Frances F. Houweling

Nomura International Plc provides a variety of financial services including advisement, investment banking and asset management. It trades in and sells fixed income and equity products, including related derivatives; and provides investment banking services, and corporate finance and private equity services. The company is also involved in asset and principal finance business. It offers investment advisory and management, custody, and employment services. Nomura International was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Goldman Sachs International (GSI) is the Great Britain-based, wholly-owned brokerage subsidiary of Goldman Sachs Group UK Ltd., ultimately held by The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS) in the US. The firm was founded in 1988 and formerly known as Trushelfco Ltd. Headquartered in London, GSI provides prime brokerage, securities lending, futures services and financing services for a range of clients such as corporations, financial institutions, governments and high-net worth individuals.

Merrill Lynch International (MLI-UK) is a brokerage firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1988 and is a subsidiary of ML UK Capital Holdings Ltd., ultimately owned by Bank of America Corp. (NYSE: BAC) in the US. MLI-UK provides brokerage services to individual and retail clients.

abrdn Investment Management Ltd. (AIM) is the wholly-owned investment management subsidiary of Standard Life Investments Holdings Ltd., itself a wholly-owned subsidiary of abrdn Plc (LON: ABDN) in Great Britain. Formerly known as Standard Life Investments Ltd., the firm was founded in 1990 as the dedicated investment arm of the Standard Life group. Headquartered in Edinburgh, AIM is a socially responsible investor which offers Standard Life Ethical Funds for investors concerned about environmental and social issues. Their flagship is the UK Select Fund.

Citigroup Global Markets Ltd. (CGML) is an international broker-dealer firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1983 and is a subsidiary of Citigroup Global Markets Holdings Bahamas Ltd., ultimately held by Citigroup, Inc. (NYSE: C) in the US. CGML has a major presence in the international financial markets as a dealer, market-maker and underwriter in equity and fixed income securities and offers risk-based solutions to producers and investors in commodity markets. They also provide corporate finance services to a wide range of corporate, institutional and government clients. Their trading activities encompass cash, exchange traded and OTC derivative markets.

JPMorgan Securities LLC (JPMS) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1985 and is a subsidiary of JPMorgan Broker-Dealer Holdings, Inc., ultimately held by JPMorgan Chase & Co., Inc. (NYSE: JPM). JPMS provides research on fixed income, credit, derivatives, emerging markets, foreign exchange, structured finance, technical analysis and bond indices. Their equity analysts cover equities throughout North America, EMEA, Asia/Pacific and the emerging markets. The firm's fixed income team formulates trading and portfolio recommendations for investors in global bonds and other fixed-income markets based on valuations, analytics and market dynamics.

HSBC Bank Plc (Broker) (HSBC Bank-Broker) is the broker/dealer division of HSBC Bank Plc, which is owned by HSBC Holdings Plc (LON: HSBA; NYSE: HSBC) in Great Britain. Headquartered in London, HSBC Bank-Broker was founded in 1880 and offers bespoke brokerage services across every major asset class for their corporate and institutional clients.

Part of JPMorgan Chase & Co., JPMorgan Equities South Africa (Pty) Ltd. is a South African company that provides brokerage services. The company is based in Johannesburg, South Africa.

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.

Signature Foods Belgium NV produces and distributes salads. The company was founded by Celis M Herman in 1962 and is headquartered in Turnhout, Belgium.

Pictet Asset Management SA (Pictet AM) is the asset management subsidiary of Pictet Asset Management Holding SA, ultimately held by Banque Pictet & Cie in Switzerland. Established in 1967, the firm is headquartered in Geneva with investment management centers in Zurich, London, Singapore and Tokyo. They also have marketing client service centers in major cities worldwide. Pictet AM manages a range of equity, fixed income, alternative and multi asset products. They provide specialist investment services through segregated accounts and investment funds to some of the world’s largest pension funds, financial institutions, sovereign wealth funds, intermediaries and their clients. Pictet AM is a responsible investor and signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment.

Doedijns Group International BV engages in the production and distribution of mission critical engineered hydraulic and pneumatic solutions to oil and gas and maritime industries. It offers ballast control systems, coiled tubing lift frames, cylinders emergency shut down systems, helicopter refueling systems, hydraulic power units, manifolds, scissors lifts, winch systems, launch and recovery systems, upending control systems, and well head control panels. The company was founded in 1879 and is headquartered in Leidschendam, the Netherlands.

BPIFrance Investissement SAS (BPIfrance Investissement) is the private equity arm and subsidiary of State-owned Banque Publique d'Investissement in France. Formerly known as CDC Entreprises SAS, the firm was established in 1994 to carry out public-interest missions such as employment creation and momentum initiation in the private equity field. In 2013 they became BPIfrance Investissement when CDC Entreprises, FSI and FSI Régions merged. Headquartered in Paris, BPIfrance Investissement invests of behalf of the Government of France, as well as for third parties including FEI-Fonds Européen d'Investissement, BEI-Banque Européenne d'Investissement and BPCE SA. The firm invests directly or indirectly in SMEs and intermediate-sized companies at all stages of their development.

