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Columbia Threadneedle Asset Managers Ltd. (CTAM) is an asset management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1990 as F&C Asset Managers Ltd. and renamed BMO Asset Managers Ltd. in 2018. They changed their name to Columbia Threadneedle Asset Managers Ltd. when BMO rebranded to Columbia Threadneedle Investments in 2022. The firm is a subsidiary of Columbia Threadneedle AM (Holdings) Plc, ultimately held by Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE: AMP) in the US. CTAM manages a range of in-house and multi-manager funds for private individuals and institutional clients.

abrdn Investments Ltd. (aIL) is an asset management firm headquartered in Midlothian, 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., 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.

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.

Baillie Gifford & Co. is an independent, global investment management firm headquartered in Edinburgh, UK. The firm was founded in 1908 and is wholly-owned by their partners. Baillie Gifford manages assets for pension funds, institutions, corporates, foundations, charities and retail investors. They are a socially responsible investor which works with their fund managers to assess ESG concerns both before and after investing in companies.

abrdn Investment Management Ltd. (AIM) is the wholly-owned investment management subsidiary of Standard Life Investments Holdings Ltd., itself a wholly-owned subsidiary of abrdn Plc (LON: ABDN) in Great Britain. Formerly known as Standard Life Investments Ltd., the firm was founded in 1990 as the dedicated investment arm of the Standard Life group. Headquartered in Edinburgh, AIM is a socially responsible investor which offers Standard Life Ethical Funds for investors concerned about environmental and social issues. Their flagship is the UK Select Fund.

Anglian Water Group Ltd. provides water and sewage services. The firm engages in water supply and distribution, sewage collection and treatment, and property development activities. It provides regulated water, water recycling, and environmental services. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Huntingdon, the United Kingdom.

AE Continuation LLP is a US equity brokerage firm headquartered in London, UK. Formerly known as Hispaniola LLP and as Atlantic Equities LLP, the firm was founded in 2003 by Christopher Middleton, Hamilton Faber, Keely Oliver, Marlus McNally and Vernon Golding. They were acquired by Redburn (Europe) Ltd. in 2023 and change their name to AE Continuation LLP.

Osprey Acquisitions Ltd. engages in water supply, treatment and distribution; sewage collection and treatment; and retail services to water and water recycling customers. The company was founded on August 24, 2006 and is headquartered in the United Kingdom.

NWEN Finance Plc operates as a financing subsidiary and special purpose entity. The company was founded on January 23, 2013 and is headquartered in Warrington, the United Kingdom.

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.

Credit Suisse Asset Management Ltd. (CSAM) is the wholly-owned, Great Britain-based asset management subsidiary of Credit Suisse Asset Management (UK) Holding Ltd., itself a subsidiary of Credit Suisse Group AG (SWX: CSGN, NYSE: CS) in Switzerland. Founded in 1982, the firm is headquartered in London and offers a wide range of investment products and functions across asset classes and investment styles for various clients including governments, institutions, corporations and private individuals.

Aviva Investors Global Services Ltd. (AIGSL) is the wholly-owned asset management subsidiary of Aviva Investors Holdings Ltd., ultimately held by Aviva plc (LSE: AV, ADR: AV) in Great Britain. Previously known as Morley Fund Management Ltd., the firm was founded in 1973, merged with Norwich Union Investment Management Ltd. in 2000 and underwent restructuring in 2008. Headquartered in London, AIGSL provides investment management services and related advisory to various subsidiaries of the Aviva Group and external clients such as retail funds, pension funds, and other institutional investors.

State Street Global Advisors Ltd. (SSGAL) is an investment management firm headquartered in London, UK. Founded in 1990, the firm is a wholly-owned subsidiary of State Street Global Advisors International Holdings Inc., ultimately held by State Street Corp. (NYSE: STT) in the US. SSGAL offers a variety of asset management solutions to pension funds, investment management companies, insurance companies, central banks, and family offices.

Bechtel Corp. operates as an engineering, construction, and project management company. Its portfolio encompasses energy, transportation, communications, mining, oil and gas, and government services. The firm also raises finance from a host of international lenders including commercial banks, multilateral and bilateral lending institutions, export credit agencies, and the capital markets. The company was founded by Warren A. Bechtel in 1898 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

First Sentier Investors (Hong Kong) Ltd. (FSIHK) is a registered investment adviser headquartered in Hong Kong. The firm was founded in 1987 and previously known as CMG First State Hong Kong and as First State Investors (Hong Kong) Ltd. They are a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of First Sentier Investors Asia Holdings Ltd. and their ultimate parent is Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (TYO: 8306, NYSE: MUFG) in Japan. FSIHK provides discretionary investment management services primarily to non-US institutional clients and pooled investment vehicles or funds that invest in a number of asset classes. They also provide investment advisory services to a group affiliate located in the US.

Digita Oy provides television and radio broadcast tower infrastructure. It offers television and video, IoT, data center, site, radio and customer-driven consultancy services. The firm serves television and radio broadcasting companies, as well as mobile and broadband operators. The company was founded in January 1999 and is headquartered in Helsinki, Finland.

Deutsche Bank AG (Deutsche Bank UK) is the UK-based securities brokerage division of Deutsche Bank AG (ETR: DBK) in Germany. The firm is headquartered in London and was founded in 1873. Deutsche Bank provides brokerage services to companies and institutions.

