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Thames River Capital LLP (TRC) is a specialist fund management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1998 and is a subsidiary of Columbia Threadneedle Capital (UK) Ltd., ultimately held by Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE: AMP) in the US. TRC provides specialist fund management services to professional investors and institutions in the UK and worldwide, through several single and multi-manager funds.

Columbia Threadneedle Netherlands BV (CT Netherlands) is the wholly owned, Netherlands-based investment management subsidiary of Columbia Threadneedle Group (Holdings) Ltd., ultimately held by Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE: AMP) in the US. The firm was formerly known as F&C Netherlands BV and became BMO Asset Management Netherlands BV in 2018. They were renamed Columbia Threadneedle Netherlands BV when BMO rebranded to Columbia Threadneedle Investments in 2022. Headquartered in Amsterdam, CT Netherland manages fixed-income assets, credit, convertible stocks and real estate for Dutch institutional investors such as pension funds and insurance companies.

BMO Investment Business Ltd. (BMO Investment) is a Private Equity firm, a subsidiary of BMO Asset Management (Holdings) Plc founded in 2005. The firm is headquartered in Edinburgh.

Founded in 2000, F & C (CI) Ltd. is an investment holding British company that functions as a subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. The company is based in London, UK.

Columbia Threadneedle Management Ltd. (CTML) is an investment management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1953 as F&C Management Ltd. and renamed BMO Asset Management Ltd. in 2018. They changed their name to Columbia Threadneedle Management Ltd. when BMO rebranded to Columbia Threadneedle Investments in 2022. They are a subsidiary of Columbia Threadneedle Holdings Ltd., ultimately held by Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE: AMP) in the US. CTML manages investments for individual investors, financial advisers, and wealth managers, as well as insurance firms, pension funds, and other institutions. CTML is a signatory to the United Nations Principles of Responsible Investing (UNPRI).

Goodhart Partners LLP (Goodhart) is an independent, multi-boutique asset manager headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 2009 through the management buyout of WestLB Mellon's multi-manager team. Goodhart primarily offers fundamental, research driven, discretionary investment advisory services to professional and institutional investors through a range of pooled collective investment vehicles and to separately managed accounts.

Founded in 1997, Aviva Investors Americas LLC is a registered investment advisor headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa. The firm was also previously known as Aviva Capital Management, Inc. Aviva Investors Americas is a subsidiary of Aviva USA Corp. and their ultimate parent is London-based Aviva Plc (LSE: AV). The firm manages assets for life insurance and annuity companies, re-insurance companies and other institutional clients.

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.

F & C Emerging Markets Ltd. is a British financial services company that provides financial intermediation services. The private company is based in London, UK. The company was founded in 1987.

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.

Artemis Investment Management LLP (AIM) is a Great Britain-based investment management firm headquartered in London with an additional office in Edinburgh. The firm was founded in 1997 and is a subsidiary of Artemis Strategic Asset Management Ltd., itself a subsidiary of Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. (NYSE: AMG) in the US. AIM manages a range of funds, investment trusts, hedge fund products, venture capital trusts, and pooled and segregated institutional portfolios for both retail and institutional investors.

Founded in 1988, Columbia Threadneedle Managers Ltd. is a subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. that provides security brokerage services. The company is based in London, UK.

Sheffield Theatres Trust is a performing arts organization that owns three theaters in Sheffield, UK - Lyceum, Crucible, and Studio. The British company provides a wide range of opportunities for artists and offers a great night out for the audience. Thomas Bird has been the CEO of the non-profit company since 2023.

JPMorgan Asset Management (UK) Ltd. (JPMAM-UK) is the wholly owned, Great Britain-based investment arm of JPMorgan Asset Management International Ltd., ultimately held by JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) in the US. The firm was founded in 1974 and formerly known as JPMorgan Fleming Asset Management. They changed their name to JPMorgan Asset Management UK Ltd. in 2005. Headquartered in London, JPAM-UK provides investment advisory services to institutional clients, both US and non-US.

Part of Ameriprise Financial, Inc., Columbia Threadneedle (Services) Ltd. is a British company that offers investment services. The company is based in Edinburgh, UK. Columbia Threadneedle (Services provides investment opportunities through the F&C Investment Trust, which is the world's oldest collective investment fund. The company's goal is to provide a reliable foundation for steady, long-term capital growth and a healthy dividend income. The company's terms and conditions vary by region and are available on their website.

