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Part of Polar Capital Holdings Plc, Polar Capital Partners Ltd. is a boutique, investment-led asset manager founded in 2000. The company is based in London, UK. Polar Capital offers investors a range of actively managed funds covering single country, regional and specialist technology, healthcare and financial portfolios.

Polar Capital LLP is an alternative investment manager headquartered in London, UK. The firm is a subsidiary of Polar Capital Partners Ltd., itself a subsidiary of Polar Capital Holdings, Plc (LON: POLR) in Great Britain. Founded in 2001, Polar Capital offers its services primarily to Polar Funds and managed accounts, all of which are pooled investment vehicles. Investors in Polar Funds include individuals, banking or thrift institutions, investment companies (including mutual funds), pension and profit-sharing plans, pooled investment vehicles (such as hedge funds), high net-worth individuals, collateralized debt obligations (CDO’s), charitable organizations, trusts and estates, corporations and other business entities, and state or municipal government entities.

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.

Pirtek Europe Ltd. provides on-site hydraulic hoses and fittings replacement services. It specializes in hydraulic couplings, pipe fittings, hose reels, and pneumatic valve repairs. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Brighthouse Group Ltd. engages in the sale of domestic appliances, technology products, and furniture. It offers home electronics, computing systems, mobiles, bedroom and home cleaning products, audio systems, and household furniture. It also provides branded products to credit-constrained customers, through affordable weekly payments. The company was founded in April 1994 and is headquartered in Watford, the United Kingdom.

St. James's Place Charitable Foundation is a non-profit organization provides grants to charities. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Cirencester, the United Kingdom.

The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) is an organization that develops economic evidence for businesses, policymakers, and thought leaders. The CBI is redefining business as usual and changing their ways of working to develop the future UK economy on their own terms. The non-profit company is based in London, UK, and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom. The British company offers services to evaluate economic benefit, advocate policy change, gauge the impact of businesses, assess risk, and explore future scenarios. The company is advocates for businesses and can help them thrive. The organization shares their reaction to daily issues and the latest political and economic news on their website.

St. James’s Place Wealth Management Plc (SJP) is an asset management firm headquartered in Cirencester, UK. They are a subsidiary of St. James’s Place Wealth Management Group Ltd., ultimately owned by St. James’s Place Plc (LON: STJ). The firm was founded in 2000 by Michael Wilson, David Bellamy, Ian Gascoigne, and Mark Weinberg. SJP provides a range of wealth management solutions to large institutional investors or overseas retail investors.

Caversham Finance Ltd. retails home electronic and domestic appliances and household furniture. It offers a range of top brand technology from Smart 3D LED TVs and laptops to the latest washing machines, as well as stylish sofas and bedroom furniture. The company was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in Watford, the United Kingdom.

Leonard Cheshire Disability provides disability support services. Its services include disability care and support, supported living, domiciliary support, day services, resource centres, rehabilitation, respite care, personal support and training and assistance for those looking for work. The company was founded by Leonard Cheshire on May 22, 1948 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Leeds Castle Foundation is a historical site that showcases the lives of those who owned and commanded Leeds Castle throughout generations. The non-profit company is based in Maidstone, UK, and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom. The restoration and conservation projects of the castle are essential in preserving its unique history for future generations. The foundation also hosts a variety of events throughout the year, making it an exciting destination for visitors. The British company was founded in 1974, and Helen Bonser-Wilton has been the CEO of the company since 2021.

Schroder & Co., Ltd. is the international private banking subsidiary of Schroder Wealth Holdings Ltd., ultimately held by Schroders Plc (LON: SDR) in Great Britain. The firm is headquartered in London and was founded in 1988. Schroder & Co. provides investment management services to high-net worth individuals and their families. They offer comprehensive wealth management services, including alternative investments and absolute return products, complemented by banking and fiduciary services.

HSBC Global Asset Management (UK) Ltd. (HSBC GAM-UK) is the wholly owned asset management subsidiary of HSBC Global Asset Management Ltd., ultimately part of HSBC Holdings plc (LON: HSBA, ADR: HSBC) in Great Britain. Headquartered in London, HSBC GAM-UK was founded in 1985 and acts as a discretionary investment manager that offers a wide range of investment solutions across equity, fixed income, liquidity and multi-asset strategies. Their clients include the Group’s retail and private banking customers, financial intermediaries and distributors and institutions.

The National Gallery Trust provides charity services. The non-profit company is based in London, UK.

Part of VCP Jet Luxco SARL, CPL Industries Group Ltd. is a British company that specializes in providing eco-friendly solutions to hard-to-abate and energy-intensive industries. The company is based in Sheffield, UK. The company has developed ecoke®, a product that contains a minimum of 30% fully renewable biomass, which has already found success in metals industries throughout Europe. The product delivers substantial reductions in CO2 emissions while enabling the end-user to meet their environmental objectives. CPL Industries Group continues to expand its penetration into the steel and energy-intensive foundation.

Harris (Belmont) Charity was founded in 2012 and is based in Cambridge, UK. The British company's focus is on an elegant 18th century house that offers stunning views over the rolling Kentish North Downs. The kitchen garden, originally designed by Lady Arabella Lennox-Boyd, features beautiful Victorian greenhouses and a variety of fruits including figs, hops, soft fruits, and traditional apple and pear varieties. The walled garden is an intimate enclosed garden with long borders containing an abundance of annuals and perennials.

Cadogan Settled Estates Ltd. provides all other business support services. The private company is based in London, UK and has subsidiaries in United Kingdom.

St. James's Place Wealth Management Group Ltd. provides wealth management consulting services. Its services include investment and retirement planning, corporate, banking and mortgages. The firm serves shipping lines, oil and transportation, sports and entertainment, software and information technology and film and media industries. The company was founded by Michael S. Wilson, Mark A. Weinberg and Nathaniel Charles Jacob Rothschild on July 3, 1991 and is headquartered in Cirencester, the United Kingdom.

Part of St. James's Place Plc, St. James ’ s Place Acquisition Services Ltd. is a British holdings company. The company is based in Gloucestershire, UK.

Part of The Bank of New York Mellon Corp., BNY Mellon (Poland) Sp zoo provides fund management services. The company is based in Wroclaw, Poland. The Polish company was founded in 2010. The CEO is Laura Anne Ahto.

Mubadala GE Capital PJSC operated as a specialized commercial finance company. It provides financing solutions such as commercial lending, equipment leasing, distribution and vendor finance, and equity capital solutions. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates.

GE Capital International Holdings Corp. provides consumer lending services. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Wilmington, DE.

Bregal Investments LLP (Bregal Investments) is a private equity subsidiary of Bellefontaine Investments AG founded in 2002. The firm is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

PIMCO Europe Ltd. (PIMCO-Europe) is the Great Britain-based subsidiary of PIMCO Global Advisors LLC, ultimately held by Allianz SE (FR: ALV; ADR: AZSEY) in Germany. Established in 1997, PIMCO-Europe is headquartered in London with additional branches in Europe and global offices in Asia, Australia, and the Americas. The firm provides fixed-income investment management services to clients in Great Britain, Europe and the Middle East. In addition to corporate pension funds, their clientele includes foundations, endowments, public retirement plans, central banks and corporate treasury departments. They also serve retail and high-net worth individuals. PIMCO Europe manages discretionary accounts, institutional funds and mutual funds. The firm is involved in the institutional wholesale business, and sub-advises portfolios for third-party fund-of-fund managers.

The Bank of New York Mellon SA. engaged in the provision of financial services. It provided asset servicing, collateral management, and cash processing services. The company was founded in 1995 and was headquartered in Brussels, Belgium.