Jacques Pretorius

Public Investment Corp. (SOC) Ltd. (PIC) is the wholly-owned pension fund management subsidiary of the Government of South Africa, with the Minister of Finance as a shareholder representative. It was founded in 1911 as the Public Debt Commissioners and became the Public Investment Corp. in 2004. Headquartered in Pretoria, the firm focuses exclusively on the public sector, investing funds on behalf of their clients, public sector entities such as pension, provident, social security or guardian funds. PIC supports the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals and considers environmental, social and governance issues in all its investments.

Alexander Forbes Investments Ltd. is an asset management firm headquartered in Sandton, South Africa. The firm was founded by Andre Stadler in 1997 and is a subsidiary of Alexander Forbes Ltd., which is owned by Alexander Forbes Group Holdings Ltd. (JSE: AFH). It serves as an investment manager for institutional, wholesale and retail clients. Alexander Forbes Investments is a signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investing (UNPRI).

Absa Asset Management (Pty) Ltd. (Investment Management) (Absa-IM) is the investment management division of Absa Asset Management (Pty) Ltd., which is owned by Sanlam Ltd. (JSE: SLM) in South Africa. The firm was founded in 1997 as Abvest Associates Pty Ltd. Headquartered in Johannesburg, Absa-IM manages institutional assets on behalf of pension funds, provident funds, medical aid, collective investment schemes and trusts.

Eskom Pension & Provident Fund (EPPF) is the pension fund management subsidiary of Eskom Enterprises Pty Ltd., itself a subsidiary of State-owned Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd. in South Africa. Headquartered in Johannesburg, the firm was founded in 1950 to provide retirement fund administration services for the members of EPPF. They are also a defined benefit fund which provides retirement, withdrawal, death, and disability benefits to members, pensioners and their dependents.

New Seasons Investment Holdings (Pty) Ltd. is a investment company which invests only in exceptional businesses. The company was founded by Enos Mabuza, Peter Vundla, Kgomotso Moroka, Jabu Mabuza, and Ashley Mabogoane in 1995 and is headquartered in Benoni, South Africa.

Mergence Investment Managers (Pty) Ltd. (Mergence) is an asset management and holding firm headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa. The firm was founded in 2004 by Masimo-a-badimo Magerman. Mergence provides investment management services to a range of institutional clients, such as pension funds, government agencies, fund of funds managers and multi managers in South Africa. The firm is a socially responsible investor and a signatory to the United Nations Principles of Responsible Investment, which incorporate environmental, social, and governance issues into their investment process.

Part of IG Group Holdings plc, IG Markets South Africa Ltd. is a South African company that provides financial derivatives services. The company is based in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Part of Anchor Group Ltd., Anchor Capital Pty Ltd. is a wealth and asset management business that focuses on authentic client relationships and a world-class investment process. Located in Sandton, South Africa, Anchor Capital offers Anchor Aspirant, an offering targeted at young investors. The South African company provides investment solutions for individuals, advisors, and institutions. Founded in 2009, the CEO of the private company is Peter Graham Armitage.