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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.

M&G Investment Management Ltd. (MAGIM) is the asset management subsidiary of MG FA Ltd., ultimately owned by M&G Plc (LON: MNG) in Great Britain. Formerly known as Prudential Investment Management Ltd., the firm was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in London. MAGIM provides investment management for a broad range of clients, with a product range that includes segregated mandates for institutions as well as retail mutual funds for individuals.

Voya Investment Management LLC (Voya IM) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm was founded in 1997 and formerly known as ING Investment Management LLC. They are a wholly owned subsidiary of VIM Holdings LLC, which is ultimately owned by Voya Financial, Inc. (NYSE: VOYA), formerly known as ING U.S. Inc. Voya IM primarily provides portfolio management services to affiliated and unaffiliated insurance companies utilizing a variety of investment styles. The firm also advises other insurance-related entities (e.g., reinsurance companies) as well as various types of institutional investors, such as pension plans, with respect to certain investment strategies.

Banque Lombard Odier & Cie SA (Investment Management) (Lombard Odier-IM) is the investment management division of Banque Lombard Odier & Cie, a subsidiary of Compagnie Lombard Odier SCmA in Switzerland. The firm was founded in 2002 when Lombard Odier & Cie and Darier Hentsch & Cie. merged. They are headquartered in Geneva with branches and representative offices throughout Switzerland, Europe, the Americas, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. Lombard Odier-IM provides private banking and asset management services to institutions, family-owned businesses and high-net worth individuals. They also provide a range of support services for independent intermediaries.

UBS Securities LLC is an investment bank and registered broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1998 as UBS Warburg LLC. They are a subsidiary of UBS Americas Holding LLC, ultimately held by UBS Group AG (SWX: UBSG, NYSE: UBS) in Switzerland. UBS Securities is a primary dealer in US Government securities and provides a full range of investment banking services which includes corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, trading and sales, fixed-income, equity research, private banking, underwriting and prime brokerage operations. The firm also provides advisory services and access to capital markets for corporate, institutional, intermediary and alternative asset management clients.

RAB Capital Ltd. (Investment Management) (RAB Capital-IM) is the alternative investment management division of RAB Capital Ltd. (LSE: RAB), an investment company headquartered in Brentwood, UK. The firm was founded in 1999 and is a subsidiary of RAB Capital Holdings Ltd. RAB Capital-IM specializes in absolute return funds and manages hedge fund strategies, Fund of Funds and an AIM-listed closed-end investment company. Their clients include institutions, private banks, high-net worth individuals, foundations and charitable trusts.

abrdn Investment Management Ltd. (AIM) is the wholly-owned investment management subsidiary of Standard Life Investments Holdings Ltd., itself a wholly-owned subsidiary of abrdn Plc (LON: ABDN) in Great Britain. Formerly known as Standard Life Investments Ltd., the firm was founded in 1990 as the dedicated investment arm of the Standard Life group. Headquartered in Edinburgh, AIM is a socially responsible investor which offers Standard Life Ethical Funds for investors concerned about environmental and social issues. Their flagship is the UK Select Fund.

Merrill Lynch Ventures LLC is a venture capital firm headquartered in New York City. The firm is a division of the Merrill Lynch Global Markets & Investment Banking Group and their ultimate parent is Bank of America Corp. (NYSE: BAC).

IBIS Media VCT 1 Plc acts as venture capital fund which invests in smaller unquoted, AIM listed & OFEX traded media companies located in the UK. The investment criteria include sustainable business model, competitive advantage, strong management teams and organic revenue growth potential. It provides financing for acquisitions, MBOs, MBIs, Pre-IPO, and expansion stage capital requirements. The company was founded on December 21, 2005 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Ionic Capital Management LLC (Ionic) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and hedge fund manager headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 2006 by Adam Radosti, Bart Baum and Daniel Stone. They are a subsidiary of Ionic Capital Management Holdings LP. Ionic provides advice on a discretionary basis to private investment funds (both commingled funds and funds-of-one) offered exclusively to sophisticated investors as well as sub-advisory services to undertakings for collective investments in transferable securities (UCITs Funds) and a registered investment company.

