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Deka Investment GmbH (Deka) is the wholly-owned asset management subsidiary of DekaBank Deutsche Girozentrale in Germany. Founded in 1995, the firm is headquartered in Frankfurt and acts as the investment arm of the DekaBank Group. The firm offers a range of funds in a variety of asset classes including large-, mid- and small-cap, corporate and government bonds, asset backed securities and convertible bonds for retail and institutional investors.

UBS Asset Management Deutschland GmbH (UBS AM-Deutschland) is the German asset management subsidiary of UBS Deutschland AG, ultimately held by UBS Group AG (NYSE: UBS) in Switzerland. Established in 1989, the firm is based in Frankfurt and manages a range of investment funds across all major asset classes for institutional and private clients.

Union Investment Privatfonds GmbH (Union Investment) is the asset management subsidiary of Union Asset Management Holding AG in Germany. Founded in 1956, the firm was formerly known as Union-Investment-Gesellschaft mbH and changed their name to Union Investment Privatfonds GmbH in 2002. Headquartered in Frankfurt, Union Investment is a socially responsible investor which offers a product range that covers all asset classes worldwide including equity, fixed-income, balanced, index and real estate funds.

PEH Wertpapier AG (Germany) (PEH Germany) is the investment advisory division of PEH Wertpapier AG (FR: PEH) in Germany. Established in 1981, the firm is based in Frankfurt and aims to provide sustainable performance through a disciplined and systematic approach to risk management to a range of individual and institutional clients including banks, insurance companies, foundations and pension schemes.

Lupus alpha Asset Management AG (LAAM) is the asset management subsidiary of Lupus alpha Holding GmbH in Germany. The firm was founded in 2000 by Michael Frick, Matthias Biedenkapp, Karl Fickel and Ralf Lochmüller. Headquartered in Frankfurt, LAAM manages mutual funds and discretionary portfolios for institutional clients and private individuals. They also manage several compartments of a Luxembourg-based umbrella fund which is administered by Lupus Alpha Investment SA.

LOYS AG is an independent asset management firm headquartered in Oldenburg, Germany. Founded in 1995, the firm manages equity funds exclusively for a range of institutional investors including pension funds, banks, funds of funds, family offices, and asset management companies affiliated with large industrial enterprises.

Stifel Europe Bank AG provides financial services. It specializes in equity brokerage, equity capital markets, and asset management. The company was founded by Patrick R. Bettscheider on October 5, 2001 and is headquartered in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.

TBF Global Asset Management GmbH (TBF) is an independent German asset management firm which was founded in 2000 by Peter Dreide. Based in Singen, the firm manages and advises the 4Q funds, several additional funds, and develops customized portfolios and hedging strategies for institutional funds on behalf of insurance companies, pension funds, funds of funds and private banks.

Augur Capital AG (Augur Capital) is a German subsidiary of a Luxembourg based private equity advisor Augur Capital Advisors S.A. which was created in 2003 to structure takeovers of insurance providers. Co-founded by Günther Skrzypek, the firm is headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany and initiated and executed the first two private equity transactions in the German insurance market in co-operation with the U.S. investor J.C. Flowers. The management team has experience, expertise and networks in the asset management, insurance and capital markets fields and provides investment consultancy services for all segments of the secondary life insurance market in Germany and in the U.S. for institutional investors.

Zürcher Kantonalbank (Broker) (ZKB-Broker) is the brokerage business unit of Zürcher Kantonalbank, a state-owned full-service bank founded in 1870, which is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. They conduct all investment activities in-house including financial advisory services, research, trading, and asset management. ZKB-Broker is an active trader in securities, foreign currencies, banknotes, precious metals, commodity contracts and financial derivatives on their own account and on behalf of third-party customers. The bank provides underwriting services in domestic debt and equity markets, sales and trading of listed domestic warrants and structured derivatives, and Swiss Franc foreign exchange trading. The firm offers round-the-clock market-making in credit default swaps from Swiss issuers. Their research covers a broad international investment universe and maintains a successful equity, bonds and sustainability research capability, together with independent investment fund research.

Allianz Global Investors GmbH (AGI) is an investment management firm headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany. The was founded in 1956 and is a subsidiary of Allianz Asset Management GmbH, which is owned by Allianz SE (ETR: ALV). AGI manages the group's assets and client-focused equity, fixed-income, and balanced portfolios. They also launch and manage equity and fixed-income mutual funds for individual and institutional clients.

MainFirst Holding AG engages in the acquisition, management, and disposal of participating interests in firms, particularly in the financial services sector. It also acquires, holds, and disposes properties; grants and takes out loans; as well as provides guarantees and other securities. The company was founded on December 12, 2003 and is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland.

Founded in 2003, Stifel Schweiz AG is a full-service investment bank. Part of Stifel Financial Corp., the Swiss company is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, with offices in multiple locations. The company provides a range of investment banking services.

Shareholder Value Management AG is an independent Germany-based investment advisory firm which was founded by Reiner Sachs and Günter Weispfenning in 1999. The firm is located in Frankfurt and manages the Frankfurter Aktienfonds für Stiftungen, specializing in equity investments with a focus on European small-caps.

