Michael Stephen Spurr

Schroder Investment Management Ltd. (SIM) is the wholly-owned asset management subsidiary of Schroder International Holdings Ltd., ultimately held by Great Britain-based Schroders Plc (LSE: SDR, ADR: SHNWY). Established in 1985, SIM is headquartered in London and caters to a range of clients such as corporations, insurance firms, local and public authorities, charities, pension funds, high net-worth individuals and retail investors.

J.O. Hambro Capital Management Ltd. (JOHCM) is an investment management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded by James Hambro in 1993 as an independently managed boutique, and was acquired by Pendal Group Ltd., formerly BT Investment Management Ltd., in 2011. In 2023, Perpetual Limited (ASX: PPT) – an ASX-listed, global diversified financial services company in Sydney, Australia – acquired Pendal Group, including JOHCM. The firm provides discretionary investment advisory services across a diverse range of equity strategies through pooled vehicles (or investment funds) and to clients that establish separately managed accounts.

Polar Capital LLP is an alternative investment manager headquartered in London, UK. The firm is a subsidiary of Polar Capital Partners Ltd., itself a subsidiary of Polar Capital Holdings, Plc (LON: POLR) in Great Britain. Founded in 2001, Polar Capital offers its services primarily to Polar Funds and managed accounts, all of which are pooled investment vehicles. Investors in Polar Funds include individuals, banking or thrift institutions, investment companies (including mutual funds), pension and profit-sharing plans, pooled investment vehicles (such as hedge funds), high net-worth individuals, collateralized debt obligations (CDO’s), charitable organizations, trusts and estates, corporations and other business entities, and state or municipal government entities.

Stonehage Fleming (UK) Ltd. provides investment opportunities. It services include asset management, trustee and financial advisory. The company was founded on June 2, 2000 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Houlihan Lokey (Corporate Finance) Ltd. operates as an independent mergers and acquisitions advisory firm. It provides investment management and financial advice to corporate clients. The company was founded on February 4, 1983 and is headquartered in Aberdeen, the United Kingdom.

Wood Mackenzie Ltd. provides research reports and consulting services for the global energy industry. The firm provides objective analysis and advice on assets, companies and markets. Its clients include international and national energy and metals companies as well as financial institutions and governments. The company was founded in May 1973 and is headquartered in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom.

Allfunds Bank SA engages in the acquisition, administration, and disposal of transferable securities, shares or participations in local or foreign companies. It also provides investment services. The company was founded on December 14, 2000 and is headquartered in Alcobendas, Spain.

Part of Mizuho Financial Group, Inc., Mizuho International Plc is a British company that provides brokerage services. The company is based in London, UK. The CEOs are Suneel Bakhshi, Andrew Feachem. The company was founded in 2000.

Citigroup Global Markets Japan, Inc. (CGM-JP) is a wholly-owned broker/dealer subsidiary of Citigroup Japan Holdings GK, ultimately held by Citigroup, Inc. (NYSE: C) in the US. Previously known as Nikko Citigroup Ltd., the firm was founded in 1999 as a joint venture between US-based Citigroup and Nikko Securities, based in Japan. Headquartered in Tokyo, CGM-JP provides brokerage services to governmental institutions, financial institutions, multinational corporations and institutional investors. Their sales and trading, distribution and research capabilities span a broad range of asset classes, currencies, sectors and products including equities, commodities, credit, futures, foreign exchange (FX), emerging markets, G10 rates, municipals, prime finance and securitized markets.

Pool Reinsurance Co. Ltd. provides reinsurance services for property damage and business interruption against terrorism. The firm offers the cost of losses caused insurers and reinsurers to focus on the difficulties of providing terrorism cover for commercial properties, in particular the high potential cost of losses and the lack of any reliable method of estimating what the future loss experience might be and insurers depended on reinsurers for financial protection should very large claims occur and, accordingly, both insurers and reinsurers decided they could no longer provide terrorism cover using traditional methods. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

LCH Group Holdings Ltd. is an investment company, which engages in the provision of rates and multi-asset clearing house solutions. Its services include clearing and post trade services. The company was founded on April 24, 2003 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Stonehage Fleming Investment Management Ltd. (Stonehage Fleming) is the wealth management subsidiary of Stonehage Fleming (UK) Ltd., ultimately held by Spes Bona Ltd. in British Virgin Islands. The firm was founded in 2000 as FF&P Asset Management Ltd. and changed their name to Stonehage Fleming Investment Management Ltd. in 2015 when Stonehage and Fleming Family & Partners merged. Headquartered in London, Stonehage Fleming provides investment advice to high-net worth individuals, family groups, charities and institutions.