Aviva Investors Global Services Ltd. (AIGSL) is the wholly-owned asset management subsidiary of Aviva Investors Holdings Ltd., ultimately held by Aviva plc (LSE: AV, ADR: AV) in Great Britain. Previously known as Morley Fund Management Ltd., the firm was founded in 1973, merged with Norwich Union Investment Management Ltd. in 2000 and underwent restructuring in 2008. Headquartered in London, AIGSL provides investment management services and related advisory to various subsidiaries of the Aviva Group and external clients such as retail funds, pension funds, and other institutional investors.

Founded in 1989, Columbia Threadneedle Holdings Ltd. is a financial intermediation services provider. Part of Ameriprise Financial, Inc., the company is based in London, UK.

Colchester Global Investors Ltd. (Colchester) is an investment management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded by Ian Sims in 1999 and is a subsidiary of Silchester Partners Ltd. Colchester manages global fixed income investments for a range of clients in the US and across the globe. Its client base includes endowments and foundations, public and sovereign wealth funds, pension plans, trusts and sub-advisory accounts (including pooled investment vehicles and registered investment companies) and, in its Funds, some high net-worth individuals.

Mirabaud Asset Management Ltd. (MAM) is the Great Britain-based subsidiary of Mirabaud SCA, itself a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mirabaud Partners & Cie in Switzerland. The firm was founded by Philip Watson in 1982 as TWH Management, later taken over by Mirabaud Pereire Holdings. Headquartered in London, MAM provides a focused and specialized range of investment solutions to institutional and wholesale investors on a global basis.

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.

Peabody Capital Plc engages in the issuance of bonds and lending proceeds. It provides finance for the growth and development activities of Peabody Trust and its subsidiaries. The company was founded on January 17, 2011 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

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.

Peabody Pension Trust Ltd. engages in the provision of housing services. It includes rent and service charges, safer communities, resident involvement, benefits and budgeting, homeowner information, health and safety, and succession and assignment services. It also offers employment and training; health and wellbeing; digital training; older people; youth; volunteering; events and activities; and fundraising programmes. The company was founded by George Peabody in 1862 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust operates as a hospital. The non-profit company is based in London, UK and has subsidiaries in United Kingdom. The CEO of the British company is Christopher J. Mottershead.

Columbia Threadneedle Multi-Manager LLP (CTMM) is a Great Britain-based investment management firm headquartered in London. The firm was founded in 2007 as Thames River Multi-Capital LLP and became BMO AM Multi-Manager LLP in 2018. They changed their name to Columbia Threadneedle Multi-Manager LLP when BMO rebranded to Columbia Threadneedle Investments in 2022. The firm is a subsidiary of Columbia Threadneedle AM (Holdings) Plc, ultimately held by Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE: AMP) in the US. CTMM provides specialist fund management services to professional investors and institutions in the UK and worldwide.

Part of The London Borough of Barking & Dagenham, Be First (Regeneration) Ltd. constructs commercial and residential buildings. The company is based in London, UK. The British company was founded in 2017. Patrick John Hayes has been the CEO of the company since 2017.

Part of Apex Group Ltd., R & H Fund Services Ltd. is a British company that provides fund administration services. The company is based in London, UK. R&H Fund Services Ltd. was acquired by Maitland Luxembourg SA on May 18, 2017.

Part of Aviva Plc, Sesame Ltd. is a British company that provides research and related services for financial advisers. The company is based in Dorking, UK. Sesame was acquired by Friends Provident Distribution Holdings Ltd. from Finastra Group Holdings Ltd. on June 08, 2007 for $148.53 million.

BMO Real Estate Partners GmbH & Co. KG engages in the provision of consultancy and asset management services in the real estate sector. It focuses on retail, residential and office properties for institutional investors and providing fonds management services for real estate investments. The company was founded on November 11, 2008 and is headquartered in Munich, Germany.

Liberty Group Ltd. provides financial services. It offers solutions to individual, family, and business. The company was founded by Donald Gordon in 1957 and is headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa.

STANLIB Ltd. provides asset management and investment services. It offers services to individuals, institutional and advisors. The firm invests in the public equity, fixed income and alternative asset markets. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Melrose Arch, South Africa.

Part of Old Mutual Ltd., Protea Assurance Co. Ltd. is a South African company that provides personal and business insurance services. The company is based in Pretoria, South Africa.