Peter Hooley

Xstrata Plc is engaged in the mining industry. Its business units include Xstrata Alloys, Xstrata Copper, Xstrata Zinc, Xstrata Coal, Xstrata Nickel, and Xstrata Technology Services. The Xstrata Alloys business unit produces ferrochrome, primary vanadium and owns carbon and anthracite operations, which supply key raw materials to its ferrochrome smelters. The Xstrata Copper business unit is a global copper producer and also manages a recycling business, Xstrata Recycling. The Xstrata Zinc business unit specializes in the mining and production of zinc. The Xstrata Coal business unit is an exporter of thermal coal and a significant producer of premium quality hard coking coal and semi-soft coal. The Xstrata Nickel business unit focuses on nickel and cobalt production and operates mines, refineries, and processing facilities. The Xstrata Technology Services business unit provides proprietary technologies and specialist services in the areas of mining, mineral processing, and metals extraction to major mining companies. The company was founded in 1926 and is headquartered in Zug, Switzerland.

Cobham Ltd. designs and manufactures civil and military aerospace equipment and specialized systems and components. The firm offers refuelling equipment, aviation oxygen systems, weapon system containers, and rescue and navigation lights. The company was founded by Alan John Cobham on October 29, 1934 and is headquartered in Wimborne, the United Kingdom.

Part of Citigroup, Inc., Powell Duffryn Plc is a British company that distributes and stores coal, oil, and chemicals in bulk. The private company is based in London, UK. The company also specializes in engineering and supply of aggregate-based construction materials. Powell Duffryn was acquired by Prestige Acquisitions Ltd. on December 21, 2000 for $732.97 million.

Part of Essity AB, BSN Medical Luxembourg Holding SARL operates as a special vehicle for issuing debts. The private company is based in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.