William Stephen Sharp

First Sentier Investors (UK) IM Ltd. (FSIIM) is the wholly-owned, Great Britain-based specialist asset management subsidiary of S.I. Holdings Ltd., ultimately held by Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (TYO: 8306) in Japan. Headquartered in Edinburgh, the firm was founded in 1970 and formerly known as First State Investment Management (UK) Ltd. FSIIM provides discretionary investment management and portfolio management services to a range of institutional clients and funds.

Banque Lombard Odier & Cie SA (Investment Management) (Lombard Odier-IM) is the investment management division of Banque Lombard Odier & Cie, a subsidiary of Compagnie Lombard Odier SCmA in Switzerland. The firm was founded in 2002 when Lombard Odier & Cie and Darier Hentsch & Cie. merged. They are headquartered in Geneva with branches and representative offices throughout Switzerland, Europe, the Americas, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. Lombard Odier-IM provides private banking and asset management services to institutions, family-owned businesses and high-net worth individuals. They also provide a range of support services for independent intermediaries.

AXA France Assurance SAS (AXA FA) is the French insurance arm and wholly-owned subsidiary of AXA SA (EPA: CS; ADR: AXAHY) in France. Founded in 1985, the firm is headquartered in Nanterre and provides a diverse range of financial protection and savings products to private individuals, institutions and corporate clients. The firm is organized in a number of subsidiaries and teams, each specializing in a specific insurance sector. The parent company manages the insurance portfolios in close collaboration with AXA Investment Managers. AXA FA distributes products through AXA's own banking network as well as through independent intermediaries operating primarily on behalf of affluent private individuals.

BNP Paribas Asset Management Europe SAS (BNP Paribas France) is the investment management subsidiary of BNP Paribas SA (EPA: BNP). Headquartered in Paris, the firm was founded in 1980. BNP Paribas France provides discretionary and pooled investment management for French and international private individuals, companies and institutions.

La Financière de l’Echiquier SA (LFDE) is an asset management firm headquartered in Paris, France. Founded in 1991, the firm is a subsidiary of La Banque Postale Asset Management SA, ultimately owned by BPCE SA. LFDE offers a range of investment products and services to private clients or their long-standing partners such as financial advisors and institutional investors.

HSBC Global Asset Management (France) SA (HSBC GAM-France) is the French asset management subsidiary of HSBC Continental Europe, ultimately held by HSBC Holdings Plc (LON: HSBA, ADR: HSBC.PRA) in Great Britain. Formerly HSBC Investments (France) SA, the firm was founded in 1998 within the former CCF-Crédit Commercial de France. Headquartered in Courbevoie with additional office in Puteaux, HSBC GAM-France provides investment advice to banks and thrift institutions, investment companies, pension and profit-sharing plan, corporations, and business entities. They are a socially responsible investor and signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI).

LBP AM SA (LBP AM) is an asset manager headquartered in Paris, France. Formerly known as La Banque Postale Asset Management SA, the firm was founded in 1988 through the joint venture between Aegon Asset Management and La Banque Postale. LBP AM offers a complete, customized portfolio management solution and services for institutional investors.

AXA Investment Managers UK Ltd. (AXA IM-UK) is the UK-based investment subsidiary of AXA Framlington Group Ltd., itself a subsidiary of AXA SA (XP: CS, ADR: AXAHY) in France. The firm is headquartered in London and was founded in 1979. AXA IM-UK manages a diverse range of pooled funds and offers tailor-made investment products for liability management. They specialize in institutional pension fund management and individual retirement savings products.

Candriam France SAS is the French asset management subsidiary of Candriam Luxembourg, ultimately owned by New York Life Insurance Co. in the US. The firm was founded in 1996 as Dexia Asset Management SA. Headquartered in Paris, Candriam France provides portfolio management and advisory services to pooled investment vehicles, pension plans, insurance companies, banking institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Covéa Finance SAS is the asset management subsidiary of Covea Cooperations SA, which is owned by Covéa SGAM in France. Headquartered in Paris, the firm was founded in 2006 and serves as the portfolio management company of Covéa, a group that combines the MAAF, MMA and GMF brands. Covéa Finance offers a wide range of funds through diversified asset classes.

Franklin Templeton Investment Management Ltd. (FTIML) is the Great Britain-based global investment management subsidiary of Franklin Templeton Global Investors Ltd., itself a subsidiary of Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE: BEN) in the US. Founded in 1985, FTIML is headquartered in London and provides investment advisory and portfolio management services to clients in jurisdictions worldwide, which include registered open-end and closed-end funds and unregistered funds, as well as Separate Accounts for institutional and high net-worth clients.

