Mark A. Krombas

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.

GLG Partners LP (GLG) is an independent alternative investment management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1995 by Noam Gottesman, Pierre Lagrange and Jonathan Green as a hedge fund division within Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. GLG offers advisory or sub-advisory services to non-US and US institutional managed accounts and pooled investment vehicles on either a discretionary or non-discretionary basis.

Financial Risk Management Ltd. (FRM) is the alternative investment management subsidiary of FRM Holdings Ltd., ultimately held by Man Group plc (LON: EMG) in Great Britain. The firm was founded in 1996 by Blaine Tomlinson. Headquartered in London, FRM provides a range of multi-manager investment services to institutional investors, asset management companies, insurance companies, banks, corporations and pension funds.

Loyalty Alliance Enterprise Corp. engages in the provision of data-driven multi-channel direct marketing and customer loyalty solutions in the mobile telecommunications sector. It operates through the following segments: Direct Marketing Services, Customer Loyalty Services, and Predictive Data Analytics Services. The Direct Marketing Services segment includes designing and executing data-driven multi-channel marketing programs and customer retention services by providing ongoing customer support services on a subscription basis. The Customer Loyalty Services segment focuses on managing and maintaining open-loop customer loyalty programs. The Predictive Data Analytics Services segment offers customer database consulting and data-driven marketing advisory services. The company was founded by Deborah Wang in September 2009 and is headquartered in Hong Kong.

Invesco Asset Management Ltd. (IAML) is the wholly-owned Great Britain-based investment management subsidiary of Invesco UK Ltd., itself a subsidiary of Invesco Ltd. (NYSE: IVZ) in the US. The firm was founded in 1969 as Cavalier Securities Ltd. and became Invesco Asset Management Ltd. in 1993. They are headquartered in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire. IAML provides investment management services on both a discretionary and non-discretionary basis to pension and profit-sharing plans, educational institutions, investment companies, insurance companies, individuals and holding companies. The firm also acts as investment advisor for a number of mutual funds on a sub-advised basis.

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.

Sumitomo Mitsui DS Asset Management (UK) Ltd. (Sumitomo Mitsui UK) is the UK-based asset management firm subsidiary of Sumitomo Mitsui DS Asset Management Co., Ltd., ultimately held by Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (TYO: 8316) in Japan. The firm was originally founded as Daiwa SB Investments (UK) Ltd. through a strategic alliance between Daiwa Securities Group and Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group in 1982. Headquartered in London, Sumitomo Mitsui UK offers discretionary investment management, investment trusts and advisory services to a range of institutional investors, pension funds, government agencies and retail investors worldwide.

Ruffer LLP is the investment management subsidiary of Ruffer Management Ltd. in Great Britain. The firm was founded as Ruffer Investment Management Ltd. in 1994 by Jonathan Ruffer, Jane Tufnell, and Earl Ferrers. In 2004, they transferred their investment business to Ruffer LLP. Headquartered in London, Ruffer manages assets and funds on a discretionary basis for private and institutional clients including trusts, charities, pension funds, family offices, corporations, investment companies and insurance companies. Ruffer is a responsible investor that fully integrates environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) issues into their investment process.

BAE Systems Pension Funds Investment Management Ltd. (BSPFIM) is the wholly-owned pension fund management subsidiary of BAE Systems Plc (LSE: BA) in Great Britain. Headquartered in Farnborough, BSPFIM was founded in 1926 and assists the pension schemes within the BAE Group in the UK. They also act as advisors to the Royal Ordnance and Alvis pension schemes supporting the trustees in their investment activities.

Fiera Capital (UK) Ltd. (Fiera UK) is the wholly-owned, Great Britain-based asset management subsidiary of Fiera Capital Europe Ltd., which is wholly-owned by Fiera Capital Corp. (TSE: FSZ) in Canada. The firm was founded by Andrew Pegge in 1995 as Regent Kingpin Capital Management Ltd. They were also formerly known as Charlemagne Capital (UK) Ltd. Headquartered in London, Fiera UK provides investment advisory and investment management services to a range of mutual funds, pension/profit sharing plan clients (but not the plan participants) and other financial institutions. The firm is a signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI) and considers environmental, social and corporate governance issues when constructing portfolios.

Sarasin & Partners LLP (Sarasin) is a global investment manager headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1983 and formerly known as Sarasin Investment Management Ltd. They are a subsidiary of SIM Partnership (London) Ltd., ultimately held by JS International Holdings Ltd. in The Bahamas. Sarasin invests thematically and responsibly on behalf of charities, private clients, institutions and investment professionals.