AXA Investment Managers (Paris) SA (AXA-IM Paris) is the wholly-owned asset management subsidiary of AXA Investment Managers SA, itself a subsidiary of AXA SA (XP: CS, ADR: AXAHY) in France. Headquartered in Puteaux, the firm traces their origins to 1994 when the AXA Group created the AXA Asset Management division. In 1997, the division was renamed AXA Investment Managers. AXA-IM Paris has a network of investment centers worldwide which cater to institutional investors, distributors and AXA Group insurance firms. They are a socially responsible investor which offers SRI funds and integrates ESG criteria into their investment processes.

Falcon Private Bank AG (Falcon-PB) was previously known as AIG Private Bank Ltd. and was a subsidiary of New York-based American International Group, Inc. until 2009 when they were renamed Falcon upon acquisition by Aabar Investments PJSC (AD: AABAR), an investment company based in Abu Dhabi and majority-owned by the sovereign wealth fund IPIC-International Petroleum Investment Co. Established in 1965, Falcon-PB is based in Zurich with branch and representative offices in Geneva, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Hong Kong, Singapore and London. Falcon-PB is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Aabar and provides wealth management services for an international clientele of high-net worth private individuals, family offices, asset management firms, private label partners and institutions. They offer personalized and structured private banking solutions, tailored to the individual needs of their clients.

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.

Vontobel Asset Management AG (Vontobel AM) is the asset management subsidiary of Vontobel Holding AG (SWX: VONN) in Switzerland. Founded in 1988, the firm is headquartered in Zurich and manages assets for institutional clients and the Vontobel Group's pension funds. Vontobel AM is a socially responsible investor and signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI).

E. Öhman J:or Fonder AB (Öhman Fonder) is the wholly-owned fund management subsidiary of E. Öhman J:or Asset Management AB, itself a subsidiary of the Dinkelspeil family's E. Öhman J:or AB in Sweden. Formerly known as SalusAnsvar E Öhman Fonder, the firm was founded in 1947 and became E. Öhman J:or Fonder AB in 2005. Headquartered in Stockholm, Öhman Fonder offers fund management and discretionary portfolio management to institutions, insurance companies and wealthy individuals.

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.

AllianceBernstein Ltd. (ABL) is the Great Britain-based, global investment management subsidiary of AllianceBernstein Preferred Ltd., ultimately held by Equitable Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EQH) in the US. Headquartered in London, the firm was founded in 1990 by David Andrew Steyn. ABL provides investment management and research services to public and private sector institutional clients, retirement and pension funds, banks, insurance companies and high-net worth individuals. They offer a family of globally distributed mutual fund portfolios across all major investment disciplines. The firm is a signatory to the UN Principles of Responsible Investment (UNPRI) and integrates ESG issues into their investment processes.

A&G Fondos SGIIC SA (A&G) is a fund management firm headquartered in Madrid, Spain. The firm was founded in 1987 and they are a subsidiary of EFG International SA (SWX: EFGN) in Switzerland. A&G offers advice and global asset management to private clients, families and institutions.

JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA (Investment Management) (JPMC-IM) is the investment management division of JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA, ultimately held by JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM), a global financial services firm. Headquartered in New York City, JPMC-IM provides asset management services for corporations, institutional investors, hedge funds, governments, healthcare organizations, educational institutions and affluent individuals.

Caisse de pensions du CERN (CERN Pension Fund) is the pension fund subsidiary of the European Organization for Nuclear Research in Switzerland. Based in Geneva, CERN Pension Fund administers the pension scheme for employees of CERN and of ESO, the European Space Observatory, managing assets across a diverse portfolio of cash, bonds, equities, and real estate. Equity investment is mostly in the form of funds and funds-of-funds, with direct investments made only in exceptional cases.

Sycomore Asset Management SA (Sycomore AM) is the French asset management subsidiary of Generali Investments Holding SpA, itself a subsidiary of Assicurazioni Generali SpA (BIT: G) in Italy. The firm was founded in 2001 by Cyril Charlot, Laurent Deltour, Christine Kolb and Emeric Préaubert. On February 2019, Sycomore AM was acquired by Generali Investments Holding SpA. Headquartered in Paris, the firm manages mutual funds and segregated mandates for institutional clients such as private and public pension funds, insurance companies, banks, corporations; and distribution partners including IFAs and fund distribution platforms in France and abroad. Sycomore AM is a socially responsible investor and signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment which integrates ESG into their investment process and manages an SRI fund.