Candriam Belgium SA (Candriam) is the Belgian asset management subsidiary of Candriam Luxembourg SCA, ultimately held by New York Life Insurance Co. in the US. Founded in 1998, the firm was formerly known as Dexia Asset Management Belgium SA, the asset management division of Dexia SA (XB: DEXB). In 2014, New York Life Investments acquired Dexia Asset Management and the firm changed their name to Candriam, which is an acronym of their core values: “Conviction and Responsibility in Asset Management”. Headquartered in Brussels, Candriam provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to US registered funds, a limited number of US natural persons, and to institutions.

Lazard Frères Gestion SAS is an investment management firm headquartered in Paris, France. The firm was founded in 1995 and is a subsidiary of Lazard Group LLC, which is owned by Lazard Ltd. (NYSE: LAZ) in the US. They provide asset management and advisory services for individual and institutional clients.

Candriam SCA is an asset management firm headquartered in Strassen, Luxembourg. Formerly known as Dexia Asset Management (Luxembourg) SA, the firm was founded in 1991 and changed their name to Candriam Luxembourg SCA in 2014 and Candriam SCA in 2022. They are a subsidiary of Candriam Group SARL, ultimately owned by New York Life Insurance Co. in the US. Candriam provides asset management services to clients globally.

KBL Richelieu Gestion SA (KBLR) is the France-based fund management subsidiary of KBL Richelieu Banque Privée SA, ultimately owned by Precision Capital SA in Luxembourg. The firm was established in 2008 by the merger of KBL France Gestion SA, established in 1997, and Richelieu Finance Gestion Privée, founded in 1985. KBLR is headquartered in Paris with several offices throughout France. The firm manages the Æden and Richelieu families of mutual funds, as well as discretionary accounts for private individuals and institutional clients.

BFT Investment Managers SA (BFT IM) is the asset management subsidiary of Amundi Asset Management SA, itself a subsidiary of Rue de la Boetie SAS's Crédit Agricole SA (EPA: ACA; ADR: CRARY) in France. Founded in 1985, the firm is headquartered in Paris and specializes in providing asset management services for institutional investors, regional banks and medium- to large-sized companies. BFT IM is a socially responsible investor which manages a diverse range of funds in keeping with Amundi SRI Expertise.

Banque Syz SA (Banque Syz) is the private banking subsidiary of Swiss banking group Financière Syz & Co. SA. Established in 1996, the firm is headquartered in Geneva and specializes in providing a range of asset management and advisory services including discretionary mandates and a range of Luxembourg-based mutual funds and hedge funds for private investors, high-net worth individuals, institutional clients and independent asset managers.

Palatine Asset Management SA (PAM) is a mutual fund management firm headquartered in Paris, France. The firm is a subsidiary of Banque Palatine SA, ultimately held by BPCE SA. PAM was founded in 1989 and manages monetary, bonds, fixed-income, and mutual funds for institutional investors, individuals, and companies.

Exane SA (Broker) (Exane) is the brokerage division of Exane SA, itself a subsidiary of Verner Investissements SAS in France. Established in 2004 as a joint venture between BNP Paribas and Verner Investissements, the firm is based in Paris and specializes in European equity research and broking activities. Exane has research centers in Paris and London which are supported by a team of economists and strategists.

DNCA Finance SA is the asset management subsidiary of Natixis Investment Managers SA, ultimately held by BPCE SA in France. The firm is headquartered in Paris and was founded in 2000. In 2007, they created a management company in Luxembourg to manage and market an umbrella SICAV fund called DNCA Invest which aims to replicate certain funds created under French law and to acquire new products. DNCA Invest is the flagship for the firm's European expansion. DNCA Finance is a socially responsible investor and integrates environmental, social and societal aspects into its analysis.

GIC (London) Private Ltd. (GIC London) is a sovereign wealth manager headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1990 and is owned by GIC Pte Ltd., a sovereign wealth fund wholly owned by the Government of Singapore. GIC London manages the Government of Singapore’s reserves.

ING Belgium SA/NV is the wholly owned securities broker/dealer subsidiary of ING Groep NV (AMS: INGA) in The Netherlands. Headquartered in Brussels, the firm provides brokerage services to various investors.

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.

UNOFI SAS provides legal and financial consulting services. The private company is based in Paris, France. and has subsidiaries in France.

Exane Asset Management SA (Exane AM) is an alternative investment management firm headquartered in Paris, France. The firm was founded in 2001 and is a subsidiary of Exane SA, itself a subsidiary of BNP Paribas SA (EPA: BNP) in France. Exane AM manages a range of long/short equity market neutral funds designed to respond to the varied needs of a diversified European clientele, composed chiefly of institutional investors, multi-fund managers and private banking professionals.

Turgot Asset Management SAS is a French company that provides investment advice. The private company is based in Paris, France. and has subsidiaries in France. The company was founded in 2008 by Charles-François Bonnet, Alice Lhabouz, Arnaud de Champvallier, Waldemar Brun-Theremin. Thibault Corvaisier has been the CEO of the company since 2022.

