Linnet A. Cotterill

Nomura International Plc provides a variety of financial services including advisement, investment banking and asset management. It trades in and sells fixed income and equity products, including related derivatives; and provides investment banking services, and corporate finance and private equity services. The company is also involved in asset and principal finance business. It offers investment advisory and management, custody, and employment services. Nomura International was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Arc Fund Management Ltd. (AFM) is an independent provider of fund management services specialized in tax-efficient investments. Based in London, the firm is a former subsidiary of Consolidated Asset Management Holdings plc, founded in 1999 and formerly known as Arc Fund Management Holdings plc. Established in 2002 through the takeover of Sherriff Research Ltd., AFM became independent in 2008 through a management buyout led by John Gracey. Two former fellow subsidiaries, Arc Equities Ltd. and Arc Capital & Income plc, were also part of the MBO. AFM's clients are primarily high-net worth individuals from the UK. A key investor is Mayfair Ltd., controlled by Lord Ashcroft.