David Sheppard

Hermes Investment Management Ltd. (HIML) is an asset management firm headquartered in London, UK. They are a subsidiary of Federated Hermes Ltd., ultimately held by Federated Hermes, Inc. (NYSE: FHI) in the US. In 1990, the firm was founded as PostTel, subsequently changing their name to PosTel Financial Asset Management Ltd. They changed their name to Hermes Investment Management Ltd. in 1995. HIML provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management services to institutional clients.

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.

Royal London Asset Management Ltd. (RLAM) is a fund management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1988 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Royal London Asset Management Holdings Ltd., itself a subsidiary of Royal London Group. RLAM offers a range of pooled investment products and provides investment management services for both the Royal London Group and a wide range of external institutions. Clients include listed companies, local authorities, universities, charities, wealth managers, financial advisers and multi-managers.

Guinness Atkinson Asset Management, Inc. (Guiness Atkinson-UK) is an independent Great Britain-based fund management firm which was founded by Tim Guinness and Jim Atkinson in 2002. Based in London, the firm assumed full management of the Guinness Atkinson Funds in 2003.

Robeco Institutional Asset Management BV (RIAM) is the Netherlands-based asset management subsidiary of Robeco Europe NV, itself a subsidiary of ORIX Corp. (TYO: 8591, ADR: IX), a Japanese business conglomerate that started operations in 1964. Headquartered in Rotterdam, the firm was founded in 1929 and provides investment products and services to institutional and private clients through locations in Europe, the US, the Middle East and Asia. RIAM is a socially responsible investor which engages in active dialogue with the companies in which they invest about good corporate governance and subjects of environmental or social interest. Their product range encompasses fixed-income, equity and alternative investments.

Thames River Capital LLP (TRC) is a specialist fund management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1998 and is a subsidiary of Columbia Threadneedle Capital (UK) Ltd., ultimately held by Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE: AMP) in the US. TRC provides specialist fund management services to professional investors and institutions in the UK and worldwide, through several single and multi-manager funds.

Polar Capital LLP is an alternative investment manager headquartered in London, UK. The firm is a subsidiary of Polar Capital Partners Ltd., itself a subsidiary of Polar Capital Holdings, Plc (LON: POLR) in Great Britain. Founded in 2001, Polar Capital offers its services primarily to Polar Funds and managed accounts, all of which are pooled investment vehicles. Investors in Polar Funds include individuals, banking or thrift institutions, investment companies (including mutual funds), pension and profit-sharing plans, pooled investment vehicles (such as hedge funds), high net-worth individuals, collateralized debt obligations (CDO’s), charitable organizations, trusts and estates, corporations and other business entities, and state or municipal government entities.

Guinness Atkinson Asset Management, Inc. (US) (GAAM US) is the US-based investment management arm of Guinness Atkinson Asset Management, Inc. in Great Britain. The firm was founded by Tim Guinness and Jim Atkinson in 2002. They are headquartered in Pasadena, California. GAAM US serves as the investment advisor to the Guinness Atkinson Funds, a family of no-load mutual funds.

Mirabaud Securities Ltd. (MSL) is the brokerage subsidiary of Mirabaud SCA, which is ultimately held by Mirabaud Partners &Cie SCS. The firm is headquartered in London and was founded in 1962. MSL provides brokerage services to their clients.

Mirabaud Asset Management Ltd. (MAM) is the Great Britain-based subsidiary of Mirabaud SCA, itself a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mirabaud Partners & Cie in Switzerland. The firm was founded by Philip Watson in 1982 as TWH Management, later taken over by Mirabaud Pereire Holdings. Headquartered in London, MAM provides a focused and specialized range of investment solutions to institutional and wholesale investors on a global basis.

Somerset Capital Management LLP (Somerset) is an independent, specialist Global Emerging Markets investment management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 2007 by Edward Robertson, Dominic Johnson and Jacob Rees-Mogg. Somerset provides discretionary investment advisory services to its clients, which include institutions with separately managed accounts and pooled investment vehicles intended for sophisticated investors and institutional investors.

