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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.

Credit Suisse Securities (Europe) Ltd. (Credit Suisse Europe) is the Great Britain-based brokerage subsidiary of Credit Suisse Investment Holdings (UK), itself a subsidiary of Credit Suisse Group AG (SWX: CSGN) in Switzerland. The firm was founded in 1966 and formerly known as Credit Suisse First Boston (Europe) Ltd. Headquartered in London, Credit Suisse Europe arranges financing in international capital markets, provides financial advisory services and acts as a dealer in securities, derivatives and foreign exchange on a principal and agency basis for corporate and institutional investors.

JPMorgan Securities Plc is a brokerage firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1992 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of JP Morgan Capital Holdings Ltd., ultimately owned by JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) in the US. JPMorgan Securities provides market research, proprietary pricing data and analytics, and trade execution across multiple asset classes such as credit, equities and FX. They help institutional investors, traditional and alternative asset and fund managers, broker dealers and equity issuers meet the demands of changing markets.

Goldman Sachs International (GSI) is the Great Britain-based, wholly-owned brokerage subsidiary of Goldman Sachs Group UK Ltd., ultimately held by The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS) in the US. The firm was founded in 1988 and formerly known as Trushelfco Ltd. Headquartered in London, GSI provides prime brokerage, securities lending, futures services and financing services for a range of clients such as corporations, financial institutions, governments and high-net worth individuals.

Merrill Lynch International (MLI-UK) is a brokerage firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1988 and is a subsidiary of ML UK Capital Holdings Ltd., ultimately owned by Bank of America Corp. (NYSE: BAC) in the US. MLI-UK provides brokerage services to individual and retail clients.

Morgan Stanley & Co. International Plc (MSCI) is a brokerage firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1986 and is a subsidiary of Morgan Stanley Investments (UK), ultimately held by Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) in the US. MSCI provides a range of brokerage services to corporations, governments and financial institutions.

UBS AG (London Branch) is the Great Britain-based brokerage subsidiary of UBS AG, ultimately held by UBS Group AG (SWX: UBSG) in Switzerland. Headquartered in London, the firm was founded in 1998 and provides nimble, innovative and bespoke access to solutions, from market and insight tools, to trading strategies and execution for private, institutional and corporate clients worldwide, as well as private clients in Switzerland. They distribute, trade, finance and clear cash equity and equity-linked products. The firm also structures, originates and distributes new equity and equity-linked issues.

WOOD & Co. Financial Services as (WOOD & Co.) is a broker/dealer headquartered in Prague, Czech Republic. The firm was founded in 1991 and is a subsidiary of Wood & Co. Group SA in Luxembourg. WOOD & Co. provides execution and brokerage services to institutional investors.

Liberum Capital Ltd. (Liberum) is a brokerage firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded by Shane Le Prevost in 2007 to provide a different style of broking. They were acquired by Panmure Liberum Ltd. from TN Holdings (BVI) Ltd. in 2024. Headquartered in London, Liberum provides trading and execution services for institutional clients. They bring liquidity into the niches that matter and are market-makers in various large, mid and small-cap stocks.

Jefferies International Ltd. (JIL) is a brokerage firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1986 and is a subsidiary of Jefferies Holdings II Ltd., ultimately held by Jefferies Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: JEF) in the US. JIL provides broking services to various investors.

Exane SA (United Kingdom) is the UK-based securities brokerage division of Exane SA in France, which is owned by BNP Paribas SA (EPA: BNP). Headquartered in London, the firm was founded in 2019 and provides institutional investors with a range of services, such as research, sale and execution on European equities.

Part of Bank of America Corp., Merrill Lynch South Africa Pty Ltd. is a South African financial services company that offers financial planning tools, calculators, and resources to help individuals stay on track with their financial goals and plan for the future. Merrill Lynch South Africa is based in Johannesburg, ZA. The company provides a suite of banking products and services, including checking, savings, and credit cards, and also helps manage investment portfolios with options that align with clients' financial goals. Richard Gush has been the CEO of the company since 2012.

Barclays Capital Securities Ltd. (BCS) is the brokerage subsidiary of Barclays Bank plc, which is owned by Barclays Plc (LON: BARC), an international financial services group in Great Britain. The firm was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in London with offices worldwide. BCS provides prime brokerage services which include equities and fixed income financing, OTC Clearing, Futures and Foreign Exchange Prime Brokerage and access to industry insights and analytics.

AP Ventures LLP (AP Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2018. The firm is headquartered in London, England.

ZeroAvia, Inc. is a leader in zero-emission aviation, focused on hydrogen-electric aviation solutions to address a variety of markets, initially targeting 500 mile range in 10-20 seat aircraft used for commercial passenger transport, package delivery, agriculture, and more. ZeroAvia is based in the UK and USA, with thriving teams in Everett, WA. The American company has already secured experimental certificates for its two prototype aircraft from the CAA and FAA, passed significant flight test milestones, and is on track for commercial operations in 2023. The company's expanding operations are partially supported by the grant from the UK's Aerospace Technology Institute and Innovate UK, and ZeroAvia is part of the UK government's Jet Zero Council. Initially targeting a 300-mile range in 9-19 seat aircraft by the end of 2025, and up to 700-mile range in 40-80 seat aircraft by 2027, ZeroAvia has already secured experimental certificates for its three prototype aircraft from the CAA and FAA and passed significant flight test milestones. The company has nearly 2,000 pre-orders for engines from a number of major airlines, with future revenue potential over $10bn. The company was founded by Valery Miftakhov and he has been the CEO since incorporation.

