Amanda C. Gold

Columbia Threadneedle Asset Managers Ltd. (CTAM) is an asset management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1990 as F&C Asset Managers Ltd. and renamed BMO Asset Managers Ltd. in 2018. They changed their name to Columbia Threadneedle Asset Managers Ltd. 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. CTAM manages a range of in-house and multi-manager funds for private individuals and 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.

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.

Bell Rock Capital Management LLP (Bell Rock Capital) is an independent alternative investment manager headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded by Peter de Putron in 1996. Bell Rock Capital manages assets on behalf of institutional clients and high net worth investors.

Polar Capital LLP is an alternative investment manager headquartered in London, UK. The firm is a subsidiary of Polar Capital Partners Ltd., itself a subsidiary of Polar Capital Holdings, Plc (LON: POLR) in Great Britain. Founded in 2001, Polar Capital offers its services primarily to Polar Funds and managed accounts, all of which are pooled investment vehicles. Investors in Polar Funds include individuals, banking or thrift institutions, investment companies (including mutual funds), pension and profit-sharing plans, pooled investment vehicles (such as hedge funds), high net-worth individuals, collateralized debt obligations (CDO’s), charitable organizations, trusts and estates, corporations and other business entities, and state or municipal government entities.

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.

Charles Stanley & Co. Ltd. (Investment Management) (Charles Stanley-IM) is the investment management division of Charles Stanley & Co. Ltd., an investment company headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1852 and is ultimately owned by Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE: RJF). Charles Stanley-IM provides bespoke investment portfolios and tailored financial advice to individuals, charities, institutions and professional advisers.

C. Hoare & Co. operates as a private bank, which engages in the provision of banking, and wealth management services. The company was founded by Richard Hoare on July 5, 1672 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

CIC Market Solutions SA is the broker-dealer subsidiary of Crédit Industriel et Commercial SA, ultimately owned by Groupe Crédit Mutuel in France. Headquartered in Paris, the firm was founded in 1991 and handles commercial market activities for corporate and professional investor clients of Crédit Mutuel Alliance Fédérale group. CIC Market Solutions also provides primary equity and bond market services and execution and sale on the capital markets.

Cancer Research UK provides cancer research services. It supports and undertakes research on the biology and causes of cancer and develops anti-cancer drugs. The firm also provides general information about cancer and types of treatments and funds projects that help patients cope with the side effects of cancer and its treatment. Its institute also operates an online portal CancerHelp UK that provides patient information. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Henderson Rowe Ltd. is the Great Britain-based investment management subsidiary of Rayliant Global Advisors Ltd, which is owned by Veritas Liberabit Vos LLC in the US. The firm was founded by Charles Aram and Giles Rowe in 2002. Headquartered in London, they manage asset of individual and institutional clients.

Omnis Investments Ltd. is a British private asset management company that focuses on active, high-conviction investing. The company is based in Swindon, UK, and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom. The company draws on the collective power of experts in each discipline, market, and region of the world through an open culture of collaboration designed to identify the best ideas. With more than £10 billion of assets under management, Omnis Investments Limited is one of the largest asset managers in the world. The company has appointed some of the best investment managers to manage clients' wealth, and each of the Omnis funds is run by a fund management company that has specialist experience in each market. Robert Mark Jeffree has been the CEO of the company since 2020.

LGT Wealth Management UK LLP (LGT WM UK) is the wealth management subsidiary of LGT UK Holdings Ltd., which is owned by LGT Group Foundation (LGT) in Liechtenstein. Previously known as Vestra Wealth LLP and as LGT Vestra LLP, the firm was founded in 2007 by Matthew Evans, Andrew Sims, David Scott and Ben Snee. In June 2016, LGT owned by the Princely Family of Liechtenstein took a majority stake in the firm, primarily from external investors in the firm. In October 2020, LGT completed the acquisition by buying the remaining equity previously held by the executive partners of LGT WM UK. Headquartered in London, LGT WM UK provides wealth management services to private clients, companies, trusts, charities and financial intermediaries based predominately in the UK and the European Economic Area (EEA).

