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abrdn Investments Ltd. (aIL) is an asset management firm headquartered in Aberdeen, UK. The firm was founded in 1987 and formerly known as Aberdeen Asset Managers Ltd. They are a wholly-owned subsidiary of abrdn Holdings Ltd., which is wholly-owned by abrdn Plc (LON: ABDN). aIL provides their clients with discretionary and non-discretionary asset management and related services across a broad range of investment strategies and asset classes. They also offer an alternative platform which encompasses multi-manager research, selection and portfolio management for hedge funds strategies.

M&G Investment Management Ltd. (MAGIM) is the asset management subsidiary of MG FA Ltd., ultimately owned by M&G Plc (LON: MNG) in Great Britain. Formerly known as Prudential Investment Management Ltd., the firm was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in London. MAGIM provides investment management for a broad range of clients, with a product range that includes segregated mandates for institutions as well as retail mutual funds for individuals.

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.

Lazard Asset Management Ltd. (UK) (Lazard AM-UK) is the Great Britain-based asset management subsidiary of Lazard Asset Management (UK) Holdings Ltd., ultimately held by Lazard Ltd. (NYSE: LAZ) in the US. Founded in 1953, the firm is headquartered in London and provides investment management and advisory services to institutional clients, financial intermediaries, charities, family offices, private clients and investment vehicles around the world. Lazard AM-UK offers a comprehensive range of UK onshore and offshore funds that provide access to investment opportunities in major markets worldwide.

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.

Plan International UK is a development and humanitarian organization which engages in the advancement of children's rights and equality for girls. The company was founded in 1937 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Jupiter Asset Management Ltd. (JAM) is an investment management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1985 and is a subsidiary of Jupiter Investment Management Group Ltd., ultimately owned by Jupiter Fund Management plc (LON: JUP). They were previously a subsidiary of Commerzbank AG until 2007 when their senior management acquired the firm through a management buyout. The firm offers a range of actively managed strategies available to UK and international clients including equities, fixed income, multi-asset and alternatives. JAM is a signatory on a number of key initiatives such as the UN Principles for Responsible Investment.

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.

Aegon Asset Management UK PLC (Aegon AM UK) is the asset management subsidiary of Aegon Asset Management UK Holdings Ltd., ultimately owned by AEGON NV (AMS: AGN) in The Netherlands. The firm's roots date to 1831 when the Scottish Equitable Life Assurance Society was established. In 1994, Scottish Equitable sold a significant minority stake to Aegon NV, becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary in 1998. In 2001, the firm was re-branded as AEGON Asset Management and changed their name to Kames Capital in 2011. They became Aegon Asset Management UK PLC in 2020. Headquartered in Edinburgh, Aegon AM UK manages assets on behalf of clients internationally, which includes public funds, pension plans, financial institutions, endowments, foundations, wealth managers, family offices and individuals. The firm is a signatory to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI).

Legal & General Investment Management Ltd. (LGIM) is a fund management firm headquartered in London. The firm was founded in 1970 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Legal & General Investment Management (Holdings) Ltd., which is owned by Legal & General Group plc (LSE: LGEN, ADR: LGGNY). LGIM provides investment management services to pension funds, institutional and private clients. Their clients are primarily in Great Britain, and marginally in the US though their Chicago-based subsidiary LGIM America, which established in 2006.

Liontrust Investment Partners LLP (Liontrust IP) is the fund management subsidiary of Liontrust Investment Services Ltd., itself a subsidiary of Liontrust Asset Management Plc (LON: LIO) in Great Britain. The firm is headquartered in London and was founded in 2010. Liontrust IP offers investment management and advisory services to professional investors. They also serve as an investment adviser to the Liontrust range of funds.

GAM International Management Ltd. (GIML) is the Great Britain-based alternative investment management subsidiary of GAM (UK) Ltd., ultimately owned by GAM Holding AG (SWX: GAM) in Switzerland. Headquartered in London, GIML was founded in 1984 and provides investment management services to a range of pooled investment vehicles, such as GAM Funds, corporate and public pension plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, foundations, endowments, corporations and other business entities.

Camelot UK Lotteries Ltd. operates and promotes the UK national lottery. It manages the national lottery infrastructure, designs new games, develops the marketing support for lottery products, provide services for players and winners, and run the network that sells tickets to players. The firm also offers lottery operational expertise that includes private management, consultancy, interactive and commercial services. The company was founded on May 27, 1993 and is headquartered in Watford, the United Kingdom.

