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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.

BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Ltd. (BIM-UK) is an investment management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm is a subsidiary of BlackRock Finance Europe Ltd., ultimately owned by BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE: BLK) in the US. BIM-UK was founded in 2006 following the merger of Merrill Lynch Investment Managers and BlackRock. In 2009, BlackRock merged with Barclays Global Investors, including the iShares exchange traded funds business. The combined firm operates under the BlackRock name and has retained the iShares brand. BIM-UK manages a family of mutual funds and acts as sub-advisor to other mutual and pension funds. They also offer alternative investments and managed accounts for individual and institutional clients.

The Investor Forum CIC is a community interest company set up by institutional investors in UK equities. It is engaged in investment decision-making, and works with investors to collectively escalate material issues with the Boards of UK-listed companies. The company focuses on three key activities which are Collective Engagements, Facilitate Dialogue, and Stewardship 360 Events. The Investor Forum CIC was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in London, Greater London.

Eastspring Investments (Singapore) Ltd. (Eastspring Singapore) is the Singapore-based asset management arm of Eastspring Investments Group Pte Ltd., ultimately held by Prudential Plc (LSE: PRU), a multinational insurance company headquartered in London. Founded in 1994, the firm was formerly known as Prudential Asset Management (Singapore) Ltd. and changed their name to Eastspring Investments (Singapore) Ltd. in 2012. They provide investment management services to institutional clients and manage mutual funds that are offered to investors in multiple jurisdictions. Eastspring Singapore is a signatory to the UN-supported Principles of Responsible Investment (UNPRI).

M&G FA Ltd. provides fund management service. It provides investments in retails markets as well for institutional investors. It offers asset management, pension funds, wealth management and insurance services. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Eastspring Investments (Hong Kong) Ltd. (EI-HK) is the wholly-owned, Hong Kong-based asset management subsidiary of Prudential Corp. Holdings Ltd., ultimately held by Great Britain-based Prudential Plc (LSE: PRU, NYSE: PUK), a multinational insurance company headquartered in London. Formerly known as Prudential Asset Management (Hong Kong) Ltd., founded in 1994, the firm was rebranded as Eastspring Investments (Hong Kong) Ltd. in 2012. EI-HK offers innovative investment solutions across key asset classes for institutional and retail investors globally.

M&G Investment Managers (Pty) Ltd. (M&G Investments) is an asset management firm headquartered in Claremont, South Africa. Formerly known as Prudential Investment Managers (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd., the firm was founded in 1994 and is a subsidiary of M&G Plc (LON: MNG; OTCMKTS: MGPUF) in the UK. They manage funds for South African institutional and retail clients as well as for global investors.

Part of M & G Plc, M & G Group Ltd. operates as a holding British company whose subsidiaries provide management services. The company is based in London, UK and was founded in 1959.

Neuberger Berman Europe Ltd. (NB Europe) is a fund management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 2005 and is a subsidiary of NBH Ltd., ultimately held by NBSH Acquisition LLC in the US. NB Europe manages equities, fixed-income, private equity and hedge fund portfolios for institutional, intermediary, and individual clients.

Arbuthnot Latham & Co. Ltd. (ALC) is the investment management subsidiary of Arbuthnot Banking Group Plc (LSE: ARBB) in Great Britain which was founded in 1833. Headquartered in London, ALC provides investment services for a range of customers including private individuals, entrepreneurs, real estate investors and developers, owner-managed businesses, solicitors, accountants, insolvency practitioners, letting and managing agents and charities.

Aberforth Partners LLP (Aberforth) is an independent investment management firm headquartered in Edinburgh, UK. The firm was founded by Richard Newbery, David Ross, John Evans and Alistair Whyte in 1990. Aberforth provides investors with a high level of resources focused exclusively on small UK quoted companies.

Part of RF Capital Group, Inc., GMP Securities Europe LLP is a brokerage firm founded in 2006. The company provides brokerage services and is based in London, UK.

Part of M&G Plc, M&G Corporate Holdings Ltd. is a savings and investments business that supports the economy. The company is based in London, UK. The British company's description can be found in its annual report archive. The company was founded in 2017 and has more than five million customers.

Highclere International Investors LLP (Highclere) is a hedge fund management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 2006 and is a subsidiary of Highclere Investment Management Ltd. Highclere provides discretionary investment management services to investors based in the US through privately offered, unregulated collective investment schemes. They are a socially responsible investor and signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI).

Lumin Wealth Management Ltd. provides financial planning and investment management for individuals, corporates, trusts and charities. The firm specializes in financial planning, wealth management and investment management. The company was founded by Martin Peter Cotter and John Robert Cusins on September 06, 2010 and is headquartered in St. Albans, the United Kingdom.