BlackRock (Singapore) Ltd. (BSL) is the investment management subsidiary of BlackRock (Singapore) Holdco Pte Ltd., ultiamately held by BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE: BLK) in the US. Headquartered in Singapore, BSL manages assets for institutional clients, pooled investment vehicles and US-registered investment companies.

Part of MF Global Holdings Ltd., MF Global UK Ltd. is a company that provides brokerage services. The company is based in London, UK.

AAC Capital Partners Management BV is a Northern European mid-market buy-out firm established by the former Dutch, Nordic and UK buy-out teams of ABN AMRO Capital. AAC Capital Partners Management BV is headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

Liberum Capital Ltd. (Liberum) is a brokerage firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded by Shane Le Prevost in 2007 to provide a different style of broking. They were acquired by Panmure Liberum Ltd. from TN Holdings (BVI) Ltd. in 2024. Headquartered in London, Liberum provides trading and execution services for institutional clients. They bring liquidity into the niches that matter and are market-makers in various large, mid and small-cap stocks.

RFS Holland Holding BV provides online retailing and home shopping services. The firm operates an online department store of preference for Dutch consumers that focuses on fashion; home, garden, and do-it-yourself; electronics, entertainment, and domestic appliances; sport and leisure time; and beauty and health product categories. It also operates specialized Internet boutiques that provide product categories, such as sound and vision, outdoor cooking, auto accessories, white goods, and games; and a web department store that comprises various web boutiques specializing in home ware, cooking, gardening, design, business gifts and enquiries, and wellness products for consumers and businesses. The company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Zwolle, the Netherlands.

Vistra Group Ltd. provides corporate and trust services. It offers company formation & renewal, corporate administration, trustee & fiduciary, fund, and family office services. The company was founded in November 2006 and is headquartered in Hong Kong.

CID LINES NV engages in the manufacture of hygiene products. It offers solutions such as animal production, food, vehicle care, horticulture, hand hygiene, and food service and institutional. The company was founded by Pierre Brutsaert and Koen Brutsaert in 1988 and is headquartered in Ypres, Belgium.

Nomios Netherlands BV engages in the supply, implementation, and maintenance of next generation networks. It offers consultancy, integration- and managed services for Next Generation Networks. The firm also provides leasing and financial services for network infrastructures. The company was founded by Leon de Keijzer in 2005 and is headquartered in Leiden, the Netherlands.

Ampelmann Operations BV provides construction and rental of offshore access solutions. Its services include operations control center, software performance, marine operation support, and maintenance. The company was founded by Jan van der Tempel in 2008 and is headquartered in Delft, the Netherlands.

Point72 Europe (London) LLP (P72) is a hedge fund manager headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 2015 and is a subsidiary of Point72 Asset Management LP, ultimately owned by Point72 Capital Holdings LP in the US. P72 is a sub-investment manager to certain affiliated investment management entities based outside the UK.

Sandbar Asset Management LLP (Sandbar) is an independent hedge fund manager headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded by Michael J. Cowley in 2017. Sandbar manages a disciplined global equity market neutral fund that focuses on liquid global equities.

Optimum Group BV operates as a financial holding company with activities within the commercial printing industry. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Alkmaar, the Netherlands.

Part of Malabar Capital SA, MCP (Switzerland) GmbH is a Swiss company that provides investment advice. The company is based in Geneva, Switzerland.

Trounceflow Ltd. provides data and insight on fund flows and investor positioning through a platform. The private company is based in London, UK.

Part of Watson BidCo BV, Dümmen Group GmbH is a company based in Rheinberg, Germany. The CEOs of the German company are Jakob Treffers, B. T. Visser. Dümmen Group GmbH provides agricultural services for crop production.

Innov AD NV supplies animal health and nutrition solutions. It offer products such as Aflorin LIVA L, Aflonrin P L, Cerebra S, Cibus, ConSept CF60, Escent L, Escent S, Fibramax, Lumance, Lumance L, Magnet, Maxilys, Mells, Novichol, Novicid, Novigest, Novimet, Novimoid, Novinat FF, Novinox, Novion S L, Novioro, Novipra N440C, Novitech MN, Novyrate, Novyrate Calf, Novyrate Piglet, Tastemaster, Tasty Attract, Vitallite Energy Chick, Vitallite Energy Piglet, and Vitallite Supplements. The company was founded by Jamal Al Saifi and is headquartered in Essen, Belguim.

Innovad Group II BV is a Belgian company that specializes in providing species-specific solutions and products for the poultry and pig production industry. The private company is based in Antwerp, Belgium. The company focuses on improving animal health and increasing the nutritional value of feed to enhance animal performance. The company was founded in 2021, and Benoit Letor has been the CEO of the company since 2021.

Part of Allianz SE, Allianz Global Investors UK Ltd. is a company that provides investment advice. The company is based in London, UK and was founded in 2018.