Saracen Fund Managers Ltd. (Saracen) is a boutique fund management firm headquartered in Edinburgh, UK. The firm was founded in 1997 and is a subsidiary of AssetCo Plc (LON: ASTO). Saracen manages funds for a range of clients including UK and international retail investors and institutions.

Climate Change Capital Ltd.(Climate Change Capital) is a private equity subsidiary of Climate Change Capital Group Ltd, a subsidiary of Bunge Ltd. (NYSE: BG) in the United States. The firm is headquartered in London, United Kingdom with additional office in Madrid.

BNP Paribas Real Estate Investment Management (UK) Ltd. (BNPP RE-UK) is the investment management subsidiary of Atisreal UK, ultimately owned by BNP Paribas SA (EPA: BNP) in France. Headquartered in London, BNPP RE-UK manages real estate assets for institutional clients and private individuals.

The London Metal Exchange Ltd. provides facilities, along with the management and regulatory structure, for trading. Its products include trading and metals which includes ferrous metals such as ferrous liquidity provider programme, ferrous resources, fees and incentive programmes, steel rebar, steel scrap and steel billet, and non-ferrous metals such as aluminium premiums, aluminium alloy, copper, lead, nickel, tin and zinc, and minor and precious metals. The company was founded in 1877 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Part of AXA SA, AXA Investment Managers GS Ltd. is a British company that provides lending and trading services. The company is based in London, UK and was founded in 1998.

Temporis Capital Ltd (Temporis Capital) is an independent private equity firm founded in 2005. The firm is headquartered in London.

UBC Investment Management Trust, Inc. provides investment management services. The firm provides comprehensive investment management for the UBC Endowment Fund, Staff Pension Plan, Working Capital Fund and other UBC funds. The company was founded in March 2003 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

Amati Global Investors Ltd. (Amati) is a specialist fund management firm headquartered in Edinburgh, UK. Formerly Noble Fund Managers Ltd., the firm was founded in 1999 by Paul Jourdan and Douglas Lawson. The firm is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Amati Global Holdings Ltd. They manage the Amati range of funds for various investors. Amati is a signatory to the United Nations’ Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI).

Emerging Markets Private Equity Association operates as global industry association for private capital in emerging markets. It Researches, analyzes and disseminates authoritative global information on emerging markets private capital fundraising, investment and exits, covering industry trends, benchmarks, best practices and current market developments. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

The Plan Ltd. operates as organization that promotes and protects the rights of children. It offers education, early childhood, skills and work, ending violence, youth activism, emergencies, and sexual health and rights. The company was founded by John Langdon-Davies and Eric Muggeridge in 1937 and is headquartered in Woking, 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.

Miro Forestry Co. Ltd. engages in the provision of forestry and timber products. It offers sawn timber, charcoal, poles, wood biomass, and veneer. The company was founded by Andrew Collins and Charlie Bosworth in 2010 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

TT International Asset Management Ltd. (TT International) is the Great Britain-based asset management subsidiary of SMBC Asset Management Services (UK) Ltd., which is owned by Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (TYO: 8316) in Japan. Headquartered in London, the firm was founded in 2019 and manages investment portfolios of equity long-only and long/short strategies for institutional investors.

Foster Parents Plan International (UK) Ltd. was founded in 1990 and provides society lottery managed services. The private company is based in London, UK.

Cumnor House School Trust operates a primary education school. The private company is based in Haywards Heath, UK.

ODI Sales Ltd. is based in London, UK. The British company is engaged in the publishing of journals. ODI Sales Ltd. is a company that was founded in 2010.

Part of Miro Forestry Co. Ltd., Miro Forestry Developments Ltd. is a leading international plywood manufacturing company based in London, UK. Miro's plantations and certain wood processing operations are Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified, complying with the international gold standard of responsible forest management. The British company's mission is to develop and operate high-quality and cost-competitive commercial forestry plantations sustainably to FSC standards while providing environmental, social, and economic benefits to local communities. Miro owns and manages its own FSC certified plantations and harvests logs using modern equipment and systems. The company's principal product is plywood, but it also produces finger-jointed edge glue panels, electricity transmission poles, fence posts, and wood biomass. Founded in 2010, the company provides plywood, edge glued panels, CCA treated poles, and related forest products to partners and clients worldwide.