Hans Georgeson

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.

Newton Investment Management Ltd. (Newton) is the wholly-owned, Great Britain-based investment management subsidiary of Newton Management Ltd., ultimately held by The Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (NYSE: BK) (BNY Mellon) in the US. The firm was founded in 1978 as a joint venture with Scottish insurance broker Reed Stenhouse. In 1986 they were acquired by Alexander & Alexander and were renamed Newton Investment Management. Headquartered in London, Newton provides investment products and services to a wide range of clients, such as pension funds, charities, corporations and individuals (via BNY Mellon). Newton is a signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI).

Part of Close Brothers Group Plc, Winterflood Securities Ltd is a brokerage firm that provides brokerage services. The company is based in London, UK. The British company was founded in 1988 by Julian S. Palfreyman, Brian M. Winterflood. Philip James Yarrow has been the CEO of the company since 2015.

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.

Comgest SA is an independent, French international asset management firm which was founded in 1985 and is wholly-owned by the firm's management and employees. The firm is headquartered in Paris with subsidiaries in Dublin, London, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Singapore, Düsseldorf, Amsterdam and Boston. They manage a range of investment products for institutional and high-net worth investors including FCPs, SICAVS and funds. Comgest is a signatory to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI).

AXA Investment Managers UK Ltd. (AXA IM-UK) is the UK-based investment subsidiary of AXA Framlington Group Ltd., itself a subsidiary of AXA SA (XP: CS, ADR: AXAHY) in France. The firm is headquartered in London and was founded in 1979. AXA IM-UK manages a diverse range of pooled funds and offers tailor-made investment products for liability management. They specialize in institutional pension fund management and individual retirement savings products.

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.

Insight Investment Management (Global) Ltd. (Insight) is the UK-based specialist asset management subsidiary of Insight Investment Management Ltd., ultimately held by The Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (NYSE: BK) in the US. Headquartered in London, the firm was founded in 1964 as an in-house asset manager for the insurance assets of HBOS, and was acquired by Bank of New York Mellon Corp. in 2009. The firm provides liability-driven investment solutions, fixed-income and alternative investments for a range of clients which includes pension funds, corporates, local authorities, insurers, sovereign wealth funds, wealth managers, financial institutions and individual investors. Insight is a founding signatory of the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI).

Odey Asset Management LLP (OAM) is the Great Britain-based, alternative investment management subsidiary of Odey Asset Management Group Ltd., itself a subsidiary of Odey Holdings AG in Switzerland. The firm was founded by Crispin Odey in 1991 as Odey Partners LLP. Headquartered in London, OAM provides investment advice to hedge funds, funds of hedge funds, retail and institutional mutual funds and their affiliated collective investment schemes. They also offer investment advice through its managed accounts to banks and thrift institutions, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates and charitable organizations, corporations and high net-worth individuals.

Russell Investments Ltd. (RIL) is an investment management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1979 and is a subsidiary of Russell Investments Systems Ltd., itself a subsidiary of Russell Investment Management LLC in the US. RIL provides investment management and investment consulting services for institutions, financial advisors, and individual investors.

Smith & Williamson (Bristol) LLP provides accounting services. It offers personal financial planning, auditing, restructuring and recovery, and forensic services. The firm has offices in London, Belfast, Guildford, Salisbury, Southampton, and Worcester. The company was founded in 1869 and is headquartered in Bristol, the United Kingdom.

Waverton Investment Management (Waverton) is the Great Britain-based investment management subsidiary of Waverton Investment Management Group Ltd., ultimately held by Somers Ltd. (BH: SOMS) in Bermuda. The firm was founded by Richard Hambro in 1986 as J.O. Hambro Investment Management Ltd. They changed their name to Waverton Investment Management Ltd. in 2014. Headquartered in London, Waverton provides discretionary investment management services to private clients such as individuals, charities, trusts and collective investment schemes (funds).

