Ron J. Heydenrijk

Citigroup Global Markets Ltd. (CGML) is an international broker-dealer firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1983 and is a subsidiary of Citigroup Global Markets Holdings Bahamas Ltd., ultimately held by Citigroup, Inc. (NYSE: C) in the US. CGML has a major presence in the international financial markets as a dealer, market-maker and underwriter in equity and fixed income securities and offers risk-based solutions to producers and investors in commodity markets. They also provide corporate finance services to a wide range of corporate, institutional and government clients. Their trading activities encompass cash, exchange traded and OTC derivative markets.

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (GS&Co.) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1927, the firm is a subsidiary of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS). GS&Co. provides services to help hedge funds manage risk, monitor portfolios, maintain liquidity and build their businesses. They offer clients access to global equity and derivatives markets, as well as foreign exchange, commodities, European Lefts, rates and credit across the Americas, Europe and Asia. The firm proactively monitors capital markets, searching for pockets of liquidity and news that may require changes to those strategies. Integration with the Goldman Sachs network gives clients access to the firm's sectored block trades and their insights into price discovery. Their electronic trading program provides clients with tools to manage their trades from pre-trade analytics to post-trade analysis.

Credit Suisse Securities (Europe) Ltd. (Credit Suisse Europe) is the Great Britain-based brokerage subsidiary of Credit Suisse Investment Holdings (UK), itself a subsidiary of Credit Suisse Group AG (SWX: CSGN) in Switzerland. The firm was founded in 1966 and formerly known as Credit Suisse First Boston (Europe) Ltd. Headquartered in London, Credit Suisse Europe arranges financing in international capital markets, provides financial advisory services and acts as a dealer in securities, derivatives and foreign exchange on a principal and agency basis for corporate and institutional investors.

JPMorgan Securities Plc is a brokerage firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1992 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of JP Morgan Capital Holdings Ltd., ultimately owned by JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) in the US. JPMorgan Securities provides market research, proprietary pricing data and analytics, and trade execution across multiple asset classes such as credit, equities and FX. They help institutional investors, traditional and alternative asset and fund managers, broker dealers and equity issuers meet the demands of changing markets.

Joh. Berenberg, Gossler & Co. KG (United Kingdom) (Berenberg-UK) is the Great Britain-based broker/dealer division of Joh. Berenberg, Gossler & Co. KG, a multinational full-service investment bank in Germany. Headquartered in London, Berenberg-UK was founded in 2003 and provides trading and brokerage services to institutional and corporate clients.

Barclays Capital Securities Ltd. (BCS) is the brokerage subsidiary of Barclays Bank plc, which is owned by Barclays Plc (LON: BARC), an international financial services group in Great Britain. The firm was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in London with offices worldwide. BCS provides prime brokerage services which include equities and fixed income financing, OTC Clearing, Futures and Foreign Exchange Prime Brokerage and access to industry insights and analytics.

Deutsche Bank AG (Deutsche Bank UK) is the UK-based securities brokerage division of Deutsche Bank AG (ETR: DBK) in Germany. The firm is headquartered in London and was founded in 1873. Deutsche Bank provides brokerage services to companies and institutions.

Merrill Lynch International (MLI-UK) is a brokerage firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1988 and is a subsidiary of ML UK Capital Holdings Ltd., ultimately owned by Bank of America Corp. (NYSE: BAC) in the US. MLI-UK provides brokerage services to individual and retail clients.

AKO Capital LLP is the alternative investment management subsidiary of AKO Capital Management Ltd., itself owned by AKO Capital (Jersey) Ltd. in Great Britain. The firm was founded in 2005 by Nicolai Tangen. Headquartered in London, AKO Capital manages the assets of long-term oriented investor base that includes endowments, charitable foundations, institutional investors and sovereign wealth funds.

Macquarie Capital (Europe) Ltd. (MCEL) is the London-based subsidiary of Macquarie Group Ltd. (SY: MQG), a global provider of banking, financial, advisory, investment and fund management services. Operating as part of the Macquarie Capital Advisers division, MCEL provides investment advisory services in the UK and in continental Europe. In relation with Macquarie Securities Group, they provide access to Asia Pacific markets for European clients. In terms of research, MCEL supplies macro-economic, markets and stock level analysis to a diverse range of clients. Their capabilities cover equity, debt, ForEx, futures, metals and mining worldwide, economics and strategy. In 2009 Macquarie Group acquired the international brokerage firm Fox-Pitt Kelton Cochran Caronia Waller LLC. The London branch Fox-Pitt, Kelton Ltd. was absorbed into MCEL.

HSBC Bank Plc (Broker) (HSBC Bank-Broker) is the broker/dealer division of HSBC Bank Plc, which is owned by HSBC Holdings Plc (LON: HSBA; NYSE: HSBC) in Great Britain. Headquartered in London, HSBC Bank-Broker was founded in 1880 and offers bespoke brokerage services across every major asset class for their corporate and institutional clients.

DSAM Partners LLP (DSAM) is the alternative investment management subsidiary of DSAM Capital Partners Ltd. in Great Britain. Headquartered in London, the firm was founded by Guy Shahar and James Diner in 2011 and manages the DSAM Cayman Fund Ltd., backed by institutional investors.

Ductor Oy offers proprietary and patented technology to improve waste management, energy and food production. It engages in the biological production of ammonia and phosphates for the fertilizer industry. The firm offers ammonia for nitrogen fertilizers, and phosphates and potassium for crops. It also produces biomass that is used for methane production. The company was founded by Veikko Latvala and Ari Ketola in 2009 and is headquartered in Helsinki, Finland.

