Mike T. Hollings

Soros Fund Management LLC (SFM) is a privately-held investment management firm now structured as a family office, but which was once a hedge fund manager. The firm was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in New York City. SFM serves as the principal asset manager for the Open Society Foundations (Open Society) – a private funder of independent groups that works for justice, democratic governance, and human rights.

Highbridge Capital Management LLC (HCM Highbridge is a registered investment advisor and global alternative investment firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1992 and is a subsidiary of JPMorgan Asset Management Holdings Inc., which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM). Highbridge manages capital for sophisticated investors, who include financial institutions, public and corporate pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, endowments and family offices.

Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC is a registered broker-dealer subsidiary of Morgan Stanley Domestic Holdings, Inc., ultimately owned by Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) in the US. Headquartered in New York City, the firm was founded in 1987 and provides debt and equity services including underwriting, M&A advice, securities dealing and brokerage and trade execution. Their client base ranges from large global institutional investors to hedge funds at the cutting edge of innovation in the industry.

Royal Bank of Canada (Channel Islands) Ltd. (RBC-CI), known as RBC (Channel Islands), is the offshore specialist within the Global Private Banking division of Royal Bank of Canada Holdings CI Ltd., ultimately held by Royal Bank of Canada (NYSE, TSX, SWX: RY). The firm was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in St. Peter Port, Guernsey with a branch in Jersey. RBC-CI specializes in private banking and international wealth management including offshore trust setup and cross-border financial transactions. They provide a range of advisory and discretionary investment management services for international high-net worth individuals and business owners.

Ashburton (Jersey) Ltd. (dba Ashburton Investments) is a UK-based asset management firm headquartered in St. Helier, Jersey. The firm was founded in 1982 and is a subsidiary of Ashburton Investment International Holdings Ltd., ultimately held by FirstRand Ltd. (JSE: FSR, ADR: FANDY) in South Africa. Ashburton Investments offers discretionary managed portfolios, multi asset and specialist equity solutions to international private and corporate clients, which includes family offices, trustees, charities and wealth managers.

Part of Vectra Corp., Jiway Holdings Ltd operates an Exchange that gives retail investors greater access to the European and stock markets. The company is based in London, UK.

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.

Morgan Stanley & Co. International Plc (MSCI) is a brokerage firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1986 and is a subsidiary of Morgan Stanley Investments (UK), ultimately held by Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) in the US. MSCI provides a range of brokerage services to corporations, governments and financial institutions.

Eclectica Asset Management LLP (EAM) is an investment management firm that was founded in 2005. Located in London, the firm manages European and global mandates for high net-worth and retail clients.

BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Ltd. (BIM-UK) is an investment management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm is a subsidiary of BlackRock Finance Europe Ltd., ultimately owned by BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE: BLK) in the US. BIM-UK was founded in 2006 following the merger of Merrill Lynch Investment Managers and BlackRock. In 2009, BlackRock merged with Barclays Global Investors, including the iShares exchange traded funds business. The combined firm operates under the BlackRock name and has retained the iShares brand. BIM-UK manages a family of mutual funds and acts as sub-advisor to other mutual and pension funds. They also offer alternative investments and managed accounts for individual and institutional clients.

LGT Wealth Management UK LLP (LGT WM UK) is the wealth management subsidiary of LGT UK Holdings Ltd., which is owned by LGT Group Foundation (LGT) in Liechtenstein. Previously known as Vestra Wealth LLP and as LGT Vestra LLP, the firm was founded in 2007 by Matthew Evans, Andrew Sims, David Scott and Ben Snee. In June 2016, LGT owned by the Princely Family of Liechtenstein took a majority stake in the firm, primarily from external investors in the firm. In October 2020, LGT completed the acquisition by buying the remaining equity previously held by the executive partners of LGT WM UK. Headquartered in London, LGT WM UK provides wealth management services to private clients, companies, trusts, charities and financial intermediaries based predominately in the UK and the European Economic Area (EEA).

Osmosis Capital LLP (Osmosis Capital) is a fund of funds founded in 2008. The firm is headquartered in London.

SFM UK Management LLP (SFM UK) is the Great Britain-based alternative investment subsidiary of Soros Fund Management LLC in the US. Headquartered in London, SFM UK was founded in 2008 and manages assets of high net worth clients.

UBS AG (Private Banking UK) is the Great Britain-based private banking division of UBS AG (London Branch), ultimately held by UBS Group AG (NYSE: UBS, SWX: UBSG) in Switzerland. Headquartered in London, the firm was founded 1998 and provides a range of private banking services to high-net worth clients.

Shard Capital Partners LLP is a wealth management service and award-winning stockbroker that provides financial advice and stockbroking services to private and high-net-worth clients, family offices, and institutions. The private company is based in London, UK, and has subsidiaries in Gibraltar, United Kingdom, and Ireland. The British company offers investment, retirement, and estate planning, mortgages, wills, and probate through trusted third parties. The company also provides a range of products and services designed to provide maximum flexibility and transparency, giving clients the option to take as much or as little control over the investment decision-making process. The company was founded in 2010 by James William Edward Lewis, who has been the CEO since 2010.

Polianta Ltd. is an independent investment management firm headquartered in St. Helier, UK. The firm manages the assets of individual and institutional clients.

Pillarstone Europe LLP (Pillarstone Europe) is a private equity subsidiary of KAG Holdco Ltd founded in 2015 by Gaudenzio Bonaldo Gregori. The firm is headquartered in London.

Claret Capital Partners Ltd (Claret Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2013. The firm is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

Part of Healthtech Solutions, Inc., Varian Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. is a private precision oncology company based in Naples, FL. Varian Bio is developing novel therapeutics for the treatment of cancer using precision oncology, which involves DNA testing to identify genetic mutations in tumors for more targeted treatment recommendations. Varian Bio's lead drug candidate, Var-101, is being developed in a topical formulation for the treatment of basal cell carcinoma, while Var-102, an oral formulation, is being developed for the treatment of various solid tumors, including non-small cell lung cancer, pancreatic cancer, and colorectal cancer. Varian Bio is also seeking additional precision oncology therapeutic candidates for its pipeline and exploring development collaborations. The CEO of the company is Jeffrey Blaine Davis. Varian Biopharmaceuticals was acquired by Healthtech Solutions, Inc. on May 07, 2021.

Sand Grove Capital Management LLP (Sand Grove) is an independent alternative investment manager headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded by Simon Davies in 2014. Sand Grove provides investment advisory services for individual and institutional investors.