Paul John Sweeting

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.

JPMorgan Investment Management, Inc. (JPMIM) is a global, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 2000 due to Chase Manhattan's purchase of Robert Fleming Holdings and the subsequent merger of Chase and JPMorgan. In January 2010, JPMorgan Investment Advisors merged into JP Morgan Investment Management. JPMIM is a subsidiary of JPMorgan Asset Management Holdings, Inc., ultimately owned by JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM). The firm primarily provides investment advisory services to both US and non-US institutional and retail 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.

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.

Founded in 1991, Henderson Fund Management Ltd. is a subsidiary of Janus Henderson Group Plc. The company is based in London, UK. The British company manages and invests in companies.

Merrill Lynch International (MLI-UK) is a brokerage firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1988 and is a subsidiary of ML UK Capital Holdings Ltd., ultimately owned by Bank of America Corp. (NYSE: BAC) in the US. MLI-UK provides brokerage services to individual and retail clients.

Janus Henderson UK (Holdings) Ltd. provides investment banking and consulting services. The firm offers financial advisory services on insurance, pension, investment, and mortgage-related activities. It offers banking solutions and investment products to retail and institutional investment professionals. The company was founded on November 10, 1986 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

The Association of Investment Cos. is based in London, UK. The British company represents and provides investor data on closed-ended funds, including investment trusts and venture capital trusts (VCTs). The non-profit company was founded in 1932. Richard William Stone has been the CEO of the company since 2021.

Pictet Asset Management Ltd. (Pictet AM) is an alternative investment management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1980 and is wholly owned by Pictet Asset Management Holding SA, which is ultimately owned by Banque Pictet & Cie SA in Switzerland. Pictet AM provides discretionary investment management services on a global scale to a wide range of international institutional clients. Furthermore, the firm also acts as the investment adviser or sub-adviser to US-based investment companies and other regulated and unregulated collective investment schemes in international jurisdictions. Pictet AM adheres to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI).

Evelyn Partners Investment Management LLP (Evelyn Partners) is the investment management subsidiary of Evelyn Partners I M Ltd., which is owned by Platinum LP Guernsey Ltd. in Great Britain. The firm was founded in 1881 and formerly known as Smith & Williamson Investment Management LLP. They changed their name into Evelyn Partners Investment Management LLP when Tilney and Smith & Williamson brands merged into one in 2022. Headquartered in London, Evelyn Partners provides investment management, financial advisory and accountancy services to private clients, professional practices, mid- to large-sized corporations and non-profit organizations.

JPMorgan Elect Plc is a closed-end investment company. It offers three investment choices: Managed Growth, Managed Income, and Managed Cash. The Managed Growth includes long term capital growth from investing in a range of investment trusts and open-ended funds. The Managed Income comprises growth of income with potential for a long term capital growth by investing primarily in UK equities. The Managed Cash invests primarily in GBP denominated short-term debt securities. The company was founded on September 16, 1999 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

JPMorgan Securities Plc is a brokerage firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1992 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of JP Morgan Capital Holdings Ltd., ultimately owned by JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) in the US. JPMorgan Securities provides market research, proprietary pricing data and analytics, and trade execution across multiple asset classes such as credit, equities and FX. They help institutional investors, traditional and alternative asset and fund managers, broker dealers and equity issuers meet the demands of changing markets.

Polar Capital LLP is an alternative investment manager headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 2001 and is a subsidiary of Polar Capital Partners Ltd., which is a subsidiary of Polar Capital Holdings Plc (LSE: POLR). Polar Capital primarily offers fundamental research driven investment advisory services to professional and institutional investors through a range of geographic and sector investment funds and separately managed accounts.

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.

Founded in 1934, Henderson Administration Ltd. is a part of Janus Henderson Group Plc and provides professional and management services. The company is based in London, UK.

Cedar Rock Capital Ltd. (Cedar Rock) is an independent, employee-owned investment management firm headquartered in London, UK. It was founded by former Morgan Stanley Global Franchise manager Andy Brown in 2002. Cedar Rock provides discretionary investment management services to the Cedar Rock Funds and to clients with separate accounts. Their clients and the investors in the Cedar Rock Funds may include high net-worth individuals, endowments, foundations, estates, trusts, family offices, pension and profit sharing plans, private investment funds and other business entities.

