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Nomura International Plc provides a variety of financial services including advisement, investment banking and asset management. It trades in and sells fixed income and equity products, including related derivatives; and provides investment banking services, and corporate finance and private equity services. The company is also involved in asset and principal finance business. It offers investment advisory and management, custody, and employment services. Nomura International was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

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.

Goldman Sachs International (GSI) is the Great Britain-based, wholly-owned brokerage subsidiary of Goldman Sachs Group UK Ltd., ultimately held by The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS) in the US. The firm was founded in 1988 and formerly known as Trushelfco Ltd. Headquartered in London, GSI provides prime brokerage, securities lending, futures services and financing services for a range of clients such as corporations, financial institutions, governments and high-net worth individuals.

Merrill Lynch International (MLI-UK) is a brokerage firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1988 and is a subsidiary of ML UK Capital Holdings Ltd., ultimately owned by Bank of America Corp. (NYSE: BAC) in the US. MLI-UK provides brokerage services to individual and retail clients.

Shannon River Fund Management LLC (Shannon River) is an independent registered investment adviser and hedge fund manager headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded by Spencer Waxman in 2003. Shannon River provides investment management services to private pooled investment vehicles based upon specific investment objectives and strategies via master feeder structures and a separately managed fund. The investors in the funds are generally high-net worth individuals and institutional investors.

AKO Capital LLP is the alternative investment management subsidiary of AKO Capital Management Ltd., itself owned by AKO Capital (Jersey) Ltd. in Great Britain. The firm was founded in 2005 by Nicolai Tangen. Headquartered in London, AKO Capital manages the assets of long-term oriented investor base that includes endowments, charitable foundations, institutional investors and sovereign wealth funds.

University of Washington functions as a College/University. The company is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

JPMorgan Securities Plc is a brokerage firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1992 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of JP Morgan Capital Holdings Ltd., ultimately owned by JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) in the US. JPMorgan Securities provides market research, proprietary pricing data and analytics, and trade execution across multiple asset classes such as credit, equities and FX. They help institutional investors, traditional and alternative asset and fund managers, broker dealers and equity issuers meet the demands of changing markets.

Theorema Advisors UK LLP (Theorema) is a Great Britain-based alternative asset management firm headquartered in London. The firm is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Theorema Holdings Ltd. in Malta. The firm was founded by Emanuele Antonaci and Giovanni Govi in 2000. They were formerly known as Theorema Asset Management Ltd. and changed their name to Theorema Advisors UK LLP in 2011. Theorema provides fund management services for professional and sophisticated investors. The firm manages the Plurima Theorema European Equity Long-Short Fund on behalf of Theorema Advisors Ltd.

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.

Millennium Capital Partners LLP (MCP) is an alternative investment management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 2005 and is a subsidiary of Millennium Capital Management Ltd., ultimately held by Millennium Management LLC in the US. MCP manages assets for high-net worth individuals, institutions, trusts, foundations, pensions, the General Partner, related Millennium entities and Millennium employees.

Part of Nomura Holdings, Inc., Tricorn Partners LLP is a British company that provides financial advisory services. The company is based in London, UK. The company was founded by Laurence Justin Dowley, Alton Fernando Irby. Tricorn Partners was acquired by Nomura Holdings, Inc. on December 16, 2009.

Deutsche Bank AG (Broker) is the brokerage arm of Deutsche Bank AG (ETR: DBK) in Germany. Headquartered in Frankfurt, the firm was founded in 1870 and offers FX Prime Brokerage (FXPB) which enables clients to transact foreign exchange across an array of dealers utilizing Deutsche Bank credit lines to maintain anonymity, maximize operational and margin efficiency and reduce transactional costs.

Pathstore Ltd. provides business support services. The private company is based in London, UK. The British company was founded in 2001.

Citywire Holdings Ltd. operates websites and publishes financial magazines for professional investors. The private company is based in London, UK and has subsidiaries in Singapore, the United Kingdom, and the United States. It was founded in 2000.

Engadine Partners LLP is a Great Britain-based investment management firm headquartered in London. The firm is a subsidiary of Engadine Partners Services (UK) Ltd., ultimately owned by Engadine Partners (Cayman) LLC in the Cayman Islands. The firm was founded by Marcello Sallusti in 2016. Engadine Partners manages alternative investment funds on behalf of institutional investors.

Hush Brasseries Ltd. is a British company that offers all-day dining experiences in several locations. The private company is based in London, UK, and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom. The company's menus include a main menu, weekend bottomless brunch, and a kids menu. Customers can enjoy a variety of food and drink options, from brunch to burgers and coffee to cocktails, in a chic, Parisian-inspired setting. The company was founded in 1998.

DB UK Bank Ltd. (Investment Management) (DBUKB-IM) is the UK-based investment management division of DB UK Bank Ltd., which is owned by Deutsche Bank AG (ETR: DBK) in Germany. The firm was founded in 1936 and formerly known as Morgan, Grenfell & Co. Ltd. Headquartered in London, DBUKB-IM provides a wide range of retail, corporate and investment banking products as well as asset and wealth management for private individuals and companies.

Part of Teneo Holdings LLC, Ridgeway Partners Holdings Ltd. is a 25-person executive search firm with offices in multiple locations. The company is based in London, UK. Ridgeway Partners differentiates itself with its creativity, tenacity, responsiveness, and unparalleled track record of success. The British company has built long-standing relationships with its clients because of its exclusivity, responsiveness, discretion, and track record of success. Founded in 2016, the company specializes in executive search, board appointments, and succession planning for a select group of multi-sector, domestic and international companies. Ridgeway Partners was acquired by Teneo Holdings LLC on January 04, 2021.

Part of Citadel Americas LLC, Citadel Advisors Europe Ltd. is a British company that provides investment advice. The company is based in London, UK. Founded in 2017.

ASA International Holding provides microfinance services. The private company is based in Ebene, Mauritius and has subsidiaries in Sri Lanka and Tanzania. The Mauritian company was founded in 2007 by Dirk Machgielis Brouwer, who has been the CEO since 2007.

Forton Partners LLP is an investment management firm based in London, UK. The private company's registered office is located at 14 Hanover Square, London, W1S 1HN, and it is registered in England and Wales with partnership registration number OC436756. Forton Partners specializes in fundamental equity and is authorized and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. The British company was founded in 2021 by Jonathan Andrew Rodgers, who has been the CEO since 2021.

Sanford C. Bernstein (Hong Kong) Ltd. (Bernstein HK) is an investment research firm headquartered in Hong Kong. The firm was founded in 2010 and is a subsidiary of AllianceBernstein International LLC, itself a subsidiary of Equitable Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EQH) in the US. Bernstein HK delivers sell-side, fundamental research and execution services to institutional clients globally.

Boc Group Plc is a British company that manufactures and supplies industrial gases. The private company is based in Windlesham, UK. and has subsidiaries in China.