Amit Kishor Mehta

Matthews International Capital Management LLC (dba Matthews Asia) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor and mutual fund manager headquartered in San Francisco, California. The firm was founded by Paul Matthews in 1991. Matthews Asia manages portfolios for institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, insurance companies, endowments and foundations and other business entities around the world.

Invesco Asset Management Ltd. (IAML) is the wholly-owned Great Britain-based investment management subsidiary of Invesco UK Ltd., itself a subsidiary of Invesco Ltd. (NYSE: IVZ) in the US. The firm was founded in 1969 as Cavalier Securities Ltd. and became Invesco Asset Management Ltd. in 1993. They are headquartered in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire. IAML provides investment management services on both a discretionary and non-discretionary basis to pension and profit-sharing plans, educational institutions, investment companies, insurance companies, individuals and holding companies. The firm also acts as investment advisor for a number of mutual funds on a sub-advised basis.

FIL Investment Advisors (UK) Ltd. (FIA UK) is a Great Britain-based fund management firm headquartered in Tadworth, Surrey. Founded in 1984, the firm is a wholly-owned subsidiary of FIL Holdings (UK) Limited, which in turn is a wholly-owned subsidiary of FIL Ltd. in Bermuda. FIA UK provides a range of global investment products and services to institutional accounts, mutual funds and other pooled investment vehicles.

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.

Threadneedle Asset Management Ltd. (Threadneedle AM) is the wholly-owned global asset management subsidiary of TC Financing Ltd., ultimately held by Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE: AMP) in the US. Headquartered in London, the firm was founded in 1994 and manages assets for a range of clients which includes pension schemes, insurance companies, private investors and corporations. Threadneedle AM is a socially responsible investor which believes they have a responsibility to, and will benefit from, exercising environmental and social stewardship throughout their firm.

Blackfriars Asset Management Ltd. (Blackfriars) is the Great Britain-based, wholly-owned asset management subsidiary of The Hamon Investment Group Pte Ltd. in Hong Kong. Located in London, the firm was established in 1998 as part of WestAM. In 2006, BNY Mellon acquired 50% of WestAM to form WestLB Mellon Asset Management UK Ltd. Blackfriars is a specialist investment boutique. Their clients include savings banks, commercial banks, corporations, foundations, endowments, governments, central banks, insurance companies, mutual funds and pension funds. The firm manages segregated accounts and mutual funds including the Luxembourg-registered Compass umbrella fund.

AllianceBernstein Ltd. (ABL) is the Great Britain-based, global investment management subsidiary of AllianceBernstein Preferred Ltd., ultimately held by Equitable Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EQH) in the US. Headquartered in London, the firm was founded in 1990 by David Andrew Steyn. ABL provides investment management and research services to public and private sector institutional clients, retirement and pension funds, banks, insurance companies and high-net worth individuals. They offer a family of globally distributed mutual fund portfolios across all major investment disciplines. The firm is a signatory to the UN Principles of Responsible Investment (UNPRI) and integrates ESG issues into their investment processes.

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.

Maple-Brown Abbott Ltd. (MBA) is an investment management firm headquartered in Sydney, Australia. The firm was founded by Robert Maple-Brown and Chris Abbott in 1984. They are a subsidiary of Maple-Brown Family Investments Pty Ltd. The firm offers Australian managed investment schemes, UCITS (Undertaking for Collective Investment in Transferable Securities) funds in a variety of currencies and discrete mandates to clients around the world. Their clients include superannuation funds, financial institutions, endowments, charities, family offices, financial advisers, wholesale investors and retail investors. MBA is a socially responsible investor and a signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI).

PIMCO Europe Ltd. (PIMCO-Europe) is the Great Britain-based subsidiary of PIMCO Global Advisors LLC, ultimately held by Allianz SE (FR: ALV; ADR: AZSEY) in Germany. Established in 1997, PIMCO-Europe is headquartered in London with additional branches in Europe and global offices in Asia, Australia, and the Americas. The firm provides fixed-income investment management services to clients in Great Britain, Europe and the Middle East. In addition to corporate pension funds, their clientele includes foundations, endowments, public retirement plans, central banks and corporate treasury departments. They also serve retail and high-net worth individuals. PIMCO Europe manages discretionary accounts, institutional funds and mutual funds. The firm is involved in the institutional wholesale business, and sub-advises portfolios for third-party fund-of-fund managers.

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.

Sarasin & Partners LLP (Sarasin) is a global investment manager headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1983 and formerly known as Sarasin Investment Management Ltd. They are a subsidiary of SIM Partnership (London) Ltd., ultimately held by JS International Holdings Ltd. in The Bahamas. Sarasin invests thematically and responsibly on behalf of charities, private clients, institutions and investment professionals.

INVESCO UK Ltd. operates as a business credit institution. The company is headquartered in London, UK.

Allspring Global Investments (UK) Ltd. (Allspring UK) is an asset management and holding firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded by Ross Pamphilon in 1999. Prior to November 1, 2021, the firm was known as Wells Fargo Asset Management (International) Ltd. Allspring UK provides investment advisory and portfolio management services to institutional clients.