Morgan Stanley & Co. International Plc (MSCI) is a brokerage firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1986 and is a subsidiary of Morgan Stanley Investments (UK), ultimately held by Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) in the US. MSCI provides a range of brokerage services to corporations, governments and financial institutions.

Part of Haldor Foundation, Freemont Management SA is a Swiss company that provides investment advice. The company is based in Lutry, Switzerland. The company was founded in 1994. Patrick Brunet has been the CEO of the company since 2007.

BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Ltd. (BIM-UK) is an investment management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm is a subsidiary of BlackRock Finance Europe Ltd., ultimately owned by BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE: BLK) in the US. BIM-UK was founded in 2006 following the merger of Merrill Lynch Investment Managers and BlackRock. In 2009, BlackRock merged with Barclays Global Investors, including the iShares exchange traded funds business. The combined firm operates under the BlackRock name and has retained the iShares brand. BIM-UK manages a family of mutual funds and acts as sub-advisor to other mutual and pension funds. They also offer alternative investments and managed accounts for individual and institutional clients.

Pictet Asset Management SA (Pictet AM) is the asset management subsidiary of Pictet Asset Management Holding SA, ultimately held by Banque Pictet & Cie in Switzerland. Established in 1967, the firm is headquartered in Geneva with investment management centers in Zurich, London, Singapore and Tokyo. They also have marketing client service centers in major cities worldwide. Pictet AM manages a range of equity, fixed income, alternative and multi asset products. They provide specialist investment services through segregated accounts and investment funds to some of the world’s largest pension funds, financial institutions, sovereign wealth funds, intermediaries and their clients. Pictet AM is a responsible investor and signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment.

Kepler Cheuvreux SA (Switzerland) (Kepler Cheuvreux Switzerland) is the Swiss broker/dealer division of Kepler Cheuvreux SA in France. The firm was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Zurich. Kepler Cheuvreux Switzerland provides execution services platform that supports Equities, Fixed Income, Derivatives, ETFs, and Convertible Bonds.

Allianz Global Investors GmbH (AGI) is an investment management firm headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany. The was founded in 1956 and is a subsidiary of Allianz Asset Management GmbH, which is owned by Allianz SE (ETR: ALV). AGI manages the group's assets and client-focused equity, fixed-income, and balanced portfolios. They also launch and manage equity and fixed-income mutual funds for individual and institutional clients.

Part of RF Capital Group, Inc., GMP Securities Europe LLP is a brokerage firm founded in 2006. The company provides brokerage services and is based in London, UK.

Miami-based Banco Santander International (BSI), with approximately $10 billion under management, is the flagship bank for the Private Banking Division of Spain Banco Santander, the world's 12th largest financial institution. BSI caters to clients in the highly competitive Latin American private banking market.

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.

Stifel Nicolaus Europe Ltd. (SNEL) is a brokerage firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1999 and do-business-as Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Ltd. (KBW). They are a subsidiary of Stifel Europe Holdings Ltd., ultimately owned by Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF) in the US. SNEL provides Pan-European equity research and sales and trading products for their institutional clients.

Cobas Asset Management SGIIC SA (Cobas AM) is the investment management subsidiary of Santa Comba Gestión SL in Spain. The firm was founded by Francisco García Paramés in 2016. Headquartered in Madrid, they engage in the management and commercialization of collective investment schemes. Cobas AM is a signatory to the United Nations Principles of Responsible Investing (UNPRI).

Part of Allianz SE, Allianz Global Investors UK Ltd. is a company that provides investment advice. The company is based in London, UK and was founded in 2018.

Part of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., Goldman Sachs Asset Management BV (UK) provides investment and advisory solutions to institutional and individual investors. The company is based in London, UK. The British company offers a range of investment strategies across various asset classes, industries, and geographies, including fixed income, money markets, public equity, commodities, hedge funds, private equity, and real estate.