Commerzbank AG (Broker) (Commerzbank-Broker) is the brokerage division of Commerzbank AG (ETR: CBK) in Germany. In 2009, following Commerzbank's acquisition of Dresdner Kleinwort the group created a Corporates & Markets platform which integrated the business of Dresdner Kleinwort GmbH-Investment Management. Headquartered in Frankfurt, Commerzbank-Broker provides trade solutions to multinational corporations, institutional investors, public entities, SMEs and private clients. They also offer risk management and structured financing solutions.

Panthera Investment GmbH is an independent alternative investment firm headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany. It was founded in 2005 by Jan-Dirk Lüders, Christian Trenkle and Bernd Weidner. The firm manages proprietary accounts.

Part of Banco BTG Pactual SA, BTG Pactual CTVM SA is a Brazilian company that develops digital banking mobile application software. The company is based in São Paulo, Brazil. The company was founded in 1973. Rodrigo Goes has been the CEO of the company since 2009.

Ontex NV manufactures hygienic disposables for baby care (nappies and wipes) and feminine care (sanitary towels, panty liners and tampons). The company is located in Buggenhout, Belgium.

Grossboetzl Schmitz & Partners Kapitalanlagegesellschaft SA (GS&P) is the Luxemburg-based asset management subsidiary of Grossbötzl, Schmitz & Partner Vermögensverwaltersozietät, one of the largest independent asset management firms in Germany. The firm was founded in 1986 as a niche provider of innovative investment ideas. Based in Wasserbillig, they manage the Kapitalfonds L.K. range of equity and bond funds for high-net worth and institutional investors.

Warburg Research GmbH is an investment research firm headquartered in Hamburg, Germany. The firm was founded in 1996 and is a subsidiary of M.M. Warburg & Co. KGaA, which is owned by M.M. Warburg & Co. Gruppe GmbH. Warburg Research offers research coverage of the German stock market. As part of an industry-oriented research approach, companies are covered regardless of their market capitalization, with a focus on small and medium-sized companies.

Stifel Nicolaus Europe Ltd. (SNEL) is a brokerage firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1999 and do-business-as Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Ltd. (KBW). They are a subsidiary of Stifel Europe Holdings Ltd., ultimately owned by Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF) in the US. SNEL provides Pan-European equity research and sales and trading products for their institutional clients.

BTG Pactual Chile SA Corredores de Bolsa (BTG Pactual Chile) is the Chile-based broker/dealer subsidiary of BTG Pactual Chile SA, ultimately held by Banco BTG Pactual SA (BVMF: BPAC11) in Brazil. The firm was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Santiago. BTG Pactual Chile offers trading services to institutional, corporate and high net worth clients.

DWS Investment GmbH (DWS) is an asset and wealth management firm headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany. The firm was founded in 2013 and is a subsidiary of Deutsche Bank AG (ETR: DBK). DWS offers traditional and alternative investments across asset classes to institutional clients such as public and private pension funds, national and supranational entities, corporations, charities and foundations. They also provide customized wealth management solutions and private banking services to high-net worth individuals and family offices.

Evalueserve Chile SA is a global provider of AI-enhanced managed services. Its solutions uniquely combine expert services with domain-specific AI and have been recognized by analysts such as Forrester and Chartis. Evalueserve’s solutions include data analytics, insights & advisory, intellectual property & R&D, investment banking services, lending services, private equity services, and risk & compliance. These solutions are powered by Evalueserve’s modular AIRA (AI for Research and Analytics) ecosystem, which includes domain-specific accelerators, products, and platforms. Evalueserve experts use these tools to reduce time to value and integrated new solutions into existing workflows. Notable products and platforms include Insightsfirst, Insightloupe, Publishwise, Spreadsmart, and Compsbuilder. The company supports three categories of firms: financial services, corporates, and professional services. Specifically, this includes Investment Banks, Corporate & Commercial Banks, Asset & Wealth Management Firms, Private Equity & Venture Capital Firms, Index Providers, Technology & Telecom, Life Sciences & Healthcare, Manufacturing & Industrial Goods, Energy, Chemicals, CPG & Retail, Logistics & Transportation, Professional Service Firms, Consultancy & Advisory Firms, Legal Firms, Real Estate Firms, Education & EdTech Firms. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Viña del Mar, Chile.

Part of MainFirst Holding AG, MainFirst Affiliated Fund Managers (Deutschland) GmbH is a German company that provides investment advice. The company is based in Frankfurt, Germany.

Callirius AG is a Swiss company that offers a data-driven, science-backed, and regulated portfolio of effective nature-based climate projects to mitigate climate change. The company is based in Pfaffikon, Switzerland. The company provides high-quality, transparent, and local nature-based carbon removal solutions. The company also offers solutions' assessment, carbon neutralization, and funding for carbon removal nature-based assets. Callirius was founded by Ebrahim Attarzadeh, Michael Grohmann, Tim Schuldt, and Rudolf Maier, with Ebrahim Attarzadeh serving as the CEO since incorporation.

Agrargenossenschaft EG Reichenbach provides mixed agriculture services. The private company is based in Reichenbach, Germany.

Stifel Schweiz AG (Investment Management) (Stifel Schweiz-IM) is the investment management division of Stifel Schweiz AG, a full service brokerage and investment banking firm headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, the firm is a subsidiary of Stifel Europe Holdings Ltd., ultimately owned by Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF) in the US. Stifel Schweiz-IM provides targeted advice across the capital structure to middle-market clients.