Prudential Capital Plc provides financial services. The frim offers bridging finance, investment management, securities lending and cash management services. The company was founded on November 4, 1988 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Prudential UK & Europe provides insurance services. The private company is based in London, UK.

Part of M & G Plc, The Prudential Assurance Co. Ltd. is a British company that provides multi-line insurance services. The company is based in Belfast, UK. The company was founded in 1881. Clare Jane Bousfield has been the CEO of the company since 2016. The Prudential Assurance Co. was acquired by Mutual Life Assurance Co. of Canada from Prudential Plc on March 01, 1995.

National Australia Bank Ltd. engages in the provision of commercial banking services. The company was founded on January 1, 1993 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Part of Allianz SE, Allianz Global Investors UK Ltd. is a company that provides investment advice. The company is based in London, UK and was founded in 2018.

Prudential Property Investment Managers Ltd. engages in the property investment services. It offers services to the residential and commercial sectors. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Ashburton (Jersey) Ltd. (dba Ashburton Investments) is a UK-based asset management firm headquartered in St. Helier, Jersey. The firm was founded in 1982 and is a subsidiary of Ashburton Investment International Holdings Ltd., ultimately held by FirstRand Ltd. (JSE: FSR, ADR: FANDY) in South Africa. Ashburton Investments offers discretionary managed portfolios, multi asset and specialist equity solutions to international private and corporate clients, which includes family offices, trustees, charities and wealth managers.

Comgest Far East Ltd. (CFE) is the Hong Kong asset management subsidiary of Paris-based Comgest SA which was founded in 1993. Headquartered in Hong Kong, CFE manages the Comgest Panda fund, investing in shares of listed Asian growth stocks (ex-Japan). They are a signatory to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI).

Amiral Gestion SA is an independent fund management firm headquartered in Paris, France. The firm was founded by François Badelon in 2003. Amiral Gestion manages several institutional mandates and mutual funds for institutional investors, private banks, family offices and high-net worth individuals. Amiral Gestion invests in their funds alongside their clients.

Part of St. James's Place Plc, Rowan Dartington Holdings Ltd. is an investment holding British company that focuses on stockbrokerage and investments. The company is based in Cirencester, UK. The company was founded in 2010. Rowan Dartington Holdings was acquired by St. James's Place Wealth Management Group Ltd. on February 25, 2016 for $52.97 million.

Rowan Dartington & Co. Ltd. (Rowan Dartington) is an investment management firm headquartered in Gloucestershire, UK. The firm was founded in 1990 as Oval (823) Ltd. They are a subsidiary of Rowan Dartington Holdings Ltd., ultimately owned by St. James's Place Plc (LON: STJ). Rowan Dartington provides personalised investment management to IFAs, private clients, companies, charities and trusts. The firm offers a broad range of portfolio management services, specializing in advisory and discretionary investment management.

The Prudential Assurance Co. Ltd. (Life & Pension Funds) (PRU-LP) is the life insurance and pension fund division of The Prudential Assurance Co Ltd., a subsidiary of Mutual Life Assurance Co. of Canada in Canada. Headquartered in London, PRU-LP was founded in 1881 and provides a range of life insurance, general insurance, employee benefits, and investment linked insurance products.

Infracapital GP II Ltd provides investment services. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Alphinity Investment Management Pty Ltd. (Alphinity) is a mutual fund management firm headquartered in Sydney, Australia. Formerly known as Challenger Alpha Aust Shares AFSL Pty Ltd., the firm was founded in 2010 and is a subsidiary of Challenger Ltd. (ASX: CGF). They offer and manage equity funds for their private and institutional investors. Alphinity is a socially responsible investor and signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI).

The Loan Market Association provides membership organization services. The private company is based in London, UK. The CEOs are Clare Dawson, Nick Voisey. The British company was founded in 1996.

Wellington Management International Ltd. (WMIL) is an investment firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1983 and is a subsidiary of Wellington Management Global Holdings Ltd., itself a subsidiary of Wellington Management Group LLP (Wellington Management) in the US. WMIL provides client liaison, investment monitoring and business development services for Wellington Management and its clients in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). The firm also provides research, portfolio management and trading services to Wellington Management and its clients.

Spread Research SAS provides investment research. The private company is based in Lyon, France. The French company was founded in 2004 by Julien Rérolle. The CEO is Cédric Rimaud.

Goldman Sachs Advisors BV (GSBV) is the wholly owned, Netherlands-based investment management subsidiary of Goldman Sachs Asset Management International Holdings BV, ultimately held by The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS) (Goldman Sachs) in the US. Founded in 1994 as ING Investment Management Advisors BV, the firm became NNIP Advisors BV in 2015 following the IPO of NN Group. They changed their name to Goldman Sachs Advisors BV in 2023 after the acquisition of Goldman Sachs to NN Group in 2022. Headquartered in The Hague, GSBV manages a range of assets for institutional and individual clients.