Watani Investment Co. KSCC (dba NBK Capital) is the investment management subsidiary of National Bank of Kuwait SAK (KSE: NBK) in Kuwait. Headquartered in Safat, NBK Capital was founded in 2005 and offers a diversified range of financial products and services to institutional customers and high-net worth individuals.

DWS Investments (UK) Ltd. (DWS UK) is a hedge fund manager headquartered in London, UK. The firm is a subsidiary of Deutsche Asset Management Holding SE, ultimately held by Deutsche Bank AG (ETR: DBK, NYSE: DB) in Germany. Created in the mid-1990s as a department within Deutsche Bank, the firm was founded in 2004. The firm was formerly known as Deutsche Asset Management (UK) Ltd. and changed their name to DWS Investments UK Ltd. in 2018. DWS UK provides investment management services for retail, institutional and wealth management clients.

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.

BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Ltd. (BIM-UK) is an investment management firm headquartered in London, UK. They are a subsidiary of BlackRock Finance Europe Ltd., ultimately owned by BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE: BLK) in the US. The firm was founded in 2006 following the merger of Merrill Lynch Investment Managers and BlackRock. In 2009, BlackRock merged with Barclays Global Investors, which includes the iShares exchange traded funds business. The combined firm operates under the BlackRock name and has retained the iShares brand. BIM-UK manages a family of mutual funds and acts as sub-advisor to other mutual and pension funds. They also offer alternative investments and managed accounts for individual and institutional clients.

Henderson Global Investors (Holdings) Ltd. provides investment management services. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Indigo Pipelines Ltd. operates gas distribution systems. It designs, builds, finances, owns and operates the ‘last mile’ gas pipe connections to new residential and commercial developments. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Glasgow, the United Kingdom.

Part of Janus Henderson Group Plc, Henderson Holdings Group Ltd. provides investment management services. The company is based in London, UK and was founded in 2008.

Enviromena Power Systems LLC engages in the provision of clean energy services. It develops solar power panels and systems. The firm’s services include rooftop, energy storage, solar hybrid, operations and maintenance and plant performance monitoring. The company was founded by Sami Khoreibi and John A. Clarke in 2007 and is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

SEDCO Capital Co. is the asset management subsidiary of Saudi Economic & Development Co. Ltd. in Saudi Arabia. Headquartered in Jeddah, the firm was founded in 2010. SEDCO Capital offers advisory, discretionary management and asset allocation services to help clients benefit from world-class investment instruments, including those offered through an international Luxembourg platform. The firm is the world’s first Shariah-compliant asset manager and also the first Saudi Arabian company to sign up to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI).

Part of Janus Henderson Group Plc, HGI (Investments) Ltd. is a British company that provides investment services. The company is based in London, UK and was founded in 2008.

Part of Janus Henderson Group Plc, Henderson Global Investors Asset Management Ltd. is a British company that functions as a national commercial bank. The company is based in London, UK. Founded in 1988.

Part of M & G Plc, Prudential Portfolio Management Group Ltd. is a British company that provides investment services. The company is based in London, UK. Founded in 1989.

Part of Janus Henderson Group Plc, Henderson Global Investors Geneva Finance Ltd. is an investment holding British company. The company is based in London, UK. It was founded in 2014.

Part of Janus Henderson Group Plc, HGI Asset Management Group Ltd. is a holding company. The company is based in London, UK.

SEDCO Capital Co /Private Equity/ (SEDCO Capital PE) is a private equity subsidiary of SEDCO Capital Co, headquartered in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The firm was founded in 1997.

Part of Aip Infrastructure LP, Arjun Infrastructure Partners IV Ltd. is an independent asset management firm that specializes in executing and managing mid-market infrastructure investments. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Reading, UK. Arjun now manages over €5 billion of capital on behalf of prominent institutional investors. Incorporating environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors in their investment and asset management decisions is central to Arjun's ability to deliver attractive risk-adjusted returns over the long term.

Part of Belgrave Capital IOM Ltd., Applegreen Service Areas NI Ltd. is a British company that offers a graduate programme to help individuals achieve success in their careers. The company is based in Belfast, UK and was founded in 2012. Applegreen Service Areas NI is a fast-growing network that provides low fuel prices and serves high-quality food to its customers. The company offers a variety of freshly-made gourmet sandwiches, artisan bakes, carvery meats, salads, soups, and hot dinners in a friendly and relaxed setting.

Part of Applegreen Ltd. (Ireland), Petrogas Group NI Ltd. is a British company that retails automotive fuels. The company is based in Belfast, UK. Founded in 2008.