Société Générale Gestion SA (S2G) is the wholly-owned asset management subsidiary of Amundi Asset Management SA, itself a subsidiary of Crédit Agricole SA (EPA: ACA, ADR: CRARY) in France. The firm was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Paris. They are the successor to SGAM-Société Générale Asset Management SA, founded in 1997 to take over the asset management activities of Société Générale. In 2009 SGAM absorbed their alternative management subsidiary, Barep Asset Management SA. S2G has specific expertise in employee savings plan management and manages discretionary accounts as well as a range of comingled products. Their clients are French companies and institutions, including associations.

Amundi Immobilier SA (AIS) is the wholly-owned subsidiary of Amundi Asset Management SA, itself a subsidiary of SAS Rue la Boétie’s Credit Agricole SA (XP: ACA; ADR: CRARY) in France. The firm was founded in 2009 when Credit Agricole Asset Management Real Estate and Societe Generale Asset Management Real Estate Investment Managers merged. Headquartered in Paris, AIS specializes in developing, structuring and managing real estate funds for private investors, private banks, institutional investors, large companies and real estate professionals. They are a socially responsible investor and signatory to the U.N. Principles for Responsible Investment.

Mirova SA (Investment Management) (Mirova-IM) is the investment management division of Mirova SA, ultimately held by BPCE SA in France. The firm was founded in 1994 and formerly known as Mirova Environment & Infrastructure. Mirova-IM is headquartered in Paris and develops impactful solutions for its clients.

Part of Crystal Holding AG, Crystal Asset Management AG is a Swiss company that provides investment advice. The company is based in Pfäffikon, Switzerland. The company was founded in 2011 by Gaudenz F. Domenig, Bruno L. Teta. Achim Wagner has been the CEO of the company since 2013.

AXA Investment Managers (Paris) SA (Research Firm) (AXA IM Paris-Research) is the investment research division of AXA Investment Managers (Paris) SA, a wealth management firm headquartered in Puteaux, France. The firm is a subsidiary of AXA Investment Managers SA, which is owned by AXA SA (EPA: CS, ADR: AXAHY). Founded in 1990, AXA IM Paris-Research provides in-depth research both at a macroeconomic level as well as across their range of investment platforms.

Part of The Carlyle Group, Inc., CBAM SAS is an alternative investment management firm that pursues opportunities across the corporate credit spectrum for institutional and high-net-worth clients. The company is based in Paris, France. The French company's approach to corporate credit is driven by traditional fundamental value, and its investment process is designed to be collaborative and iterative. CBAM Partners was founded in 2016 and has over $14 billion of AUM across multiple platforms. Cedric Anthony Btesh has been the CEO of the company since 2017.

Eleva Capital SAS (Eleva) is an asset management firm headquartered in Paris, France. The firm is a subsidiary of Eleva Capital LLP, which is owned by Eleva Services (UK) Ltd. in Great Britain. Eleva is dedicated to the active management of European equities.

Downing LLP is an independent sustainable investment manager headquartered in London, UK. Founded in 1986, the firm manages the assets of retail and institutional investors under a broad range of investment mandates across the firm’s funds, investment trusts and tax-efficient products. Downing is a signatory to the United Nations Principles of Responsible Investing (UNPRI).

Candriam SCA (United Kingdom) (Candriam UK) is the UK-based asset management division of Candriam SCA, which is ultimately held by New York Life Insurance Co. in the US. The firm is headquartered in London and was founded in 2012. Candriam UK offers innovative and diversified investment solutions to their clients.

Générali Investments Partners SpA SGR (France) (Générali Investments-France) is the French asset management arm of Générali Investments Partners SpA SGR, ultimately held by Assicurazioni Generali SpA (MIL: G; ADR: ARZGY) in Italy. The firm is headquartered in Paris and was founded in 2018. Générali Investments-France specializes in managing portfolios based on unconstrained strategies focusing on equity and fixed income investments as well as innovative alternative strategies.

Alphajet Fair Investors SAS is a private company based in Paris, France. and has subsidiaries in France. Alphajet Fair Investors is a French company that goes by the name of its founders. The company was founded by Sébastien Lagarde, Thierry Le Clercq, Yassine Oussana. Thierry Le Clercq has been the CEO since incorporation.

AXA Investment Managers Ltd. provides expertise in investment management. Its products include OEICS, Unit Trusts, and SICAVS. The company was founded on November 30, 1999 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Eleva Capital LLP is the asset management subsidiary of Eleva Services (UK) Ltd. in Great Britain. The firm was founded by Eric Bendahan in 2014. Headquartered in London, Eleva Capital provides investment management services to Eleva UCITS Funds.