Melissa Geraldine Earlam

UBS AG (London Branch) is the Great Britain-based brokerage subsidiary of UBS AG, ultimately held by UBS Group AG (SWX: UBSG) in Switzerland. Headquartered in London, the firm was founded in 1998 and provides nimble, innovative and bespoke access to solutions, from market and insight tools, to trading strategies and execution for private, institutional and corporate clients worldwide, as well as private clients in Switzerland. They distribute, trade, finance and clear cash equity and equity-linked products. The firm also structures, originates and distributes new equity and equity-linked issues.

Exane SA (United Kingdom) is the UK-based securities brokerage division of Exane SA in France, which is owned by BNP Paribas SA (EPA: BNP). Headquartered in London, the firm was founded in 2019 and provides institutional investors with a range of services, such as research, sale and execution on European equities.

Goldman Sachs International (GSI) is the Great Britain-based, wholly-owned brokerage subsidiary of Goldman Sachs Group UK Ltd., ultimately held by The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS) in the US. The firm was founded in 1988 and formerly known as Trushelfco Ltd. Headquartered in London, GSI provides prime brokerage, securities lending, futures services and financing services for a range of clients such as corporations, financial institutions, governments and high-net worth individuals.

Part of Lansdowne Partners International Ltd., Lansdowne Partners Ltd. is a British company that provides fund management services. The company is based in London, UK.

Credit Suisse Securities (Europe) Ltd. (Credit Suisse Europe) is the Great Britain-based brokerage subsidiary of Credit Suisse Investment Holdings (UK), itself a subsidiary of Credit Suisse Group AG (SWX: CSGN) in Switzerland. The firm was founded in 1966 and formerly known as Credit Suisse First Boston (Europe) Ltd. Headquartered in London, Credit Suisse Europe arranges financing in international capital markets, provides financial advisory services and acts as a dealer in securities, derivatives and foreign exchange on a principal and agency basis for corporate and institutional investors.

BNP Paribas (London Branch) is the Great Britain-based brokerage division of BNP Paribas SA (EPA: BNP) in France. The firm is headquartered in London and was founded in 1986. BNP Paribas (London Branch) offers a wide range of products and services to corporate, institutional, commodities, market making and broking clients.

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.

Part of UBS Holding France SA, UBS Securities France SA provides financial advice and expertise to clients. The company is based in Paris, France. Investor Relations communicates with investors, financial analysts, and rating agencies to achieve a consistently fair valuation for UBS shares through disclosure, transparency, and communication practices. Infoline is also available for clients.

Sanford C. Bernstein Ltd. is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in London, UK. They are a subsidiary of Alliancebernstein Corp. of Delaware, ultimately held by Equitable Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EQH) in the US. Founded in 1999, the firm provides fundamental research and full service execution services to institutional clients globally. They offer bottom-up coverage and portfolio strategies supported by sophisticated quantitative tools.

The University of Liverpool operates as a university. It offers post graduate research, foundation courses, continuing and professional development, online study, and doctoral college. The company was founded in 1881 and is headquartered in Liverpool, the United Kingdom.

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.

HSBC Bank Plc (Broker) (HSBC Bank-Broker) is the broker/dealer division of HSBC Bank Plc, which is owned by HSBC Holdings Plc (LON: HSBA; NYSE: HSBC) in Great Britain. Headquartered in London, HSBC Bank-Broker was founded in 1880 and offers bespoke brokerage services across every major asset class for their corporate and institutional clients.

Corus Hotels Ltd. owns and operates hotels. The company provides accommodation for both the leisure and business travelers. It also provides conferences, meetings, and wedding venues. The company is a subsidiary of Malayan United Industries Bhd. It was founded on November 4, 1920 and is headquartered in Berkhamsted, UK.

Part of MUI Properties Bhd., Flamepro Ltd. is a British company that owns and operates hotels. The company is based in Berkhamstead, UK. on July 03, 2023 for $2.22 million. The company was founded in 1998. Flamepro was acquired by Cesuco Trading Ltd. from Malayan United Industries Bhd.

