Peter John Hollis

Baillie Gifford Overseas Ltd. (BGO) is the wholly-owned, Scotland-based investment management subsidiary of Baillie Gifford & Co. in Great Britain. Founded in 1983, BGO is headquartered in Edinburgh and provides investment management and advisory services in specialist equity, fixed-income and multi-asset portfolios to non-UK 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.

Silchester International Investors LLP (SII) is the investment management subsidiary of Silchester Continuation Ltd., which is owned by Silchester Partners Ltd. in Great Britain. The firm was founded by Stephen C. Butt and Michael J.J. Cowan in 1994. Headquartered in London with a client service office in New York, SII manages investments for commingled funds and a range of institutions including endowments and foundations, pension funds and insurance companies, primarily in the US. The firm provides discretionary investment management services to Unitholders in its funds according to a clear investment strategy.

abrdn Investment Management Ltd. (AIM) is the wholly-owned investment management subsidiary of Standard Life Investments Holdings Ltd., itself a wholly-owned subsidiary of abrdn Plc (LON: ABDN) in Great Britain. Formerly known as Standard Life Investments Ltd., the firm was founded in 1990 as the dedicated investment arm of the Standard Life group. Headquartered in Edinburgh, AIM is a socially responsible investor which offers Standard Life Ethical Funds for investors concerned about environmental and social issues. Their flagship is the UK Select Fund.

Baillie Gifford Life Ltd. operates as a investment firm which provides life insurance services. The company was founded in 1908 and is headquartered in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom.

The Association of Investment Cos. is based in London, UK. The British company represents and provides investor data on closed-ended funds, including investment trusts and venture capital trusts (VCTs). The non-profit company was founded in 1932. Richard William Stone has been the CEO of the company since 2021.

abrdn Alternative Investments Ltd. (AAI) is the wholly owned asset management subsidiary of Aberdeen Asset Investment Group Ltd. and their ultimate parent is abrdn Plc (LON: ABDN, ADR: SLFPF) in Great Britain. Formerly held by Lloyds Banking Group plc (LSE: LLOY), Aberdeen Asset Management plc entered into a strategic alliance with Lloyds Banking Group plc in 2013, acquiring AAI and their related private equity and infrastructure fund management businesses. Formerly known as Aberdeen Asset Investments Ltd., the firm was founded in 1964 and is headquartered in London. AAI provides investment solutions to private individuals, financial institutions, charities, investment trusts and corporate and local government pension funds in Great Britain and worldwide.

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).

Findlay Park Partners LLP (FPP) is an independent, Great Britain-based investment management firm which was founded in 2002 to take over the investment management business of Findlay Park Investment Management Ltd., established in 1997 by James Findlay, Charles Park and Anthony Kingsley. Headquartered in London, FPP manages the Findlay Park American Fund, an Irish domiciled UCITS fund with FCA Recognized status in the UK.

Clydesdale Bank Plc provides commercial banking services. It offers personal banking, private banking and business banking. The company was founded in 1838 and is headquartered in Glasgow, the United Kingdom..

Part of Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Stewart Ivory & Co. Ltd. is a British company that manages investment trusts and other investment portfolios. The company is based in Edinburgh, UK. Stewart Ivory & Co. was acquired by Colonial Pty Ltd., a SUB of Commonwealth Bank of Australia from Scottish American Investment Co. Plc on March 24, 2000 for $115.29 million.

Scottish Friendly Assurance Society Ltd. engages in the provision of financial products and services. It offers investments, bonds, and insurance. The company was founded in 1862 and is headquartered in Glasgow, the United Kingdom.

Ernst & Young LLP engages in the provision of accounting services. The company was founded on April 6, 2001 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Part of Virgin Money UK Plc, CYB Investments Ltd. is a company that provides commercial banking services. The company is based in Leeds, UK.

