Neil Gilmour Sutherland

Schroder Investment Management North America, Inc. (SIMNA) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of Schroder US Holdings, Inc., ultimately held by Schroders Plc (LSE: SDR) in Great Britain. SIMNA manages separate accounts on a discretionary basis for institutions, endowments, foundations, pension funds, government retirement plans, and insurance companies and, as sub-adviser, to registered investment companies sponsored by other advisers. The firm also acts as the investment adviser to the Schroder Funds, which are sold in the US predominantly to institutional clients. They also serve as the manager and general partner of private investment partnerships or funds.

Founded in 1977, STW Fixed Income Management is a registered investment advisor and specialty bond manager located in Carpinteria, California. The firm manages portfolios of taxable and tax-exempt bonds for high net-worth individuals, wealthy families, insurance companies, nuclear decommissioning trusts and settlement trusts.

Newton Investment Management Ltd. (Newton) is the wholly-owned, Great Britain-based investment management subsidiary of Newton Management Ltd., ultimately held by The Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (NYSE: BK) (BNY Mellon) in the US. The firm was founded in 1978 as a joint venture with Scottish insurance broker Reed Stenhouse. In 1986 they were acquired by Alexander & Alexander and were renamed Newton Investment Management. Headquartered in London, Newton provides investment products and services to a wide range of clients, such as pension funds, charities, corporations and individuals (via BNY Mellon). Newton is a signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI).

AXA Framlington Investment Management Ltd. (AFIM), is the UK investment management subsidiary of AXA Investment Managers SA, itself a subsidiary of AXA SA (XP: CS) in France. Established in 1972, the firm is based in London. AXA Framlington is the trading name of AXA Framlington Investment Management Ltd. In addition to the London office, they also have specialized fund managers in Paris. AFIM is committed to becoming a leader in Responsible Investment and supporting sustainable financial markets. Their clients include investment trusts, pension funds, charities, institutions, unit trusts and PEP and ISA investors.

AXA Investment Managers UK Ltd. (AXA IM-UK) is the UK-based investment subsidiary of AXA Framlington Group Ltd., itself a subsidiary of AXA SA (XP: CS, ADR: AXAHY) in France. The firm is headquartered in London and was founded in 1979. AXA IM-UK manages a diverse range of pooled funds and offers tailor-made investment products for liability management. They specialize in institutional pension fund management and individual retirement savings products.