Part of Malayan United Industries Bhd., Patrolmake Ltd. is an investment holding British company. The company is based in Milton Keynes, UK. Patrolmake was founded in 1996.

JPMorgan Investment Management, Inc. (JPMIM) is a global, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 2000 as the result of Chase Manhattan's purchase of Robert Fleming Holdings and the subsequent merger of Chase and JPMorgan. In January 2010, JPMorgan Investment Advisors merged into JP Morgan Investment Management. JPMIM is a subsidiary of JPMorgan Asset Management Holdings, Inc., ultimately owned by JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM). The firm primarily provides investment advisory services to both US and non-US institutional and retail clients.

Part of Malayan United Industries Bhd., London Vista Hotel Ltd. is a British hotel company founded in 1997. The company also has a manor house hotel located in the tranquil countryside near historic Burnham Beeches, Slough, which offers beautiful bedrooms and fine dining. The company is based in Milton Keynes, UK. The company offers affordable accommodation and warm hospitality opposite the historic St James Square in London. Corus Hotels, the parent company, has locations in various parts of the UK.

Part of Malayan United Industries Bhd., Plaza on Hyde Park Ltd. operates and manages hotels and restaurants. The company is based in Milton Keynes, UK.

Part of Malayan United Industries Bhd., County Hotels Ltd. is a British company that owns and operates hotels. The company is based in Buckinghamshire, UK. Founded in 1996.

Part of Carolina Regent Corp., Laura Ashley, Inc. manufactures shirts, dresses, fragrances, and apparel products. The company is based in Fort Mill, SC.

Part of Malayan United Industries Bhd., Delaquest Ltd. is a British company that offers drinks, meals, and stays at a traditional gastropub and boutique hotel in an undisclosed location. The company provides private dining, event hosting, and accommodation services, including weddings. The company's award-winning Chef-Owner, Steven Sanderson, uses locally sourced fresh ingredients to create a menu that caters to everyone, with a modern twist on home-comfort food. His imaginative dishes are guided by the seasons and procured from only the best produce available.

Theorema Advisors UK LLP (Theorema) is a Great Britain-based alternative asset management firm headquartered in London. The firm is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Theorema Holdings Ltd. in Malta. The firm was founded by Emanuele Antonaci and Giovanni Govi in 2000. They were formerly known as Theorema Asset Management Ltd. and changed their name to Theorema Advisors UK LLP in 2011. Theorema provides fund management services for professional and sophisticated investors. The firm manages the Plurima Theorema European Equity Long-Short Fund on behalf of Theorema Advisors Ltd.

Barclays Capital Securities Ltd. (BCS) is the brokerage subsidiary of Barclays Bank plc, which is owned by Barclays Plc (LON: BARC), an international financial services group in Great Britain. The firm was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in London with offices worldwide. BCS provides prime brokerage services which include equities and fixed income financing, OTC Clearing, Futures and Foreign Exchange Prime Brokerage and access to industry insights and analytics.

Tati Co. Ltd. is a private company based in Middlesex, UK that was founded in 1914. The British company engages in buying and selling of real estate properties.

Dionball Ltd. owns and operates a chain of hotels. It also operates restaurants. The company is headquartered in Berkhamsted, GB.

The Benjamin Barker Group Pte Ltd provides clothing apparels for men. The private company is based in Singapore, Singapore. The Singaporean company was founded in 2009 by Nelson Yap. Nelson Yap has been the CEO since 2009.

A&W Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. owns and operates a chain of restaurants. The company is headquartered in Petaling Jaya. Malaysia.

Pan Malaysian Industries Bhd. operates as an investment holding company. It engages in the retail, hotels, food and confectionery, financial services, properties and travel and tourism businesses. The company was founded on August 9, 1963 and is headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Regent Corp. is a property development company. The private company is based in Salem, OR and has subsidiaries in Malaysia. The company's main focus is on developing properties.

Part of Laura Ashley Holdings Plc, Laura Ashley North America is a company that designs, manufactures, and distributes garments. The company is based in Fort Mill, SC.