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Merrill Lynch International (MLI-UK) is a brokerage firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1988 and is a subsidiary of ML UK Capital Holdings Ltd., ultimately owned by Bank of America Corp. (NYSE: BAC) in the US. MLI-UK provides brokerage services to individual and retail clients.

UBS Securities LLC is an investment bank and registered broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1998 as UBS Warburg LLC. They are a subsidiary of UBS Americas Holding LLC, ultimately held by UBS Group AG (SWX: UBSG, NYSE: UBS) in Switzerland. UBS Securities is a primary dealer in US Government securities and provides a full range of investment banking services which includes corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, trading and sales, fixed-income, equity research, private banking, underwriting and prime brokerage operations. The firm also provides advisory services and access to capital markets for corporate, institutional, intermediary and alternative asset management clients.

Jefferies LLC is a global investment bank and institutional securities firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1962 and is a subsidiary of Jefferies Group LLC, ultimately held by Jefferies Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: JEF). Jefferies provides corporate clients with research and execution services in equity, fixed income, and foreign exchange markets, as well as a full range of investment banking services such as underwriting, mergers and acquisitions, restructuring and recapitalization, and other advisory services, with all businesses operating in the Americas, Europe and Asia.

Invesco Asset Management Ltd. (IAML) is the wholly-owned Great Britain-based investment management subsidiary of Invesco UK Ltd., itself a subsidiary of Invesco Ltd. (NYSE: IVZ) in the US. The firm was founded in 1969 as Cavalier Securities Ltd. and became Invesco Asset Management Ltd. in 1993. They are headquartered in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire. IAML provides investment management services on both a discretionary and non-discretionary basis to pension and profit-sharing plans, educational institutions, investment companies, insurance companies, individuals and holding companies. The firm also acts as investment advisor for a number of mutual funds on a sub-advised basis.

JPMorgan Securities Plc is a brokerage firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1992 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of JP Morgan Capital Holdings Ltd., ultimately owned by JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) in the US. JPMorgan Securities provides market research, proprietary pricing data and analytics, and trade execution across multiple asset classes such as credit, equities and FX. They help institutional investors, traditional and alternative asset and fund managers, broker dealers and equity issuers meet the demands of changing markets.

Sanford C. Bernstein Ltd. is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in London, UK. They are a subsidiary of Alliancebernstein Corp. of Delaware, ultimately held by Equitable Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EQH) in the US. Founded in 1999, the firm provides fundamental research and full service execution services to institutional clients globally. They offer bottom-up coverage and portfolio strategies supported by sophisticated quantitative tools.

Founded in 1995, HSBC Securities (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd. is a part of HSBC Holdings Plc, one of the world's largest banking and financial services organizations. The company is based in Sandton, South Africa and provides investment and financial solutions through its emerging markets-led, financing-focused business, HSBC Banking and Markets. The South African company's description emphasizes its history and businesses in various locations, without any superlatives or rankings.

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.

Credit Suisse Securities (Europe) Ltd. (Credit Suisse Europe) is the Great Britain-based brokerage subsidiary of Credit Suisse Investment Holdings (UK), itself a subsidiary of Credit Suisse Group AG (SWX: CSGN) in Switzerland. The firm was founded in 1966 and formerly known as Credit Suisse First Boston (Europe) Ltd. Headquartered in London, Credit Suisse Europe arranges financing in international capital markets, provides financial advisory services and acts as a dealer in securities, derivatives and foreign exchange on a principal and agency basis for corporate and institutional investors.

Cheuvreux International Ltd. (Cheuvreux International) is the Great Britain-based brokerage subsidiary of Kepler Capital Markets SA in France. Established in 1984, the firm was formerly known as Crédit Agricole Cheuvreux International Ltd. In 2013, Kepler Capital Markets SA acquired Crédit Agricole Cheuvreux from Crédit Agricole Corporate & Investment Bank and Credit Agricole Cheuvreux International Ltd. changed their name to Cheuvreux International Ltd. Based in London, Cheuvreux International provides a range of equity brokerage services including research, distribution, sales trading, trading, corporate access, ETFs, corporate brokerage and research & execution to the retail networks of the Crédit Agricole Group.

The Royal Aeronautical Society owns and operates membership organization for aerospace professionals. Its members come from the aerospace industry including engineers, pilots, legal specialists, bankers, air traffic controllers, cabin crew members, marketers, and journalists. The company was founded in 1866 and is headquartered in London, UK.

Joh. Berenberg, Gossler & Co. KG (United Kingdom) (Berenberg-UK) is the Great Britain-based broker/dealer division of Joh. Berenberg, Gossler & Co. KG, a multinational full-service investment bank in Germany. Headquartered in London, Berenberg-UK was founded in 2003 and provides trading and brokerage services to institutional and corporate clients.

