Sarah P. Lavers

BNP Paribas Asset Management UK Ltd. (BNPP AM UK) is an asset management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1990 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of BNP Paribas Asset Management Holding SA, itself a subsidiary of BNP Paribas SA (EPA: BNP, ADR: BNPQY) in France. BNPP AM UK provides customized investment management services to institutional clients, wholesale clients and collective investment schemes.

GLG Partners LP (GLG) is an independent alternative investment management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1995 by Noam Gottesman, Pierre Lagrange and Jonathan Green as a hedge fund division within Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. GLG offers advisory or sub-advisory services to non-US and US institutional managed accounts and pooled investment vehicles on either a discretionary or non-discretionary basis.

BlueCrest Capital Management (UK) LLP (BCM-UK) is an independent, Great Britain-based alternative asset management firm headquartered in London. The firm was founded in 2009 by Michael Platt and Bill Reeves to manage their flagship fund, BlueCrest Capital International. In 2015, they transitioned to a Private Investment Partnership and returned client capital. BCM-UK currently manages assets solely on behalf of their partners and employees.

Lazard Asset Management Ltd. (UK) (Lazard AM-UK) is the Great Britain-based asset management subsidiary of Lazard Asset Management (UK) Holdings Ltd., ultimately held by Lazard Ltd. (NYSE: LAZ) in the US. Founded in 1953, the firm is headquartered in London and provides investment management and advisory services to institutional clients, financial intermediaries, charities, family offices, private clients and investment vehicles around the world. Lazard AM-UK offers a comprehensive range of UK onshore and offshore funds that provide access to investment opportunities in major markets worldwide.

Ardevora Asset Management LLP (Ardevora) is an independent asset management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded by Jeremy Lang and William Pattisson in 2010. Ardevora manages Dublin-based OEIC Funds and a selected range of UK and global equity segregated portfolios for individual and institutional clients.

Merrill Lynch Far East Ltd. is the stockbroking subsidiary of Merrill Lynch HK Services Ltd., ultimately owned by Bank of America Corp. (NYSE: BAC) in the US. Headquartered in Hong Kong, the firm was founded in 2003 and offers a broad range of brokerage services to institutional investors.

Part of Malayan Banking Bhd., Maybank Kim Eng Research Pte Ltd. is a Singaporean company that provides investment research. The company is based in Singapore, Singapore. Seng Yeow Ong has been the CEO of the company since 2013.

Société Générale SA (UK) (Société Générale UK) is the Great Britain-based brokerage division of Societe Generale SA (XP: GLE, ADR: SCGLY) in France. Headquartered in London, Société Générale UK was founded in 1993 and provides broking services.

UBS Asset Management (Australia) Ltd. (UBS AM Australia) is the Australian asset management subsidiary of UBS AG (SWX: UBSG; NYSE: UBS) in Switzerland. The firm was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Sydney. UBS AM Australia manages a comprehensive range of investment funds across all major asset classes; investment management services are offered in the form of segregated, pooled and advisory mandates and through a variety of registered investment funds. Their clients include superannuation funds, financial institutions, corporates, financial intermediaries and private clients.

Credit Suisse Securities (Europe) Ltd. (Credit Suisse Europe) is the Great Britain-based brokerage subsidiary of Credit Suisse Investment Holdings (UK), itself a subsidiary of Credit Suisse Group AG (SWX: CSGN) in Switzerland. The firm was founded in 1966 and formerly known as Credit Suisse First Boston (Europe) Ltd. Headquartered in London, Credit Suisse Europe arranges financing in international capital markets, provides financial advisory services and acts as a dealer in securities, derivatives and foreign exchange on a principal and agency basis for corporate and institutional investors.

Eleva Capital LLP is the asset management subsidiary of Eleva Services (UK) Ltd. in Great Britain. The firm was founded by Eric Bendahan in 2014. Headquartered in London, Eleva Capital provides investment management services to Eleva UCITS Funds.

Eleva Capital SAS (Eleva) is an asset management firm headquartered in Paris, France. The firm is a subsidiary of Eleva Capital LLP, which is owned by Eleva Services (UK) Ltd. in Great Britain. Eleva is dedicated to the active management of European equities.

Palatine Asset Management SA (PAM) is a mutual fund management firm headquartered in Paris, France. The firm is a subsidiary of Banque Palatine SA, ultimately held by BPCE SA. PAM was founded in 1989 and manages monetary, bonds, fixed-income, and mutual funds for institutional investors, individuals, and companies.

Exane Asset Management SA (Exane AM) is an alternative investment management firm headquartered in Paris, France. The firm was founded in 2001 and is a subsidiary of Exane SA, itself a subsidiary of BNP Paribas SA (EPA: BNP) in France. Exane AM manages a range of long/short equity market neutral funds designed to respond to the varied needs of a diversified European clientele, composed chiefly of institutional investors, multi-fund managers and private banking professionals.

