Appendix D: Statement of international stewardship code adoption

• This activities and outcomes report is produced according to the UK Stewardship Code 2026. In addition, we are signatories to a number of other country-specific, regional and global stewardship codes that support our commitment to active ownership in a manner appropriate to the markets we invest in. These are:
• Japan's Stewardship Code
• Investor Stewardship Group (ISG) Principles
• European Fund Asset Management Association (EFAMA) Stewardship Code While this report directly corresponds to the UK Stewardship Code 2026, it also evidences our compliance with the Japan Stewardship Code, ISG, EFAMA and ICGN codes and principles.
• International Corporate Governance Network (ICGN) Principles

While this report directly corresponds to the UK Stewardship Code 2026, it also evidences our compliance with the Japan Stewardship Code, ISG, EFAMA and ICGN codes and principles.