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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.

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.

Union Asset Management Holding AG engages in the management of subsidiaries and coordination of individual investments. It also specializes in fund asset management, advisory and outsourcing, institutional asset management, as well as institutional public and special funds. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany.

Stifel Europe Bank AG (Investment Management) (Stifel IM) is the German investment management division of Stifel Europe Bank AG, which is ultimately held by Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF). The firm is headquartered in Frankfurt and was founded in 2001. Stifel IM manages mutual funds for a range of institutional and corporate clients including Anglo-Saxon multi-manager funds, national and foreign banks and family offices.

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.

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.

Schroder Investment Management Ltd. (SIM) is the wholly-owned asset management subsidiary of Schroder International Holdings Ltd., ultimately held by Great Britain-based Schroders Plc (LSE: SDR, ADR: SHNWY). Established in 1985, SIM is headquartered in London and caters to a range of clients such as corporations, insurance firms, local and public authorities, charities, pension funds, high net-worth individuals and retail investors.

Santander Asset Management SA SGIIC (Germany) (Santander AM-Germany) is the Germany-based asset management division of Santander Asset Management SA SGIIC, ultimately owned by Banco Santander SA (MP, NYSE: SAN) in Spain. Established in 2013, the firm is located in Frankfurt and focuses on providing research to Santander Asset Management SA SGIIC, the Santander Group's global asset management unit, which provides asset management products and services to a range of private and institutional clients including pension funds, sovereign entities, banks, insurance companies, charities, foundations and non-profits, family offices, trusts and corporates.

Kepler Cheuvreux SA (Germany) (Kepler Cheuvreux Germany) is the German brokerage division of Kepler Cheuvreux SA in France. The firm was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Frankfurt. Kepler Cheuvreux Germany specializes in security broking and is a market leader for small- to mid-cap companies.

UBS Asset Management Switzerland AG is the asset management subsidiary of UBS AG, ultimately owned by UBS Group AG (NYSE: UBS) in Switzerland. Headquartered in Zurich, the firm was founded in 2018 and provides investment management services to institutional investors, distribution partners and private investors.

Spinnaker Capital Ltd. is the Great Britain-based alternative investment management subsidiary of Spinnaker Financial Services Ltd. in British Virgin Islands. The firm was founded in 1999 by Alexis Habib and Claude Marion. Headquartered in London, Spinnaker Capital offers traditional hedge fund, co-invest, longer-term drawdown structures and UCITS capability.

BNP PARIBAS ASSET MANAGEMENT Belgium (Germany) (BNP AM Germany) is the asset management division of BNP Paribas Investment Partners Belgium S.A., a subsidiary of BNP Paribas SA (XP: BNP, ADR: BNPQY) in France. The firm, formerly known as Fortis Investments, changed their name in 2010 when BNP Paribas Investment Partners and Fortis Investments combined their operations. BNP AM Germany provides institutional portfolio management and development and management of mutual funds to institutional, retail and private investors. They are a multi-centre, multi-product asset management firm. The firm is headquartered in Frankfurt.

Lombard Odier Asset Management (Europe) Ltd. (Lombard Odier Europe) is the Great Britain-based asset management subsidiary of LO Holding SA, itself a subsidiary of Compagnie Lombard Odier SCmA in Switzerland. The firm is headquartered in London and was founded in 2009. Lombard Odier Europe provides asset management services to institutional and wholesale clients.

EM Quest Ltd. is an independent investment management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 2011 as a result of a spin-off from Sydbank in Denmark. EM Quest provides emerging market investment advisory and management services to institutional clients.

Allianz SE (Research Firm) (Allianz Research) is the investment research division of Allianz SE (ETR: ALV), a multinational financial services company headquartered in Munich, Germany. Founded in 1890, Allianz Research analyzes economic, industrial, interest rate and currency developments as well as medium and long-term trends on the equity and bond markets.

Part of GC Großhandels Contor GmbH, Wgah GmbH is a wholesaler of heating, air conditioning, ventilation, lighting, and civil engineering materials. The company is based in Markt Schwaben, Germany. The CEOs of the German company are Benedikt Mahr, Bernd Schröder.

WGAB GmbH is a German company that wholesales building materials and components. The private company is based in Munich, Germany. The CEOs of the company are Bernd Schröder, Benedikt Mahr.

Assenagon Asset Management SA (Germany) (Assenagon-DE) is the investment management division of Germany-based Assenagon Asset Management SA, itself a subsidiary of Assenagon SA in Luxembourg. It was founded in 2008 by Vassilios Pappas and Hans Günther Bonk. The firm is headquartered in Munich and has additional offices in Frankfurt am Main and Zurich. Assenagon-DE manages the Assenagon funds for institutional investors, intermediaries and private individuals. They are a signatory to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment (UN PRI).