RBC Europe Ltd. is the Great Britain-based broker/dealer subsidiary of RBC Europe Ltd., itself a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada (TSE: RY) in Canada. Headquartered in London, the firm was founded in 1970 and provides a full spectrum of brokerage services specifically tailored for both retail and institutional investors. The firm is active in several markets, exchanges, and electronic trading platforms.

Liberum Capital Ltd. (Liberum) is a brokerage firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded by Shane Le Prevost in 2007 to provide a different style of broking. They were acquired by Panmure Liberum Ltd. from TN Holdings (BVI) Ltd. in 2024. Headquartered in London, Liberum provides trading and execution services for institutional clients. They bring liquidity into the niches that matter and are market-makers in various large, mid and small-cap stocks.

Aton LLC is a securities broker headquartered in Moscow, Russia. The firm was founded in 1995 and is a subsidiary of Aton Financial Holdings, ultimately held by UniCredit SpA (MI: UCG; OTCMKTS: UNCRY) in Italy. Aton offers a full range of brokerage services for institutional investors.

China Electric Power Research Institute is a comprehensive research institute and subsidiary of State Grid Corporation of China. The company was founded in 1951 and is headquartered in Beijing, CN.

Natixis SA (Broker) is the securities brokerage division of Natixis SA (EPA: KN), a corporate and investment bank headquartered in Paris, France. They are ultimately owned by BCPE SA. The firm provides full spectrum of broking services to various investors.

UBS Brasil CCTVM SA is the Brazil-based broker/dealer subsidiary of UBS Brasil Participações S, ultimately owned by UBS Group AG (SWX: UBSG). Headquartered in Sao Paulo, the firm was founded in 1999 and provides broking services to corporate and institutional clients.

The Association for Financial Markets in Europe, also known as AFME, represents the leading banks and other significant capital market players in Europe. The British company is working with its members to make a positive contribution to the European insolvency reform debate. Adam Farkas has been the CEO of the private company since 2020.

Absolute Strategy Research Ltd. provides investment research. The private company is based in London, UK. and has subsidiaries in the United States. The British company was founded in 2006 by David Bowers and Ian Harnett, who have been the CEOs since 2006.

Jefferies International Ltd. (JIL) is a brokerage firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1986 and is a subsidiary of Jefferies Holdings II Ltd., ultimately held by Jefferies Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: JEF) in the US. JIL provides broking services to various investors.

Economic Perspectives Ltd. provides investment research. The private company is based in Luton, UK. The British company was founded by Luis Rodolfo Secco, Peter James Warburton. Peter James Warburton has been the CEO since incorporation.

Part of Citigroup, Inc., Citibank NA/Philippines Branch is a banking company based in Makati City, Philippines. The Filipino company provides banking services.

Point72 Europe (London) LLP (P72) is a hedge fund manager headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 2015 and is a subsidiary of Point72 Asset Management LP, ultimately owned by Point72 Capital Holdings LP in the US. P72 is a sub-investment manager to certain affiliated investment management entities based outside the UK.

Knight Frank Malaysia Sdn. is a real estate company based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Bhd. and has subsidiaries in Malaysia. The Malaysian company provides a bi-annual commercial and residential report that offers a comprehensive analysis of the residential, retail, office, and industrial markets in Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Johor Bahru, and Kota Kinabalu. The report aims to engage occupiers in their ESG journey, allow landlords to better align and develop stronger partnerships with their tenants, and guide occupiers to maximize their green potential through their real estate. The private company was founded in 2002 by Eric Ooi, and Keith HY Ooi has been the CEO of the company since 2007.

Schonfeld Strategic Advisors (UK) LLP (Schonfeld UK) is an investment management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 2018 and is a subsidiary of Schonfeld Strategic Advisors LLC in the US. Schonfeld UK provides portfolio management services to various investors.

ASA Asset Gestão em Investimentos Ltda. (ASA Investments) is an asset management firm headquartered in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The firm was founded in 2018 and is a subsidiary of Asa 1 Holding Nao Financeira Ltda., which is owned by Alberto J. Safra Holding Ltda. ASA Investments develops investment products for various types of clients.

North Rock Capital Management (UK) LLP is an investment holding British company founded in 2020. The company is based in London, UK.

Capella Global Investors LLP (Capella) is an independent hedge fund manager headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 2020 by Zhong Wen Lee. Capella provides investment and portfolio management services to pooled investment vehicles.

AVA Investors SA provides investment advice. The private company is based in Geneva, Switzerland. The Swiss company was founded in 2021 by Barthelemy Debray, Raphaëlle Mahieu. Raphaëlle Mahieu has been the CEO since 2021.