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abrdn Investments Ltd. (aIL) is an asset management firm headquartered in Aberdeen, UK. The firm was founded in 1987 and formerly known as Aberdeen Asset Managers Ltd. They are a wholly-owned subsidiary of abrdn Holdings Ltd., which is wholly-owned by abrdn Plc (LON: ABDN). aIL provides their clients with discretionary and non-discretionary asset management and related services across a broad range of investment strategies and asset classes. They also offer an alternative platform which encompasses multi-manager research, selection and portfolio management for hedge funds strategies.

Allied Domecq Ltd. operates distilleries and restaurants. It offers wine, liquors, brandies spirits, and quick service restaurants. The firm's products are sold under the Ballantine's, Beefeater, Canadian Club, Courvoisier, Kahlua, Maker's Mark, Malibu, Sauza and Stolichnaya brands. The company was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Gartmore Investment Management Ltd. provides investment products and services. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Gartmore Group Ltd. provides equity and asset management services. It also offers fund management and portfolio management services. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Abrdn Asia Ltd. is the wholly owned, Singapore-based asset management subsidiary of abrdn Holdings Ltd., which is wholly owned by abrdn Plc (LON: ABDN), a global investment company headquartered in Edinburgh, UK. The firm was founded by Hugh Young in 1992 as Aberdeen Asset Management (Asia) Ltd. and subsequently renamed into Aberdeen Standard Investments (Asia) Ltd. in 2018. They became Abrdn Asia Ltd. in 2021. Abrdn Asia provides investment advisory services to a variety of institutional clients, such as corporate plans, non-profit organizations, public plans, governments, private investors, multi-employer plans, financial institutions, sub-advised funds and pooled investment vehicles, encompassing both affiliated and unaffiliated US and non-US Registered Funds and US and non-US unregistered funds, among others.

Aegon Asset Management UK PLC (Aegon AM UK) is the asset management subsidiary of Aegon Asset Management UK Holdings Ltd., ultimately owned by AEGON NV (AMS: AGN) in The Netherlands. The firm's roots date to 1831 when the Scottish Equitable Life Assurance Society was established. In 1994, Scottish Equitable sold a significant minority stake to Aegon NV, becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary in 1998. In 2001, the firm was re-branded as AEGON Asset Management and changed their name to Kames Capital in 2011. They became Aegon Asset Management UK PLC in 2020. Headquartered in Edinburgh, Aegon AM UK manages assets on behalf of clients internationally, which includes public funds, pension plans, financial institutions, endowments, foundations, wealth managers, family offices and individuals. The firm is a signatory to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI).

Bluehone AIM VCT PLC invests to achieve long-term capital growth through investment in companies that raise new capital on the Alternative Investment Market. The fund invests in companies operating in automobiles, pharmaceuticals, information technology, telecommunications, engineering, transport, and support services. The company is headquartered in Leeds, 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).

The Rank Foundation Ltd. is a philanthropic organization that aims to improve the lives of people and their communities. The foundation has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom and is based in London, UK. The foundation provides funding for registered charities and recognized churches through its Pebbles funding stream for projects costing less than £150,000. The Rank Fellowship is an alumni network of leaders who were supported by the foundation as young people. The foundation was established by Joseph Arthur Rank in 1953 and is currently led by CEO David Sanderson.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP engages in the provision of accounting services. Its services include audit and assurance, accounting advisory, risk assurance, tax management, corporate insolvency, life cycle assessment, forensic services, private equity advisory, and financial reporting valuations. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) is the UK's largest nature conservation charity, working to secure a healthy environment for wildlife and inspiring everyone to give nature a home. The non-profit company is based in Edinburgh, UK, and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom. The organization offers resources for learning about birds and their habitats, as well as teaching materials for use in the classroom and outdoor learning. RSPB reserves provide great places to get away from it all and enjoy spending time with family while getting closer to nature.

Sableknight Ltd. is a British company that provides property investment services. The private company is based in London, UK. and has subsidiaries in United Kingdom. The company was founded in 1976.

Rothesay Life Plc engages in the provision of insurance solutions for pensions de-risking. It offers insurance buy-out solutions, bulk purchase annuities and longevity swaps. The company was founded by Antigone Loudiadis and Thomas James Pearce in 2007 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Part of Whitbread Plc, Whitbread Pension Trustees provides business support services. The company is based in Dunstable, UK.

The Gala Film Partners LLP provides film distribution services. The private company is based in Middlesex, UK.

Part of Somers Ltd., Waverton Investment Management Group Ltd. is a British company that provides investment management services. The company is based in London, UK. The company was founded in 2013. Andrew Neil Rithet Fleming has been the CEO of the company since 2015.

CTVC Ltd. is a British independent production company that produces content for mainstream television and radio broadcasters. The private company is based in London, UK. The company's content focuses on raising important ethical and moral issues from the perspective of those of "all faiths and none". The company was founded in 1978 by James Arthur Rank. The CEO is Caroline Matthews.

PCGH ZDP Plc is a closed-end investment fund. It generates capital growth by investing in a global portfolio of healthcare stocks across all healthcare sectors. The company was founded March 30, 2017 and was headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.