Pearson plc

In 2000, the UK property market was fragmented and inefficient. The top four corporate estate agencies - Countrywide, Connells, Halifax and Royal and Sun Alliance - recognized this gap and came together to form Rightmove.co.uk. They saw an opportunity to create a unified platform that would transform how people find homes in the UK. Initially offering free listings, they introduced a charging model in 2002, creating a sustainable business model that would support the platform's growth and development. Over two decades, Rightmove evolved from that startup idea into the UK's number one property portal, eventually floating on the London Stock Exchange in 2006 and becoming a FTSE 100 company with a market value around £5 billion. Today, over a million properties are available on the platform at any time, and home movers spend more than a billion minutes each month searching for their next move. The company's vision - to give everyone the belief they can make their move - drives everything they do, from their consumer-facing tools to their data services for property professionals across residential and commercial markets.

We're a global specialist media platform, home to over 200 passionate brands that connect millions of people with what they love. From our start with a single magazine in 1985, we've grown into a multiplatform powerhouse reaching 1 in 3 adults worldwide through our websites, magazines, events, newsletters, and social channels. Our team of editorial experts creates authentic content that guides purchase decisions and builds valuable communities across technology, gaming, entertainment, fashion, lifestyle, sports, finance, and beyond. What sets us apart is how we blend trusted content with cutting-edge technology we've built ourselves. Platforms like Vanilla (our content management system), Hawk (our e-commerce technology), and Aperture (our audience data platform) help us deliver the right content to the right audiences at scale. We're publicly listed on the London Stock Exchange, headquartered in Bath with offices across the UK, US, and Australia, and we're proud to be the largest magazine publisher in the UK.

Johnson Controls is the global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, transforming the environments where people live, work, learn, and play. For over 140 years, the company has continuously innovated the built environment, delivering the world's largest portfolio of building technology, software, and service solutions. With more than 100,000 team members operating in over 150 countries, Johnson Controls serves customers in virtually every market sector, from healthcare and education to commercial real estate and industrial facilities. The company's mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places, and the planet. Johnson Controls offers comprehensive solutions spanning HVAC equipment, building automation and controls, fire detection and suppression, security systems, and digital platforms like OpenBlue. Since its founding in 1885, the company has pioneered industry-first innovations including the first electric room thermostat and automatic sprinkler systems. Today, Johnson Controls helps customers achieve their sustainability goals through decarbonization strategies, energy efficiency solutions, and mission-critical building performance optimization.

We're the UK's leading diversified insurer, with businesses spanning insurance, wealth, and retirement, along with major operations in Ireland and Canada. Our roots go deep - over 325 years deep, with our oldest company dating back to 1696. Today we serve around 25.2 million customers, and our purpose remains simple: to be with you today, for a better tomorrow. Our people bring this purpose to life every day, working to make things better for our customers, communities, and each other. We know insurance and financial planning can feel complicated, so we focus on being straightforward and doing what's right. Whether helping families protect their homes, supporting people as they save for retirement, or being there when the unexpected happens, we're committed to showing up when it really matters.

Every day, millions of people rely on trusted news and content that connects them to their communities. Reach plc exists to serve this fundamental need as the UK and Ireland's largest commercial news publisher. Through over 120 trusted brands that include household names like the Mirror, Express, Daily Star, and Daily Record, alongside powerhouse local titles like the Manchester Evening News and BelfastLive, Reach reaches 70% of the UK's online population and engages over 100 million social followers worldwide. The company is transforming how it delivers value by evolving its digital business while maintaining its strong print foundations. By understanding where people live and what matters to them, Reach creates journalism that makes a real difference in communities across Britain, Ireland, and increasingly in the United States. With a heritage dating back to 1903, Reach continues to adapt and grow, leveraging its scale and trusted brands to connect audiences with the stories that shape their lives.

John Keells Holdings PLC is Sri Lanka's largest conglomerate listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange, with a heritage spanning over 150 years since its founding in 1870. The group operates across seven diverse industry sectors including leisure, transportation, retail, consumer foods, property, financial services, and information technology, making it a cornerstone of the Sri Lankan economy. With approximately 22,250 employees and annual revenue exceeding LKR 260 billion, JKH has established itself as a truly integrated business powerhouse touching virtually every major sphere of the nation's economic activity. The company's market leadership is evidenced through its iconic brands such as Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, Keells Supermarkets, Elephant House, and Nations Trust Bank. As a full member of the World Economic Forum and the first Sri Lankan company to be listed overseas (Luxembourg Stock Exchange), John Keells has consistently demonstrated its global outlook and commitment to excellence. The group's financial strength is reflected in its strong EBITDA performance, with recent reports showing significant growth momentum across its diversified portfolio, reinforcing its position as the most valuable company in Sri Lanka since the 1980s.