Robert Niels White

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.

Part of Polar Capital Holdings Plc, Dalton Capital (Holdings) Ltd. is a holding British company whose subsidiaries provide investment management services. The company is based in London, UK. Dalton Capital (Holdings was acquired by Polar Capital Holdings Plc on March 01, 2021 for $21.12 million.

Part of Worshipful Co. of Salters, The Salters' Management Co. Ltd. was founded in 1918. The company is based in London, UK. The British company's origins date back to the salt trade of medieval times, as the Salters' Company was first licensed in 1394.

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.

Founded in 1980, Candover Investments is a private equity firm based in London, the UK.

VinaCapital Vietnam Opportunity Fund Ltd. is a closed-end investment fund, which engages in the provision of access to the investors in the Vietnamese market across a range of industry sectors and asset classes, including but not limited to listed and unlisted equity, private equity, operating assets, and real estate projects. The company was founded on Septermber 30, 2003 and is headquartered in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Gartmore Investment Management Ltd. provides investment products and services. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Part of JPMorgan Chase & Co., Jardine Fleming Group Ltd. is a provider of investment banking services. The company is based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong.

Corney & Barrow Group Ltd. operates bars and restaurants. It wholesales wine, beer, spirits and other alcoholic beverages. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

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.

Corney & Barrow Ltd. operates as an independent wine merchant. It offers red and white wine, champagne, and sparkling wine and rose. The company was founded in 1780 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

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.

Pyrford International Ltd. (Pyrford) is the Great Britain-based asset management subsidiary of Columbia Threadneedle Investments UK International Ltd., which is owned by Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE: AMP) in the US. The firm was founded by Bruce Campbell in 1987 and formerly known as Elders Investment Management Ltd. Headquartered in London, Pyrford provides global asset management services to collective investment schemes, investment management companies, local and state bodies, pension schemes, endowments, and foundations.

Scottish Building Society provides mortgage, savings, and investment services. The private company is based in Edinburgh, UK. Paul Denton has been the CEO of the British company since 2019.

BofA Securities Japan Co., Ltd. (BofA Securities Japan) is the wholly-owned Japanese brokerage subsidiary of Merrill Lynch International, Inc., which is ultimately owned by Bank of America Corp. (NYSE: BAC). Founded in 1998, the firm was formerly known as Merrill Lynch Japan Securities Co., Ltd. (MLJS) and changed their name to BofA Securities Co., Ltd. in line with grobal re-branding from BofA Merrill Lynch to BofA in 2020. They subsequently became BofA Securities Japan Co., Ltd. Headquartered in Tokyo, BofA Securities Japan provides stock and bond trading, capital markets, investment banking and other advisory services to corporate clients, financial institutions and government agencies.

Pelham Smithers Associates Ltd. is a leading independent research provider that covers the Japanese stock market. The private company is based in London, UK. The British company focuses on Japanese manufacturing, including TMT, autos, pharma, and machinery. Pelham Smithers Associates was founded by James M. Ford and Pelham M. W. Smithers, with Pelham M. W. Smithers serving as the CEO since incorporation.

Adam & Co. Group Ltd. provides banking services. Its services include savings, loans, deposits, personal, Internet, and business banking services. The company was founded on December 19, 1986 and is headquartered in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom.

James Walker (Leith) Ltd. is a British Scottish company founded in 1863 that operates in manufacturing, healthcare, and construction. It is based in Livingston, UK, and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom. The private company has a turnover of approximately £175 million and reserves of £100 million.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland operates as a professional membership organization. The non-profit company is based in Edinburgh, UK. The British company was founded by Janice Margaret Brown and Sundeep Bahanda. The CEO is Bruce Cartwright.

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.

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.

HBL Bank UK Ltd. operates as a bank. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Hambro Perks Ltd. (Hambro Perks) is independent private equity and venture capital firm founded in 2011 by Dominic Perks and Rupert Hambro. The firm is headquartered in London.

Schroders (C.I.) Ltd. provides wealth management services to private clients, family trusts, companies, charities, and pension plans. Its services include discretionary portfolio management, banking and treasury, cash administration service, credit services, wealth planning, responsible investing, and execution services. The company is headquartered in St Peter Port, the United Kingdom.