Andrew Fleming

abrdn Investments Ltd. (aIL) is an asset management firm headquartered in Aberdeen, UK. The firm was founded in 1987 and formerly known as Aberdeen Asset Managers Ltd. They are a wholly-owned subsidiary of abrdn Holdings Ltd., which is wholly-owned by abrdn Plc (LON: ABDN). aIL provides their clients with discretionary and non-discretionary asset management and related services across a broad range of investment strategies and asset classes. They also offer an alternative platform which encompasses multi-manager research, selection and portfolio management for hedge funds strategies.

Janus Henderson Investors UK Ltd. (JHI UK) is the wholly-owned global asset management subsidiary of Janus Henderson UK (Holdings) Ltd., ultimately held by Janus Henderson Group Plc (LON: 0RPW; NYSE: JHG) in Great Britain. The firm was founded in 1934 and formerly known as Henderson Global Investors Ltd. Headquartered in London, JHI UK is a client-centric, sustainable and responsible investor which provides investment management services to individuals, private banks, third party distributors, insurance companies, pension funds, government bodies, investment trusts, charities and corporate entities.

Royal London Asset Management Ltd. (RLAM) is a fund management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1988 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Royal London Asset Management Holdings Ltd., itself a subsidiary of Royal London Group. RLAM offers a range of pooled investment products and provides investment management services for both the Royal London Group and a wide range of external institutions. Clients include listed companies, local authorities, universities, charities, wealth managers, financial advisers and multi-managers.

Baillie Gifford & Co. is an independent, global investment management firm headquartered in Edinburgh, UK. The firm was founded in 1908 and is wholly-owned by their partners. Baillie Gifford manages assets for pension funds, institutions, corporates, foundations, charities and retail investors. They are a socially responsible investor which works with their fund managers to assess ESG concerns both before and after investing in companies.

Montanaro Asset Management Ltd. (Montanaro) is an independent Great Britain-based specialist asset management firm founded in 1991. The firm is headquartered in London and provides asset management services to a range of professional or institutional investors including pension funds, insurance companies, family offices, wealth managers and charities. Montanaro is a signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment and believes that ESG related issues are essential to valuing companies, being a good investment manager and in being a better investor.

Aviva Investors Global Services Ltd. (AIGSL) is the wholly-owned asset management subsidiary of Aviva Investors Holdings Ltd., ultimately held by Aviva plc (LSE: AV, ADR: AV) in Great Britain. Previously known as Morley Fund Management Ltd., the firm was founded in 1973, merged with Norwich Union Investment Management Ltd. in 2000 and underwent restructuring in 2008. Headquartered in London, AIGSL provides investment management services and related advisory to various subsidiaries of the Aviva Group and external clients such as retail funds, pension funds, and other institutional investors.

JPMorgan Asset Management (Japan) Ltd. (JPMorgan AM Japan) is the wholly-owned Japanese asset management subsidiary of JPMorgan Asset Management (Asia), Inc., ultimately held by JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) in the US. The firm was founded in 1990 and formerly known as JPMorgan Fleming Asset Management (Japan). Headquartered in Tokyo, JPMorgan AM Japan provides financial advisory and investment management services to individual investors, government entities and institutions including pension funds.

Manulife Investment Management (Europe) Ltd. (Manulife Europe) is the Great Britain-based asset management subsidiary of Manufacturers Life Insurance Co., itself a subsidiary of Manulife Financial Corp. (TSE, NYSE: MFC) in Canada. The firm was founded as Trendhandy Trading Ltd. in 1993 and was acquired by Manulife and in 1996. Headquartered in London, Manulife Europe offers clients a variety of funds including international and European equity funds. Their local research capabilities and market presence give them perspective on UK and European markets.

Blackfriars Asset Management Ltd. (Blackfriars) is the Great Britain-based, wholly-owned asset management subsidiary of The Hamon Investment Group Pte Ltd. in Hong Kong. Located in London, the firm was established in 1998 as part of WestAM. In 2006, BNY Mellon acquired 50% of WestAM to form WestLB Mellon Asset Management UK Ltd. Blackfriars is a specialist investment boutique. Their clients include savings banks, commercial banks, corporations, foundations, endowments, governments, central banks, insurance companies, mutual funds and pension funds. The firm manages segregated accounts and mutual funds including the Luxembourg-registered Compass umbrella fund.

