Michael Heald

Argenta Private Capital Ltd. engages in the provision of business advisory services. It advises both individual and corporate members of Lloyd's on underwriting affairs. The firm also provides niche, innovative structures for third party participants both in the UK and overseas. The company was founded on November 21, 1962 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

ARC Capital Holdings Ltd invests in both public and private companies located in Asia, primarily in China and Hong Kong. The fund target companies operating in the field of retail industry such as consumer finance, distribution and logistics, manufacture or distribute consumer products or services. It provides financing for buyout, pre-IPO and later stage capital requirements.

HSBC Securities (Japan) Ltd. (HSBC-SJ) is the Japanese brokerage arm and a subsidiary of London-based HSBC Holdings Plc (LSE: HSBA; NYSE: HBC). Located in Tokyo and formerly known as James Capel Pacific Ltd., the firm became part of HSBC in 1997. HSBC-SJ is an equity-oriented brokerage firm whose activities encompass fixed-income and treasury as well. The firm specializes in Japanese securities, provides financial advisory, offers prime brokerage services to third-party alternative asset managers and private banking services geared at high-net worth individuals. Their clients include central banks, Japanese and international corporations, institutions, and financial institutions. The firm provides equity-related research and trading, and takes a global approach to quantified strategic analysis and company valuation focused on economic value added and discounted cash flow. Fixed-income trading and underwriting capabilities comprise Yen-denominated, Asian and international bonds, euro medium-tem notes and private placements, debt finance and alternative investment products.

Part of Hampden Group Management Retirement Bene, Carrick Capital UK Ltd. is a private company that provides insurance services. The company is based in London, UK. Carrick Capital was founded in 1999.

TA Hotel Collection Ltd. is a British company that provides hotels and motels services. The private company is based in Thorpeness, UK. The company was founded in 1996.

D&G Asset Management LLP (DGAM) is an independent investment adviser headquartered in London and was founded in 2005. DGAM provides investment advisory services to individuals and institutional investors.