Stuart D. Connell

JPMorgan Investment Management, Inc. (JPMIM) is a global, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 2000 as the result of Chase Manhattan's purchase of Robert Fleming Holdings and the subsequent merger of Chase and JPMorgan. In January 2010, JPMorgan Investment Advisors merged into JP Morgan Investment Management. JPMIM is a subsidiary of JPMorgan Asset Management Holdings, Inc., ultimately owned by JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM). The firm primarily provides investment advisory services to both US and non-US institutional and retail clients.

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.

A subsidiary of Mesirow Financial Holdings, Inc., Mesirow Financial, Inc. is a broker/dealer headquartered in Chicago with an additional office in New York City. The firm provides a full array of trading and execution services for their clients. They do not provide any internal research. Mesirow was founded in 1937 by Norman Mesirow.

Panmure Gordon (UK) Ltd. (PGL) is the stockbroking subsidiary of Panmure Gordon & Co. Ltd. in Great Britain. Headquartered in London, the firm was founded in 2003 and provides corporate finance advice, distributes and trades securities and produces investment research to UK small and mid-cap corporates and investment companies. PGL has access to capital markets via a range of equity and equity-linked products such as IPOs, accelerated book buildings, placings, rights issues, and bought deals. The firm's institutional equities department provides UK-focused research, sales and trading services to institutional investors in the UK, US and Europe.

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).

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.

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.

JPMorgan Asset Management (Asia Pacific) Ltd. (JPAM AP) is an investment management firm headquartered in Hong Kong. The firm was founded in 1974 as JF Asset Management Ltd. and is a subsidiary of JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) in the US. JPAM AP manages Asian mandates and equity funds for institutional investors including pension funds, charities and private individuals.

JPMorgan Asset Management (Japan) Ltd. (JPMorgan AM Japan) is the wholly-owned Japanese asset management subsidiary of JPMorgan Asset Management (Asia), Inc., ultimately held by JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) in the US. The firm was founded in 1990 and formerly known as JPMorgan Fleming Asset Management (Japan). Headquartered in Tokyo, JPMorgan AM Japan provides financial advisory and investment management services to individual investors, government entities and institutions including pension funds.

Eastspring Investments (Singapore) Ltd. (Eastspring Singapore) is the Singapore-based asset management arm of Eastspring Investments Group Pte Ltd., ultimately held by Prudential Plc (LSE: PRU), a multinational insurance company headquartered in London. Founded in 1994, the firm was formerly known as Prudential Asset Management (Singapore) Ltd. and changed their name to Eastspring Investments (Singapore) Ltd. in 2012. They provide investment management services to institutional clients and manage mutual funds that are offered to investors in multiple jurisdictions. Eastspring Singapore is a signatory to the UN-supported Principles of Responsible Investment (UNPRI).

RWC Partners Ltd. provides investment advisory services. Its activities portfolio include convertible bonds, European equity, Japan active engagement, equity income, emerging and frontier market equity, and global horizon equity. The company was founded by Chris Simon Maude, John Hugh Innes, and Mark Robert Hadsley-Chaplin in 2000 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Cedar Rock Capital Ltd. (Cedar Rock) is an independent, employee-owned investment management firm headquartered in London, UK. It was founded by former Morgan Stanley Global Franchise manager Andy Brown in 2002. Cedar Rock provides discretionary investment management services to the Cedar Rock Funds and to clients with separate accounts. Their clients and the investors in the Cedar Rock Funds may include high net-worth individuals, endowments, foundations, estates, trusts, family offices, pension and profit sharing plans, private investment funds and other business entities.

Deutsche Bank AG (Deutsche Bank UK) is the UK-based securities brokerage division of Deutsche Bank AG (ETR: DBK) in Germany. The firm is headquartered in London and was founded in 1873. Deutsche Bank provides brokerage services to companies and institutions.

Watani Investment Co. KSCC (dba NBK Capital) is the investment management subsidiary of National Bank of Kuwait SAK (KSE: NBK) in Kuwait. Headquartered in Safat, NBK Capital was founded in 2005 and offers a diversified range of financial products and services to institutional customers and high-net worth individuals.

JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA (UK Investment Management) (JPMorgan Chase-UK) is the Great Britain-based investment management division of JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA, which is owned by JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) in the US. Headquartered in London, JPMorgan Chase-UK was founded in 1993 and manages assets of individuals, families, companies, and communities.

DWS Investments (UK) Ltd. (DWS UK) is a hedge fund manager headquartered in London, UK. The firm is a subsidiary of Deutsche Asset Management Holding SE, ultimately held by Deutsche Bank AG (ETR: DBK, NYSE: DB) in Germany. Created in the mid-1990s as a department within Deutsche Bank, the firm was founded in 2004. Formerly known as Deutsche Asset Management (UK) Ltd., the firm changed their name to DWS Investments UK Ltd. in 2018. DWS UK provides investment management services for retail, institutional and wealth management clients.

Alken Asset Management Ltd. (Alken) is an investment management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm is a subsidiary of Walewski Ltd., itself a subsidiary of Molinos Capital Ltd. Alken was founded in 2005 and was formerly known as Vauban Asset Management. The firm manages open-ended investment vehicles and segregated mandates for institutional and retail clients.

