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The Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board (OTPPB) is the Province of Ontario’s pension fund manager headquartered in Toronto, Canada. Founded in 1990, OTPPB administers a defined benefit pension plan to active and retired teachers in Ontario. The firm manages investment portfolios for the benefit of present and future plan members and their survivors. OTPPB is a signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI).

Merrill Lynch Canada, Inc. is a Canadian broker/dealer headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. They are a subsidiary of Midland Walwyn, Inc. and their ultimate parent is Bank of America Corp. (NYSE: BAC). The firm offers brokerage and investment banking services as well as commercial lending, global high-yield debt, global equity, and M&A services to institutional and retail clients.

JPMorgan Securities LLC (JPMS) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1985 and is a subsidiary of JPMorgan Broker-Dealer Holdings, Inc., ultimately held by JPMorgan Chase & Co., Inc. (NYSE: JPM). JPMS provides research on fixed income, credit, derivatives, emerging markets, foreign exchange, structured finance, technical analysis and bond indices. Their equity analysts cover equities throughout North America, EMEA, Asia/Pacific and the emerging markets. The firm's fixed income team formulates trading and portfolio recommendations for investors in global bonds and other fixed-income markets based on valuations, analytics and market dynamics.

EFG Laran SA (EFG Laran) is the Swiss investment management subsidiary of BSI SA (Private Banking), itself a subsidiary of EFG International AG (SW: EFGN; ADR: EFGXY) in Switzerland. Formerly known as BSI Service Holding SA, the firm was established in 1873 and is headquartered in Lugano, They offer a range of services including wealth management, financial advisory, financial planning, corporate finance, insurance products, mortgage services and art advisory. EFG Laran manages private portfolios and the BSI range of investment funds, which are domiciled in Liechtenstein, Luxembourg or Switzerland. Their clients are primarily high-net worth individuals and family offices as well as institutional investors and third-party asset managers.

JPMorgan Securities Plc is a brokerage firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1992 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of JP Morgan Capital Holdings Ltd., ultimately owned by JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) in the US. JPMorgan Securities provides market research, proprietary pricing data and analytics, and trade execution across multiple asset classes such as credit, equities and FX. They help institutional investors, traditional and alternative asset and fund managers, broker dealers and equity issuers meet the demands of changing markets.

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.

EFG Bank AG (EFG) is a private banking and asset management firm based in Zurich, Switzerland. Founded in 1995, they are a subsidiary of EFG International (SW: EFGN) which is held by the Latsis family. EFG specializes in wealth management. The firm manages various strategies including funds of funds, mutual funds and hedge funds, mostly domiciled in Luxembourg and Switzerland. They also manage discretionary portfolios. The EFG group has a global network of offices and representatives in North and South America, Europe, the Middle East and throughout Asia.

RBC Dominion Securities, Inc. (RBCDS) is a Canadian broker/dealer headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. The firm was founded in 1901 and is a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada (TSE, NYSE: RY). RBCDS provides a full spectrum of brokerage services to retail and corporate clients.

Part of UBS Group AG, UBS Italia SIM SpA is an Italian financial advisory company that provides expertise and advice to clients. The company is based in Milan, Italy. UBS Italia SIM offers job opportunities worldwide and provides the latest media releases on their website.

Ares Management Ltd. is the Great Britain-based asset management subsidiary of Ares Management LLC, ultimately held by Ares Management Corp. (NYSE: ARES) in the US. The firm is headquartered in London and was founded in 2006. Ares Management provides investment advice to various pooled investment vehicles, separately managed accounts and other institutional clients.

Banco Santander SA (London) (Banco Santander London) is the UK-based brokerage subsidiary of Banco Santander SA (BME: SAN). The firm is headquartered in London and was founded in 1955. Banco Santander London provides brokerage services to their clients.

BSI SA (Private Banking) (BSI-PB) is the Swiss private banking division of BSI SA, ultimately held by Assicurazioni Generali SpA (MI: G) in Italy. Established in 1873 in Lugano, BSI is the oldest bank in the Swiss canton of Ticino. Over the years they have extended their presence in Switzerland and abroad. In 1998 they became part of insurance and financial firm Assicurazioni Generali SpA.

Associazione Bancaria Italiana operates as a non-profit association to promote the principles of entrepreneurship and the creation of a free and competitive market to Italian banking and financial institutions and the civil society. It provides initiatives for the orderly growth, stability, and efficiency of the banking and financial industries such as economic studies, collaborations with national legislations, information activities, technical assistance, and consultancy. The company was founded on April 13, 1919 and is headquartered in Rome, Italy.

UBS Corporate Finance Italia SpA provides financial advice & brokerage services. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Milan, Italy

FM Capital Partners Ltd. (FMCP) is an independent global alternative asset management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 2009 with the backing of a major Sovereign Wealth Fund from the Middle East North Africa region. FMCP provides investment management and advisory services to institutional investors, sovereign wealth funds, Central Banks and other government entities.

GWM Asset Management Ltd. (GWM AM) is the Malta-based alternative investment management subsidiary of GWM Group Holding SA in Luxembourg. Headquartered in St. Julian’s, GWM AM manages Luxembourg regulated investment funds and offers investment and asset management services solutions to institutional clients including pension funds, foundations, corporations and other institutions and family offices.

BSI SA provides private banking and wealth management services. It offers asset management, advisory services, fund based accumulation plans, third party fund selection, alternative investments, and structures products. The company was founded in 1873 and is headquartered in Lugano, Switzerland.

Part of UBS Group AG, UBS Switzerland AG is a Swiss company that provides wealth management, retail and corporate banking services. The company is based in Zurich, Switzerland.

Anavio Capital Partners LLP (Anavio) is an independent hedge fund manager headquartered in London, UK. Anavio was founded in 2014 and is a specialist in capital market deals in Europe and Asia.

EFG Investment & Wealth Solutions Holding AG engages in the acquisition, management, and sale of participations in domestic and foreign firms. The company was founded on November 27, 2009 and is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland.

GPI Capital LP (GPI) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor and hedge fund manager headquartered in New York City. Founded in 2016, GPI provides investment advisory services to investment funds privately offered to qualified investors in the US and elsewhere.

Part of Banco BTG Pactual SA, BTG Pactual UK Holdco Ltd. functions as an investment holding company. The company is based in London, UK.

Part of Banco BTG Pactual SA, BTGP-BSI Ltd. is an investment holding British company. The company is based in London, UK and was founded in 2015.

GPI Capital (Private Equity) is a Private Equity firm, a subsidiary of GPI Capital LP founded in 2016. The firm is headquartered in New York.

BTG Pactual (UK) Ltd. (BTG Pactual UK) is an alternative investment manager headquartered in London, UK. The firm is a subsidiary of BTG Pactual Holding Internacional SA, which is owned by Banco BTG Pactual SA (BVMF: BPAC11) in Brazil. BTG Pactual UK provides sophisticated, structured and customized advice and financial services for pension funds, corporations, insurance companies, financial intermediaries, governments, and high-net-worth individuals and family offices.

Founded in 2016, Engelhart CTP Group (UK) Ltd. is a subsidiary of Banco BTG Pactual SA and functions as an investment holding British company. The company is based in London, UK.

Part of Banco BTG Pactual SA, BTG Pactual Commodities (Italy) SRL is an Italian company that engages in the wholesale of cereals and dried legumes. The company is based in Milan, Italy.