public relations, event management, corporate affairs, data strategies, and media planning. The company was founded on January 14, 2004 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Tellimer Ltd. is an independent Great Britain-based frontier market brokerage firm which was founded in 1999 by Peter Bartlett as Exotix Partners LLP through joint venture with ICAP plc. Headquartered in London, the firm specializes in illiquid bonds and loans, equities, structured finance, asset management, research and capital raising in frontier markets. In 2007, private holding company IPGL Ltd. became a significant shareholder in the firm. Tellimer's core competencies are their specialist understanding of illiquid, distressed or undervalued debt and equity, skills in raising structured finance or capital and alternative investments. Through their client base, investor relationships, international presence and research capability, they are able to identify value, provide specialist expertise and advice as well as intermediate buyers and sellers and originate, structure, place or distribute emerging markets products.

Exotix Holdings Ltd. engages in the provision of financial services. It offers advice on investing in illiquid, distressed or undervalued debt and alternative investments in emerging markets. The company was founded on February 16, 2007and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Exotix Investments Ltd. provides investment advisory services. It advises on investing in illiquid, distressed or undervalued debt and alternative investments in emerging markets. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in London, GB.

Neoss Ltd. develops dental implant solutions. Its services include surgical, restorative, laboratory, research, and assistant services. The company was founded by Neil Meredith and Fredrik Engman in 2000 and is headquartered in Harrogate, NY.

Connect Mortgages Group Ltd. provides mortgage applications. Its services include compliance support, conveyancing and life insurance. The company was founded by Tony Webster and Adrian Dunn and is headquartered in Lewes, the United Kingdom.

Adelante Asset Management Ltd. (Adelante) is an independent alternative investment management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded as Convivo Capital Management Ltd. in 2003 through a management buyout of Guernsey-based funds from Aberdeen Asset Management and was acquired by Threadneedle in 2007. Adelante provides investment advice to Adelante Exotic Fund.

Amundi (UK) Ltd. (Amundi UK) is the Great Britain-based subsidiary of Amundi SA (EPA: AMUN), itself a subsidiary of Rue de la Boetie SAS-held Crédit Agricole SA (EPA: ACA) in France. Headquartered in London, Amundi UK was founded in 1983 and provides asset management services for retail and institutional clients.