Man Group Investments Ltd. (MGI) is the asset management subsidiary of Man Investments Finance Ltd., which is ultimately owned by Man Group Plc (LSE: EMG) in Great Britain. Formerly known as GLG Partners UK Ltd., the firm was founded in 1995 as the UK arm of Société Générale Asset Management SA in Paris. In 2009 they were acquired by GLG Partners, which was subsequently acquired by Man Group in 2010. Headquartered in London, MGI provides a comprehensive range of alternative, traditional long-only and hybrid investment products and services for public sector entities, foundations, sovereign wealth funds, financial institutions and high-net worth individuals.

Earth Capital Partners LLP is an Independent Private Equity firm founded in 2008 by Stephen Philip Lansdown and Gorden Power. Earth Capital Partners LLP is headquartered in London.

Hanson Asset Management Ltd. (Hanson) is a full service investment and wealth management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 2010 and is a subsidiary of Strand Hanson Ltd. Hanson provides a comprehensive asset management service to various clients.

The Burdett Trust for Nursing is an independent charitable trust that was established in 2002 with the aim of making charitable grants to support the nursing contribution to healthcare. The trust is based in London, UK, and was founded in 2001. The trust is committed to tackling all forms of injustice and works to recognize and address biases and stereotypes that counter opportunity. The trust offers various grant programs, including the Florence Nightingale Garden Grant Program and the Burdett Nursing Awards 2023, which reward nursing teams for their sustained commitment to providing high-quality care. The CEO is Shirley Baines.

Ocean Dial Asset Management Ltd. (ODAM) is a mutual fund manager headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 2005 and was acquired by AssetCo Plc (LON: ASTO). ODAM provides investment advice to individuals and institutional investors.

Ocean Dial Advisers Pvt Ltd. (ODA) is the asset management subsidiary of Ocean Dial Investment Co. Singapore PTE LTD. The firm is headquartered in Mumbai. ODA provides investment advisory services to individuals and institutional investors.

Part of Julius Bär Gruppe AG, Julius Baer Portfolio Managers Ltd. is a British company that provides investment advice. The company is based in London, UK.

Syncona Partners LLP (Syncona Partners) is a venture capital subsidiary of Syncona Investment Management Ltd. founded in 2012 by Martin Murphy. The firm is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

Desktop Genetics Ltd. develops software tools to enable literal desktop genetics. It offers technologies at the intersection of biotechnology, software and laboratory automation. The firm specializes in synthetic biology, genome engineering, genome editing, functional genomics, bioinformatics, and screening. The company was founded by Victor Dillard, Riley Doyle and Edward Perello in 2012 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Hiddensee Research Ltd. is an independent investment research firm headquartered in London, UK. Founded in 2016, the firm provides bespoke research which offers exclusive due-diligence and market insight tailored to client’s exact requirements, ranging from fast-turnaround quick views to deep-dive reports.

UBP Transglobe SICE engages in the provision of consulting services as an agent and fund manager. The company was founded on March 5, 1997 and is headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan.

Blue Whale Capital LLP (Blue Whale) is a boutique asset management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded by Stephen Yiu in 2016. Blue Whale offers their flagship product, LF Blue Whale Growth Fund.

Tropic Biosciences UK Ltd. develops varieties of tropical crops by utilizing cutting-edge genome editing technologies. The company is headquartered in Norwich, the United Kingdom.

Arlington Capital Ltd. provides financial intermediation services.

ETA Green Power Ltd. is a British company that provides high density electric drive solutions to accelerate electrification across various sectors. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Norwich, UK. The company offers efficient and powerful electric solutions for low voltage applications. ETA has a complete solution for secure manufacturing, pre-approved for their customers. The company's electric drive solution relies on a combination of motors, controllers, and chargers.

Part of Northern Trust Corp., Northern Trust Securities LLP is a brokerage firm. The company is based in London, UK. The British company was founded in 2007 by William Guy Gibson. William Guy Gibson has been the CEO since 2007.

Part of Hanson Family Holdings Ltd., Hanson Logistics Ltd. is a logistics company based in Huddersfield, UK. Hanson Logistics offers upper tier comah warehousing and distribution facilities, providing a professional service with a personal approach. The British company's modern fleet of vehicles with online tracking and high bay racking equipped with the latest technology, including sprinkler systems, stock segregation, and bar code tracking, ensures secure storage locations in compliance with all regulatory legislation. Hanson Logistics has been a reliable logistics partner since 1997, delivering record on-time in full (OTIF) levels to satisfied customers. The company was founded in 1848 and is currently led by CEO Paul Pheasey.