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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.

Part of Franklin Resources, Inc., Martin Currie, Inc. is a sustainable investment company based in Edinburgh, UK. Martin Currie offers an impact-focused and actively managed strategy, investing in a concentrated, long-only, long-term portfolio of sustainable investments. The British company is committed to being a truly diverse, inclusive, and equitable company, with its people at the heart of its business. The company was founded in 1978. Julian David Frederick Ide has been the CEO of the company since 2018.

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.

abrdn Investment Management Ltd. (AIM) is the wholly-owned investment management subsidiary of Standard Life Investments Holdings Ltd., itself a wholly-owned subsidiary of abrdn Plc (LON: ABDN) in Great Britain. Formerly known as Standard Life Investments Ltd., the firm was founded in 1990 as the dedicated investment arm of the Standard Life group. Headquartered in Edinburgh, AIM is a socially responsible investor which offers Standard Life Ethical Funds for investors concerned about environmental and social issues. Their flagship is the UK Select Fund.

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.

Matthews International Capital Management LLC (dba Matthews Asia) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor and mutual fund manager headquartered in San Francisco, California. The firm was founded by Paul Matthews in 1991. Matthews Asia manages portfolios for institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, insurance companies, endowments and foundations and other business entities around the world.

Janus Henderson Investors UK Ltd. (JHI UK) is the wholly-owned global asset management subsidiary of Janus Henderson UK (Holdings) Ltd., ultimately held by Janus Henderson Group Plc (LON: 0RPW; NYSE: JHG) in Great Britain. The firm was founded in 1934 and formerly known as Henderson Global Investors Ltd. Headquartered in London, JHI UK is a client-centric, sustainable and responsible investor which provides investment management services to individuals, private banks, third party distributors, insurance companies, pension funds, government bodies, investment trusts, charities and corporate entities.

Martin Currie Ltd specializes in equity portfolios and hedge funds. The company offers distinctive active equity portfolios and devote all of the company’s resources to delivering optimum investment outcomes and superior client relationships. The company is headquartered in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

Martin Currie, Inc. is the American hedge fund management subsidiary of Martin Currie Ltd. in Great Britain. They are ultimately owned by Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE: BEN) in the US. Headquartered in New York City, Martin Currie primarily offers investment management services through segregated accounts and through managed portfolios via pooled-fund structures for clients worldwide, such as financial institutions, charities, foundations, pension funds and investment trusts.

Franklin Templeton Fund Management Ltd. (FTFML) is the fund management subsidiary of Franklin Templeton Global Investors Ltd., ultimately held by Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE: BEN) in the US. The firm was founded in 1985 and formerly known as Rensburg Fund Management Ltd. In 2011, they were acquired by Franklin Templeton and were renamed Franklin Templeton Fund Management Ltd. Headquartered in London, FTFML offers a range of equity and fixed-income funds that covers different market sectors, geographical areas and asset classes for institutional investors, and segregated account and sub-advisory services for those with specific requirements.

Qatar Investment Authority (Investment Management) (QIA-IM) is the investment management division of Qatar Investment Authority, the State-owned sovereign wealth fund of Qatar. Headquartered in Doha, the firm was founded in 2005 as Qatar's Supreme Council for Economic Affairs and Investment. As the state's investment arm, QIA-IM invests the country's crude oil and natural gas surplus revenue domestically, regionally and internationally, aiming to strengthen the national economy over the long term through asset diversification. and is headquartered in Doha.

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).

Highclere International Investors LLP (Highclere) is a hedge fund management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 2006 and is a subsidiary of Highclere Investment Management Ltd. Highclere provides discretionary investment management services to investors based in the US through privately offered, unregulated collective investment schemes. They are a socially responsible investor and signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI).

Asian Equity Special Opportunities Portfolio Ltd. provides equity fund management services. The private company is based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong.

Part of Naeem Holding Co., Naeem Brokerage is an Egyptian company that provides brokerage services. The company is based in Giza, Egypt. The company was founded in 2006. The CEO is Tarek Abaza.

