Lars Nielsen

Pyrford International Ltd. (Pyrford) is the Great Britain-based asset management subsidiary of Columbia Threadneedle Investments UK International Ltd., which is owned by Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE: AMP) in the US. The firm was founded by Bruce Campbell in 1987 and formerly known as Elders Investment Management Ltd. Headquartered in London, Pyrford provides global asset management services to collective investment schemes, investment management companies, local and state bodies, pension schemes, endowments, and foundations.

Dalton Strategic Partnership LLP is the global investment management subsidiary of Dalton Capital (Holdings) Ltd. in Great Britain. Founded by Andrew Dalton and Magnus Spence in 2002, the firm is headquartered in London with additional office in Tokyo, Japan. Dalton Strategic Partnership manages the Melchior range of funds, which comprises investment trusts, long-only equity portfolios including regional funds, hedge funds and global asset allocation funds. Their clients include charities, foundations, family offices, funds of funds, institutions, intermediaries, private clients and wealth managers. Dalton Strategic Partnership is a responsible investor and signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI).