John Alexander Hampton

Threadneedle Asset Management Ltd. (Threadneedle AM) is the wholly-owned global asset management subsidiary of TC Financing Ltd., ultimately held by Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE: AMP) in the US. Headquartered in London, the firm was founded in 1994 and manages assets for a range of clients which includes pension schemes, insurance companies, private investors and corporations. Threadneedle AM is a socially responsible investor which believes they have a responsibility to, and will benefit from, exercising environmental and social stewardship throughout their firm.

Liverpool Victoria Asset Management Ltd. (LVAM), also known as LV= Asset Management Ltd., is the fund management arm and a subsidiary of Liverpool Victoria Friendly Society Ltd., a leading mutual financial services provider established in 1843. LV= is among UK's largest friendly societies. LVAM was established in 1997 and is based in London and Bournemouth.

Friends Life Investments Ltd. is an investment advisor headquartered in London. The firm is a subsidiary of Friends Life Holdings PLC, ultimately held by Aviva PLC (LSE: AV.) in UK. It was founded in 2012 and provides asset management services on fixed income assets for Friends Life Group businesses.