Alan A. Woods

Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (Credit Suisse Securities USA) is the broker/dealer division of Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, an investment banking company headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1998 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Credit Suisse (USA), Inc., ultimately owned by Credit Suisse Group AG (SWX: CSGN) in Switzerland. Credit Suisse Securities USA offers a suite of equities, solutions and credit products and services which includes global securities sales, trading and execution, prime brokerage and comprehensive investment research. Their clients include financial institutions, corporations, governments, institutional investors, such as pension funds and hedge funds, and private individuals around the world.

HSBC Bank Plc provides commercial banking and financial services. It operates in four businesses: Retail Banking and Wealth Management, Commercial Banking, Global Banking and Markets, and Global Private Banking. The Retail Banking and Wealth Management business offers personal banking, mortgages, loans, credit cards, savings and investments and insurance services. The Commercial Banking business offers financial products and services to enable them to operate efficiently and meet their business aspirations. The Global Banking and Markets business offers capital financing, transaction and advisory banking services, trade, research, securities services and global liquidity and cash management. The Global Private Banking business offers investment management, incorporating advisory, discretionary and brokerage, private wealth solutions, comprising trusts and estate planning services. The company was founded in 1865 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Marks & Spencer Plc operates department stores. It offers women, men and kids clothing, accessories, footwear, toys and gifts. The firm also provides home furniture, cookware, dinner sets, mugs, bed sheets, crockery, glassware, ceiling lights, pillows, luggage, rugs, storage, bathroom accessories, towels, food and wine, flowers, food hampers, alcohol gifts, chocolates and sweet gifts, greeting cards, stationery and wrappings and offers on kids wear, Christmas and food gift, The company was founded in 1884 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Insight Investment Management (Global) Ltd. (Insight) is the UK-based specialist asset management subsidiary of Insight Investment Management Ltd., ultimately held by The Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (NYSE: BK) in the US. Headquartered in London, the firm was founded in 1964 as an in-house asset manager for the insurance assets of HBOS, and was acquired by Bank of New York Mellon Corp. in 2009. The firm provides liability-driven investment solutions, fixed-income and alternative investments for a range of clients which includes pension funds, corporates, local authorities, insurers, sovereign wealth funds, wealth managers, financial institutions and individual investors. Insight is a founding signatory of the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI).

Mitsubishi HC Capital UK Plc engages in credit-financing services. Its financial areas include business finance, consumer finance, credit management, re-insurance services, and automobile leasing. The company was founded on April 21, 1982 and is headquartered in Leeds, the United Kingdom.

Skipton Building Society engages in the provision of mortgages, retirement planning, personal savings, and insurance services. The company was founded in 1853 and is headquartered in Skipton, the United Kingdom.

Unity Trust Bank Plc provides banking services to trade unions, charities, and other organisations that operate in the not-for-profit sector. It offers corporate multipay card, e-payments, foreign, internet and telephone banking, online statements, and debt counselling services. The company was founded on May 1, 1984 and is headquartered in Birmingham, the United Kingdom.

NewDay Cards Ltd. provides co-branded credit and store cards for retailers. It offers aqua and marbles credit cards to individuals in the underserved market. The firm also offers credit cards direct to consumers who find it hard to get credit from the high street banks and conventional card issuers. The company was founded by Richard Langstaff in September 2000 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Inflexion Private Equity Partners LLP (Inflexion Private Equity Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1999 by John Frederick Hartz and Simon Eric Hugh Turner. The firm is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

Malaysia Venture Capital Management Bhd (MAVCAP) is a venture capital firm headquarter located in Malaysia. The firm is established in 2001 by Malaysian Government. It is wholly-owned venture capital subsidiary of the Malaysian Government's Minister of Finance, Inc.

Capital One (Europe) Plc issues credit card. It also provides retail financial services. The company is headquartered in Nottingham, the United Kingdom.

Shawbrook Bank Ltd. operates as a commercial bank. It provides savings account, asset finance, commercial mortgage, consumer lending, secured lending, and business credit services. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Brentwood, the United Kingdom.

Mercia Fund Management Ltd. (Mercia Fund) is a private equity subsidiary of Mercia Asset Management Plc founded in 1999 by Mark Andrew Payton, Timothy R. Hazell and Everard Mascarenhas. The firm is headquartered in Warwickshire, Great Britain.

Element Power US LLC develops, acquires, builds, and operates utility scale solar and wind power projects. The company was founded by Ty P. Daul and Raimund Grube in 2008 and is headquartered in Portland, OR.

Big Issue Invest Ltd. (Big Issue) is a private equity subsidiary of Big Issue Group founded in 2005. The firm is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

Hakluyt & Co. Ltd. is a strategic advisory firm founded in 1997. The private company is based in London, UK and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom and the United States. The British company supports corporations and investors in identifying opportunities and risks facing their businesses.

NextEnergy Capital Ltd (NextEnergy Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2006 by Michael Bonte-Friedheim. The firm is headquartered in London.

Part of NRG Energy, Inc., Clearway Renew LLC is a company that provides solar power. The company is based in Carlsbad, CA. Thomas P. Doyle has been the CEO of the company since 2009.

Business Growth Fund Ltd (BGF) is private equity firm founded in 2011 by Stephen Welton. The firm is headquartered in the UK.

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.

The Co-operative Bank Holdings Ltd. engages in the financial services business. It operates as the holding company of The Co-operative Bank Plc which provides banking products and services to retail and small and medium-sized enterprises customers. The company was founded on November 8, 1872 and is headquartered in Manchester, the United Kingdom.

Pisces Acquisition Corp. is a blank check company, which engages in effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The company was founded on August 16, 2021 and is headquartered in Hong Kong.

Beacon Power LLC designs and manufactures power conversion equipment and energy storage systems. It engages in the design, development, manufacture, and commercial deployment of grid-scale flywheel energy storage systems for grid operators in the United States and internationally. The company was founded on March 7, 2012 and is headquartered in Tyngsboro, MA.

Part of NextEnergy Capital Ltd., NextEnergy Solar Holdings IV Ltd. is an investment holding British company. The company is based in London, UK and was founded in 2016.

NewDay Ltd. provides consumer credit financial services. Its own brand products include aqua, marbles, and Opus. The company was founded in September 2001 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Retail Money Market Ltd. operates an online platform which provides investment advisory services. The company was founded by Rhydian Lewis and Peter Behrens in 2009 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Part of NextEnergy Capital Ltd., NextPower Radius Ltd. is a specialist solar investment and asset manager based in London, UK. The British company has significant experience in utility scale solar, from greenfield development to operational performance. NextPower Radius is a subsidiary of NextPower Development, which has been developing greenfield solar PV projects since 2007. NextEnergy Capital, the parent company, is an investment management business that focuses on the renewable energy sector and has a presence in Europe and Australia. The company believes in the sustainable energy investment opportunity and plan to selectively add on other businesses. Founded in 2016, the company is committed to managing their investments responsibly and has a sustainable investment policy.

Founded in 2017, Nextenergy Solar Holdings V Ltd. is a British company that functions as an investment holding company. Part of NextEnergy Capital Ltd., the company is based in London, UK.