Nigel Foster

Fidelity Special Values Plc operates as a closed-end investment trust. Its objective is to achieve long-term capital growth from a portfolio of shares consisting of UK-listed companies. The company was founded on September 27, 1994 and is headquartered in Tadworth, the United Kingdom.

Part of Virtu Financial, Inc., E-Crossnet Ltd. is a British company that provides securities brokerage services. E-Crossnet was acquired by ITG Europe on February 28, 2005.

BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Ltd. (BIM-UK) is an investment management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm is a subsidiary of BlackRock Finance Europe Ltd., ultimately owned by BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE: BLK) in the US. BIM-UK was founded in 2006 following the merger of Merrill Lynch Investment Managers and BlackRock. In 2009, BlackRock merged with Barclays Global Investors, including 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.

Robert Fleming Holdings Ltd. provides investment banking services. It also provides asset management services to corporates, pension funds, government institutions, charities, private clients and retail customers throughout the world. The company was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in London, UK.