Mark Purdy

Rathbones Asset Management Ltd. (RAM) is the wholly-owned fund management subsidiary of Rathbones Group Plc (LON: RAT) in Great Britain. Originally founded as Laurence Keen Unit Trust Management Ltd. in 1989, the firm was acquired by the Rathbone Group in 1995 and was renamed Rathbone Unit Trust Management Ltd. in 1999. They became Rathbones Asset Management Ltd. in 2023. Headquartered in London, RAM manages the Rathbone family of equity and fixed-income funds for retail investors and segregated institutional accounts.

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.

HSBC Global Asset Management (UK) Ltd. (HSBC GAM-UK) is the wholly owned asset management subsidiary of HSBC Global Asset Management Ltd., ultimately part of HSBC Holdings plc (LON: HSBA, ADR: HSBC) in Great Britain. Headquartered in London, HSBC GAM-UK was founded in 1985 and acts as a discretionary investment manager that offers a wide range of investment solutions across equity, fixed income, liquidity and multi-asset strategies. Their clients include the Group’s retail and private banking customers, financial intermediaries and distributors and institutions.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales ensures that its members, students, and affiliates maintain the highest standards of professional competency and conduct to protect the public interest. The non-profit company is based in London, UK, and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom. With over 150,000 members, the institute provides technical information, helplines, and communities to its members.

Sunline Direct Mail Ltd. provides print, mailing fulfilment and campaign marketing services. It offers mailing house services, print management, postage optimization, analytics and predictive planning, database management, data cleansing and profiling, multi channel campaign management, pick, pack and dispatch, response handling, contact center and marketing strategy. The company was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Loughborough, the United Kingdom.

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.

C.E.M. Press Ltd. designs and manufactures fabric and wallpaper pattern books, swatches and shade cards. It offers fabric and wallpaper pattern books; printing services, such as laminating, plate-making, screen printing, and foil blocking; design studio services, including concepts, illustrations, and type-setting; digital printing services; and room shot, mood shot, lighting, and flat shot digital photography services. The company was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in Nottingham, the United Kingdom.^

Willis Welby LLP provides investment research. The British company was founded in 2010 by Max H. Welby, Anthony John Millington Willis, Tony Willis. Peter Stevens has been the CEO of the private company since 2015.

Part of N1 Singer Ltd., Nplus1 Singer Advisory LLP is a brokerage services provider. The company is based in London, UK. The British company was founded in 2006 by Timothy Bruce Cockroft. Timothy Bruce Cockroft has been the CEO since 2006.

Part of N1 Singer Ltd., Singer Capital Markets Securities Ltd. is a brokerage firm. The company is based in London, UK. The British company was founded in 2012 by Timothy Bruce Cockroft, Peter Welch. Timothy Bruce Cockroft has been the CEO since 2012.

Athelney Trust Plc (Investment Management) (Athelney Trust-IM) is the investment management division of Athelney Trust Plc (LON: ATY), a publicly listed, closed-end fund headquartered in Penryn, UK. Founded in 1994, Athelney Trust-IM provides shareholders with prospects of long-term growth in dividends and capital.

Part of Ceps Plc., Aford Awards (Holdings) Ltd. functions as an investment holding British company. The company is based in Bath, UK. Founded in 2014.

Chelverton Asset Management /Private Equity/ is an investment arm of Chelverton Asset Management Ltd. which ultimately owned by Chelverton Asset Management Holdings Ltd. founded in 1998. The firm is headquartered in Bath and North Somerset, UK.

Chelverton Asset Management Holdings Ltd. provides asset management services. The private company is based in Bath, UK. and has subsidiaries in United Kingdom.

Part of Ceps Plc., Davies Odell Ltd. is a British company that manufactures and distributes protection equipment, matting, and footwear components. The company is based in Rushden, UK. on December 18, 2020. The company was founded in 1863. Davies Odell was acquired by Vale Brothers Ltd., a subsidiary of Baaj Capital LLP from Ceps Plc.

Macaulay Capital Plc provides capital and investment services. It was formed to originate and manage corporate transactions, raise funds from third parties, invest the group's own funds alongside those of external investors and to manage the group's investment portfolio. The company was founded on May 13, 2022 and is headquartered in Bath, the United Kingdom.