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Elliott Advisors (UK) Limited is a private limited company incorporated on November 11, 1994, in London, United Kingdom, and operates as a subsidiary and affiliate of Elliott Investment Management L.P. (formerly Elliott Management Corporation), a U.S.-based hedge fund founded in 1977 by Paul Singer that manages approximately $65.5 billion in assets as of December 31, 2023. Previously known as Elliott Management (UK) Limited (2000-2001) and Stonington (UK) Limited (1994-2000), it is headquartered at Park House, 116 Park Street, London W1K 6AF, and has been active for over 30 years, filing full accounts annually with Companies House under SIC code 96090 (other service activities not elsewhere classified). The firm focuses on European investments and activist campaigns, employing a multi-strategy approach including equity-oriented investments, private equity, distressed securities, hedge/arbitrage, real estate-related securities, commodities trading, and portfolio volatility protection. It engages in opportunistic trading to create value, with reported financials for 2024 showing turnover of £163.9 million, cash in bank of £67.04 million, 133 employees, and total assets of £158.63 million. The company maintains a presence in the investment management sector, with interests in EU legislation such as MiFID II, GDPR, EMIR, and regulations affecting financial services and energy sectors. It has engaged in lobbying activities, including meetings with EU Commission cabinets on topics like economic outlook, EMIR review, and Brexit. The UK arm has been involved in specific investments, such as solar projects in 2015 where it funded some while shorting others, aligning with Elliott's global activist strategy seen in stakes like Comcast and CDK Global. As a subsidiary focused on European operations, it supports Elliott Management's global value-added investment approach, emphasizing liquidity management and risk mitigation. The firm lists its website as elliottadvisors.co.uk. No major controversies specific to this entity are documented in available sources, though it operates within the activist investing space often associated with high-profile campaigns.