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KBC Bank NV (KBC Bank) is the wholly-owned banking subsidiary of KBC Groupe SA (BE: KBC) in Belgium, an integrated bank insurance group serving mainly retail customers, small and medium-sized enterprises and private banking clientele. Based in Brussels, the bank was established in 1998 when Kredietbank, CERA Bank and ABB insurance company merged to create the KBC Bank and Insurance Holding Company. In 2005 the KBC Bank and Insurance Holding Company merged with their parent company, Almanij, to create KBC Group NV.

KBC Securities NV is a broker/dealer firm headquartered in Brussels, Belgium. The firm was founded in 1998 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of KBC Bank NV, itself a subsidiary of KBC Groupe SA (EBR: KBC). KBC Securities provides liquidity and order execution services to institutional clients internationally, from investment banks to mutual funds and private investors.

KBI Global Investors Ltd. (KBI) is the Irish asset management subsidiary of Amundi Asset Management SA, ultimately held by Amundi SA (EPA: AMUN) in France. The firm was founded in 1980 and was formerly known as Kleinwort Benson Investors Dublin Ltd. They were renamed KBI Global Investors Ltd. in 2016. Headquartered in Dublin, the firm is committed to growing their capability as a specialist provider of innovative equity investment strategies for institutional investors. KBI is a signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment and integrated ESG practices into their investment process.

KBC Assurances SA is a Belgian insurance company that provides insurance services. The private company is based in Leuven, Belgium. The company was founded in 1922.

Kereskedelmi és Hitelbank Zrt. provides banking and financial services. It offers loans, credit and debit cards, savings, financing, investments, and premium solutions. The bank was founded on January 1, 1987 and is headquartered in Budapest, Hungary.

Part of KBC Group NV, KBC Global Services NV provides banking and wealth management services. The company is based in Sint-Jans-Molenbeek, Belgium.

Vlaams Economisch Verbond provides business management consulting services. The private company is based in Brussels, Belgium. The Belgian company was founded in 1926. The CEO is Hans Maertens.

Ostrum Asset Management US LLC (OAM) is an investment management firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 2014 and is a subsidiary of Mirova SA, which is ultimately held by BPCE SA. OAM manages assets for institutional clients – insurers, pension funds, health insurers, corporations – as well as assets under administration for professional investors across all asset classes.

E.P.B. NV specializes in industrial printing of self-adhesive labels, booklets, sleeves and foil. The company was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Wellen, Belgium.

Gent Festival van Vlaanderen engages in organizing music events. The company is headquartered in Ghent, Belgium.

Mirova US LLC is a SEC-registered investment advisor and hedge fund manager headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm was founded in 2018 and is wholly-owned by Mirova US Holdings LLC, ultimately held by BPCE SA in France. In 2019, the Mirova Division of Ostrum Asset Management US LLC, including the people and clients, spun-out to Mirova US. The firm provides investment advisory services to registered US and non-US funds, separate accounts for US and non-US clients, pooled investment vehicles and provides Model Delivery to account advisers of unified managed accounts.

Zuhair Fayez Partnership provides architectural, engineering, project and construction management, and engineering information system consultancy services. The company was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

NIBC Bank NV engages in the provision of investment banking and financial services. The firm offers advises on mergers, acquisitions, financial policy, and property financing, lending, leveraged finance, and derivatives. It provides asset financing to corporate lending, leveraged finance, oil and gas services, infrastructure, real estate, and shipping Sector. The company was founded in 1945 and is headquartered in The Hague, the Netherlands.

NYSE Euronext operates financial markets and provides trading solutions. It offers an array of products and services in cash equities, futures, options, swaps, exchange-traded products, bonds, clearing operations, market data, commercial technology solutions and carbon trading, all designed to meet the evolving needs of investors, issuers, financial institutions and market participants. The company was founded by Jean-François Théodore in 2007 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Part of Anacom SRL, Ahlers NV is a Belgian company that provides logistics and maritime services. The company is based in Antwerp, Belgium. Christian Leysen has been the CEO of the company since 1989.

Qualion Finance SA is an independent asset management and planning private company based in Luxembourg, Luxembourg, with subsidiaries in Belgium. Qualion Finance focuses on managing and planning assets in total independence, with a clear vision of thinking in the long term. The Luxembourger company offers asset management, capital planning, and brokerage services, with a team of experts who provide customized solutions based on the client's personal situation, capacity, and objectives. Qualion Finance aims to secure the client's future by developing a tailored strategy that focuses on quality and stability, encouraging cautious growth, and securing purchasing power. The company provides independent advice to help achieve the client's objectives and is committed to building a long-term relationship based on trust, dedication, and respect. The company was founded in 2007 by Jurgen Willems and Ronny Gijselinck, who have been the CEOs since then.

