Mark Colman

Janus Henderson Investors UK Ltd. (JHI UK) is the wholly-owned global asset management subsidiary of Janus Henderson UK (Holdings) Ltd., ultimately held by Janus Henderson Group Plc (LON: 0RPW; NYSE: JHG) in Great Britain. The firm was founded in 1934 and formerly known as Henderson Global Investors Ltd. Headquartered in London, JHI UK is a client-centric, sustainable and responsible investor which provides investment management services to individuals, private banks, third party distributors, insurance companies, pension funds, government bodies, investment trusts, charities and corporate entities.

Martin Currie Investment Management Ltd. (MCIM) is the Great Britain-based investment management subsidiary of Martin Currie Ltd., ultimately held by Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE: BEN) in the US. The firm was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Edinburgh. MCIM performs investment management, dealing, investment support, sales and marketing and platform functions for the Martin Currie group. The firm manages active-equity portfolios for a global client base of financial institutions, charities, foundations, endowments, pension funds, family offices, government agencies and investment funds.

CCLA Investment Management Ltd. (CCLA) is an independent Great Britain-based specialist investment management firm headquartered in London. The firm was founded in 1987 and formerly known as Hackremco (No. 367) Ltd. and as Church, Charity and Local Authority Fund Managers Ltd. CCLA manages investments for charities, religious organizations and the public sector. They also offer segregated investment management for larger funds and do not offer services to private individuals.

BAE Systems Pension Funds Investment Management Ltd. (BSPFIM) is the wholly-owned pension fund management subsidiary of BAE Systems Plc (LSE: BA) in Great Britain. Headquartered in Farnborough, BSPFIM was founded in 1926 and assists the pension schemes within the BAE Group in the UK. They also act as advisors to the Royal Ordnance and Alvis pension schemes supporting the trustees in their investment activities.

London Pensions Fund Authority (LPFA) was established in 1989 and is the designated administering authority of the Local Government Pension Scheme, which provides death and retirement benefits for employees working for not-for-profit, charity, private sector and local government employers, in addition to pensioners who worked for the Greater London Council and the Inner London Education Authority. In 2016 , the LPFA and the Lancashire County Pension Fund (LCPF) established the Local Pensions Partnership Ltd., an FCA authorized entity which allows LPFA and LCPF to pool their assets and benefit from joint management of investments and pension administration. LPFA is a shareholder partner of LPP. LFPA is a responsible investor which complies with and follows the principles of both the UK Stewardship Code and to the UN Principles of Responsible Investment, integrating ESG factors in their investment analysis and decision-making and actively using ownership rights in order to protect and enhance shareholder value, primarily through voting and engagement.

First Berlin Equity Research GmbH (First Berlin) is an independent investment research firm headquartered in Berlin, Germany. The firm was founded by Martin Bailey in 1998. First Berlin provides independent equity research and market intelligence to banks, asset managers and other institutional investors on small and micro-cap companies in a variety of sectors. The equity research team analyses economic, market, industry and company data to optimize the performance of their clients’ investment portfolios and to help companies set their strategic direction. Their analysts offer stock recommendations and insights into industry trends and precise valuation perspectives through in-depth reports.

Ignis Investment Services Ltd. (IIS) is the asset management subsidiary of Ignis Asset Management Ltd., ultimately held by abrdn Plc (LON: ABDN, ADR: SLFPY) in Great Britain. Headquartered in Edinburgh, the firm was formed following the 2008 merger of Resolution Asset Management and Axial Investment Management. They can trace their origins since 1986. IIS offered tailor-made and pooled solutions for small- to medium-sized pension schemes. Their clients include large corporate pension schemes, charities and life companies along with other strategic partners. They cater to UK retail, institutional and international clients.

abrdn Alternative Investments Ltd. (AAI) is the wholly owned asset management subsidiary of Aberdeen Asset Investment Group Ltd. and their ultimate parent is abrdn Plc (LON: ABDN, ADR: SLFPF) in Great Britain. Formerly held by Lloyds Banking Group plc (LSE: LLOY), Aberdeen Asset Management plc entered into a strategic alliance with Lloyds Banking Group plc in 2013, acquiring AAI and their related private equity and infrastructure fund management businesses. Formerly known as Aberdeen Asset Investments Ltd., the firm was founded in 1964 and is headquartered in London. AAI provides investment solutions to private individuals, financial institutions, charities, investment trusts and corporate and local government pension funds in Great Britain and worldwide.

London LGPS CIV Ltd. is a non-profit company founded in 2014 that focuses on investment management. The company is based in London, UK. and has subsidiaries in United Kingdom. The British company's main focus is on responsible investment, as evidenced by their investment beliefs.

Sportscotland operates a national agency for sports. It focuses in schools and education, people support, clubs and communities, quality places, performance sport, and profile. The company is headquartered in Glasgow, the United Kingdom.

Aquavista Watersides Ltd. provides water transport support services. The firm provides wastewater treatment, water, and recycling services. The company has operations in England, Scotland, and Wales. It was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in Watford, the United Kingdom.

London Civ is a private company that functions as a collective investment vehicle.

Abbey Asset Management LLC develops asset management business. The company was founded in September 2009 and is headquartered in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Ayres Investment Management LLP (Ayres IM) is an investment manager headquartered in London, UK. The firm is owned by Ayres Investment Management (UK) Ltd. Ayres IM is an appointed representative of Mirabella Advisers LLP.