Artemis Investment Management LLP (AIM) is a Great Britain-based investment management firm headquartered in London with an additional office in Edinburgh. The firm was founded in 1997 and is a subsidiary of Artemis Strategic Asset Management Ltd., itself a subsidiary of Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. (NYSE: AMG) in the US. AIM manages a range of funds, investment trusts, hedge fund products, venture capital trusts, and pooled and segregated institutional portfolios for both retail and institutional investors.

Harlequin Football Club Ltd is a private company founded in 1996 that is based in Middlesex, UK. The British company is a part of Blue Sky Leisure, a successful family company with a long track record of delivering high-quality services to its customers.

Bermuda Commercial Bank Ltd. operates as a commercial bank. It offers private banking and wealth management, business banking, corporate administration, global custody and brokerage, estate planning and trust administration. The company was founded in February 1969 and is headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda.

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.

DefaqtoMedia Ltd. operates as an independent financial product and fund information and ratings agency. It specializes in comparing and analyzing financial products. The firm provides insight and consultancy to financial services sectors including IFAs, mortgage and general insurance brokers, web aggregators and the public sector. The company was founded on May 18, 1995 and is headquartered in Aylesbury, the United Kingdom.

Payden & Rygel Global Ltd. is an investment management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1998 and is a subsidiary of Payden & Rygel in the US. Payden & Rygel Global offers a full array of investment strategies and products to a varied client base around the world.

Ignis Investment Services Ltd. (IIS) is the asset management subsidiary of Ignis Asset Management Ltd., ultimately held by abrdn Plc (LON: ABDN, ADR: SLFPY) in Great Britain. Headquartered in Edinburgh, the firm was formed following the 2008 merger of Resolution Asset Management and Axial Investment Management. They can trace their origins since 1986. IIS offered tailor-made and pooled solutions for small- to medium-sized pension schemes. Their clients include large corporate pension schemes, charities and life companies along with other strategic partners. They cater to UK retail, institutional and international clients.

Goodhart Partners LLP (Goodhart) is an independent, multi-boutique asset manager headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 2009 through the management buyout of WestLB Mellon's multi-manager team. Goodhart primarily offers fundamental, research driven, discretionary investment advisory services to professional and institutional investors through a range of pooled collective investment vehicles and to separately managed accounts.

Part of Whitbread Plc, Whitbread Pension Trustees provides business support services. The private company is based in Dunstable, UK.

The Gala Film Partners LLP provides film distribution services. The private company is based in Middlesex, UK.

Biopharma Process Systems Ltd. engages in the provision of equipment for process requirements. It offers aseptic processing equipment, freeze dryers, solvent removal, high pressure homogenizers, preparative chromatography, and volumetric powder fillers. The company was founded on January 23, 1989 and is headquartered in Winchester, the United Kingdom.

bio-bean Ltd. engages in the provision of coffee collection services. It offers services to consumer retail product, Coffee Logs, and natural flavouring ingredient into the food and beverage industry. The company was founded by Benjamin Peter Harriman and Arthur Kay in 2013 and is headquartered in Huntingdon, the United Kingdom.

The London Community Foundation is a charity organization that aims to build strong and connected communities by inspiring generosity to invest in small charities and community groups. The foundation is based in London, UK and was founded in 1995. The British company has raised over £100 million to support grassroots organizations in the capital's communities. The foundation has collaborated with corporate and individual philanthropists as well as public sector partners. Since the first lockdown, they have committed over £9 million in COVID funding as part of the community response. The CEO is Kate Markey.

Aviva Investors (Infrastructure) (Aviva Investors) is a private equity firm founded in 2015. The firm is headquartered in London, UK.

Pe487 Ltd. is an investment holding British company founded in 2009. The private company is based in Winchester, UK.

Founded in 2013, Harlequin FC Holdings Ltd. is a part of Prime Life Common Fund Ltd. and functions as an investment holding British company. The private company is based in Middlesex, UK.

Easytesters Ltd. develops HACCP testing equipment. It offers crack detection scanners, biofilm and bacteria scanners, and heat exchangers. The company was founded by Michael Bowling on August 9, 2007 and is headquartered in Winchester, the United Kingdom.