Mike Prentis

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.

Invesco Perpetual UK Smaller Cos. Investment Trust Plc operates as a closed-end investment fund/investment trust. Its investment objective is to achieve long-term total return through investment in broad section of small to medium sized UK quoted companies. The company invests its funds in the portfolio including health care, aerospace and defense, retail, travel and leisure, oil and gas, software, food, media and financial services sectors. Invesco Perpetual UK Smaller Cos. Investment Trust was founded on May 7, 1987 and is headquartered in Henley-on-Thames, the United Kingdom.

BlackRock Smaller Cos. Trust Plc operates as a closed-end investment trust. The company's investment objective is to achieve long term capital growth for shareholders through investment portfolio in United Kingdom smaller quoted companies. The company was founded on May 2, 1906 and is headquartered in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom.

BlackRock Throgmorton Trust Plc is a closed-end investment trust. It engages in the portfolio investment business. The firm’s objective is to provide shareholders with capital growth and total return from investment predominantly in UK smaller and mid-capitalization companies listed on the official list of the London Stock Exchange. The company was founded on December 1, 1962 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales ensures that its members, students, and affiliates maintain the highest standards of professional competency and conduct to protect the public interest. The non-profit company is based in London, UK, and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom. With over 150,000 members, the institute provides technical information, helplines, and communities to its members.