Unathi Hewana

Sanlam Investment Management (Pty) Ltd. (SIM) is the asset management subsidiary of Sanlam Life Insurance Ltd., which in turn owned by Sanlam Ltd. (JSE: SLM, OTCMKTS: SLLDY) in South Africa. Headquartered in Bellville, the firm offers a wide range of investment and financial planning solutions and a comprehensive range of local and offshore investment products to end investors, financial planners and institutions. SIM is a signatory to both the Code for Responsible Investing in South Africa (CRISA) and its forerunner, the United Nations-backed Principles of Responsible Investing (UNPRI).

BDO USA LLP operates as an accounting, auditing, and bookkeeping firm. It offers advisory; audit and assurance; digital; and tax services. The company was founded by Maximillian L. Seidman in 1910 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Element Investment Managers (Pty) Ltd. (EIM), formerly known as Frater Asset Management, is an independent, owner-managed specialist investment management firm which was established in 1998. Located in Cape Town, South Africa, EIM provides discretionary investment management services to private individuals, institutions and retirement funds. In addition to segregated portfolios, they manage a range of unit trust and pooled funds. EIM manages Shari'ah-compliant investment portfolios on behalf of Islamic investors.

Prescient Investment Management (Pty) Ltd. (PIM) is the investment management subsidiary of Prescient Holdings (Pty) Ltd., itself is a subsidiary of PBT Group Ltd. (JSE: PBG) in South Africa. The firm was founded by Herman Steyn and Guy Toms in 1998. Headquartered in Cape Town, PIM manages money on behalf of retirement funds and vehicles, medical aid schemes, corporate entities, trusts, and individuals.

Part of JPMorgan Chase & Co., JPMorgan Equities South Africa (Pty) Ltd. is a South African company that provides brokerage services. The company is based in Johannesburg, South Africa.

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.

Part of Investec Ltd., Investec Securities (Pty) Ltd. is a brokerage services provider. The company is based in Sandton, South Africa.

Founded in 1995, Citigroup Global Markets (Pty) Ltd. is a brokerage services provider. The company is based in Sandton, South Africa and is a subsidiary of Citigroup, Inc.

RMB Morgan Stanley (Pty) Ltd. is a South African company that provides brokerage services. The joint venture company is based in Sandton, South Africa. The company was founded in 1994 by Chris Meyer. Matthew Rattray has been the CEO of the company since 2011.

Nedgroup Securities (Pty) Ltd. is the brokerage subsidiary of Nedbank Group Ltd. (JSE: NED) in South Africa. Headquartered in Sandton, Nedbank provides brokerage services for retail and institutional investors.

Peregrine Capital (Pty) Ltd. (Peregrine Capital) is a hedge fund management firm headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa. The firm was founded in 1998 and is a subsidiary of Peregrine SA Holdings Pty Ltd., ultimately owned by Capitalworks Investment Partners (Pty) Ltd. Peregrine manages a range of hedge funds focused primarily on South African listed equities.

Vunani Fund Managers Pty Ltd. (VFM) is an asset management firm headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa. The firm was founded in 1999 and is a subsidiary of Vunani Capital Pty Ltd., which is owned by Vunani Ltd. (JSE: VUN). VFM provides a broad suite of investment solutions for institutional and retail clients.

Laurium Capital International SA Pty Ltd. is a hedge fund management firm headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa. The firm was founded in 2005 as Tantalum Capital Pty Ltd. They were acquired by Laurium Capital (Pty) Ltd. in 2020 and the firm subsequently changed their name to Laurium Capital International SA Pty Ltd. The firm provides a suite of long-only and hedge fund strategies for high-net-worth individuals, institutions and retail investors.

Mergence Africa Holdings (Pty) Ltd. engages in the provision of financial services. The company was founded on July 26, 2004 and is headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa.

SBG Securities (Pty) Ltd. is a brokerage firm headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa. The firm was founded in 1972 and is a subsidiary of Standard Bank Group Ltd. (JSE: SBK). SBG Securities provides a range of trading services and investment solutions to individual clients. Their key offerings are: Advisory, Discretionary, and Execution only.

Part of FirstRand Ltd., Ashburton Fund Managers (Pty) Ltd. is a South African Johannesburg-based investment management company. The company offers innovative investment solutions and is known for its Ashburton Leaders Equity Fund, which focuses on investing in market leaders. Ashburton Investments, as a trusted investment manager of FirstRand group, helps investors reach their investment goals. The company's investment philosophy and approach can be learned through their website, where prices and performance of their funds can also be viewed.

Foord Asset Management (Singapore) Pte Ltd. (Foord Singapore) is the Singapore-based asset management subsidiary of Foord Asset Management (Pty) Ltd. in South Africa. The firm was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Singapore. Foord Singapore manages asset allocation and single asset class portfolios for institutional and retail investors.

Evans & Partners Pty Ltd. (Investment Management) (Evans & Partners-IM) is the investment management division of Evans & Partners Pty Ltd., a brokerage firm headquartered in Melbourne, Australia. The firm was founded by Paul Ryan and Mike Hawkins in 2007. Evans & Partners-IM offers extensive investment solutions for private high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients.

Mergence Unlisted Investment Managers (Namibia) Pty Ltd. provides investment and financial solutions. It serves pension funds, government agencies and fund of funds managers. The company was founded in June 2014 and is headquartered in Windhoek, Namibia.

Silulumanzi (RF) (Pty) Ltd. engages in the prevision of water and wastewater services. The company is headquartered in Mbombela, South Africa.

Eagle Towers SA (Pty) Ltd. engages in the operation of telecommunication towers. The company was founded by Avril van der Rheede in 2015 and is headquartered in Stellenbosch, South Africa.

Claremont Funds Management Pty Ltd. is a boutique fund manager headquartered in Sydney, Australia. Founded in 2007, the firm provides comprehensive wealth and asset management solutions for private clients, institutions and corporations. Claremont Funds Management serves as the investment manager of Claremont Global Fund and Claremont Global Fund (hedged).

Mergence Industrial Holdings Pty Ltd is a South African company that specializes in industrial fabrication of steel, metals, and composites. The private company is based in Cape Town, South Africa and is part of the Mergence Group. Mergence Industrial Holdings is a majority black-owned company that offers diversified services. Andy Howard has been the CEO of the company since 2012.

Lasercraft Pty Ltd. is a precision sheetmetal and South African plate engineering company founded in 2004. The private company is based in Germiston, South Africa and operates from a modern facility spanning 8,600 m2 with a capacity to employ up to 250 people. Lasercraft is known for its process-oriented operations and is considered a world-class player in the industry.

Mianzo Asset Management (Pty) Ltd. (Mianzo) is an independent asset management firm headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa. The firm was founded by Luvo Tyandela in 2010. Their core focus is the management (including preservation and creation) of assets on behalf of clients. Mianzo is a signatory to the United Nations Principles of Responsible Investing (UNPRI).