Northwestern University is a private institution founded in 1851 to serve the Northwest Territory, an area that now includes the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and parts of Minnesota. Northwestern has three campuses

Man Investments (CH) AG (Man Investments) is the Switzerland-based asset management subsidiary of Man Strategic Holdings Plc, itself a subsidiary of Man Group Plc (LSE: EMG) in Great Britain. Established in 1994, the firm is dedicated solely to alternative investing, offering investors access to a wide range of hedge fund portfolios that target strong, stable capital growth through the market cycle. In 2009 Man Group launched a new investment management business uniting Man's scale and expertise in hedge fund investing with the strengths of RMF Investment Management 's infrastructure and disciplined investment process and Glenwood Capital Investments' proven bottom-up manager selection philosophy. Headquartered in Pfaffikon, Man Investments provides transparent access to hedge fund investing through fund of fund portfolios and customized solutions for institutional and private investors.

HSBC Bank Plc (Broker) (HSBC Bank-Broker) is the broker/dealer division of HSBC Bank Plc, which is owned by HSBC Holdings Plc (LON: HSBA; NYSE: HSBC) in Great Britain. Headquartered in London, HSBC Bank-Broker was founded in 1880 and offers bespoke brokerage services across every major asset class for their corporate and institutional clients.

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.

RBC Global Asset Management (UK) Ltd. (RBC GAM-UK) is the Great Britain-based, wholly-owned asset management subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada Holdings UK Ltd., ultimately held by Royal Bank of Canada (TSE, NYSE: RY) in Canada. The firm is headquartered in London and was founded in 1998. RBC GAM-UK provides equity and fixed income solutions to a broad range of institutional clients.

Exotix Holdings Ltd. engages in the provision of financial services. It offers advice on investing in illiquid, distressed or undervalued debt and alternative investments in emerging markets. The company was founded on February 16, 2007and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

PBAC Ltd. is an acquisition vehicle founded in 2006 by members of Exotix Ltd's management. The private company is based in Gravesend, UK. The British company invests in illiquid, distressed or undervalued debt and alternative investments in Emerging Markets.

GLG Partners, Inc. provides asset management services. Its services include investment products and account management, managing global investment funds and accounts. The company was founded by Pierre Philippe Alexandre Lagrange in 1995 and is headquartered in Wantagh, NY.

Alberon Services Ltd. is the investment management subsidiary of Alberon Holdings Ltd. in Great Britain. Headquartered in London, Alberon Services was founded by Howard Goldring in 1993 and they specialize in the provision of discretionary management and asset allocation advice for private clients, family offices and pension funds.

Lyxor Asset Management LLC (Lyxor US) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and hedge fund manager headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1999 as SG Cowen Asset Management, Inc. and changed their name to SG Asset Management Inc. in 2002. Effective September 2009, due to an internal reorganization within the Société Générale group, the firm changed their name to Lyxor Asset Management, Inc. In 2023, they changed their name to Lyxor Asset Management LLC when they were acquired by Wilshire Advisors LLC. Lyxor US provides investment advice to institutional clients typically through the Lyxor AM Funds, separately managed accounts.

Part of Société Générale SA, Société Générale Asset Management is a leading European asset manager based in Paris la Defense, France. The French company offers a complete range of savings and investment solutions in active and passive management, in traditional or real assets. Amundi, the company's parent, ranks among the top 10 players and serves over 100 million clients including retail, institutional, and corporate customers.

Morgan Stanley & Co. Ltd. provides wealth management, investment banking, and other financial services. The company founded on September 15, 1987 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Featurespace Ltd. develops adaptive behavioral analytics. Its services include fraud management, gambling, and optimize payment solutions. The company was founded by David Excell and Bill Fitzgerald and is headquartered in Cambridge, the United Kingdom.

Greenhouse Sports Ltd. engages in the provision of charity services. It helps develop social, thinking, emotional, and physical skills for young people in intensive sports programs. The company was founded by Michael de Giorgio in 2002 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Penguin Random House Ltd. publishes and distributes books. It offers fiction, non fiction, and children's books. The company was founded on September 5, 1962 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

APQ Partners LLP is an investment manager headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded by Bart Turtelboom and Karim Abdel-Motaal in 2013 as Hollan Park Capital LLP. They are a subsidiary of APQ Global Ltd. (LSE: APQ). APQ Partners provides investment management services to various types of clients.

Invoke Capital Partners (Invoke Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2013 by Dr. Mike Lynch. The firm is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Mole Valley Asset Management Ltd. (MVAM) is an independent investment management firm headquartered in Surrey, UK. The firm was founded by Craig Harper in 2013. MVAM offers bespoke investment portfolios for small and large investors.