Alison Lygo

Nomura International Plc provides a variety of financial services including advisement, investment banking and asset management. It trades in and sells fixed income and equity products, including related derivatives; and provides investment banking services, and corporate finance and private equity services. The company is also involved in asset and principal finance business. It offers investment advisory and management, custody, and employment services. Nomura International was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Citigroup Global Markets Ltd. (CGML) is an international broker-dealer firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1983 and is a subsidiary of Citigroup Global Markets Holdings Bahamas Ltd., ultimately held by Citigroup, Inc. (NYSE: C) in the US. CGML has a major presence in the international financial markets as a dealer, market-maker and underwriter in equity and fixed income securities and offers risk-based solutions to producers and investors in commodity markets. They also provide corporate finance services to a wide range of corporate, institutional and government clients. Their trading activities encompass cash, exchange traded and OTC derivative markets.

BNP Paribas (London Branch) is the Great Britain-based brokerage division of BNP Paribas SA (EPA: BNP) in France. The firm is headquartered in London and was founded in 1986. BNP Paribas (London Branch) offers a wide range of products and services to corporate, institutional, commodities, market making and broking clients.

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.

TBWA Chiat/Day, Inc. operates as an advertising company. Its services include design, digital, retail activation and theater, sports sponsorship, cause related marketing, custom publishing, mobile utility, event marketing and brand amplification. The company was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Britvic Soft Drinks Ltd. is a soft drink manufacturing company. The company manufactures soft drinks with brands such as Tango, Robinsons and Pepsi. Britvic Soft Drinks was founded in 1938 and is headquartered in Chelmsford, UK.

The Boston Consulting Group, Inc. engages in the provision of management consulting services. It specializes in automotive and mobility; biopharmaceuticals; consumer products; education; oil and gas; power and utilities; engineered products and infrastructure; financial institutions; and health care payers, providers, and services. It offers big data and advanced analytics; change management; client learning and enablement; and corporate development and financial services. The company was founded by Bruce Doolin Henderson in 1963 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

Part of Britvic Plc, Orchid Drinks Ltd. is a private company based in Hemel Hempstead, UK. The British company was founded in 1992. Orchid Drinks was acquired by Britvic Soft Drinks Ltd. on July 11, 2000.

SABMiller South Africa Ltd. engages in the brewing and distribution of beer and soft drinks. It operates under the brands of Castle Lite, Liberado, Carver's Weiss, Flying Fish, Newlands Spring, Redd's, Carling Black Label, Hansa Pilsener, Castle Milk Stout, Castle Lager and And Brutal Fruit. The company was founded in 1888 and is headquartered in Sandton, South Africa.

Britannia Soft Drinks Ltd. manufactures and markets bottled juices and carbonated and still drinks internationally. It sold more than 1.4 billion litres of soft drinks in hundreds of different flavours, shapes and sizes and delivers to over 4,000 customers and approximately 250,000 points of distribution. It is the UK licensee for PepsiCo and 7UP. PepsiCo has a minority stake in the company. Intercontinental Hotels Group owns nearly half the company; other investors include Allied Domecq and Whitbread (at about 25% each). PepsiCo International also has a minor stake in the company. The company is headquartered in Chelmsford, UK

WME IMG LLC provides sports, events, fashion products and operates as a media company. It offers services for sports, fashion, and entertainment. The company was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, CA.

Kayak Software Corp. operates as an online travel agency. It offers fare information from airlines and hotels. The firm also develops and operates websites and mobile applications that provide destination information, travel tips, member discounts, and hotel descriptions. The company was founded by Daniel Stephen Hafner, Gregory E. Slyngstad, Douglas Feirstein, Terrell B. Jones, and Paul M. English in 2004 and is headquartered in Stamford, CT.

Credit Suisse Securities (Europe) Ltd. (Credit Suisse Europe) is the Great Britain-based brokerage subsidiary of Credit Suisse Investment Holdings (UK), itself a subsidiary of Credit Suisse Group AG (SWX: CSGN) in Switzerland. The firm was founded in 1966 and formerly known as Credit Suisse First Boston (Europe) Ltd. Headquartered in London, Credit Suisse Europe arranges financing in international capital markets, provides financial advisory services and acts as a dealer in securities, derivatives and foreign exchange on a principal and agency basis for corporate and institutional investors.

Northwestern University is a private institution founded in 1851 to serve the Northwest Territory, an area that now includes the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and parts of Minnesota. Northwestern has three campuses

Morgan Stanley & Co. International Plc (MSCI) is a brokerage firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1986 and is a subsidiary of Morgan Stanley Investments (UK), ultimately held by Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) in the US. MSCI provides a range of brokerage services to corporations, governments and financial institutions.

