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Baring Asset Management Ltd. (Barings UK) is the Great Britain-based subsidiary of Barings Europe Ltd., ultimately held by Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. in the US. Barings traces its origins to 1762 when it was founded in London as a firm of merchants and merchant bankers. They were an asset management pioneer in the UK and set up an Investment Department in 1955. In 1989, all of Barings' asset management activities were consolidated within Baring Asset Management. Headquartered in London, the firm manages assets on behalf of pension funds, pooled vehicles, governments, charities and high-net worth individuals. Barings UK offers a wide range of equity and fixed-income mutual funds in both domestic and international markets. They are a socially responsible investor which takes environmental and socially responsible investment issues into account and seek guidance from clients.

Intermediate Capital Managers Ltd. (ICM) is the asset management subsidiary of ICG FMC Ltd., which is ultimately held by Intermediate Capital Group Plc (LON: ICP) in Great Britain. The firm was founded in 1988 and formerly known as Magmet Ltd. Headquartered in London, ICM provides investment solutions to individuals and institutional investors.

Pacific Investment Management Co. LLC (PIMCO) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Newport Beach, California. Founded in 1971, the firm is a subsidiary of Allianz Asset Management of America LP and their ultimate parent is Allianz SE (ETR: ALV), a German global insurance company. PIMCO provides discretionary investment management services to a global client base.

Muzinich & Co. Ltd. is the Great Britain-based investment management subsidiary of Muzinich & Co., Inc. in the US. It was founded by George Muzinich in 1999. Headquartered in London, the firm offers a broad range of corporate credit funds across both developed and emerging markets for individual and institutional clients. Muzinich & Co. is a socially responsible investor and signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UN PRI) which integrates environmental, social, and governance considerations into their investment process.

BNP PARIBAS ASSET MANAGEMENT Netherlands NV (BNPP AM Netherlands) is the wholly-owned asset management subsidiary of BNP Paribas Asset Management France SAS, itself a subsidiary of BNP Paribas SA (EPA: BNP, ADR: BNPQY) in France. The firm was founded in 2010 when Fortis Investments merged with BNP Paribas Investment Partners Group. Headquartered in Amsterdam, BNPP AM Netherlands offers a wide range of high-quality, multi-asset custom investment solutions to individuals, companies and institutional investors.

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.

Credit Agricole Corporate & Investment Bank (UK) (Crédit Agricole CIB-UK) is the Great Britain-based investment division of Credit Agricole Corporate & Investment Bank SA, ultimately owned by Credit Agricole SA (XP: ACA, ADR: CRARY) in France. Formerly known as Calyon, created in 2004 by the transfer of assets from Crédit Lyonnais' Corporate and Investment Banking division to Crédit Agricole Indosuez, the firm changed their name to Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank in 2010.[ Crédit Agricole CIB-UK is headquartered in London and provides a range of investment services to large companies and financial institutions.

Amundi Ireland Ltd. is an asset management firm headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. The firm was founded in 1994 and formerly known as Pioneer Investment Management Ltd. They are a subsidiary of Amundi Asset Management SA, ultimately held by SAS Rue la Boétie’s Credit Agricole SA (EPA: ACA, ADR: CRARY) in France. Amundi Ireland develops financial solutions and services for its corporate and institutional clients worldwide.

Epiris Managers LLP (Epiris) is a private equity firm founded in 1976. The firm is headquartered in London.

The Loan Market Association provides membership organization services. The private company is based in London, UK. The CEOs are Clare Dawson, Nick Voisey. The British company was founded in 1996.

Permira Credit Ltd.(Permira Credit) is a private equity firm subsidiary of Permira Credit Holdings Ltd. founded in 2007. The firm is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

Intermediate Capital Group Plc (Private Equity) (ICG) is a private equity division of Intermediate Capital Group Plc founded in 1989. The firm is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

Part of Franklin Resources, Inc., New Flag Asset Management Ltd. is a British company that provides asset management services. The private company is based in London, UK. The company was founded by Anton Dermot Simon. New Flag Asset Management was acquired by Putnam Investments Ltd. on July 01, 2002.

