William Longden Smith

Premier Fund Managers Ltd. (PFM) is the wholly-owned fund management subsidiary of Premier Investment Group Ltd., ultimately held by Premier Miton Group Plc (LON: PMI) in Great Britain. The firm was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Guildford. PFM manages a range of authorized UK and offshore funds and provides tailor made discretionary management services for private and corporate clients including professional advisers, retail investors, institutions and charities.

Credit Suisse Asset Management Ltd. (CSAM) is the wholly-owned, Great Britain-based asset management subsidiary of Credit Suisse Asset Management (UK) Holding Ltd., itself a subsidiary of Credit Suisse Group AG (SWX: CSGN, NYSE: CS) in Switzerland. Founded in 1982, the firm is headquartered in London and offers a wide range of investment products and functions across asset classes and investment styles for various clients including governments, institutions, corporations and private individuals.

Ruffer LLP is the investment management subsidiary of Ruffer Management Ltd. in Great Britain. The firm was founded as Ruffer Investment Management Ltd. in 1994 by Jonathan Ruffer, Jane Tufnell, and Earl Ferrers. In 2004, they transferred their investment business to Ruffer LLP. Headquartered in London, Ruffer manages assets and funds on a discretionary basis for private and institutional clients including trusts, charities, pension funds, family offices, corporations, investment companies and insurance companies. Ruffer is a responsible investor that fully integrates environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) issues into their investment process.

Emerald Energy Plc explores and produces hydrocarbons in South America and the Middle East. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales ensures that its members, students, and affiliates maintain the highest standards of professional competency and conduct to protect the public interest. The non-profit company is based in London, UK, and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom. With over 150,000 members, the institute provides technical information, helplines, and communities to its members.

The University of Liverpool operates as a university. It offers post graduate research, foundation courses, continuing and professional development, online study, and doctoral college. The company was founded in 1881 and is headquartered in Liverpool, the United Kingdom.

Charles Stanley & Co. Ltd. (Investment Management) (Charles Stanley-IM) is the investment management division of Charles Stanley & Co. Ltd., an investment company headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1852 and is ultimately owned by Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE: RJF). Charles Stanley-IM provides bespoke investment portfolios and tailored financial advice to individuals, charities, institutions and professional advisers.

Part of abrdn Plc, Prolific Financial Management Plc is a British company that provides fund management and financial advisory services. The private company is based in London, UK.

Part of AXA SA, Framlington Group Plc is an investment holding British company. The private company is based in London, UK. Framlington Group was acquired by AXA Investment Managers (Paris) SA from HSBC Holdings Plc on October 31, 2005 for $310.71 million.

Liontrust Investment Management Ltd. (LIM) is the investment management subsidiary of Liontrust Asset Management plc (LON: LIO) in Great Britain. Formerly known as Neptune Investment Management Ltd., the firm was founded by Robin Geffen in 2001 as Trushelfco (No.2864) Ltd. Headquartered in London, LIM manages the Liontrust fund range which seeks to benefit from economic change and global growth themes. The firm also manages money on behalf of private investors, professional investors and institutions.

CQS (UK) LLP (CQS) is a Great Britain-based alternative investment management firm headquartered in London. In 2024, the firm was acquired by Manulife Investment Management Ltd., a subsidiary of Manulife Financial Corp., in Canada from CQS Cayman LP. The firm was founded by Michael Hintze in 1999 as a global multi-strategy asset management firm. CQS offers a range of strategies and bespoke solutions in multi-strategy, convertibles, asset-backed securities, credit, loans, and equities.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP engages in the provision of accounting services. Its services include audit and assurance, accounting advisory, risk assurance, tax management, corporate insolvency, life cycle assessment, forensic services, private equity advisory, and financial reporting valuations. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Miton Asset Management Ltd. (Investment Management) (PMI-IM) is the investment management division of Miton Asset Management Ltd. (do-business-as Premier Miton Investors), a subsidiary of Premier Miton Group plc (LON: PMI) in London. The firm was founded in 1985 when Miton Investments and Optimal Fund Management merged. Headquartered in London, PMI-IM offers a choice of different investment products that cover funds, investment trusts and a portfolio management service.

Part of CQS Cayman LP, CQS Investment Management Ltd. is a British investment advisory services company. The private company is based in London, UK. CQS Investment Management was founded in 2005.

Elcot Capital Management Ltd. is a privately-owned, UK-based alternative investment firm which was founded by Michael Vogel and Nick Measham in 2003. Headquartered in London, the firm provides asset management services to high net-worth individuals and institutional investors.

Part of Premier Miton Group Plc, Premier Portfolio Managers Ltd. is a holding British company that provides asset management services through its subsidiaries. The private company is based in Guildford, UK and was founded in 1975.

Premier Asset Management Holdings Ltd. provides investment solutions. They focused on asset management and client service. It also provides portfolio and fund management services through its subsidiary Premier Asset Management Ltd. The company was founded in September 2007 and is headquartered in Guildford, United Kingdom.

Premier Asset Management Ltd. provides investment solutions. The company is headquartered in Guildford, the United Kingdom.

Part of Premier Asset Management Holdings Ltd., Premier Asset Management Midco Ltd. is a holding British company that provides asset management services through its subsidiaries. The private company is based in Guildford, UK.

Endeavour Securities Ltd. operates as construction company. The company is headquartered in Reading, the United Kingdom.

London Investment Consultants LLP is an independent asset management firm headquartered in Woking, UK. The firm was founded in 2008 and provides investment advisory services to individuals and institutional investors.

Part of TP ICAP Group Plc, OTAS Technologies Ltd. is an analytics platform. The private company is based in London, UK. OTAS Technologies was acquired by Liquidnet, Inc. on May 17, 2017.

Otas Technologies Holding Ltd. develops business and domestic software solutions. The private company is based in London, UK and was founded in 2015.

Olivetree Group Ltd. is a British company that specializes in equities and capital markets transactions. The private company is based in London, UK, and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom and the United States. The company serves a diverse range of clients, including some of the largest and most sophisticated investors and corporates in the world. Olivetree Financial is their equity markets division, which provides timely and unbiased services to institutional clients exclusively. The company was founded in 2014 by Daryn Michael Kutner.

Think Digital Group Ltd. provides software solutions. The private company is based in Harpenden, UK and has subsidiaries in United Kingdom.

Catley Lakeman May Ltd. is a British investment solutions company that provides tailored services to meet the specific needs of their clients. The private company is based in London, UK and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom. The company uses their expertise and experience to help clients overcome complex investment challenges. The company was founded in 2008 by Andrew Michael Lakeman, Thomas Andrew May, and the CEO is Tony Stenning.