Deutsche Equities India Pvt Ltd. (DEI) is a brokerage firm headquartered in Mumbai, India. The firm was founded in 2002 and is a subsidiary of Deutsche Bank AG (ETR: DBK) in Germany. DEI provides brokerage services to various clients. Their global offering extends across cash management, trade finance, custody, trust and agency services, liquidity management, securities lending, and collateral management.

Deutsche Bank AG (Broker) is the brokerage arm of Deutsche Bank AG (ETR: DBK) in Germany. Headquartered in Frankfurt, the firm was founded in 1870 and offers FX Prime Brokerage (FXPB) which enables clients to transact foreign exchange across an array of dealers utilizing Deutsche Bank credit lines to maintain anonymity, maximize operational and margin efficiency and reduce transactional costs.

RBC Europe Ltd. is the Great Britain-based broker/dealer subsidiary of RBC Europe Ltd., itself a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada (TSE: RY) in Canada. Headquartered in London, the firm was founded in 1970 and provides a full spectrum of brokerage services specifically tailored for both retail and institutional investors. The firm is active in several markets, exchanges, and electronic trading platforms.

Macquarie Capital (Europe) Ltd. (MCEL) is the London-based subsidiary of Macquarie Group Ltd. (SY: MQG), a global provider of banking, financial, advisory, investment and fund management services. Operating as part of the Macquarie Capital Advisers division, MCEL provides investment advisory services in the UK and in continental Europe. In relation with Macquarie Securities Group, they provide access to Asia Pacific markets for European clients. In terms of research, MCEL supplies macro-economic, markets and stock level analysis to a diverse range of clients. Their capabilities cover equity, debt, ForEx, futures, metals and mining worldwide, economics and strategy. In 2009 Macquarie Group acquired the international brokerage firm Fox-Pitt Kelton Cochran Caronia Waller LLC. The London branch Fox-Pitt, Kelton Ltd. was absorbed into MCEL.

Liberum Capital Ltd. (Liberum) is the Great Britain-based brokerage subsidiary of TN Holdings (BVI) Ltd. in British Virgin Islands. The firm was founded in 2007 by Shane Le Prevost. Headquartered in London, Liberum provides trading and execution services for institutional clients. They bring liquidity into the niches that matter and are market-makers in more than 350 large, mid and small-cap stocks.

asos.com Ltd. operates as a online retail store of fashion and beauty products. It offers various branded and own label product lines across womenswear, menswear, footwear, accessories, jewelry, and beauty products. The company was founded by Nicholas Jon Robertson and Quentin John Griffiths in 2000 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Part of Britvic Plc, Robinsons Soft Drinks Ltd. is a British company that manufactures and wholesales soft drinks and bottled water products. The private company is based in Hemel Hempstead, UK. Robinsons Soft Drinks was founded in 1994.

Part of Britvic Plc, Britvic International Investments Ltd. is a soft drink manufacturer. The private company is based in Hemel Hempstead, UK. Founded in 1986.

Part of Esprit Holdings Ltd., Esprit Global Image GmbH is a German company that retails men and women's clothing through online. The private company is based in Ratingen, Germany. The CEO of the company is Vincent Jeanniard.

Part of Britvic Plc, Britvic Overseas Ltd. is a British company that manufactures non-alcoholic beverages. The private company is based in Hemel Hempstead, UK and was founded in 2010.

Part of Britvic Plc, Empresa Brasileira de Bebidas e Alimentos SA is a Brazilian soft drinks company. The private company is based in São Paulo, Brazil. The company was founded in 1984. Empresa Brasileira de Bebidas e Alimentos was acquired by Britvic Plc on September 30, 2015 for $120.61 million.

Corporación Financiera Colombiana SA (Broker) (CFC Broker) is the brokerage division of Corporación Financiera Colombiana SA. The firm is headquartered in Bogota, Colombia. CFC Broker provides brokerage services to their clients.

Fundación para la Educación Superior y Desarrollo (Research) (Fedesarrollo) is the investment research division of Fundación para la Educación Superior y Desarrollo, a private non-profit organization headquartered in Bogota, Colombia. Founded in 1970, Fedesarrollo provides research on economic and social policy issues. The firm contributes to the design, monitoring and improvement of public policies.

Part of ASOS Plc, ASOS Intermediate Holdings Ltd. functions as an investment holding British company. The private company is based in London, UK and was founded in 2013.

Part of ASOS Plc, ASOS Projects Ltd. is a British company that operates miscellaneous stores. The private company is based in London, UK and was founded in 2012.

Salsa Jeans is a Portuguese company that manufactures jeans.