Polus Capital Management Ltd. (Polus) is an alternative investment management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 2004 and formerly known as Cairn Financial Products Ltd. and as Cairn Capital Ltd. They are a subsidiary of Cairn Capital Group Ltd., which is owned by Mediobanca Banca di Credito Finanziario SpA (BIT: MB) in Italy. Polus provides bespoke, innovative investment solutions to institutional investors which include public pensions, corporate pensions, endowments, foundations, insurance companies and family offices. The firm is a signatory of several industry initiatives such as the PRI, SBAI and UNGC.

ICBC Standard Bank Plc is an investment management firm headquartered in London, UK. Founded in 1987, the firm was formerly known as Standard Bank Plc and renamed into ICBC Standard Bank Plc to incorporate its new shareholding structure in 2015. They are a subsidiary of Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Ltd. (SHA: 601398). ICBC Standard Bank serves its international client base with access to Fixed Income and Currencies (FIC) and commodities products.

Knight Square Ltd. engages in the provision of property services. The firm owns and operates FirstPort and Appello. The company was founded on January 26, 2012 and is headquartered in New Milton, the United Kingdom.

Knight Square Holdings Ltd. provides residential property management services. The company is headquartered in New Milton, the United Kingdom.

Compass Partners International LLP (Compass) is a Private Equity subsidiary of Compass Partners Advisors LLP founded in 1997. The firm is headquartered in London with an additional office in Connecticut.

Baring International Investment Ltd. provides investment advisory services. It also provides investment management services to pooled investment vehicles, pension and profit sharing plans, investment companies, individuals, high-net worth individuals, charitable organizations, state or municipal corporation entities, corporations, businesses, and foundation. The company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Ignis Investment Services Ltd. (IIS) is the asset management subsidiary of Ignis Asset Management Ltd., ultimately held by abrdn Plc (LON: ABDN, ADR: SLFPY) in Great Britain. Headquartered in Edinburgh, the firm was formed following the 2008 merger of Resolution Asset Management and Axial Investment Management. They can trace their origins since 1986. IIS offered tailor-made and pooled solutions for small- to medium-sized pension schemes. Their clients include large corporate pension schemes, charities and life companies along with other strategic partners. They cater to UK retail, institutional and international clients.

Hamlin Capital Management LLC (Hamlin) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor and wealth management firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded by Mark Stitzer in 2001. Hamlin provides customized investment advisory services to separately managed accounts, pooled investment vehicles, and the Hamlin High Dividend Equity Fund, an open-end management investment company.

FMR LLC engages in the provision of financial and investment services. It offers financial planning and advice, wealth management, retirement plans, trading and brokerage services, and investment products. The company was founded by Edward C. Johnson II in 1946 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

Rimrock Capital Management LLC (Rimrock) is a registered investment advisor and hedge fund manager headquartered in Irvine, California. The firm was founded by David Edington in 2001. They are a subsidiary of Rimrock Capital Management LP which is owned by the Edinston Living Trust. Rimrock serves as the General Partner and investment adviser to various private investment funds and separately managed accounts that are available to pension and profit-sharing plans, endowments, foundations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. Rimrock is a signatory to the United Nations Principals for Responsible Investing (UNPRI).

Part of Aristotle Capital Management LLC, Aristotle Pacific Capital LLC is a company that focuses on corporate credit securities. The company is based in Newport Beach, CA. The company helps clients improve portfolio diversification and total return by capturing value opportunities in credit securities. Aristotle Pacific Capital actively invests in corporate credit securities based on fundamental credit analysis to identify and realize relative value. The CEO of the company is Dominic D. Nolan. Aristotle Pacific Capital was acquired by Aristotle Capital Management LLC from Pacific Mutual Holding Co. on April 17, 2023.

HSBC Global Asset Management (UK) Ltd. (HSBC GAM-UK) is the wholly owned asset management subsidiary of HSBC Global Asset Management Ltd., ultimately part of HSBC Holdings plc (LON: HSBA, ADR: HSBC) in Great Britain. Headquartered in London, HSBC GAM-UK was founded in 1985 and acts as a discretionary investment manager that offers a wide range of investment solutions across equity, fixed income, liquidity and multi-asset strategies. Their clients include the Group’s retail and private banking customers, financial intermediaries and distributors and institutions.