Karl Fazer Oy Ab engages in the production of bakery, confectionery, biscuit, and grain products. It offers freshly baked, pre-packed, frozen, and long shelf life bread, chocolate, biscuits, sugar confectionery, and chewing gums. The firm also provides café services as well as meal solutions for business and the healthcare, welfare, education, and defense sectors. The company was founded by Karl Frazer in 1891 and is headquartered in Helsinki, Finland.

Stena AB engages in the provision of investment and shipping services. It operates through the following segments: Ferry Operations, Offshore Drilling, Shipping, Property, and New Businesses. The Ferry Operations segment is managed by Stena Line, in Scandinavia, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Latvia, Poland, the Netherlands and Ireland. The Offshore Drilling segment develops and constructs of drilling rigs and drillships. The Shipping segment comprises ownership and leasing of oil tankers and RoRo vessels. The Property segment relates to investments in residential properties and commercial properties. The New Businesses segment includes long term financial involvement and investment in operations outside Stena’s core operating areas and takes place through the business unit Stena Adactum. The company was founded on November 18, 1939 and is headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden.

Heimstaden Bostad AB engages in the investment and management of real estate. It focuses on residential properties in capital cities and urban areas. The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Malmo, Sweden.

Nordea Bank AB (Finland) (Nordea Bank-Finland) is the brokerage division of Nordea Bank AB (STO: NDA) in Sweden. Formerly known as Nordea Capital Markets (Finland), the firm is based in Helsinki with branches in New York, London, Singapore, the Cayman Islands and the Baltic States. Nordea Bank-Finland provides broking services, including issuing and dealing securities. to Finnish private individuals, corporate clients and public institutions.

Nordea Investment Funds SA (NIF) is the Luxembourg-based investment management subsidiary of Nordea Asset Management Holding AB, which is owned by Nordea Bank Abp (STO: NDA-SE), a European financial services group headquartered in Finland. NIF was founded in 1989 and offers a broad range of investment solutions to banks, asset managers, independent financial advisors, insurance companies and family offices.

Citibank AG provides banking services. Its products include banking, financing, and insurance services. Citibank is headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany.

Svenska Bankföreningen operates as a membership association of banks and financial institutions. It represents the interests of its members on matters of regulations and policies, infrastructure and security, and public relations on baking related issues. The company was founded in November 1879 and is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden.

Nordea Bank Abp (Broker Denmark) is the Denmark-based brokerage division of Nordea Bank Abp (STO: NDA-SE) in Finland. Headquartered in Oslo, the firm provides prime brokerage services to corporate and institutional clients.

Nordea Bank ABP (Broker) (Nordea Bank-Broker) is the Sweden-based broker/dealer division of Nordea Bank ABP (HEL: NDA-FI; OTCMKTS: NRDBY) in Finland. Headquartered in Stockholm, Nordea Bank-Broker was founded in 2001 and provides trading and execution services to various types of investors.

Marble Bar Asset Management LLP (Marble Bar) is an independent alternative investment manager headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded by Gilad D. Hayeem and Hilton D. Nathanson in 2002. Marble Bar provides investment advisory services to private funds, UCITS Funds and managed accounts. Investors in the Funds are typically institutional investors, high net worth individuals and trusts.

Goldman Sachs Asset Management International (GSAMI) is the Great Britain-based asset management subsidiary of Goldman Sachs Asset Management International Holdings Ltd., ultimately held by The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS) in the US. The firm is headquartered in London and was founded in 1990. GSAMI is the hub of Goldman Sachs' European activities, which include investment banking, trading, asset management and securities services. Their clients include individuals, families and family entities, banks and thrift institutions, pooled investment vehicles, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, insurance companies, corporations, and other business entities.

The Royal Institute of International Affairs engages in promoting and analyzing international issues and current affairs. The private company is based in London, UK and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom.

The Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences (IVA) is an organization that brings together around 1,300 academy members and 250 companies to bridge the gap between academia, business, and politics. The non-profit company is based in Stockholm, Sweden. The Swedish company's aim is to work towards people's ability to contribute positively to society. The organization runs an internship program called Tekniksprånget, which gives young people in Sweden the opportunity to test the engineering profession through a four-month paid internship. The program has been running since 2012 and aims to inspire more people to choose a higher technical education. The CEO of the company is Björn O. Nilsson.

Part of Citigroup, Inc., Citicorp Investment Bank Ltd. is a British company.

The Kansainvälisen kauppakamarin (ICC) Suomen osasto, founded in 1927 and based in Helsinki, Finland, is a globally recognized business organization that provides dispute resolution services for international commercial disputes through arbitration and mediation. The ICC also serves as a key influencer in international and national decision-making that affects the global business environment. With 6.5 million member companies and organizations, the ICC is the only global industry association that produces reports and research on the state of international trade. The ICC membership is open to all businesses and industry organizations worldwide.

Piper Sandler & Co. (Broker) (PSC-Broker) is the full-service brokerage division of Piper Sandler & Co., a financial service firm headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They are a subsidiary of Piper Sandler Companies (NYSE: PIPR). The firm was founded in 1969 and previously known as Piper Jaffray & Co. They became Piper Sandler & Co. when Piper Jaffray Companies and Sandler O’Neill & Partners, L.P. merged to become Piper Sandler Companies in 2020. PSC-Broker provides brokerage and investment banking services to financial institutions, corporations and other financial investors. Their core focus sectors are Agriculture, renewables & cannabis, Business services, Chemicals & Materials, Consumer, Diversified industrials & services, Energy, Financial services, financial sponsors, Healthcare, and Technology.

Pareto Securities AB is the Swedish brokerage subsidiary of Pareto Securities AS, itself a subsidiary of Pareto AS in Norway. Headquartered in Stockholm, the firm provides full spectrum of brokerage services specifically tailored for both retail and institutional investors. They has expertise in Nordic capital markets and a strong international presence within the oil, offshore, shipping and natural resources sectors.