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Baring Asset Management Ltd. (Barings UK) is the Great Britain-based subsidiary of Barings Europe Ltd., ultimately held by Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. in the US. Barings traces its origins to 1762 when it was founded in London as a firm of merchants and merchant bankers. They were an asset management pioneer in the UK and set up an Investment Department in 1955. In 1989, all of Barings' asset management activities were consolidated within Baring Asset Management. Headquartered in London, the firm manages assets on behalf of pension funds, pooled vehicles, governments, charities and high-net worth individuals. Barings UK offers a wide range of equity and fixed-income mutual funds in both domestic and international markets. They are a socially responsible investor which takes environmental and socially responsible investment issues into account and seek guidance from clients.

FIL Investments International (FILII) is an asset management firm headquartered in Tadworth, UK. The firm was founded in 1979 and is a subsidiary of FIL Holdings (UK) Ltd., which is ultimately held by FIL Ltd. in Bermuda. FILII provides investment advisory and management services to their clients.

FIL Pensions Management (FPM) is a registered asset management firm headquartered in Surrey, UK. The firm was founded in 1986 and is owned by FIL Holdings (UK) Ltd., ultimately held by FIL Ltd. in Bermuda. FPM provides investment services to pension and retirement plans and other institutional investors.

Driehaus Capital Management LLC (Driehaus) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was founded by Richard Driehaus in 1982 and is majority-owned by Driehaus Capital Holdings LLLP. Driehaus manages long-only equity and multi-asset alternative strategies for institutional and individual clients. Driehaus is a Signatory of the United Nations-Supported Principles of Responsible Investment (PRI).

Hermes Investment Management Ltd. (HIML) is an asset management firm headquartered in London, UK. They are a subsidiary of Federated Hermes Ltd., ultimately held by Federated Hermes, Inc. (NYSE: FHI) in the US. In 1990, the firm was founded as PostTel, subsequently changing their name to PosTel Financial Asset Management Ltd. They changed their name to Hermes Investment Management Ltd. in 1995. HIML provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management services to institutional clients.

Genesis Investment Management LLP (GIML) is an investment management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1989 and is a subsidiary of AMG Genesis LLC, ultimately held by Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. (NYSE: AMG) in the US. GIML provides portfolio management services to institutional investors.

Jabre Capital Partners SA (JABCAP) is an independent wealth management firm and multi-family office headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. The firm was founded by Philippe Jabre in 2006 and managed a variety of funds across strategies including long convertible, convertible arbitrage, long-short equity, high yield fixed income and emerging markets from 2006 to 2018. Mr. Jabre made the decision to return external capital in the funds as part of a restructuring of the firm, and to refocus on its historical wealth management activities. JABCAP offers a diverse range of investment management services, counsel and products to investment funds, investment companies, and high net-worth individuals.

Midas Management Corp. is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Rochester, New York. The firm was founded in 1995 and is a subsidiary of Winmill & Co., Inc. (OTCMKTS: WNMLA). Midas Management serves as the investment manager of the Midas family of mutual funds.

Sand Aire Ltd. is a multi-client family office headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded by Francis Scott in 1995 and is a subsidiary of Schroder & Co. Ltd., which is owned by Schroders Plc (LON: SDR). Sand Aire manages the assets of families, trusts, charities and foundations.

Sidoti & Co. LLC (S&C) is a registered broker and equity research firm headquartered in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of Sidoti Holding Co. LLC and was founded in 1999. S&C provides research exclusively to institutional investors. The firm covers the following sectors: housing, retail, basic industries, technology, business services, capital goods, automotive, computer software, regional banking, telecommunications, entertainment, healthcare and consumer products. Their analysts conduct their own due diligence which includes visiting companies and meeting with operating and financial management. In addition, the firm's analysts focus on fundamentals, particularly cash flow from operations and EPS.

J O Hambro Capital Management Holdings Ltd. provides financial services. The company was founded on June 13, 2011 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Jefferies International Ltd. (JIL) is a brokerage firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1986 and is a subsidiary of Jefferies Holdings II Ltd., ultimately held by Jefferies Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: JEF) in the US. JIL provides broking services to various investors.

