George Martin Luckraft

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.

Blackrock Income & Growth Investment Trust Plc is a closed-end investment fund and investment trust., which engages in the provision capital and income over the long term through investment in a portfolio of listed equities. The company was founded on December 14, 2001 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

AXA Investment Managers UK Ltd. (AXA IM-UK) is the UK-based investment subsidiary of AXA Framlington Group Ltd., itself a subsidiary of AXA SA (XP: CS, ADR: AXAHY) in France. The firm is headquartered in London and was founded in 1979. AXA IM-UK manages a diverse range of pooled funds and offers tailor-made investment products for liability management. They specialize in institutional pension fund management and individual retirement savings products.

Part of NatWest Group Plc, Carrington Pembroke Ltd. is a British investment management company that specializes in managing private clients, trust funds, and pension funds. The company is based in London, UK. Carrington Pembroke was acquired by ABN AMRO Bank NV (Old) on October 01, 1996.