Nicholas Allan

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.

Evelyn Partners Investment Management LLP (Evelyn Partners) is the investment management subsidiary of Evelyn Partners I M Ltd., which is owned by Platinum LP Guernsey Ltd. in Great Britain. The firm was founded in 1881 and formerly known as Smith & Williamson Investment Management LLP. They changed their name into Evelyn Partners Investment Management LLP when Tilney and Smith & Williamson brands merged into one in 2022. Headquartered in London, Evelyn Partners provides investment management, financial advisory and accountancy services to private clients, professional practices, mid- to large-sized corporations and non-profit organizations.

J. & J. Denholm Ltd. engages in the provision of diversified commercial services. Its business areas include shipping, logistics, seafoods, and industrial services. The company was founded by James Denholm and John Denholm in 1869 and is headquartered in Glasgow, the United Kingdom.

FPP Asset Management LLP (FFP) is the Great Britain-based specialist fund management subsidiary of Fabien Pictet & Partners Ltd., itself a subsidiary of Fabien Pictet & Partners Global Holdings Ltd. In Cayman Islands. The firm was founded by Fabien Pictet, Jonathan Neill and Julian Jacobson in 1998. Headquartered in London, FFP manages assets on behalf of a sophisticated and diverse client base that includes pension funds, family offices, private banks and ultra-high net worth individuals.

Lazard Asset Management LLC (LAM) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1970 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lazard Frères & Co. LLC, ultimately held by Lazard Ltd. (NYSE: LAZ). LAM provides investment advisory services to a variety of clients.

RJD Partners Ltd. (RJD) is an independent private equity management firm headquartered in London. RJD, formerly Royal London Private Equity, was founded in 2001 by David MacLellan. RJD is majority-owned and controlled by the executive directors. Royal London Mutual Insurance Society retains a small minority shareholding.

Deutsche Bank AG (Deutsche Bank UK) is the UK-based securities brokerage division of Deutsche Bank AG (ETR: DBK) in Germany. The firm is headquartered in London and was founded in 1873. Deutsche Bank provides brokerage services to companies and institutions.

Collins Stewart Hawkpoint Ltd. provides financial advisory services. Its services include institutional stock broking, fixed income credit trading, corporate broking, corporate finance advisory services, debt capital markets advice, restructuring and debt advisory services, private client and intermediary wealth management, and fund management. The company was founded on May 05, 2006 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Zebedee Capital Partners LLP (ZCP) is an independent alternative investment specialist headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded by Julian Edwards in 2000. ZCP provides fund management services for financially sophisticated clients.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland operates as a professional membership organization. The non-profit company is based in Edinburgh, UK. The British company was founded by Janice Margaret Brown and Sundeep Bahanda. The CEO is Bruce Cartwright.

John Laing Capital Management Ltd (John Laing Capital ) is a private equity firm, a subsidiary of John Laing Ltd. founded in 2004. The firm is headquartered in London, UK.

The British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (BVCA) was founded in 1983 and is based in London, UK. The BVCA is the voice of private capital in the UK and supports its members to help companies grow and achieve their long-term ambitions, creating value for the country both economically and socially. The BVCA provides information on private equity and venture capital, institutional investors, ESG and responsible investment, diversity and inclusion, and policy. The BVCA also conducts research, publishes reports, and hosts events. The BVCA's mission is to promote diversity and inclusion within the industry and support firms to build inclusive environments in which everyone can thrive.

Canaccord Genuity Ltd. (CGL) is the brokerage subsidiary of Canaccord Genuity Group, Inc. (TSE: CF). The firm is headquartered in London and was founded in 1983. CGL provides brokerage services to their clients.

JUB Capital Management LLP (JUB) is an independent alternative investment management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded by Henry Clarke in 2011. JUB serves as an investment advisor to various funds and offers a discretionary managed account service to professional investors.

Opus Corporate Finance LLP is an independent corporate finance advisory firm founded in 2006. The private company is based in London, UK. Opus provides corporate finance advisory services to its clients.

Granite One Hundred Holdings Ltd. provides investment services.

MU-GA Ltd. provides financial intermediation services. The private company is based in London, UK.

MU-AA Ltd. provides financial intermediation services. The private company is based in London, UK.

MU-ALIT Ltd. provides financial intermediation services. The private company is based in London, UK. The British company was founded in 2014.

MU-LK Ltd. is a British financial intermediary company that was founded in 2014. The private company is based in London, UK. The company provides financial intermediation services.

MU-EK Ltd. provides financial intermediation services.

Mu-Ec Ltd. is a British financial services company that was founded in 2014. The private company is based in London, UK. The company provides financial intermediation services.

MU-MEF Ltd. provides financial intermediary services. The private company is based in London, UK.

MU-ML Ltd. provides financial intermediary services. The private company is based in London, UK.

MU-PA Ltd. is a financial intermediary services provider founded in 2014. The private company is based in London, UK.

MU-NW Ltd. provides financial intermediation services. The private company is based in London, UK.

MU-SW Ltd. provides financial intermediation services. The private company is based in London, UK.

MU-THP Ltd. provides financial intermediation services.

Part of J. Founded in 2016, the company is based in London, UK. & J. Denholm Ltd., Denholm Industrial Group Ltd. is a British company that specializes in designing and building containment structures for various business sectors. Denholm Industrial Group has extensive experience in providing surface preparation services, including stripping, cleaning, and profiling internal and external man-made floor surfaces to ensure the best coating application. The company also offers scaffolding and access solutions, metal and floor surface preparation, and the application of protective coatings, even in challenging environments.

Part of Souter SBS Holdings Ltd., Stone Technologies Group Ltd. is a British company founded in 2019 that provides IT support, services, and solutions to educational, public, and private organizations. The company is based in Stafford, UK. The company's dedicated education team offers customized and personal services for secondary schools and academies, catering to their varied needs. Stone Technologies Group offers a range of services, including digital transformations, IT recycling, and disposal.