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.

Part of Optima Worldwide Group Plc, Brandon Hill Capital Ltd. is a British company that provides brokerage services. The company is based in London, UK. The company was founded in 2001 by Daniel Kesdan Fox-Davies. Oliver Stansfield has been the CEO of the company since 2005. Brandon Hill Capital was acquired by Optima Worldwide Group Plc on June 04, 2014 for $6.70 million.

Credit Suisse Securities Europe Ltd. (Switzerland) is the Swiss broker/dealer division of Credit Suisse Securities Europe Ltd. in Great Britain. They are ultimately owned by Credit Suisse Group AG (SWX: CSGN) in Switzerland. Headquartered in Zurich, the firm offers equities and fixed income sales and trading services, and provides access to a range of debt and equity securities, derivative products and financing opportunities across the capital spectrum for corporate, sovereign and institutional clients.

Indigo Pipelines Ltd. operates gas distribution systems. It designs, builds, finances, owns and operates the ‘last mile’ gas pipe connections to new residential and commercial developments. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Glasgow, the United Kingdom.

Enviromena Power Systems LLC engages in the provision of clean energy services. It develops solar power panels and systems. The firm’s services include rooftop, energy storage, solar hybrid, operations and maintenance and plant performance monitoring. The company was founded by Sami Khoreibi and John A. Clarke in 2007 and is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Proactive Investors Ltd. is a financial media portal that connects companies and investors. The company is based in London, UK, and has subsidiaries in the United States. The British company provides breaking news, commentary, and analysis on hundreds of listed companies and pre-IPO businesses globally, 24/7. The company offers in-depth comment, analysis, press releases, and share price data on small to large capitalized companies. Proactive is one of the fastest-growing financial media portals in the world, leading in up-to-the-minute, multi-media news provision, events organization, and investor research. The company was founded in 2006 by Craig Ribton, who has been the CEO since 2006.

SEDCO Capital Co. is the asset management subsidiary of Saudi Economic & Development Co. Ltd. in Saudi Arabia. Headquartered in Jeddah, the firm was founded in 2010. SEDCO Capital offers advisory, discretionary management and asset allocation services to help clients benefit from world-class investment instruments, including those offered through an international Luxembourg platform. The firm is the world’s first Shariah-compliant asset manager and also the first Saudi Arabian company to sign up to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI).

Part of iCON Infrastructure LLP, Leo Energy Ltd. is a British investment company. The company is based in Reading, UK. Leo Energy was founded in 2015.

Caledonia Investments Plc (Investment Management) (Caledonia Investments-IM) is the investment management division of Caledonia Investments Plc (LON: CLDN), an investment trust company headquartered in London, UK. Founded in 1928, Caledonia Investments-IM manages assets across an international, multi-asset portfolio, with a focus on companies that have the potential to generate exceptional long-term shareholder value.

Part of Standard Bank Group Ltd., Standard Advisory London Ltd. is a financial services organization that offers temporary resident banking and non-resident banking solutions. The company is based in London, UK. The British company also provides guidance on retrenchment through a step-by-step guide. With 160 years of banking experience and a presence in 20 countries, including South Africa and key markets in Africa, they are the largest banking group in South Africa. The company was founded in 2014. Gert Marthinus Vogel has been the CEO of the company since 2014.

SEDCO Capital Co /Private Equity/ (SEDCO Capital PE) is a private equity subsidiary of SEDCO Capital Co, headquartered in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The firm was founded in 1997.

Fox-Davies Capital Ltd. is an independent broker/dealer firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded by Daniel Kesdan Fox-Davies in 2016 as Fox-Davies Capital Partners Ltd. Fox-Davies Capital provides a full spectrum of corporate finance and capital markets advice and execution to corporate clients and institutional investors located around the world.

Part of Renewable (Solar) Investments LP, AIP Acquisitions II Ltd. is a British company that provides investment services. The company is based in Arborfield, UK and was founded in 2015.

Part of Aip Infrastructure LP, Arjun Infrastructure Partners IV Ltd. is an independent asset management firm that specializes in executing and managing mid-market infrastructure investments. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Reading, UK. Arjun now manages over €5 billion of capital on behalf of prominent institutional investors. Incorporating environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors in their investment and asset management decisions is central to Arjun's ability to deliver attractive risk-adjusted returns over the long term.

Part of Belgrave Capital IOM Ltd., Applegreen Service Areas NI Ltd. is a British company that offers a graduate programme to help individuals achieve success in their careers. The company is based in Belfast, UK and was founded in 2012. Applegreen Service Areas NI is a fast-growing network that provides low fuel prices and serves high-quality food to its customers. The company offers a variety of freshly-made gourmet sandwiches, artisan bakes, carvery meats, salads, soups, and hot dinners in a friendly and relaxed setting.

AIP Holdings Ltd. is a British investment company that provides investment services and leases and operates real estate properties. The private company is based in Arborfield, UK and has subsidiaries in United Kingdom. The company was founded in 2014.

Part of Applegreen Ltd. (Ireland), Petrogas Group NI Ltd. is a British company that retails automotive fuels. The company is based in Belfast, UK. Founded in 2008.