Liberum Capital Ltd. (Liberum) is a brokerage firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded by Shane Le Prevost in 2007 to provide a different style of broking. They were acquired by Panmure Liberum Ltd. from TN Holdings (BVI) Ltd. in 2024. Headquartered in London, Liberum provides trading and execution services for institutional clients. They bring liquidity into the niches that matter and are market-makers in various large, mid and small-cap stocks.

Pictet Asset Management Ltd. (Pictet AM) is an alternative investment management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1980 and is wholly owned by Pictet Asset Management Holding SA, which is ultimately owned by Banque Pictet & Cie SA in Switzerland. Pictet AM provides discretionary investment management services on a global scale to a wide range of international institutional clients. Furthermore, the firm also acts as the investment adviser or sub-adviser to US-based investment companies and other regulated and unregulated collective investment schemes in international jurisdictions. Pictet AM adheres to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI).

Joh. Berenberg, Gossler & Co. KG (United Kingdom) (Berenberg-UK) is the Great Britain-based broker/dealer division of Joh. Berenberg, Gossler & Co. KG, a multinational full-service investment bank in Germany. Headquartered in London, Berenberg-UK was founded in 2003 and provides trading and brokerage services to institutional and corporate clients.

Wealthspire Advisors LLC is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded by Howard Sontag in 1995 as Sontag Advisory LLC. They are a subsidiary of Wealthspire Holdings LLC, ultimately owned by Aon Plc (NYSE: AON) in Ireland. Wealthspire Advisors provides wealth management, investment advisory and financial consulting through their state-registered Investment Advisor Representatives to individuals, businesses, non-profit organizations and foundations.

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).

Marshall Wace LLP (MW) is a global alternative investment management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded by Paul Marshall and Ian Wace in 1997. They are a subsidiary of Marshall Wace Asset Management Ltd., ultimately held by MW Group LP in Great Britain. Headquartered in London, MW offers a diverse set of alternative, long-only and bespoke investment solutions to a broad range of investors.

Latitude Investment Management LLP (Latitude) is a privately-held asset management firm headquartered in London UK. The firm was founded by Jonathan “Freddie” Lait in 2016. Latitude provides investment advisory services to institutions, wealth managers and family offices.

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).

J&E Davy is a brokerage firm headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. The firm was founded in 1926 and is owned by J & E Davy Holdings, which is a subsidiary of Bank of Ireland Group Plc (LON: BIRG). J&E Davy delivers world class outcomes to corporate and institutional clients through research and insights, expert execution and their strong access to distribution networks. They provide expert equity, debt, strategic and sustainability advice with a deep understanding of global markets, innovative capital raising solutions and specialist advisory capabilities. Their Capital Markets advisory team focuses on Irish and UK corporates with distribution and access to institutional investors across the globe.

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.

Beeson & Co. LLC provides investment advice. The private company is based in El Cerrito, CA.

Soditic Asset Management LLP (Soditic AM) is a hedge fund manager headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 2008 as Soditic CBIP LLP. They are owned by Sam Holdings (UK) Ltd., a subsidiary of JEJ Ltd. in British Virgin Islands. Soditic AM manages investments for high-net-worth clients.

Ninety One UK Ltd. is an asset management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1986 and is a subsidiary of Ninety One UK Holdings Ltd. Ninety One UK provides discretionary investment management services to public and private pension plans, other institutional investors and domestic pooled investment vehicles. They also manage separate accounts for institutional investors.

Part of FIL Ltd., Fil Holdings (UK) Ltd. is a British financial company that offers investment services such as SIPP, financial advice, online share dealing, and mutual funds. The company is based in London, UK. The company's services include expert guidance, a wide fund range, and competitive pricing. The company provides essential documents to help investors make informed decisions about their investments. Fil Holdings (UK caters to investors with different investment strategies and offers funds from leading providers and top fund managers.

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.