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Prescient Investment Management (Pty) Ltd. (PIM) is the investment management subsidiary of Prescient Holdings (Pty) Ltd., itself is a subsidiary of PBT Group Ltd. (JSE: PBG) in South Africa. The firm was founded by Herman Steyn and Guy Toms in 1998. Headquartered in Cape Town, PIM manages money on behalf of retirement funds and vehicles, medical aid schemes, corporate entities, trusts, and individuals.

Foord Asset Management Pty Ltd. (Foord) is an independent investment management firm headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa. The firm was founded by Dave Foord in 1981 as Foord & Meintjes. Foord offers a premium, safety-first investment management service to long-term investors in investment funds and tailor made portfolios.

Part of Bank of America Corp., Merrill Lynch South Africa Pty Ltd. is a South African financial services company that offers financial planning tools, calculators, and resources to help individuals stay on track with their financial goals and plan for the future. Merrill Lynch South Africa is based in Johannesburg, ZA. The company provides a suite of banking products and services, including checking, savings, and credit cards, and also helps manage investment portfolios with options that align with clients' financial goals. Richard Gush has been the CEO of the company since 2012.

Founded in 1995, Citigroup Global Markets (Pty) Ltd. is a brokerage services provider. The company is based in Sandton, South Africa and is a subsidiary of Citigroup, Inc.

RMB Morgan Stanley (Pty) Ltd. is a South African company that provides brokerage services. The joint venture company is based in Sandton, South Africa. The company was founded in 1994 by Chris Meyer. Matthew Rattray has been the CEO of the company since 2011.

Nedgroup Securities (Pty) Ltd. is the brokerage subsidiary of Nedbank Group Ltd. (JSE: NED) in South Africa. Headquartered in Sandton, Nedbank provides brokerage services for retail and institutional investors.

Vunani Fund Managers Pty Ltd. (VFM) is an asset management firm headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa. The firm was founded in 1999 and is a subsidiary of Vunani Capital Pty Ltd., which is owned by Vunani Ltd. (JSE: VUN). VFM provides a broad suite of investment solutions for institutional and retail clients.

Laurium Capital International SA Pty Ltd. is a hedge fund management firm headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa. The firm was founded in 2005 as Tantalum Capital Pty Ltd. They were acquired by Laurium Capital (Pty) Ltd. in 2020 and the firm subsequently changed their name to Laurium Capital International SA Pty Ltd. The firm provides a suite of long-only and hedge fund strategies for high-net-worth individuals, institutions and retail investors.

Mergence Africa Holdings (Pty) Ltd. engages in the provision of financial services. The company was founded on July 26, 2004 and is headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Part of FirstRand Ltd., Ashburton Fund Managers (Pty) Ltd. is a South African Johannesburg-based investment management company. The company offers innovative investment solutions and is known for its Ashburton Leaders Equity Fund, which focuses on investing in market leaders. Ashburton Investments, as a trusted investment manager of FirstRand group, helps investors reach their investment goals. The company's investment philosophy and approach can be learned through their website, where prices and performance of their funds can also be viewed.

Mergence Unlisted Investment Managers (Namibia) Pty Ltd. provides investment and financial solutions. It serves pension funds, government agencies and fund of funds managers. The company was founded in June 2014 and is headquartered in Windhoek, Namibia.

Silulumanzi (RF) (Pty) Ltd. engages in the prevision of water and wastewater services. The company is headquartered in Mbombela, South Africa.

Mergence Industrial Holdings Pty Ltd is a South African company that specializes in industrial fabrication of steel, metals, and composites. The private company is based in Cape Town, South Africa and is part of the Mergence Group. Mergence Industrial Holdings is a majority black-owned company that offers diversified services. Andy Howard has been the CEO of the company since 2012.

Lasercraft Pty Ltd. is a precision sheetmetal and South African plate engineering company founded in 2004. The private company is based in Germiston, South Africa and operates from a modern facility spanning 8,600 m2 with a capacity to employ up to 250 people. Lasercraft is known for its process-oriented operations and is considered a world-class player in the industry.

Mianzo Asset Management (Pty) Ltd. (Mianzo) is an independent asset management firm headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa. The firm was founded by Luvo Tyandela in 2010. Their core focus is the management (including preservation and creation) of assets on behalf of clients. Mianzo is a signatory to the United Nations Principles of Responsible Investing (UNPRI).