Paul A. Branigan

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.

AXA Framlington Investment Management Ltd. (AFIM), is the UK investment management subsidiary of AXA Investment Managers SA, itself a subsidiary of AXA SA (XP: CS) in France. Established in 1972, the firm is based in London. AXA Framlington is the trading name of AXA Framlington Investment Management Ltd. In addition to the London office, they also have specialized fund managers in Paris. AFIM is committed to becoming a leader in Responsible Investment and supporting sustainable financial markets. Their clients include investment trusts, pension funds, charities, institutions, unit trusts and PEP and ISA investors.