Michael Francis Quicke

Newton Investment Management Ltd. (Newton) is the wholly-owned, Great Britain-based investment management subsidiary of Newton Management Ltd., ultimately held by The Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (NYSE: BK) (BNY Mellon) in the US. The firm was founded in 1978 as a joint venture with Scottish insurance broker Reed Stenhouse. In 1986 they were acquired by Alexander & Alexander and were renamed Newton Investment Management. Headquartered in London, Newton provides investment products and services to a wide range of clients, such as pension funds, charities, corporations and individuals (via BNY Mellon). Newton is a signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI).

abrdn Investment Management Ltd. (AIM) is the wholly-owned investment management subsidiary of Standard Life Investments Holdings Ltd., itself a wholly-owned subsidiary of abrdn Plc (LON: ABDN) in Great Britain. Formerly known as Standard Life Investments Ltd., the firm was founded in 1990 as the dedicated investment arm of the Standard Life group. Headquartered in Edinburgh, AIM is a socially responsible investor which offers Standard Life Ethical Funds for investors concerned about environmental and social issues. Their flagship is the UK Select Fund.

Santander Financial Services Plc engages in the provision of treasury, corporate, and wholesale banking services. It offers liquidity, funding, capital and balance sheet management requirements. The company was founded on January 24, 1989 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

RCB Bonds Plc engages in the provision of financial intermediary services. The company was founded March 14, 2014 and is headquartered in Cambridge, the United Kingdom.

FIL Investment Advisors (UK) Ltd. (FIA UK) is a Great Britain-based fund management firm headquartered in Tadworth, Surrey. Founded in 1984, the firm is a wholly-owned subsidiary of FIL Holdings (UK) Limited, which in turn is a wholly-owned subsidiary of FIL Ltd. in Bermuda. FIA UK provides a range of global investment products and services to institutional accounts, mutual funds and other pooled investment vehicles.

Santander Asset Management UK Ltd. (SAM-UK) is an asset manager headquartered in Glasgow, UK. The firm was founded in 1987 and formerly known as Scottish Mutual Portfolio Managers Ltd. and Abbey National Asset Managers Ltd. They are a wholly-owned subsidiary of SAM Investment Holdings SL, owned by Banco Santander SA (NYSE, BME: SAN) in Spain. SAM-UK manages funds on behalf of other Santander group entities as well as retail investors. The firm also manages a small number of segregated corporate portfolios.

Aviva Investors Global Services Ltd. (AIGSL) is the wholly-owned asset management subsidiary of Aviva Investors Holdings Ltd., ultimately held by Aviva plc (LSE: AV, ADR: AV) in Great Britain. Previously known as Morley Fund Management Ltd., the firm was founded in 1973, merged with Norwich Union Investment Management Ltd. in 2000 and underwent restructuring in 2008. Headquartered in London, AIGSL provides investment management services and related advisory to various subsidiaries of the Aviva Group and external clients such as retail funds, pension funds, and other institutional investors.

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.

Lansdowne Partners (UK) LLP (Lansdowne) is the alternative investment management subsidiary of Lansdowne Partners Ltd., itself a subsidiary of Lansdowne Partners International Ltd. in the Cayman Islands. The firm is headquartered in London and was founded in 1998. Lansdowne provides investment advisory services on a discretionary basis to their clients, which includes commingled investment vehicles intended for institutional investors and other sophisticated investors and investment vehicles formed for particular investors and separately managed accounts for sophisticated financial institutions, including registered investment companies. Lansdowne is a signatory to the United Nations Principles of Responsible Investing (UNPRI).

Sanford C. Bernstein Ltd. is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in London, UK. They are a subsidiary of Alliancebernstein Corp. of Delaware, ultimately held by Equitable Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EQH) in the US. Founded in 1999, the firm provides fundamental research and full service execution services to institutional clients globally. They offer bottom-up coverage and portfolio strategies supported by sophisticated quantitative tools.

Adam & Co. Investment Management Ltd. (AIM) is an investment management firm headquartered in Edinburgh, Scotland. The firm was founded in 1983 by a group of influential Scottish business people. They were acquired by Canada-based Canaccord Genuity Group, Inc. (TSE: CF) from The Royal Bank of Scotland plc (LON: RBS, NYSE: RBS) in 2021. AIM offers asset management services to asset managers, pension funds, banks, foundations, insurance companies and family offices.

WAY Fund Managers Ltd. (WFM) is an investment management firm headquartered in Wimborne, UK. The firm is a subsidiary of Apex Group Ltd., owned by Q Associates Ltd. They were founded in 2000 to provide a home for Funds where the Sponsor was WAY Investment Services Ltd., a sister firm to WFM, but also to promote similar services to third-party asset managers. WFM provides services to a wide range of collective investment schemes, which includes Investment Companies with Variable Capital and authorized unit trusts. These can be aimed at retail and/or institutional investors and can even be created for high net-worth individuals and their families (private funds).