Pictet Asset Management SA (Pictet AM) is the asset management subsidiary of Pictet Asset Management Holding SA, ultimately held by Banque Pictet & Cie in Switzerland. Established in 1967, the firm is headquartered in Geneva with investment management centers in Zurich, London, Singapore and Tokyo. They also have marketing client service centers in major cities worldwide. Pictet AM manages a range of equity, fixed income, alternative and multi asset products. They provide specialist investment services through segregated accounts and investment funds to some of the world’s largest pension funds, financial institutions, sovereign wealth funds, intermediaries and their clients. Pictet AM is a responsible investor and signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment.

Macquarie Securities (Australia) Ltd. (MSAL) is a brokerage firm headquartered in Sydney, Australia. The firm was founded in 1969 and is a subsidiary of Macquarie Corporate International Holdings Pty Ltd., ultimately held by Macquarie Group Ltd. (ASX: MQG) in Australia. MSAL serves as the brokering entity for the Macquarie Group.

Macquarie Capital (Europe) Ltd. (MCEL) is the London-based subsidiary of Macquarie Group Ltd. (SY: MQG), a global provider of banking, financial, advisory, investment and fund management services. Operating as part of the Macquarie Capital Advisers division, MCEL provides investment advisory services in the UK and in continental Europe. In relation with Macquarie Securities Group, they provide access to Asia Pacific markets for European clients. In terms of research, MCEL supplies macro-economic, markets and stock level analysis to a diverse range of clients. Their capabilities cover equity, debt, ForEx, futures, metals and mining worldwide, economics and strategy. In 2009 Macquarie Group acquired the international brokerage firm Fox-Pitt Kelton Cochran Caronia Waller LLC. The London branch Fox-Pitt, Kelton Ltd. was absorbed into MCEL.

CLSA Securities Korea Ltd. is the South Korean brokerage subsidiary of Netherlands-based CLSA BV, ultimately held by CITIC Securities Co., Ltd. (SHA: 600030) in China. Headquartered in Seoul, the firm was founded in 2002 and provides sales and execution services to institutional investors and corporates world-wide.

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.

NPJ Asset Management LLP (NPJ) is an independent alternative investment firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded by Nicholas Johnson in 2005. NPJ provides investment management services to NPJ Global Opportunities Fund and NPJ Global Opportunities Master Fund, a private investment funds offered for the benefit of non-US investors and tax-exempt US investors (or entities comprised primarily of tax-exempt US investors).

Capricorn Fund Managers Ltd. (CFM) is an alternative investment firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded by Damon Hoff in 2008 and is a subsidiary of Capricorn Capital Partners (Pty) Ltd. in South Africa. CFM provides investment advisory services to institutional investors includes endowments, pension funds, asset managers, fund of hedge funds, family offices and wealth managers.

Pictet Asset Management (Hong Kong) Ltd. (Pictet AM Hong Kong) is a wealth management firm headquartered in Hong Kong. Formerly known as Pictet (Asia) Ltd., the firm was founded in 2006 and is a subsidiary of Banque Pictet & Cie SA in Switzerland. Pictet AM Hong Kong provides wealth management, asset management and asset services for investors in Hong Kong and all Asia ex Japan countries.

Part of Voya Financial, Inc., Allianz Global Investors Capital Ltd. is a company based in London, UK.

Mirabaud Asset Management (Suisse) SA (Mirabaud Suisse) is the wholly-owned asset management subsidiary of Mirabaud SCA in Switzerland. Established in 2013, the firm is based in Geneva and provides asset management and collective investment services for institutional and wholesale clients globally.

Part of Anchor Group Ltd., Anchor Capital Pty Ltd. is a wealth and asset management business that focuses on authentic client relationships and a world-class investment process. Located in Sandton, South Africa, Anchor Capital offers Anchor Aspirant, an offering targeted at young investors. The South African company provides investment solutions for individuals, advisors, and institutions. Founded in 2009, the CEO of the private company is Peter Graham Armitage.

Part of Anchor Capital Pty Ltd., Southridge Global Capital Pty Ltd. is a South African company that provides investment advice. The company is based in Cape Town, South Africa. The company was founded by Nick Andrew Dennis, who has been the CEO since incorporation.

Cape Ann Asset Management Ltd. (Cape Ann) is the asset management subsidiary of Silchester Partners Ltd. in Great Britain. The firm was founded in 2015 by Jonathan Bell, Rainer Tilk and Jacqueline Mantle. Headquartered in London, Cape Ann provides discretionary investment management services to various commingled funds.

Nanos Investment AG operating as an investment firm. The company was founded by Daniele Scilingo in September, 2017 and is headquartered in Root, Switzerland.

Graian Capital Management SA provides investment advice. The private company is based in Lugano, Switzerland. The Swiss company was founded in 2019. Roberto Crippa has been the CEO of the company since 2019.

Stability AI Ltd. is a British AI company that develops generative AI models for image, language, audio, and video. The company is based in London, UK, and has subsidiaries in France. The company is committed to the safe development and deployment of open models and has joined the White House voluntary AI commitments. Stability AI has testified in the parliament and the US Congress and engages widely with researchers and governments around the world. Stability AI was founded in 2021 by Mohammad Emad Mostaque, who has been the CEO since then.

Tourbillon Investment Management Ltd. provides investment advice. The private company is based in London, UK. The British company was founded by Benjamin Beneche.

Hermes GPE LLP (Hermes GPE), a subsidiary of Hermes Fund Managers Ltd founded in 1983. The firm is headquartered in London with additional offices in Singapore and New York.