Fairbrics SAS is a sustainable chemical company founded in 2019 and based in an undisclosed location. Fairbrics is based in Clichy, France. The French company has developed a patented technology platform that converts CO2 emissions into high-value polyester fibers, providing energy-intensive industries with environmentally friendly and economically viable solutions. Fairbrics aims to fight climate change by developing circular manufacturing processes. The company has successfully partnered with major fashion brands such as H&M, On-Running, and Aigle. In addition to clothing, Fairbrics plans to expand its technology to address other industries that use polyester as their main material, such as automotive and packaging. Fairbrics has won several national and international innovation awards, including the Citeo Circular Challenge, French Tech Green20, I-Nov, Cleantech Open, and H&M Foundation's Challenge Award. The company was founded in 2019 by Benoît Illy and Tawfiq Nasr Allah, with Benoît Illy serving as CEO since then.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (UK Broker) is the brokerage division of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, which is ultimately held by PricewaterhouseCoopers International Ltd. The firm is headquartered in London and was founded in 2002. They provide brokerage services to their clients.

Hystar AS is a Norwegian technology company that specializes in PEM electrolysers for large scale green hydrogen production. The company is based in Høvik, Norway. The company was founded in 2020. The CEO is Fredrik Rolf Mowill.

Lazard Asset Management Ltd. (UK) (Lazard AM-UK) is the Great Britain-based asset management subsidiary of Lazard Asset Management (UK) Holdings Ltd., ultimately held by Lazard Ltd. (NYSE: LAZ) in the US. Founded in 1953, the firm is headquartered in London and provides investment management and advisory services to institutional clients, financial intermediaries, charities, family offices, private clients and investment vehicles around the world. Lazard AM-UK offers a comprehensive range of UK onshore and offshore funds that provide access to investment opportunities in major markets worldwide.

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.

Warburg Research GmbH is an investment research firm headquartered in Hamburg, Germany. The firm was founded in 1996 and is a subsidiary of M.M. Warburg & Co. KGaA, which is owned by M.M. Warburg & Co. Gruppe GmbH. Warburg Research offers research coverage of the German stock market. As part of an industry-oriented research approach, companies are covered regardless of their market capitalization, with a focus on small and medium-sized companies.

Part of Eschler Asset Management LLP, Solarstein Capital LLP is a British company that provides investment advice. The company is based in London, UK. The company was founded in 2022 by Anders Björkstahl.

ABG Sundal Collier AB (ABGSC) is the Swedish securities brokerage subsidiary of ABG Sundal Collier ASA, which is owned by ABG Sundal Collier Holding ASA (FRA: DAB, OSE: ASC) in Norway. Headquartered in Stockholm, ABGSC was founded in 1997 and provides securities execution services to institutional investors.

Part of Think Scotland Ltd., Think Publishing Ltd. is a leading membership content agency that creates effective communications for clients across various channels. The company is based in London, UK. The British company has 70 full-time content specialists working for consumer and professional brands. The company also launched Rethink, a publishing consultancy that helps publishers and membership organizations realize the real value of their brands. The company was founded by Tilly McAuliffe and Ian McAuliffe, with Ian McAuliffe serving as the CEO since incorporation.

Butterworths Ltd. publishes legal, news, and business information. The firm provides information, which include tax, accountancy, and regulatory publications in online, print, and CD-ROM formats. It offers proprietary brands, advanced web technologies, and premium information sources for customers in the legal, corporate, government, public, and academic sectors. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Part of Paramount Global, CBS Interactive Ltd. operates an online content network platform for information and entertainment. The company is based in London, UK. CBS Interactive was founded in 1999.

Morgan Stanley Investment Management Ltd. (MSIM) is an asset management firm headquartered in London, UK. Founded in 1986, the firm is a subsidiary of Morgan Stanley Investments (UK), ultimately held by Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) in the US. MSIM offers a range of investment and risk management solutions to institutional and professional investors worldwide.

Part of Raymond James Financial, Inc., Raymond James Euro Equities SAS is a brokerage services provider. The company is based in Paris, France. The French company was founded in 2001 by Philippe Andrieu, David Kruk, Laurent Thomasset. The CEO is Thierry Guille.

Berenberg Capital Markets LLC (BCM) is a broker-dealer firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 2011 and is a subsidiary of Berenberg Americas LLC, ultimately held by Joh. Berenberg, Gossler & Co. KG in Germany. BCM provides equity execution services to institutional and corporate clients.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLC provides assurance, tax and advisory services. Its services include audit and assurance, consulting, deals, human resources, legal, tax, and family business. The firm also offers accountability, risk management, structuring, mergers and acquisitions, and performance and process improvement. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Buffalo, NY.

Numis Securities Ltd. is an institutional brokerage firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1988 and is a subsidiary of Numis Corp. Plc in (LON: NUM). Numis Securities serves as a corporate broker to several clients across all their sectors, ranging from FTSE 100 to FTSE small-cap companies and AIM-listed companies.

Investec Bank Plc (Broker) (IBP) is the brokerage arm of Investec Bank Plc, itself a subsidiary of Investec Plc (LON: INVP) in Great Britain. Headquartered in London, IBP was founded in 1950 and they offer a full spectrum of brokerage services specifically tailored for corporate clients.