Nuxeo SA develops and delivers enterprise content management software solutions. Its products include Nuxeo platform, mobile, drive, IDE, and cloud, document, case, and digital asset management, social collaboration, studio, and integration and connectors. The firm’s services include support, maintenance, customization as a service, training, and consulting. The company was founded by Stefane Fermigier in 2000 and is headquartered in Paris, France.

Part of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., ELQ Investors II Ltd. is a British company that provides financial intermediation services. The company is based in London, UK and was founded in 2007.

AMG Systems Ltd. Provides CCTV and communication transmission solutions. It offers single channel and multi channel transmission products; single channel, fiber optic and CCTV transmission systems for security and surveillance, broadcast, industrial sites, campus sites, ITS and border control and oil and gas applications; fiber optic ring topology products; and commercial and ruggedized Ethernet transmission products for various IP video surveillance and Ethernet transmission applications that include media converters, managed switches, unmanaged switches, web-managed switches, PoE injectors and IP extenders. The firm also provides training and custom build solutions. The company was founded by Alan Hayes in 1990 and is headquartered in Biggleswade, the United Kingdom.

The British Museum Friends Ltd. is a company that is based in London, UK. The private company's main focus is on providing visitors with the opportunity to explore and learn about human history and culture. With a collection of over two million artifacts, the British Museum offers a unique experience for those interested in history and culture.

Northern Ballet Ltd. provides classical dance training. It offers training programs, recital, summer school, and masterclasses. The company was founded by Laverne Meyer on January 31, 1969 and is headquartered in Leeds, the United Kingdom.

The Chelsea Academy is a sponsored academy located in London, UK, sponsored by both the Church of England and the Royal Borough of Chelsea. The academy is currently graded outstanding by Ofsted and SIAMS, and a member of the SSAT Leading Edge network. The academy provides an excellent education, unparalleled pastoral care, and huge extra-curricular opportunities. The academy's vision is "learning together to flourish," informed by Christian values of joy, perseverance, servant leadership, charity, and forgiveness. The academy offers a traditional taught curriculum and an extended curriculum that enhances the academic curriculum. The academy also offers bountiful opportunities for students to develop their interests and passions beyond the taught curriculum.

Banque Centrale de Compensation SA operates as a multi-asset class clearing house in stock exchanges and other security trading platforms. It specializes in risk and collateral management. The company is headquartered in Paris, France.

African Century Ltd. provides leasing products and services. It offers business and personal lease financing. The company was founded on February 9, 2011 and is headquartered in Harare, Zimbabwe.

Part of Polar Capital Holdings Plc, Polar Capital Partners Ltd. is a boutique, investment-led asset manager founded in 2000. The company is based in London, UK. Polar Capital offers investors a range of actively managed funds covering single country, regional and specialist technology, healthcare and financial portfolios.

The Hall School Charitable Trust is a charitable company that was founded in 1923 and is based in London, UK. The school provides exceptional teaching to bright boys and aims to develop in them the skills for a lifetime of learning that will stimulate rewarding, diverse, and distinctive lives. The school offers a fulfilling and exciting week, both personally and socially, experiencing huge breadth and depth in the curriculum. The Hall School is fully committed to the happiness, welfare, and wellbeing of its pupils, encouraging them to flourish, develop confidence, resilience, and sensitivity to others. The school offers a variety of learning opportunities, from pottery to coding and on to debating and fencing.

Founded in 2014, ELQ Investors VIII Ltd. is a financial intermediary services provider. Part of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., the company is based in London, UK.

Constantine Wind Energy Ltd. is a British company that specializes in owning, managing, and maintaining onshore wind turbines. The private company is based in Godalming, UK, and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom. The company owns and operate 198 turbines, mainly FIT eligible, and are supported by their proprietary asset management software. The company was founded in 2010.

Knox Capital Co. Ltd. provides investment advice. The British company was founded in 2013. The CEO is Jonathan Chenevix-Trench.

Eigen Technologies Ltd. develops AI software for finance, law and professional services. The firm specializes in business information systems, document management, machine learning and natural language processing. The company was founded by Jonathan Feuer and Lewis Z. Liu in October 2014 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

LHC3 PLC (Jersey) operates as an investment holding company. The company was founded on March 1, 2017 and is headquartered in St. Helier, Jersey.

Part of Inspired Education Holdings Ltd., Reddam House (Berkshire) Ltd. operates as a private school. The company is based in Wokingham, UK. The British company was founded in 1827 by Graeme Crawford.

African Century Group Ltd. provides investment services. The private company is based in Grand Baie, Mauritius and has subsidiaries in Mozambique and Mauritius.

QMM Holdings Ltd. is an investment holding British company founded in 2017. The private company is based in Edinburgh, UK. The company's main function is to hold investments.