Simon A. Shields

Columbia Threadneedle Asset Managers Ltd. (CTAM) is an asset management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1990 as F&C Asset Managers Ltd. and renamed BMO Asset Managers Ltd. in 2018. They changed their name to Columbia Threadneedle Asset Managers Ltd. when BMO rebranded to Columbia Threadneedle Investments in 2022. The firm is a subsidiary of Columbia Threadneedle AM (Holdings) Plc, ultimately held by Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE: AMP) in the US. CTAM manages a range of in-house and multi-manager funds for private individuals and institutional clients.

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.

Challenger Ltd. (Investment Management) (Challenger-IM) is the funds management division of Challenger Ltd., an investment company headquartered in Sydney, Australia. Founded in 1987, Challenger-IM originates and manages assets for global and Australian institutions.

UniSuper Ltd. is the pension fund management subsidiary of UniSuper Superannuation Fund in Australia. The firm was founded in 2000 when the Superannuation Scheme for Australian Universities and the Tertiary Education Superannuation Scheme merged. Headquartered in Melbourne, the industry superannuation fund is dedicated to higher education and research sector professionals in Australia. UniSuper is a member-focused, not-for profit fund which exists exclusively for their members' benefit. They are a socially responsible investor which aims to reduce the social, environmental and financial risks related to their operations.

Part of AMP Ltd., ipac Securities Ltd. is an Australian company that provides financial and investment advice. The company is based in Sydney, Australia. The company was founded by Suvan de Soysa, Peeyush K. Gupta, Paul Clitheroe. ipac Securities was acquired by Resolution Life AAPH Ltd., part of AMP Ltd. from March 30, 2011 on July 19, 2002 for $113.04 million.

Part of Principal Financial Group, Inc., Bankers Trust Australia Group is an Australian company that provides investment services. The company is located in Australia. Bankers Trust Australia Group was acquired by Principal Global Investors LLC from Deutsche Bank AG on August 31, 1999 for $1,361.73 million.

Bell Asset Management Ltd. (Investment Management) (BAM-IM) is the investment management division of Bell Asset Management Ltd. The firm is a subsidiary of Bell Asset Management Holdings Ltd., which is owned by Bell Group Holdings Pty Ltd. in Australia. Headquartered in Melbourne, BAM-IM provides advice to institutional investors and to pooled investment vehicles, including the Bell Trusts. The investors in the Bell Trusts may include corporations, endowments, foundations, trusts, estates, individuals and pension and profit sharing plans.

First Sentier Investors (Australia) IM Ltd. (FSIAIM) is the wholly-owned Australian asset management subsidiary of First Sentier Investors Holdings Pty Ltd., ultimately held by Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (MUFG) (TYO: 8306) in Japan. The firm was founded as Colonial First State Asset Management (Australia) Ltd. (CFSAMA) in 2005 as a separate business from the retail product distribution services offered by Colonial First State Investments. Headquartered in Barangaroo, FSIAIM provides investment, superannuation and retirement products to individuals as well as corporate and superannuation fund investors. Their clients are institutional investors and accredited investors.

Charter Hall Property Securities Management Ltd. (Charter Hall) is the investment management subsidiary of Charter Hall Group (ASX: CHC) in Australia. Headquartered in Sydney, Charter Hall manages real estate securities.

QBE Insurance (Australia) Ltd. (QBE Australia) is the insurance subsidiary of QBE Insurance Group Ltd. (ASX: QBE), a worldwide insurer and reinsurer. Originally founded in 1886 by James Burns and Robert Philp as The North Queensland Insurance Company Ltd., the QBE name is derived from three originating companies: Queensland Insurance, Bankers' and Traders' Insurance Company Ltd. and The Equitable Probate and General Insurance Co. Ltd. Headquartered in Sydney, QBE Australia provides a broad range of insurance products to personal, business, corporate and institutional customers.

Above the Index Asset Management Pty Ltd. (ATI AM) is an investment manager headquartered in Sydney, Australia. The firm was founded in 2004 by Simon Burge, David Liu and Tim Phillips. ATI AM provides bespoke investment strategies and solutions that will protect capital, mitigate risk and generate additional income for wholesale and ultra-high net worth investors.

The Financial Services Council provides financial services. The private company is based in Sydney, Australia. and has subsidiaries in New Zealand. Sally Loane has been the CEO of the Australian company since 2014.

Selector Funds Management Ltd. (Selector) is an independent fund manager headquartered in Sydney, Australia. The firm was founded by Tony Scenna and Corey Vincent in 2002. Selector manages wholesale and retail funds for sophisticated and professional investors.

Equity Trustees Wealth Services Ltd. (Equity Trustees) is the wholly owned wealth management subsidiary of EQT Holdings Ltd. (ASX: EQT) in Australia. Formerly known as ANZ Trustees Ltd., the firm was established in 1878 and is headquartered in Melbourne. Equity Trustees offers a diverse range of financial and fiduciary services for corporate, charitable and private clients.

Virgin Money (Australia) Pty Ltd. engages in the provision of financial services. It offers banking services, home loans, insurance, and superannuation services. The company is headquartered in Sydney, Australia.

Part of Pacific Current Group Ltd., Treasury Group Investment Services Ltd. is an Australian company that provides fund management services. The company is based in Sydney, Australia.

Commonwealth Bank Officers Superannuation Corp. Pty Ltd. operates as a trustee of a fund. Its responsibilities are setting the strategic and business priorities for the fund, administering the fund on behalf of members and beneficiaries and investing the funds assets. The company was founded on June 23, 1995 and is headquartered in Sydney, Australia.

Goldman Sachs Australia Pty Ltd. is the Australian securities brokerage subsidiary of Goldman Sachs Holdings ANZ Pty Ltd., ultimately held by The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS) in the US. Headquartered in Perth, Goldman Sachs Australia provides service to institutional clients who manage large portfolios of Australian and New Zealand equities. They work with the financial instruments used to trade debt, currency and commodities. Their clients include corporations, financial institutions, governments and high-net-worth individuals throughout Australasia.

Governance Institute of Australia Ltd. provides education, support, and networking opportunities for directors, Australian company secretaries, governance advisers, and risk managers. The private company is based in Sydney, Australia. Megan Motto has been the CEO of the company since 2019.

Wilson Asset Management (Private Equity) (Wilson Asset Management) is a private equity subsidiary of Wilson Asset Management (International) Pty Ltd. founded in 1997 by Geoffrey James Wilson. The firm is headquartered in Sydney.

Cuffelinks Pty Ltd. provides independent publishing services. It offers topics such as taxation, strategy, economics, investing, and planning. The company was founded by Chris Cuffe, David Bell, Graham Hand and Ashley Owen in 2012 and is headquartered in Sydney, Australia.

Eiger Capital Pty Ltd. is an independent investment management firm headquartered in Sydney, Australia. The firm was founded in 2019 by Victor Gomes, Stephen Wood and David Haddad. Eiger Capital manages the Eiger Australian Small Companies Fund for various types of investors.

Corporate Connect Research Pty Ltd. (CCR) is an investment research firm headquartered in Sydney, Australia. The firm was acquired by Sequoia Financial Group Ltd. (ASX: SEQ) in 2022. CCR specializes in the analysis of high-quality issuer sponsored research for listed ASX companies. Their research does not provide a recommendation (eg Buy, Sell & Hold).