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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.

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.

Inter-American Development Bank engages in the provision of development financing to the Latin American and the Caribbean region. Its activities include provision of loans, grants, and technical assistance; and conducts extensive research. It provides services to the central governments, provinces, municipalities, private firms, and non-governmental organizations. The company was founded in 1959 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Founded in 1968, by Edward Esau Gayle, NCB Capital Markets, Inc. formerly Edward Gayle and Company Ltd., is a broker/dealer located in Kingston, Jamaica. The firm is listed on the Jamaican Stock Exchange and they are the oldest operational brokerage house in the English Speaking Caribbean. They are a subsidiary of National Commercial Bank Jamaica Ltd. and their ultimate parent is Portland Investment Counsel, Inc. NCB Capital Market's research focuses on regional companies that are listed on the Jamaican Stock Exchange.

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).

Amundi Ireland Ltd. is an asset management firm headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. The firm was founded in 1994 and formerly known as Pioneer Investment Management Ltd. They are a subsidiary of Amundi Asset Management SA, ultimately held by SAS Rue la Boétie’s Credit Agricole SA (EPA: ACA, ADR: CRARY) in France. Amundi Ireland develops financial solutions and services for its corporate and institutional clients worldwide.

HSBC Global Asset Management (UK) Ltd. (HSBC GAM-UK) is the wholly owned asset management subsidiary of HSBC Global Asset Management Ltd., ultimately part of HSBC Holdings plc (LON: HSBA, ADR: HSBC) in Great Britain. Headquartered in London, HSBC GAM-UK was founded in 1985 and acts as a discretionary investment manager that offers a wide range of investment solutions across equity, fixed income, liquidity and multi-asset strategies. Their clients include the Group’s retail and private banking customers, financial intermediaries and distributors and institutions.

Threadneedle Asset Management Ltd. (Threadneedle AM) is the wholly-owned global asset management subsidiary of TC Financing Ltd., ultimately held by Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE: AMP) in the US. Headquartered in London, the firm was founded in 1994 and manages assets for a range of clients which includes pension schemes, insurance companies, private investors and corporations. Threadneedle AM is a socially responsible investor which believes they have a responsibility to, and will benefit from, exercising environmental and social stewardship throughout their firm.

Caribbean Private Equity Partners (CPEP) is a leading investment firm headquartered in Jamaica.

Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Co. Ltd. (KMAMC) is the wholly-owned fund management subsidiary of Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. (BOM: 500247) in India. Headquartered in Mumbai, KMAMC was founded in 1994 and provides portfolio management and mutual fund management services for high-net worth and institutional investors.

Sarasin & Partners LLP (Sarasin) is a global investment manager headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1983 and formerly known as Sarasin Investment Management Ltd. They are a subsidiary of SIM Partnership (London) Ltd., ultimately held by JS International Holdings Ltd. in The Bahamas. Sarasin invests thematically and responsibly on behalf of charities, private clients, institutions and investment professionals.

JPMorgan Securities Australia Ltd. (JPMorgan Australia) is a broker/dealer subsidiary of JPMorgan Markets Australia (Pty) Ltd., ultimately held by JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) in the US. Headquartered in Sydney, JPMorgan Australia provides brokerage services for investors which they can use in making portfolio decisions.

Inter-American Investment Corp. provides financial services to private sector and state-owned enterprises. It offers financial products, advisory services, asset management, small business financing, project financing and project cycle. The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

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.

EBS Universität für Wirtschaft und Recht gGmbH functions as a college or university. Its services include academic, coaching@EBS, career services center, EBS languages center, accommodation database and EBS mediations services. The company is headquartered in Wiesbaden, Germany.

Facey Commodity Co. Ltd. distributes food and pharmaceutical products. The private company is based in Kingston, Jamaica. and has subsidiaries in Jamaica. The Jamaican company was founded in 1926. The CEO is Nigel L. Clarke.