Magyar Bankszövetség operates as bank association. It offers technical consultations, cooperation, coordination, and implementation solutions. The company was founded on February 17, 1989 and is headquartered in Budapest, Hungary.

Part of KBC Group NV, K&H Investment Fund Management Zrt is a financial services company based in Budapest, Hungary. K&H Investment Fund Management offers a range of financial services, including banking, loans, insurance, and investment management. The company also provides investment opportunities for individuals with small amounts of money, starting from 5000 Hungarian forints. K & H Investment Fund Management Zrt is currently running a promotion where customers can earn up to 30,000 forints by referring friends to the company. The company was founded in 1997. David Moucheron has been the CEO of the company since 2017.

Part of KBC Group NV, CBC Banque SA is a financial institution that offers a simulation of mortgage options through their CBC Touch platform. The company is based in Namur, Belgium and was founded in 1958. Customers can access account information, including savings, loans, mortgages, and investments. The CEO is Clemens Scholzen.

ABN AMRO Private Banking provides investment advice. It offers private banking, family advice and support, impact investing, and multi-custodian reporting services. The firm’s expertise area include wealth structuring, investments, credit cards, life insurance and private lending. The company was founded in 1937 and is headquartered in Antwerp, Belgium.

Febelfin ASBL provides banking services for refugees and asylum seekers. The firm fries to reconcile the interests of members with the policy makers, supervisors, trade associations and pressure groups. The company is headquartered in Bruxelles, Belgium.

KBC Insurance NV provides risk management and non-life insurance services. The firm offers liability insurance brokerage and industrial accidents, car & fleet, asset protection and debtor management services. The company is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium.

KBC Fund Management Ltd. (KBCFM) is the Irish, wholly-owned fund management subsidiary of KBC Asset Management NV, itself a subsidiary of KBC Group SA/NV (XB: KBC, ADR: KBCSY) in Belgium. Formerly known as Eperon Asset Management Ltd., the firm was originally founded as Citadel Fund Services Ltd. in 2007. They became Eperon Asset Management Ltd. in 2008 and changed their name to KBC Fund Management Ltd. in 2011. Headquartered in Dublin, KBCFM acts as an asset manager for KBC Ireland Fund ICAV and Archipel Fund Plc.

ING Belgium SA/NV is the wholly owned securities broker/dealer subsidiary of ING Groep NV (AMS: INGA) in The Netherlands. Headquartered in Brussels, the firm provides brokerage services to various investors.

Banque Degroof Petercam SA (Broker) (Banque Degroof-Broker) is the broker/dealer division of Banque Degroof Petercam SA, a public company headquartered in Brussels, Belgium. Banque Degroof-Broker offers order execution in different asset classes for businesses, investors and institutional clients.

Vrij Katholiek Basisonderwijs Zwevezele VZW is a Belgian company that provides primary education services. The private company is based in Wingene, Belgium and was founded in 1993.

Poppies Bakeries Ekeby AB is a Swedish company that manufactures biscuits and preserved pastries. The private company is located in Sweden.

United Bulgarian Bank AD provides commercial banking services. Its activities include domestic and overseas banking and financial operations. The bank has a network of 123 branches and correspondent relations with 742 banks. United Bulgarian Bank was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Sofia, Bulgaria.

DZI AD provides insurance services. The firm's insurance services include life, health, accident, travel, and property insurance services. It develops and offers a full range of insurance products tailored to the needs of each client. The company was founded on June 27, 1946 and is headquartered in Sofia, Bulgaria.

UBS Warburg AG (London Branch) provides financial services. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Part of NN Group NV, Nationale-Nederlanden Bank NV is a Dutch retail bank that offers a broad range of banking products for retail customers. The company is based in Arnhem, Netherlands. The Dutch company has a strong history that stretches over 170 years, with its roots lying in the Netherlands of the 18th century when regional funds were founded. The company includes a sustainability chapter in its procurement policy, referring to the UN Compact principles and continuously works on their implementation. As investors, NN Group integrates environmental, social, and governance factors into its investment process. The CEOs of the company are Erik Muetstege and A. J. Marcel Zuidam.

V.M.D. NV manufactures and distributes veterinary medicines and animal health products. It offers antibiotics, anti-inflammatory, anaesthetics, hormones, vitamins and minerals, metabolic treatment, parasitecedes, disinfectants, feed hygiene, and semen extenders. Its animal health products includes feed supplements and antiparasitics. The company was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Arendonk, Belgium.