Richard Bucknell

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.

News Corp. UK & Ireland Ltd. publishes newspapers and magazines. Its magazines include The Sun, The Times, News of the World, and The Sunday Times. The company was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales ensures that its members, students, and affiliates maintain the highest standards of professional competency and conduct to protect the public interest. The non-profit company is based in London, UK, and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom. With over 150,000 members, the institute provides technical information, helplines, and communities to its members.

Sunline Direct Mail Ltd. provides print, mailing fulfilment and campaign marketing services. It offers mailing house services, print management, postage optimization, analytics and predictive planning, database management, data cleansing and profiling, multi channel campaign management, pick, pack and dispatch, response handling, contact center and marketing strategy. The company was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Loughborough, the United Kingdom.

Edinburgh Partners Ltd. is a directly owned, UK-based investment management subsidiary of Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE: BEN) in the US. The firm was founded by Alasdair Nairn as DMWS 612 Ltd. in 2003 to exclusively focus on investment research and portfolio management. Headquartered in Edinburgh, Edinburgh Partners provides investment advisory services for institutional clients, which includes public and corporate pensions, registered investment companies, pooled investment vehicles and sub-advisory accounts.

Founded in 1964, Friedman's Ltd. is a British company that imports, converts, and distributes plain and bespoke lycra-based materials. Part of Ceps Plc., the company is based in Altrincham, UK. Friedman's was acquired by Signature Fabrics Ltd. on January 25, 2005 for $3.19 million.

Signature Fabrics Ltd. operates as a holding company. The company was founded on December 13, 2004 and is headquartered in Altrincham, the United Kingdom.

C.E.M. Press Ltd. designs and manufactures fabric and wallpaper pattern books, swatches and shade cards. It offers fabric and wallpaper pattern books; printing services, such as laminating, plate-making, screen printing, and foil blocking; design studio services, including concepts, illustrations, and type-setting; digital printing services; and room shot, mood shot, lighting, and flat shot digital photography services. The company was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in Nottingham, the United Kingdom.^

Dowgate Capital Stockbrokers Ltd. (DCS) is the wholly-owned investment arm of 3B Capital Ltd. in Great Britain. Established in 1990 as Ellis Stockbrokers Ltd., the firm was acquired by the Dowgate group in 2006 and was renamed as Dowgate Capital Stockbrokers Ltd. in 2008. Based in Crawley, DCS provides traditional stockbroking services to private clients through advisory or execution-only basis. They also develop services for small-cap institutional specialists. The firm focuses on stocks and shares, together with related investments such as warrants, contracts for differences, options and collective investment schemes. DCS has specific expertise in small- and medium-sized listed UK firms, particularly in sectors such as energy technology, telecommunications, life insurance, technology, food, and investment managers focusing on small-sized firms. DCS works closely with their sister subsidiary, Dowgate Capital Advisers, on corporate broking issues. Together the firms provide a one-stop shop for companies seeking a quote on AIM or PLUS.

Maven Capital Partners UK LLP (Maven Capital Partners) is a private equity subsidiary of Mattioli Woods PLC founded in 1986. The firm is headquartered in Manchester, United Kingdom.

Willis Welby LLP provides investment research. The British company was founded in 2010 by Max H. Welby, Anthony John Millington Willis, Tony Willis. Peter Stevens has been the CEO of the private company since 2015.

Part of N1 Singer Ltd., Nplus1 Singer Advisory LLP is a brokerage services provider. The company is based in London, UK. The British company was founded in 2006 by Timothy Bruce Cockroft. Timothy Bruce Cockroft has been the CEO since 2006.

Part of N1 Singer Ltd., Singer Capital Markets Securities Ltd. is a brokerage firm. The company is based in London, UK. The British company was founded in 2012 by Timothy Bruce Cockroft, Peter Welch. Timothy Bruce Cockroft has been the CEO since 2012.

Part of Allenby Capital Ltd., Sanlam Securities UK Ltd. is a specialist asset manager within the Sanlam group. Sanlam Securities UK Ltd. is based in London, UK. Sanlam Securities was acquired by Allenby Capital Ltd. from Sanlam Ltd. on March 10, 2016. The British company manages over £5.4bn in an innovative range of equity, fixed income, and multi-asset strategies. The company was founded in 1984. Jonathan Charles Polin has been the CEO of the company since 2015.

Athelney Trust Plc (Investment Management) (Athelney Trust-IM) is the investment management division of Athelney Trust Plc (LON: ATY), a publicly listed, closed-end fund headquartered in Penryn, UK. Founded in 1994, Athelney Trust-IM provides shareholders with prospects of long-term growth in dividends and capital.

Part of Ceps Plc., Aford Awards (Holdings) Ltd. functions as an investment holding British company. The company is based in Bath, UK. Founded in 2014.

Cook Brown Building Control Ltd. engages in the provision of building control services. The firm offers extensions and loft conversions, high volume housing, and refurbishment services. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Portishead, the United Kingdom.

Chelverton Asset Management Holdings Ltd. provides asset management services. The private company is based in Bath, UK. and has subsidiaries in United Kingdom.

Part of Ceps Plc., Davies Odell Ltd. is a British company that manufactures and distributes protection equipment, matting, and footwear components. The company is based in Rushden, UK. on December 18, 2020. The company was founded in 1863. Davies Odell was acquired by Vale Brothers Ltd., a subsidiary of Baaj Capital LLP from Ceps Plc.

Travelfast Ltd. engages in the provision of consumer goods manufacturing services. The company was founded on October 10, 2009 and is headquartered in Batley, the United Kingdom.

Hickton Consultants Ltd. provides clerk of works services to the construction sector. It offers inspection services for structures, civil engineering, and mechanical and electrical installations; and building, structural, mechanical, and electrical assessment services. The firm provides services for various projects, such as care homes, offices, schools and colleges, heritage, commercial, health, residential, university, and student accommodation. The company was founded by Anthony Albert Hickton in 1991 and is headquartered in Barnsley, the United Kingdom.

BRCS (Building Control) Ltd. provides building control services. It specializes in corporate approved inspector, building control body, surveyors and regulations. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Chelmsford, the United Kingdom.

Part of Ceps Plc., Morgan Lambert Electrical Ltd. is a British company that provides auditing, training, and consultancy services to the electrical sector. The company is based in Selby, UK and was founded in 2014.