Sarasin & Partners LLP (Sarasin) is a global investment manager headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1983 and formerly known as Sarasin Investment Management Ltd. They are a subsidiary of SIM Partnership (London) Ltd., ultimately held by JS International Holdings Ltd. in The Bahamas. Sarasin invests thematically and responsibly on behalf of charities, private clients, institutions and investment professionals.

Alantra Capital Privado SGEIC SA (Alantra Capital Privado) is a private equity arm of Alantra Partners SA founded in 1995. The firm is headquartered in Madrid, Spain with offices in Italy and Germany.

Part of McKinsey & Co., Inc., McKinsey & Co., Inc. (United Kingdom) is a consulting firm that helps UK manufacturers embrace new technologies for digital transformation and leadership. The company is based in London, UK. Ruben Schaubroeck, McKinsey Digital's new lead for the UK, Belgium, and Netherlands offices, spoke with Thomas Farrar, a manager of communications in the firm's UK office, about the importance of speed and pace for CEOs in this new growth journey. The British company works with organizations that pursue sustainability, inclusion, and economic growth, all at the same time, to achieve strategic foresight and built-in agility in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic and the new trading relationship with the EU.

WAY Group Ltd is an independent and privately owned financial services group whose principal activities are the provision of WAY-branded retail unit trusts through the independent financial adviser (IFA) sector throughout the UK and the management of third party unit trusts and ICVCs on behalf of other financial institutions.

CDP Worldwide collects self-reported environmental data. The non-profit company is based in London, UK. and has subsidiaries in United Kingdom, India and Germany. The British company was founded in 2000 by Paul Dickinson. The CEO is Jamie Neil.

AfrAsia Bank Ltd. provides banking services. It offers private banking and wealth management, international banking, corporate and investment banking, and treasury services. The company was founded in January 12, 2007 and is headquartered in Port Louis, Mauritius.

Methodist Insurance Plc provides insurance services for property of the Methodist Church. The firm''s products include church insurance, home insurance, charity insurance and community insurance. The company was founded in 1872 and is headquartered in Manchester, the United Kingdom.

The Chartered Accountants' Benevolent Association operates an association for chartered accountants. The non-profit company is based in Rugby, UK. Kath Haines has been the CEO of the British company since 2007.

The Oxford Diocesan Board of Finance is a non-profit company based in Kidlington, UK that provides resources and support for the Diocese of Oxford. The British company offers a variety of services, including financial consultations, training and events, and research and insight. The company also provides resources for churchwardens, PCC secretaries, treasurers, safeguarding, LLMS, chaplains, PTO and retired clergy, licensed clergy, curates, and diocesan staff. The company is committed to promoting contemplative, compassionate, and courageous values in their work.

First State Investments International Ltd. engages in security and commodity contract dealing activities. The company was founded on June 20, 1982 and is headquartered in Ediinburgh, the United Kingdom.

AMP Capital Investors (UK) Ltd. (AMPCI) is an asset management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 2005 and is a subsidiary of AMP Capital Investors International Holdings Ltd., which is ultimately held by AMP Ltd. (ASX: AMP) in Australia. AMPCI provides investment advisory and management services to individual and institutional clients.

Hermes Growth Partners Ltd (Hermes Growth Partners) is a growth equity firm founded in 2011 by Bobby Yerramilli-Rao and Juan Villalonga. The firm is headquartered in London.

William Leech (Investments) Ltd. is a British financial intermediary company that was founded in 1953. The private company is based in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK. The company provides financial intermediation services.

NARM Ltd. provides artistic services and is ultimately controlled by the Government of United Kingdom. The company is based in Bingley, UK. The CEO of the British company is Ian John Hares.

Part of UBS Group AG, UBS Business Solutions AG is a Swiss company that provides business support services. The company is based in Zurich, Switzerland. Mike Dargan has been the CEO of the company since 2021.

SIS Ventures Ltd. (SIS Ventures) is a Venture Capital firm, a subsidiary of Social Investment Scotland founded in 2018. The firm is headquartered in Edinburgh, UK.

Kintail Trustees Ltd. is a grant making trust that was founded in 2012. The private company is based in Glasgow, UK.

Trees for Cities is a charity that plants trees in cities to improve the lives of people. The non-profit company is based in London, UK. The British company works with local communities to bring lasting change in their neighborhoods by revitalizing forgotten spaces, creating healthier environments, and promoting healthy food. The company also runs school programs to connect children with tree planting and nature. The CEO of the company is David Elliott.