The Port Authority of Jamaica Ltd. provides maritime agency services. The private company is based in Kingston, Jamaica. Gordon Valentine Shirley has been the CEO of the Jamaican company since 2013.

T. Geddes Grant (Distributors) Ltd. operates as a distribution and logistics company. It distributes products under a variety of brand names including Ranbaxy, Dr Reddy’s, United Biscuits, Round Up, Fersan, Dams, Herman Miller, Salada, Geddy’s, and Blue Ribbon Rice. The firm offers products and services to agricultural, merchandise, pharmaceuticals, office equipment, furniture and security industries. The company was founded on February 13, 1931 and is headquartered in Kingston, Jamaica.

The Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) is a national organization of private sector associations, companies, and individuals working together to promote a competitive and productive private sector. The PSOJ is based in Kingston, Jamaica, and Jennifer E. McDonald has been the CEO of the private company since 2018. The PSOJ provides guidance for COVID-19 measures and protocols, sexual harassment, and public safety updates. The organization also offers resources and publications, including an annual report and a quarterly newsletter.

National Housing Trust provides housing services. It offers housing loans and properties for sale. The company was founded in 1976 an di headquartered in Kingston, Jamaica.

Novethic SASU provides guidance on how companies can become more responsible and the benefits that come with it. Novethic is based in Paris, France and was founded in 2001 by Jean-Pierre Sicard and Anne-Catherine Husson-Traore, who has been the CEO since then. The French company offers insights on sustainable finance and climate, ESG risks, and best practices of responsible companies. Novethic also provides updates on the responsible economy. The company's subsidiary, the Cercle des Institutionnels de Novethic, brings together long-term investors who want to strengthen their commitment to sustainable finance. The Cercle provides a platform for peer exchange and learning on sustainable finance strategies. The company is ultimately controlled by the Government of France.

USS Investment Management Ltd. (USS-IM) is the wholly owned investment management subsidiary of Universities Superannuation Scheme Ltd. (USS), the final salary scheme for higher education employers in Great Britain. USS-IM is the principal investment manager and advisor to the scheme. Headquartered in Liverpool, the firm was founded in 1997.

Bandhan Asset Management Co. Ltd. (Bandhan AMC) is a mutual fund manager and holding firm headquartered in Mumbai, India. The firm was founded in 2000 as a joint venture between IDFC Ltd. and Natixis Global Asset Management. Formerly known as IDFC Asset Management Co. Ltd., the firm rebranded as Bandhan Asset Management Co. Ltd. in 2023 after they were acquired by Bandhan Financial Holdings Ltd. (Bandhan), ultimately held by Bandhan Financial Services Pvt Ltd. Bandhan AMC serves as the Investment Manager of the schemes of Bandhan Mutual Fund and manages a range of mutual fund products for institutional and retail investors.

Oceanic Communications Ltd. provides warehousing and distribution solutions to manufacturers and suppliers of consumer electronics.

Part of Facey Europe Ltd., Radius Communications (Ireland) Ltd. is a leading value-added distribution and Irish services company in Ireland. Radius Communications (Ireland is based in Bray, IE and provides distribution services to FMCG businesses in Ireland. The company specializes in three principal lines of business\: Consumer Distribution, Business Solutions/IT Distribution and Services, and Telecom Distribution and Service.

Facey Group Ltd. engages in the distribution of food, pharmaceutical, telecom, and technology services. The company was founded in 1930 and is headquartered in St. Michael, Barbados.

The World Bank (Research) (World Bank-Research) is the investment research division of The World Bank, an international financial institution headquartered in Washington, DC. It provides loans and grants to the governments of low- and middle-income countries for the purpose of pursuing capital projects. World Bank-Research provides research to developing nations to aid economic advancement.

Yoa Orchestra of The Americas operates as orchestras and musical groups. The private company is based in Arlington.

Part of Moody's Corp., Moody's Analytics UK Ltd. is a company that provides investment research. The company is based in London, UK.