Anglian Water Services Ltd. provides water and wastewater services. Its services include water supply, water recycling services and other business services such as rippleffect, carbon trust water standard, save money cut carbon, active water management, find every drop, save every drop, drop cost, and drop risk. The company was founded on April 01, 1989 and is headquartered in Huntingdon, the United Kingdom.

First Sentier Investors (Australia) IM Ltd. (FSIAIM) is the wholly-owned Australian asset management subsidiary of First Sentier Investors Holdings Pty Ltd., ultimately held by Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (MUFG) (TYO: 8306) in Japan. The firm was founded as Colonial First State Asset Management (Australia) Ltd. (CFSAMA) in 2005 as a separate business from the retail product distribution services offered by Colonial First State Investments. Headquartered in Barangaroo, FSIAIM provides investment, superannuation and retirement products to individuals as well as corporate and superannuation fund investors. Their clients are institutional investors and accredited investors.

Chikara Investments LLP (Chikara) is an alternative investment manager headquartered in London, UK. The firm was co-founded by Angus Coupland and D. Richard Cardiff in 2005 as Coupland Cardiff Asset Management LLP. They are a subsidiary of CCAM Asia Ltd., which is owned by Coupland Cardiff Management (Cayman) Ltd. The firm manages capacity constrained, index agnostic, long only strategies on behalf of pension funds, family offices and other institutions. Chikara is a signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI).

Aubrey Capital Management Ltd. (ACM) is an investment management firm headquartered in Edinburgh, UK with additional office in London. The firm was founded in 2006 as DMWS 767 Ltd. They are a subsidiary of Treetop Asset Management SA in Luxembourg. ACM provides discretionary investment services for private individuals, family groups, trusts, charities and pensions.

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.

North West Electricity Networks Plc operates as a holding company. It engages in electricity distribution services. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

ENW Capital Finance plc engages in the provision of financial services. It focuses its operation on the Northwest of England. The company was founded on April 08, 2009 and is headquartered in Stockport, the United Kingdom.

Part of Anglian Water Group Ltd., AWG Parent Co. Ltd. provides water services. The company is based in Huntingdon, UK.

First Sentier Investors (UK) Services Ltd. is based in London, UK. Part of Commonwealth Bank of Australia, First Sentier Investors (UK) Services Ltd. is a British company that provides investment services. Founded in 2000.

Part of Anglian Water Group Ltd., Osprey Holdco Ltd. provides water supply services. The company is based in Huntingdon, UK.

Part of North West Electricity Networks (Jersey) Ltd., North West Electricity Networks (UK) Ltd. is a British company that provides energy efficiency advice services to help customers save money on household bills. The company is based in Warrington, UK. The company offers services such as Extra Care register, payment for generating electricity or reducing consumption, and look after the overhead lines, underground cables, and substations that make up the electricity network to provide power to their customers.

Novar Projects Ltd. provides investment services. The company is headquartered in Bracknell, the United Kingdom.

Southern Water Ltd. provides water and waste water services. Its services include trade effluent, tankered waste imports, and biosolids. The company was founded on April 1, 1989 and is headquartered in Worthing, United Kingdom.

CFA Society of the UK is an association of investment professionals based in the UK. The British company was founded in an unspecified year.

The Homes & Communities Agency is a government organization based in the United Kingdom. The agency was replaced by Homes England and regulator of social housing. The agency's main function was to provide affordable home ownership and guidelines for identity systems. The agency also released policy papers and consultations on various topics related to housing and local services.

First State Investments International Ltd. engages in security and commodity contract dealing activities. The company was founded on June 20, 1982 and is headquartered in Ediinburgh, the United Kingdom.

Caruna Networks Oy engages in the distribution of electricity. It provide power to private and corporate customers. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Espoo, Finland.

Utilitas OÜ distributes thermal energy and electricity. It provides district heating services. The company was founded on December 14, 2011 and is headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia.

Mahout Worldwide Leaders Fund (DST) operates as a pooled investment fund. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Flood Re Ltd. is a joint initiative between the government and insurers that aims to make flood cover more affordable for household insurance policies. The private company is based in London, UK. The British company provides a re-insurance scheme that makes flood cover more widely available and affordable as part of home insurance. Flood Re helps insurers to assist householders at risk of flooding. The company was founded in 2013. The CEO is Andy Bord.

BennBridge Ltd. is an investment management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded by Paul Marriage in 2017 as New 03 Ltd. They are a subsidiary of BennBridge Hold Co., Ltd., ultimately owned by Bangarra Group Ltd. in Australia. BennBridge develops and distributes actively managed equity funds and offers high-grade service and investment solutions to institutional and intermediary clients.

Part of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc., First State Investments (UK Holdings) Ltd. is a British company that generates investment ideas in-house and follows a rigorous research process to invest in good quality companies. The company is based in London, UK and is a dedicated and ambitious group of long-term investors with a shared set of values and a passion for investing in high-quality companies that are well-positioned to meet the challenges of sustainable development. The company believes in partnerships with clients, invested companies, and society. The company launched their first emerging markets sustainability strategy in 2009 and have continued to refine their ideas around quality.

Aikya Investment Management Ltd. is an independent, British employee-owned investment management company that specializes in managing Emerging Markets equity portfolios. The private company is based in London, UK, and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company's purpose is to generate compelling long-term returns by investing in sustainable businesses in Emerging Markets. Aikya Australia Unit Trust fund aims to achieve long-term capital growth by investing in equities in emerging market economies. The CEO of the company is Ashish Swarup.