Ritchard Longmire

BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) Ltd. (BlackRock IM-Australia) is the Australia-based investment management subsidiary of BlackRock Australia Holdco Pty Ltd., which is owned by BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE: BLK) in the US. In 2009, BlackRock merged with Barclays Global Investors and the combined firm operates under the BlackRock name. Headquartered in Melbourne, BlackRock IM-Australia offers a range of investment solutions for institutions, financial professionals and individuals.

Watermark Funds Management Pty Ltd. (WFM) is an independent hedge fund management firm headquartered in Sydney, Australia. Formerly known as Braitling Investments Pty Ltd., the firm was founded as KWB Capital Pty Ltd. in 2003 by Justin Braitling, Geoff Wilson and Matthew Kidman. They became wholly-owned by Justin Braitling who subsequently renamed the firm. WFM provides investment management services to private pooled investment vehicles that are offered to investors on a private placement basis, Australian investment vehicles, including listed investment companies and separately managed accounts.

Blackwattle Investment Partners is an Australian investment manager that focuses on investing in emerging smaller companies that are becoming industry leaders. The private company is based in Sydney, Australia. Blackwattle is a new generation investment manager that is highly aligned and invests in quality businesses and people. Jarred Rubin has been the CEO of the Australian company since 2023.