Goodhart Partners LLP (Goodhart) is an independent, multi-boutique asset manager headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 2009 through the management buyout of WestLB Mellon's multi-manager team. Goodhart primarily offers fundamental, research driven, discretionary investment advisory services to professional and institutional investors through a range of pooled collective investment vehicles and to separately managed accounts.

Northland Capital Partners Ltd. provides investment banking services. The private company is based in London, UK. and has subsidiaries in United Kingdom. The British company was founded in 1991. Robert Alan Johnson has been the CEO of the company since 2010.

The Burdett Trust for Nursing is an independent charitable trust that was established in 2002 with the aim of making charitable grants to support the nursing contribution to healthcare. The trust is based in London, UK, and was founded in 2001. The trust is committed to tackling all forms of injustice and works to recognize and address biases and stereotypes that counter opportunity. The trust offers various grant programs, including the Florence Nightingale Garden Grant Program and the Burdett Nursing Awards 2023, which reward nursing teams for their sustained commitment to providing high-quality care. The CEO is Shirley Baines.

Part of Parmenion Capital Partners LLP, Parmenion Capital Management LLP provides investment management services. The company is based in Bath, UK.

Gresham's School provides school education services. The private company is based in Holt, UK. The British company was founded by John Gresham.

Robeco Institutional Asset Management US, Inc. (RIAM US) is a SEC-registered investment adviser headquartered in New York City. The firm is a direct subsidiary of Robeco Holding BV, ultimately held by ORIX Corp. (TYO: 8591) in Japan. RIAM US provides investment advice primarily in global equity securities to US institutional investors on a fully discretionary basis.

Guinness Renewable Energy EIS (Guinness Renewable Energy) is a private equity firm, subsidiary of Guinness Asset Management Ltd. founded in 2010 by Guinness Timothy Whitmore Newton. The firm is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Amundi Ireland Ltd. (United Kingdom) (Amundi-UK) is the investment management division of Amundi Ireland Ltd. Their ultimate parent is Rue la Boetie SAS. The firm is headquartered in London and was founded in 1928. Amundi-UK provides a range of investment solutions including mutual funds, alternative investments and structured products to institutions, corporations, intermediaries and private investors worldwide. They are a socially responsible investor and signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment.

Wolf & Badger Ltd. owns and operates retail stores. The company was founded by George Zachary Graham and Henry Rufus Graham in 2010 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Cera Care Ltd. engages in the provision of homecare services for the elderly. The firm offers household help, medication prompting, personal care and hygiene, elderly care, respite care, post discharge care, and private nursing services. The company was founded by Marek Sacha, Marketa Strakova, Martin Ocenas, and Mahiben Maruthappu and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Aptem Ltd. designs and develops delivery platform for vocational training & employability. The company was founded in 2009 by Richard Alberg and Richard Alberg and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Gresham's Foundation provides charitable services.

Steadfaith Ltd. provides fund management services.

Tweedfine Ltd. develops building projects. The private company is based in Coventry, UK.

Renewable Asset Ltd. produces electricity. The company is based in Belfast, UK and was founded in 2012.

Polen Capital UK LLP (Polen Capital) is an independent asset manager headquartered in London, UK. The firm provides active, high-conviction, growth equity, and high yield credit strategies to a wide range of clients. Polen Capital is a supporter of the following industry associations: TCFD, CDP and UNPRI.

Barts Pub Ltd. is a British company that operates licensed restaurants, public houses, and bars. The company is based in Norwich, UK. The company was founded in 2016.

Sapphire Energy Ltd. is a British company that generates and supplies energy. The company is based in Belfast, UK. The company was founded in 2013.

NoviaCHP Ltd. was founded in 2015 and engages in the generation of electricity from renewable resources. The company is based in Norwich, UK.

Lyford Renewables Ltd. is a British company that was founded in 2014 and engages in the production of electricity. The company is based in Norwich, UK.

Kibo Hospital Services Ltd. is a hospital operator. The company is based in Warrington, UK. The British company was founded in 2016.

All Faiths Remembrance Parks Ltd. is a British company that provides funeral services. The company is based in Norwich, UK and was founded in 2016.