Gareth David Powell

Polar Capital LLP is an alternative investment manager headquartered in London, UK. The firm is a subsidiary of Polar Capital Partners Ltd., itself a subsidiary of Polar Capital Holdings, Plc (LON: POLR) in Great Britain. Founded in 2001, Polar Capital offers its services primarily to Polar Funds and managed accounts, all of which are pooled investment vehicles. Investors in Polar Funds include individuals, banking or thrift institutions, investment companies (including mutual funds), pension and profit-sharing plans, pooled investment vehicles (such as hedge funds), high net-worth individuals, collateralized debt obligations (CDO’s), charitable organizations, trusts and estates, corporations and other business entities, and state or municipal government entities.

AXA Framlington Investment Management Ltd. (AFIM), is the UK investment management subsidiary of AXA Investment Managers SA, itself a subsidiary of AXA SA (XP: CS) in France. Established in 1972, the firm is based in London. AXA Framlington is the trading name of AXA Framlington Investment Management Ltd. In addition to the London office, they also have specialized fund managers in Paris. AFIM is committed to becoming a leader in Responsible Investment and supporting sustainable financial markets. Their clients include investment trusts, pension funds, charities, institutions, unit trusts and PEP and ISA investors.