Barclays Bank Plc (Private Banking) (BPB-UK) is the private banking division of Barclays Bank Plc, itself a subsidiary of Barclays Plc (LSE: BARC, ADR: BCS) in Great Britain. Founded in 1971, Barclays-PB is headquartered in London and offers wealth management products and services to high-net worth individuals, families and charities.

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.

Royal London Unit Trust Managers Ltd. provides an insurance and pension funding agency service. The company is headquartered in Chelmsford, the United Kingdom.

Tilney Discretionary Portfolio Management Ltd. (TDPM) is the asset management subsidiary of Violin Bidco Ltd., which is ultimately held by Alexlux SARL. The firm is headquartered in London and was founded in 1964. TDPM provides financial planning and advisory for private individuals, families, charities and professionals.

Alienor Capital SAS (Alienor) is an independent French asset management firm headquartered in Bordeaux. The firm was founded by Arnaud Raymond in 2007. Alienor manages a range of dedicated funds and provides institutional and private asset management services to investors.

Part of Liontrust Asset Management Plc, Architas Multi-Manager Europe Ltd. is a multi-manager investment firm that manages investments internationally on behalf of institutional and retail clients. The company is based in Dublin, Ireland. Architas is a subsidiary of the AXA Group and provides investment insights in Spanish, German, and Italian through their Architas Insight articles.

TwentyFour Asset Management LLP (TwentyFour) is the Great Britain-based asset management subsidiary of Vontobel Asset Management UK Holdings Ltd., ultimately held by Vontobel Holding AG (SWX: VONN) in Switzerland. The firm was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in London. TwentyFour offers specialist fixed-income funds and services for professional and institutional clients, covering open ended funds, closed ended funds as well as segregated mandates.

Investec Wealth & Investment Ltd. (IW&I) is an asset management firm headquartered in London, UK. Formerly known as Rensburg Sheppards, the firm has roots dating back to 1827. In 2023, Rathbones Group Plc (LON: RAT) acquired the firm from Investec Plc (LON: INVP, ADR: IVTJY) in Great Britain. IW&I provides a range of investment management and financial planning services for individual clients, charities, trusts and clients of professional advisers on a bespoke basis.

Part of abrdn Plc, 1825 Financial Planning Ltd. is a British company that provides financial planning services. The company is based in London, UK. The company was founded in 2015. The CEO is Julie Frances Scott.

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.

Part of Chesnara Plc, Movestic Livförsäkring AB is a Swedish Stockholm-based company that was acquired by Chesnara Plc from Íslandsbanki hf on July 23, 2009 for $30.04 million. The company provides pension savings solutions tailored to individual needs, helping customers make informed decisions for a better future. The company's services include capital insurance with return tax and life insurance for financial protection in case of unexpected events.

Cattanach Charitable Trust is an endowed charity that provides grants of approximately £450,000 per year to charitable organizations in the early years sector. The non-profit company is based in Edinburgh, UK. The organization offers learning resources, research articles, and event dates for upcoming training and seminars to support the charities they work with. The British company welcomes proposals for funding and their grants are available to charities.

Part of Chesnara Plc, Scildon NV is a Dutch company that provides life insurance services. The company is based in Hilversum, Netherlands. The company was founded in 2004. The CEO is Gert Jan Fritzsche.

Part of Chesnara Plc, Chesnara Holdings BV provides insurance services. The company is based in Wognum, Netherlands.

Part of Chesnara Plc, Waard Leven NV is a Dutch company specializing in various insurance policies such as disability insurance, capital insurance, and income loss insurance due to death. Based in Wognum, NL, Waard Leven was founded in 1984 and is led by CEO H. Lorens Kirchner. The company operates efficiently to provide responsible premiums to its clients. The company also provides information on its complaints procedure for its customers.

Countrywide Assured Plc provides long term financial protection for home and family. It offers protection plans, mortgage endowment, savings plans, single premium bonds, and pension policies and permanent health insurance policies. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Preston, the United Kingdom.

RL Corporate Pension Services Ltd. provides business support services for insurance and pension funding. The company was founded on May 15, 2006 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.