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M&G Investment Management Ltd. (MAGIM) is the asset management subsidiary of MG FA Ltd., ultimately owned by M&G Plc (LON: MNG) in Great Britain. Formerly known as Prudential Investment Management Ltd., the firm was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in London. MAGIM provides investment management for a broad range of clients, with a product range that includes segregated mandates for institutions as well as retail mutual funds for individuals.

Premier Fund Managers Ltd. (PFM) is the wholly-owned fund management subsidiary of Premier Investment Group Ltd., ultimately held by Premier Miton Group Plc (LON: PMI) in Great Britain. The firm was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Guildford. PFM manages a range of authorized UK and offshore funds and provides tailor made discretionary management services for private and corporate clients including professional advisers, retail investors, institutions and charities.

Jupiter Asset Management Ltd. (JAM) is an investment management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1985 and is a subsidiary of Jupiter Investment Management Group Ltd., ultimately owned by Jupiter Fund Management plc (LON: JUP). They were previously a subsidiary of Commerzbank AG until 2007 when their senior management acquired the firm through a management buyout. The firm offers a range of actively managed strategies available to UK and international clients including equities, fixed income, multi-asset and alternatives. JAM is a signatory on a number of key initiatives such as the UN Principles for Responsible Investment.

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.

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).

Artemis Investment Management LLP (AIM) is a Great Britain-based investment management firm headquartered in London with an additional office in Edinburgh. The firm was founded in 1997 and is a subsidiary of Artemis Strategic Asset Management Ltd., itself a subsidiary of Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. (NYSE: AMG) in the US. AIM manages a range of funds, investment trusts, hedge fund products, venture capital trusts, and pooled and segregated institutional portfolios for both retail and institutional investors.

Asset Value Investors Ltd. (AVI) is an independent, Great Britain-based investment management firm which was founded in 1985 to manage the assets of British Empire Securities & General Trust Plc. Headquartered in London, AVI provides discretionary investment management services for segregated accounts and various pooled investment vehicles, both foreign and domestic.

Liontrust Investment Management Ltd. (LIM) is the investment management subsidiary of Liontrust Asset Management plc (LON: LIO) in Great Britain. Formerly known as Neptune Investment Management Ltd., the firm was founded by Robin Geffen in 2001 as Trushelfco (No.2864) Ltd. Headquartered in London, LIM manages the Liontrust fund range which seeks to benefit from economic change and global growth themes. The firm also manages money on behalf of private investors, professional investors and institutions.

Rathbone Investment Management Ltd. (RIM) is the wholly-owned investment management subsidiary of Rathbone Brothers Plc (LON: RAT) in Great Britain. The firm is headquartered in Liverpool and was founded in 1979. RIM manages portfolios for US resident individuals, trusts, charities and pensions. They also provide individual investment and wealth management services for private clients, charities, trustees and professional partners, primarily in Great Britain.

Evelyn Partners Asset Management Ltd. (Evelyn Partners) is the asset management subsidiary of Evelyn Partners Group Ltd., which is ultimately held by Platinum LP Guernsey Ltd. in Great Britain. The firm was founded in 2003 as Ingenious Asset Management Ltd. and change their name to Tilney Asset Management Ltd. in 2016 and subsequently became Evelyn Partners Asset Management Ltd. in 2022. Headquartered in London, Evelyn Partners provides discretionary investment management services to high-net-worth individuals and families (retail clients), companies, charities, trusts and financial intermediaries on a discretionary basis.

Miton Asset Management Ltd. (Investment Management) (PMI-IM) is the investment management division of Miton Asset Management Ltd. (do-business-as Premier Miton Investors), a subsidiary of Premier Miton Group plc (LON: PMI) in London. The firm was founded in 1985 when Miton Investments and Optimal Fund Management merged. Headquartered in London, PMI-IM offers a choice of different investment products that cover funds, investment trusts and a portfolio management service.

EEA Fund Management Ltd. (EEA) is an investment management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm is a subsidiary of Anath Capital Group Ltd., ultimately owned by EPIC Investment Partners LLP. Formerly known as Epic Equity Advisors Ltd., the firm was founded by Simon Shaw in 2003 as Simon Shaw Advisors Ltd. EEA specializes in equity, environmental consulting, and alternatives. The firm provides investment and portfolio management services to individuals and institutional investors.

Tilney Asset Management Services Ltd. (Tilney AM) is the asset management subsidiary of Ashcourt Holdings Ltd., ultimately held by Platinum LP Guernsey Ltd. in Great Britain. Founded in 1993 as Ashcourt Rowan Asset Management Ltd., the firm was acquired by Towry Holdings and changed their name to Towry Asset Management in 2016. They became Tilney Asset Management Services Ltd. in 2017. Headquartered in London, Tilney AM offers a range of services such as financial planning, investment management and advice to private investors, charities and professional intermediaries.

The Corra Foundation is a non-profit organization that works to improve the lives of individuals and communities facing disadvantage, both locally and internationally. The non-profit company is based in Edinburgh, UK and was founded in 1810 by Duncan Reverend Henry. The British company takes a holistic approach to working with young people and families from ethnic minority backgrounds. The foundation offers grants and funding to support various initiatives, including the Household Hardship Fund and the National Drugs Mission funds. The company also provides support to groups that assist people in recovery and their families. The CEO is Sawers Carolyn.

Stifel Nicolaus Europe Ltd. (SNEL) is a brokerage firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1999 and do-business-as Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Ltd. (KBW). They are a subsidiary of Stifel Europe Holdings Ltd., ultimately owned by Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF) in the US. SNEL provides Pan-European equity research and sales and trading products for their institutional clients.

Crux Asset Management Ltd. (CRUX) is an asset management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 2014 by a group of highly experienced individuals that seek to provide clients with superior investment returns and excellent client service. In 2023, they were acquired by Lansdowne Partners (UK) LLP, which is ultimately owned by Lansdowne Partners International Ltd. in Cayman Islands. CRUX manages long-only equity investments that specializes in Asian, European and UK investments.

Intralink Ltd. helps sustainable food companies expand and accelerate growth in various locations. The company is based in Abingdon, UK and was founded by James Hardman Lawson. The British company recently worked with a US aquaculture company, Forever Oceans, to help them expand in an undisclosed location. The company also helped British satellite connectivity firm, Wyld Networks, with a deal for environmental monitoring in an undisclosed location. The CEO is Gregory James Anthony Sutch.

Intralink Group Ltd. is a management consulting British company founded in 2011. The private company provides management consulting services and is based in Abingdon, UK.

Isomer Capital LLP (Isomer Capital) is an Independent Venture Capital firm founded in 2015 by Christopher John Charles Wade. The firm is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.