Michael Stanes

Citigroup Global Markets Ltd. (CGML) is an international broker-dealer firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1983 and is a subsidiary of Citigroup Global Markets Holdings Bahamas Ltd., ultimately held by Citigroup, Inc. (NYSE: C) in the US. CGML has a major presence in the international financial markets as a dealer, market-maker and underwriter in equity and fixed income securities and offers risk-based solutions to producers and investors in commodity markets. They also provide corporate finance services to a wide range of corporate, institutional and government clients. Their trading activities encompass cash, exchange traded and OTC derivative markets.

TP70 VCT Plc is a venture capital trust, which is managed by Triple Point Investment Management LLP. Its objective is to provide shareholders with an attractive income and capital return by investing its funds in a broad spread of unlisted UK companies which meet the relevant criteria for investment by venture capital trusts. The company was founded on November 27, 2006 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

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.

Baring Asset Management (Asia) Ltd. (BAM-Asia) is an asset management firm headquartered in Hong Kong. The firm was founded in 1976 and is a subsidiary of Baring Asset Management (Asia) Holdings Ltd., which is ultimately owned by Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. in the US. BAM-Asia manages assets locally and distributes their institutional products and managed funds to a range of clients which includes central banks and pension funds. They distribute their retail funds via intermediaries.

SPARK Venture Management Ltd. (SPARK Ventures) is a venture capital subsidiary of Querist Ltd. founded in 1989 by Kiko Duffy and Thomas Alfred Teichman. The firm is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

UBS Asset Management (Hong Kong) Ltd. (UBS-HK) is the wholly-owned, Hong Kong-based investment management subsidiary of UBS Asset Management AG, ultimately held by UBS Group AG (SWX: UBSG), a multinational investment bank and financial services company headquartered in Switzerland. Founded in 1992, UBS-HK provides investment management services for institutional and wholesale intermediaries primarily located in Greater China. The firm is the local representative for the funds managed within the parent group, covering both traditional and alternative strategies.

C. Hoare & Co. operates as a private bank, which engages in the provision of banking, and wealth management services. The company was founded by Richard Hoare on July 5, 1672 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

3i Plc operates as an private equity firm and provides investment advice. The company was founded on July 21, 1945 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Sarasin & Partners LLP (Sarasin) is a global investment manager headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1983 and formerly known as Sarasin Investment Management Ltd. They are a subsidiary of SIM Partnership (London) Ltd., ultimately held by JS International Holdings Ltd. in The Bahamas. Sarasin invests thematically and responsibly on behalf of charities, private clients, institutions and investment professionals.

Fineurop Soditic SpA provides financial and investment advisory services. It specializes in mergers and acquisitions, debt restructuring, acquisition financing, valuations, and fairness opinions and IPO. The company was founded by Eugenio Morpurgo in 1998 and is headquartered in Milan, Italy.

Brooks Macdonald Asset Management Ltd. (BMAM) is the specialist investment subsidiary of Brooks MacDonald Group Plc (LON: BRK) in Great Britain. The firm was founded by Jonathan Gumpel and Richard Spencer in 1997 as Brooks Macdonald Gayer Asset Management Ltd. and changed their name to Brooks Macdonald Asset Management Ltd. in 2002. BMAM is headquartered in London with offices throughout Great Britain. They offer a range of investment management services and advice to individuals, pension funds, institutions, charities and trusts in the UK and internationally.

Triple Point Investment Management LLP (Triple Point Investment) is a private equity and venture capital firm founded in 2004 by Peter Hargreaves and Michael Bayer. The firm is headquartered in London.

Blind Veterans UK is a charity organization that helps vision-impaired ex-Servicemen and women to rebuild their lives after sight loss. The non-profit company is based in London, UK. The organization provides rehabilitation, training, practical advice, and emotional support to ensure that no one who serves the country has to deal with sight loss alone. The befriending service of the organization has received the top honour of ‘Quality in Befriending Excellence’. The website provides tips on how to navigate the site accessibly. The British company was founded in 1915 by Arthur Pearson. Nicholas John Caplin has been the CEO of the company since 2014.

Alta Advisers Ltd. is the privately-owned family office of Hans Rausing which he founded in 1996. Headquartered in London, the firm oversees the Rausing fortune around the globe and handles personal finance and insurance for his family.

Part of Svenska Handelsbanken AB, Heartwood Wealth Group Ltd. is a holding British company with interests in investment management services. The company is based in London, UK. Heartwood Wealth Group was acquired by Svenska Handelsbanken AB on May 24, 2013.

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.

Howard de Walden Estates Ltd. provides real estate services. The company was founded in 1879 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Part of The M.E. Trust, Action For M.E. engages in supporting people with M.E. The company is based in Keynsham, UK. The British company was founded in 1994. Sonya Chowdhury has been the CEO of the company since 2012. Action For M.E. was acquired by The M.E. Trust on February 01, 2022.

Marsden Clark LLP provides financial advice.

Hampden & Co. Plc is a British private banking company that offers exceptional service, expertise, and advice to personal and professional clients. The company is based in Edinburgh, UK and provides banking expertise to clients across the region. In addition to banking services, Hampden & Co. also offers bespoke insurance solutions through Hiscox Private Client and works with clients' other professional advisers to provide appropriate tax advice for their property investments. Founded by David Nabarro, the company has been led by CEO Graeme Thomas Hartop since 2013.

Elementary Energy Ltd. engaged in the construction and operation of hydro power projects. The company was founded on December 4, 2012 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Quilter Cheviot Ltd. is the investment management subsidiary of Quilter Cheviot Holdings Ltd., ultimately held by Quilter Plc (LON: QLT) in Great Britain. The firm was founded in 1985 as Quilter Goodison & Co. In 2013, they merged with Cheviot Asset Management Ltd. Headquartered in London, Quilter Cheviot provides bespoke investment portfolios for individuals and families for generations.

Aeris Power Ltd. generates renewable electricity from landfill gas at sites operated respectively by local councils and waste management company in Northern Ireland. The company is headquartered in Farnborough, the United Kingdom.

The Personal Investment Management & Financial Advice Association provides advice to the investment community.

Part of Tp Nominees Ltd., Cornerstone Cogeneration Ltd. generates electricity. The company is based in London, UK and was founded in 2015.

The Financial Conduct Authority provides financial advisory services. The non-profit company is based in London, UK. and has subsidiaries in United Kingdom. The British company was founded in 1985. Nikhil Rathi has been the CEO of the company since 2020.

CI Hub Ltd. provides charity services. The private company is based in Liverpool, UK. The British company was founded in 2017 by Lynn Pates, Guy Charles Davies.

Part of Tp Nominees Ltd., Ashford Power Ltd. engages in the production of electricity. The company is based in London, UK and was founded in 2014.

Perfectly Fresh Cheshire Ltd. is a crop farming British company founded in 2016.

Part of Allianz SE, Allianz Global Investors UK Ltd. is a company that provides investment advice. The company is based in London, UK and was founded in 2018.