Susan Swindells

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.

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.

Baring Asset Management Ltd. (Barings UK) is the Great Britain-based subsidiary of Barings Europe Ltd., ultimately held by Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. in the US. Barings traces its origins to 1762 when it was founded in London as a firm of merchants and merchant bankers. They were an asset management pioneer in the UK and set up an Investment Department in 1955. In 1989, all of Barings' asset management activities were consolidated within Baring Asset Management. Headquartered in London, the firm manages assets on behalf of pension funds, pooled vehicles, governments, charities and high-net worth individuals. Barings UK offers a wide range of equity and fixed-income mutual funds in both domestic and international markets. They are a socially responsible investor which takes environmental and socially responsible investment issues into account and seek guidance from clients.

abrdn Alternative Investments Ltd. (AAI) is the wholly owned asset management subsidiary of Aberdeen Asset Investment Group Ltd. and their ultimate parent is abrdn Plc (LON: ABDN, ADR: SLFPF) in Great Britain. Formerly held by Lloyds Banking Group plc (LSE: LLOY), Aberdeen Asset Management plc entered into a strategic alliance with Lloyds Banking Group plc in 2013, acquiring AAI and their related private equity and infrastructure fund management businesses. Formerly known as Aberdeen Asset Investments Ltd., the firm was founded in 1964 and is headquartered in London. AAI provides investment solutions to private individuals, financial institutions, charities, investment trusts and corporate and local government pension funds in Great Britain and worldwide.

HSBC Global Asset Management (UK) Ltd. (HSBC GAM-UK) is the wholly owned asset management subsidiary of HSBC Global Asset Management Ltd., ultimately part of HSBC Holdings plc (LON: HSBA, ADR: HSBC) in Great Britain. Headquartered in London, HSBC GAM-UK was founded in 1985 and acts as a discretionary investment manager that offers a wide range of investment solutions across equity, fixed income, liquidity and multi-asset strategies. Their clients include the Group’s retail and private banking customers, financial intermediaries and distributors and institutions.

Signature Financial Group, Inc. engages in machinery and equipment finance leasing.

JPMorgan Cazenove Holdings Ltd. provides corporate finance advice, fund managing services, and distributes securities. The company was founded on February 1, 2001 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Part of Platinum L.P. Guernsey Ltd., Smith & Williamson Fund Administration Ltd. is a wealth management and professional services group that has been providing expert advice in wealth, accountancy, and business advisory services since 1836. The company is based in London, UK. The British company offers tax compliance services to help simplify the complex rules and legislation of personal tax compliance. Additionally, they provide risk management advisory services to help businesses manage their operations.

Baring Fund Managers Ltd. operates as an investment management firm. The firm provides its services to asset manager clients, UK platforms, financial advisers, life insurance companies, government bodies, corporations, pension funds, charitable institutions, institutional, retail and private clients. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Saunderson House Ltd. provides financial intermediary services. The company was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Steward's Co. Ltd. is a British company that provides grant making services. The non-profit company was founded in 1898.

Tomorrow's People Trust Ltd. provides social services. The non-profit company is based in London, UK.

Founded in 1989, Mitsubishi UFJ Baillie Gifford Asset Management Ltd. is a British portfolio management company that provides portfolio management services. The company is based in Edinburgh, UK and is part of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.

Scottish Widows Investment Partnership is a British company that provides asset management services. The private company is based in Scotland, UK.