Part of Acuity Knowledge Partners (UK) Ltd., Amba Research Lanka (Pvt) Ltd. is a Sri Lankan company that provides brokerage services. The company is based in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The company was founded in 2003. Chanakya Dissanayake has been the CEO of the company since 2003.

The Chartered Institute For Securities & Investment operates as securities and investment educational institute. It is the professional body for those who work in the securities and investment industry in the UK and in a growing number of major financial centres round the world. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Baillie Gifford Life Ltd. operates as a investment firm which provides life insurance services. The company was founded in 1908 and is headquartered in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom.

Diabetology Ltd. offers biopharmaceutical research and development services. It develops Capsulin and novel Axcess oral form of insulin for diabetics that incorporates absorption enhancers with unmodified bioactive in a convenient encapsulated form. The company was founded by Roger New and Glen Travers in 2002 and is headquartered in St. Helier, Jersey.

Endeavor Schools operates as a holding company. The firm runs schools. It specializes in education management, montessori schools, early learning and childcare, and preschools. The company was founded by Ricardo Campo in 2012 and is headquartered in Miami, FL.

Prosci, Inc. provides change management training programs and tools. It offers tools for managing change, action-oriented framework, research reports, online applications, books, methodology, change management toolkits, hosted software applications and licensing services. It also provides training for change professionals, organizational roles, and onsite training. The company was founded by Jeffrey M. Hiatt in 1994 and is headquartered in Fort Collins, CO.

Scaled Agile, Inc. provides Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) for enterprise agility. It specializes in software and systems development knowledgeware. The company was founded by Drew Jemilo and Dean A. Leffingwell in 2011 and is headquartered in Boulder, CO.

Educate 360 LLC provides project management training services. It offers project, agile, quality, and information technology management courses. The company was founded by John Smith on 2003 and is headquartered in West Lafayette, IN.

Nobel Learning Communities, Inc. provides private education to preschools, elementary, and middle schools. It also operates as an accredited private online school, offering programs for students in kindergarten through twelfth grade. The firm also offers summer camp programs including sports and games, swimming, field trips, arts and crafts, science, and nature. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in West Chester, PA.

TalentNeuron is a private company that provides labor market analytics on a global scale. This delivers critical talent insights in support of workforce planning, strategic skills analysis, location optimization, DEI tactics, and sourcing strategies for local, regional, and global talent. The company is based in Santa Clara, CA. The company offers actionable talent insights for every region of the world, covering countries that represent over 90% of the world's GDP. The company's technology platform uses machine learning and artificial intelligence to ingest and normalize hundreds of millions of structured and unstructured data points each day. Julie Peck has been the CEO of the company since 2023. TalentNeuron was acquired by Leeds Equity Partners LLC from Gartner, Inc. on February 02, 2023.

Schroder Investment Management Ltd. (SIM) is the wholly-owned asset management subsidiary of Schroder International Holdings Ltd., ultimately held by Great Britain-based Schroders Plc (LSE: SDR, ADR: SHNWY). Established in 1985, SIM is headquartered in London and caters to a range of clients such as corporations, insurance firms, local and public authorities, charities, pension funds, high net-worth individuals and retail investors.

abrdn Investments Ltd. (aIL) is an asset management firm headquartered in Midlothian, UK. The firm was founded in 1987 and formerly known as Aberdeen Asset Managers Ltd. They are a wholly-owned subsidiary of abrdn Holdings Ltd., wholly-owned by abrdn Plc (LON: ABDN). aIL provides their clients with discretionary and non-discretionary asset management and related services across a broad range of investment strategies and asset classes. They also offer an alternative platform which encompasses multi-manager research, selection and portfolio management for hedge funds strategies.

Part of Ask ASA, Proxima Corp. is a company that makes multimedia projection products. The company is based in Wilsonville, OR. Proxima was acquired by Ask ASA on April 13, 1998 for $82.03 million.