HSBC Private Bank (Guernsey) Ltd. is a Great Britain-based wealth management firm headquartered in St. Peter Port, Guernsey. The firm is a subsidiary of HSBC Private Banking Holdings Suisse SA, ultimately held by HSBC Holdings Plc (LON: HSBA) in Great Britain. The firm offers a full range of wealth management advice and services to entrepreneurs, senior executives, and family offices.

BP Group Plc operates as a holding company. The firm operates through its subsidiaries and provides exploration and production, refining and marketing of petroleum, natural gas, power, renewables, and other related products. The company is located in London, UK

Denholm Oilfield Services Ltd. provides oil and gas services. The firm offers asset maintenance, decontamination, decommissioning, energy logistics, electrical and installation, heavy and light fabrication, metrology and calibration, precision engineering, machining and welding, valve sales, management, repair and maintenance services. The company was founded in 1866 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Kepler Partners LLP is an independent advisory and asset raising boutique headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded by Hugh R. van Cutsem and William H. Amory in 2008. Kepler Partners works with a number of investment trusts to raise assets and increase their profile among UK discretionary fund managers and private investors.

BNP Paribas Asset Management UK Ltd. (BNPP AM UK) is an asset management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1990 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of BNP Paribas Asset Management Holding SA, itself a subsidiary of BNP Paribas SA (EPA: BNP, ADR: BNPQY) in France. BNPP AM UK provides customized investment management services to institutional clients, wholesale clients and collective investment schemes.

Kiltearn Partners LLP (Kiltearn) is a hedge fund manager headquartered in Edinburgh, UK. The firm was founded in 2011 by Murdo Murchison and his founding partners, with the support of Silchester International Investors. The firm is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kiltearn Ltd. Kiltearn offers a single global equity program, managed with a disciplined value investment philosophy.

Part of Baillie Gifford & Co. Ltd., the British company provides fund management services. The company is based in Edinburgh, UK and was founded in 1979.

Camphill (Blair Drummond) Trust Ltd. is a British company founded in 1976 that provides a home-from-home environment for people with learning disabilities. The private company is based in Cuthil Brae, UK. The company offers residential care, meaningful activities, and friendship in a unique family setting. The community has a unique sense of family, and they treat everyone with dignity and respect.

Brown Advisory Ltd. is an investment management and strategic advisory firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 2007 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Brown Advisory Management LLC in the US. Brown Advisory provides discretionary investment management services to private clients who include high net-worth individuals and families, individual retirement plans, trusts, estates, charities, corporates and other taxable individual accounts.

Virgin Money Plc operates as a retail bank. It offers savings, investments, mortgages, credit and prepaid cards, travel insurance, home insurance and life insurance. The company was founded by Richard Branson in 1995 and is headquartered in Newcastle upon Tyne, the United Kingdom.

Cameron Hume Ltd. is an independent investment management firm headquartered in Edinburgh, UK. The firm was founded by Guy B. Cameron in 2011. They provide fixed income management services to large and sophisticated institutional clients, pension funds and insurers.

Pancreatic Cancer UK is a UK-based charity that focuses on providing specialist support to those affected by pancreatic cancer. The British company offers a support line that can be reached at no cost, and invest in research to drive awareness and change. Diana Jupp has been the CEO of the non-profit company since 2017.

The Investor Forum CIC is a community interest company set up by institutional investors in UK equities. It is engaged in investment decision-making, and works with investors to collectively escalate material issues with the Boards of UK-listed companies. The company focuses on three key activities which are Collective Engagements, Facilitate Dialogue, and Stewardship 360 Events. The Investor Forum CIC was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in London, Greater London.

Camphill Central Scotland Trust Ltd. is a charity founded in 1993 that focuses on acquisition, management, and property development to support schools and residential centers. The non-profit company is based in Auchterarder, UK.

2Xideas AG is an independent, partner-owned investment firm headquartered in Küsnacht, Switzerland. The firm was founded in 2013 and manages two Luxembourg UCITS and SIF fund for qualified investors.