Russell Hogan

Walter Scott & Partners Ltd. (Walter Scott) is a wholly-owned investment management subsidiary of BNY Mellon International Asset Management Holdings No. 1 Ltd., itself a subsidiary of The Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (NYSE: BK) in the US. Headquartered in Edinburgh, the firm was founded by Walter G. Scott in 1983 to manage long-term equity portfolios for institutional investors around the world. Prior to October 2006 and the acquisition by Mellon Financial Corporation, Walter Scott was independently owned.

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).

Edinburgh Partners Ltd. is a directly owned, UK-based investment management subsidiary of Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE: BEN) in the US. The firm was founded by Alasdair Nairn as DMWS 612 Ltd. in 2003 to exclusively focus on investment research and portfolio management. Headquartered in Edinburgh, Edinburgh Partners provides investment advisory services for institutional clients, which includes public and corporate pensions, registered investment companies, pooled investment vehicles and sub-advisory accounts.

Saracen Fund Managers Ltd. (Saracen) is a boutique fund management firm headquartered in Edinburgh, UK. The firm was founded in 1997 and is a subsidiary of AssetCo Plc (LON: ASTO). Saracen manages funds for a range of clients including UK and international retail investors and institutions.

Cantor Fitzgerald Asset Management Europe (CFAME) is an investment management firm headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. Formerly known as Merrion Capital Investment Managers Ltd., the firm was founded in 1986 and was acquired in 2018 by Cantor Fitzgerald Ireland Ltd., which is owned by Cantor Fitzgerald LP in the US. CFAME manages a range of investment funds and portfolios on behalf of institutional, corporate, non-profit clients and high-net-worth individuals.

Reform Scotland Ltd. operates as a charity firm. It promotes economic prosperity and public services based on the principles of limited government, diversity and personal responsibility. The firm publishes Reports, Briefings Fact Sheets and Scottish Government Trackers. The company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom.

Midmar Capital LLP is a privately-owned alternative investment firm headquartered in Edinburgh, UK. The firm was founded in 2010 by John Gallacher, James Nicol and Alistair MacDonald. Midmar Capital provides regulatory incubation and support services for start-up investment businesses with a focus upon alternative assets such as private equity, venture capital and hedge funds.