Goldman Sachs Asset Management International (GSAMI) is the Great Britain-based asset management subsidiary of Goldman Sachs Asset Management International Holdings Ltd., ultimately held by The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS) in the US. The firm is headquartered in London and was founded in 1990. GSAMI is the hub of Goldman Sachs' European activities, which include investment banking, trading, asset management and securities services. Their clients include individuals, families and family entities, banks and thrift institutions, pooled investment vehicles, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, insurance companies, corporations, and other business entities.

FluidOil Ltd. provides onsite oil upgrading technology. It is an oil services technology company which has developed Viscositor, an environmentally friendly solution to key problems with heavy oil production. The company was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in London, the United kingdom.

Edison Investment Research Ltd. (Edison) is an investment research, investor relations and consulting firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded by Stephen Rogers and Fraser Thorne in 2003. They are a subsidiary of Edison Global Ltd. Edison provides investment research to international investors, advisors and stakeholders.

Part of Renaissance Financial Holdings Ltd. /Bm/, Renaissance Capital Ltd. is a brokerage services provider. The company is based in London, UK. The British company was founded in 1995. Anthony Gerard Simone has been the CEO of the company since 2013.

Man Group Investments Ltd. (MGI) is the asset management subsidiary of Man Investments Finance Ltd., which is ultimately owned by Man Group Plc (LON: EMG) in Great Britain. Formerly known as GLG Partners UK Ltd., the firm was founded in 1995 as the UK arm of Société Générale Asset Management SA in Paris. In 2009 they were acquired by GLG Partners, which was subsequently acquired by Man Group in 2010. Headquartered in London, MGI provides a comprehensive range of alternative, traditional long-only and hybrid investment products and services for public sector entities, foundations, sovereign wealth funds, financial institutions and high-net worth individuals.

Clareville Capital Partners LLP (CCP) is an independent alternative investments specialist headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 2002 and is majority-owned by their founding partner. CCP manages hedge funds for sovereign governments, North American endowments, European investment banks, family offices, corporate pension funds, insurance companies, fund of funds and private investors.

JPMorgan Securities Plc is a brokerage firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1992 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of JP Morgan Capital Holdings Ltd., ultimately owned by JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) in the US. JPMorgan Securities provides market research, proprietary pricing data and analytics, and trade execution across multiple asset classes such as credit, equities and FX. They help institutional investors, traditional and alternative asset and fund managers, broker dealers and equity issuers meet the demands of changing markets.

Ashmore Investment Management Ltd. (AIML) is an investment management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1992 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ashmore Investments UK Ltd., which itself is wholly-owned by Ashmore Group Plc (LSE: ASHM). AIML manages assets on behalf of institutional investors.

Carmignac Gestion Luxembourg SA (UK) (Carmignac UK) is the Great Britain-based asset management division of Carmignac Gestion Luxembourg SA, the subsidiary of Carmignac Gestion SA in France which was created in 1989 by Edouard Carmignac and Eric Helderlé. Headquartered in London, Carmignac UK was founded in 2012 and manages Carmignac portfolios for professional investors.

First Sentier Investors (UK) IM Ltd. (FSIIM) is the wholly-owned, Great Britain-based specialist asset management subsidiary of S.I. Holdings Ltd., ultimately held by Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (TYO: 8306) in Japan. Headquartered in Edinburgh, the firm was founded in 1970 and formerly known as First State Investment Management (UK) Ltd. FSIIM provides discretionary investment management and portfolio management services to a range of institutional clients and funds.

Janus Henderson Investors UK Ltd. (JHI UK) is the wholly-owned global asset management subsidiary of Janus Henderson UK (Holdings) Ltd., ultimately held by Janus Henderson Group Plc (LON: 0RPW; NYSE: JHG) in Great Britain. The firm was founded in 1934 and formerly known as Henderson Global Investors Ltd. Headquartered in London, JHI UK is a client-centric, sustainable and responsible investor which provides investment management services to individuals, private banks, third party distributors, insurance companies, pension funds, government bodies, investment trusts, charities and corporate entities.

Stifel Europe Bank AG (France) (Stifel Europe Bank Paris Branch) is the French securities brokerage division of Germany-based Stifel Europe Bank AG. The firm was founded in 2012 and is ultimately owned by Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF) in the US. Headquartered in Paris, Stifel Europe Bank Paris Branch provides securities brokerage to institutional clients.

Troy Asset Management Ltd. (Troy) is a privately owned, independent investment boutique headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 2000 by the late Lord Weinstock and Sebastian Lyon. Troy manages a range of funds and investment trusts for family offices, wealth managers, investment advisers, charities and endowments. Their management is incentivized through personal investment in the funds.

Goldman Sachs International (GSI) is the Great Britain-based, wholly-owned brokerage subsidiary of Goldman Sachs Group UK Ltd., ultimately held by The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS) in the US. The firm was founded in 1988 and formerly known as Trushelfco Ltd. Headquartered in London, GSI provides prime brokerage, securities lending, futures services and financing services for a range of clients such as corporations, financial institutions, governments and high-net worth individuals.