Stephen James Thompson

GLG conducts their own analyses and may also use the analyses and certain models of its affiliates as well as third parties. They use many sources of information in their analyses of financial instruments which may be obtained from their affiliates or third parties. In addition, the firm may employ third-party consultants to provide it with fundamental and technical research, including, but not limited to, information regarding various markets, industries and companies. GLG also utilizes a number of investment strategies in connection with its advisory and sub-advisory services depending upon the type and stated investment objectives of each client.

NAM is a research-driven manager which aims to deliver superior risk-adjusted returns to clients across a range of investment strategies. The firm's independent investment teams specialize in UK equities, global macro, private equity and European credit. The UK equities team follows a research-driven investment approach with a strong emphasis on stock-picking, coupled with a thematic overlay. The team manages both long-only and long-short equity portfolios, which are structured to benefit from the team's UK equity market experience. The Global Opportunities Team, based in London and Singapore, manages a global long-short equity portfolio with a macro overlay. They specialize in European and Asian investments, utilizing their experience and network of local contacts. NAM's Private Equity Team makes highly selective and opportunistic investments in predominantly small- to mid-cap private companies. The European Credit Team has trading experience in cash, derivatives and structured products in the fixed-income, currency and credit markets. Their investment approach is research-driven, with emphasis on credit picking and quantitative analysis to identify value across the full range of products in credit markets. They utilize credit derivatives in pursuit of non-directional trading strategies. The team manages an active, diversified European credit portfolio which was launched in 2004