Colin Dishington

APG Asset Management NV (APG) is a pension fund management firm headquartered in Heerlen, Netherlands. The firm is a subsidiary of APG Group NV, itself a subsidiary of Stichting Pensioenfonds ABP in The Netherlands. Formerly known as APG Investments, the firm changed their name to APG Asset Management in 2009. APG provides collective pension schemes for participants in the education, government, construction, cleaning and glass cleaning, housing associations, energy and utility companies, sheltered employment, medical specialists and practices of architects.

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.

Martin Currie, Inc. is the American hedge fund management subsidiary of Martin Currie Ltd. in Great Britain. They are ultimately owned by Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE: BEN) in the US. Headquartered in New York City, Martin Currie primarily offers investment management services through segregated accounts and through managed portfolios via pooled-fund structures for clients worldwide, such as financial institutions, charities, foundations, pension funds and investment trusts.

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.

GAM Investment Management (Switzerland) AG (GAM Switzerland) is an asset management firm headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. The firm was founded in 1983 and is owned by GAM Holding AG (SWX: GAM, ADR: GMHLY). GAM Switzerland provides active investment solutions and products for institutions, financial intermediaries and private investors.

Franklin Templeton Investment Management Ltd. (FTIML) is the Great Britain-based global investment management subsidiary of Franklin Templeton Global Investors Ltd., itself a subsidiary of Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE: BEN) in the US. Founded in 1985, FTIML is headquartered in London and provides investment advisory and portfolio management services to clients in jurisdictions worldwide, which include registered open-end and closed-end funds and unregistered funds, as well as Separate Accounts for institutional and high net-worth clients.

Jupiter Asset Management Ltd. (JAM) is an investment management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1985 and is a subsidiary of Jupiter Investment Management Group Ltd., ultimately owned by Jupiter Fund Management plc (LON: JUP). They were previously a subsidiary of Commerzbank AG until 2007 when their senior management acquired the firm through a management buyout. The firm offers a range of actively managed strategies available to UK and international clients including equities, fixed income, multi-asset and alternatives. JAM is a signatory on a number of key initiatives such as the UN Principles for Responsible Investment.

abrdn Alternative Investments Ltd. (AAI) is the wholly owned asset management subsidiary of Aberdeen Asset Investment Group Ltd. and their ultimate parent is abrdn Plc (LON: ABDN, ADR: SLFPF) in Great Britain. Formerly held by Lloyds Banking Group plc (LSE: LLOY), Aberdeen Asset Management plc entered into a strategic alliance with Lloyds Banking Group plc in 2013, acquiring AAI and their related private equity and infrastructure fund management businesses. Formerly known as Aberdeen Asset Investments Ltd., the firm was founded in 1964 and is headquartered in London. AAI provides investment solutions to private individuals, financial institutions, charities, investment trusts and corporate and local government pension funds in Great Britain and worldwide.

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).

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.

Edinburgh Partners Ltd. is a directly owned, UK-based investment management subsidiary of Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE: BEN) in the US. The firm was founded by Alasdair Nairn as DMWS 612 Ltd. in 2003 to exclusively focus on investment research and portfolio management. Headquartered in Edinburgh, Edinburgh Partners provides investment advisory services for institutional clients, which includes public and corporate pensions, registered investment companies, pooled investment vehicles and sub-advisory accounts.

Qatar Investment Authority (Investment Management) (QIA-IM) is the investment management division of Qatar Investment Authority, the State-owned sovereign wealth fund of Qatar. Headquartered in Doha, the firm was founded in 2005 as Qatar's Supreme Council for Economic Affairs and Investment. As the state's investment arm, QIA-IM invests the country's crude oil and natural gas surplus revenue domestically, regionally and internationally, aiming to strengthen the national economy over the long term through asset diversification. and is headquartered in Doha.

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.

Martin Currie Ltd specializes in equity portfolios and hedge funds. The company offers distinctive active equity portfolios and devote all of the company’s resources to delivering optimum investment outcomes and superior client relationships. The company is headquartered in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

Part of Acuity Knowledge Partners (UK) Ltd., Amba Research Lanka (Pvt) Ltd. is a Sri Lankan company that provides brokerage services. The company is based in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The company was founded in 2003. Chanakya Dissanayake has been the CEO of the company since 2003.

Part of Invesco Ltd., Source UK Services Ltd. is a company that provides fund management services. Source UK Services Ltd. is based in London, UK. Source UK Services was acquired by Invesco Ltd. on August 18, 2017 for $500 million. The CEO of the British company is Marco Mautone.

Part of Naeem Holding Co., Naeem Brokerage is an Egyptian company that provides brokerage services. The company is based in Giza, Egypt. The company was founded in 2006. The CEO is Tarek Abaza.

Part of Naeem Holding Co., NAEEM Shares & Bonds is an Emirati company that provides brokerage services. The company is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Sherif El-Khadem has been the CEO of the company since 2006.

Part of Franklin Resources, Inc., Martin Currie, Inc. is a sustainable investment company based in Edinburgh, UK. Martin Currie offers an impact-focused and actively managed strategy, investing in a concentrated, long-only, long-term portfolio of sustainable investments. The British company is committed to being a truly diverse, inclusive, and equitable company, with its people at the heart of its business. The company was founded in 1978. Julian David Frederick Ide has been the CEO of the company since 2018.

Franklin Templeton Fund Management Ltd. (FTFML) is the fund management subsidiary of Franklin Templeton Global Investors Ltd., ultimately held by Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE: BEN) in the US. The firm was founded in 1985 and formerly known as Rensburg Fund Management Ltd. In 2011, they were acquired by Franklin Templeton and were renamed Franklin Templeton Fund Management Ltd. Headquartered in London, FTFML offers a range of equity and fixed-income funds that covers different market sectors, geographical areas and asset classes for institutional investors, and segregated account and sub-advisory services for those with specific requirements.

Quilter Investors Ltd. is the investment management subsidiary of Quilter Plc (JSE, LON: QLT) in Great Britain. Formerly known as Old Mutual Investment Management Ltd., the firm was founded in 2001 as Skandia Investment Services Ltd. and changed their name in 2012 when Skandia merged with Old Mutual. They became Quilter Investors in 2018. Headquartered in London, Quilter Investors manages funds, segregated mandates and hedge fund structures on behalf of retail, wholesale, institutional and internal customers.

Founded in 2017, Martin Currie Management Ltd. is a British financial services company that provides financial intermediation services. The company is based in Edinburgh, UK and is part of Franklin Resources, Inc.

North Rock Capital Management (UK) LLP is an investment holding British company founded in 2020. The company is based in London, UK.

Crux Asset Management Ltd. (CRUX) is an asset management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 2014 by a group of highly experienced individuals that seek to provide clients with superior investment returns and excellent client service. In 2023, they were acquired by Lansdowne Partners (UK) LLP, which is ultimately owned by Lansdowne Partners International Ltd. in Cayman Islands. CRUX manages long-only equity investments that specializes in Asian, European and UK investments.