ODDO BHF AG (Broker) (ODDO BHF-Broker) is the broker/dealer division of ODDO BHF AG, which is owned by Oddo BHF SCA in German. The firm was founded in 1854 and is headquartered in Frankfurt. ODDO BHF-Broker offers a wide range of high value-added broking services for issuers, holding companies and/or family offices.

AXA Investment Managers Deutschland GmbH (AXA IM DE) is a multi-specialist asset management firm headquartered in Cologne, Germany. The firm was founded in 1994 and is a subsidiary of Accor SA (EPA: AC) in France. AXA IM DE offers investment products across asset classes to institutional investors, distributors such as private banks, fund of funds and IFA networks.

Weberbank AG is the investment management subsidiary of Germany-based Mittelbrandenburgische Sparkasse in Potsdam (MBS). The firm was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Berlin and has additional office in Potsdam. They provide a range of services including investment advisory, asset management, real estate and financing, tax and succession planning, trust administration and family office to private customers and institutional clients. Weberbank is a signatory to the United Nation Principles for Responsible Investments (UN PRI).

ODDO BHF Trust GmbH (ODDO BHF Germany) is the German asset management subsidiary of ODDO BHF AG, itself a subsidiary of ODDO BHF SCA in France. Headquartered in Frankfurt, the firm was founded in 1984 and concentrates on managing securities portfolios for private investors and foundations.

S.P. Helicopter-Service GmbH operates helicopters.

Allianz of America, Inc. is an insurance management firm headquartered in Westport, Connecticut. The firm was founded in 1976 and is a subsidiary of Allianz Europe NV, which is owned by Allianz SE (ETR: ALV). Allianz of America provides investment services to insurance affiliates of the Allianz Group of North America.

Harvest Fund Management Co., Ltd. (HFM) is an independent Chinese investment advisory firm which was founded in 1999. In 2005, they became a joint venture between China Credit Trust Co., Ltd. (40%), Lixin Investment Co., Ltd. (30%) and Deutsche Asset Management Co., Ltd. (30%). Headquartered in Beijing with additional office in Shanghai, the firm offers a range of domestic equity and fixed-income funds for individual, retail, institutional and Enterprise Annuity investors based in China. HFM is a responsible investor and signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI).

Deutsche Bank AG (Broker) is the brokerage arm of Deutsche Bank AG (ETR: DBK) in Germany. Headquartered in Frankfurt, the firm was founded in 1870 and offers FX Prime Brokerage (FXPB) which enables clients to transact foreign exchange across an array of dealers utilizing Deutsche Bank credit lines to maintain anonymity, maximize operational and margin efficiency and reduce transactional costs.

Part of Deutsche Bank AG, DWS CH AG is a company that provides investment funds and services to qualified investors in Switzerland. The company is based in Zurich, Switzerland. The Swiss company's website contains legal disclaimers and is restricted to professional investors only. The content on the website is not intended to be legal, tax, investment, or securities advice. Björn Dirk Jesch has been the CEO of the company since 2020.

Barclays Bank Plc is the German brokerage arm of UK-based Barclays Bank Plc, itself is owned by Barclays Plc (LON: BARC) in Great Britain. Headquartered in Frankfurt, the firm provides market insights, execution services, and tailored risk management and financing solutions to institutional and certain secondary market clients. They offer a full suite of products and services across equities, credit, macro – including rates and foreign exchange – and securitized products, helping clients to identify market opportunities, manage risk and generate returns for their portfolios.

Credit Suisse AG is an investment management firm headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. The firm was founded in 1856 and was acquired by UBS Group AG (SWX: UBSG) from Credit Suisse Group AG in 2023. Credit Suisse manages global and regional portfolios, mutual funds, and other investment vehicles for governments, institutions, corporations and individuals worldwide. They also offer private banking and wealth management, investment banking, and corporate and business support services.

American Century Investment Management, Inc. (ACIM) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and mutual fund manager headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. The firm was founded by James E. Stowers, Jr. in 1958 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of American Century Cos., Inc. ACIM provides portfolio management services to financial advisors, individual investors and institutional clients.

Part of DZ BANK AG Deutsche Zentral-Genossenschaftsbank, VisualVest GmbH is a German company that offers broad-based portfolios of ETFs through its robo-advisor platform. VisualVest is based in Frankfurt, DE, and emphasizes the importance of ethical, social, and environmental aspects in its investment strategies. The company provides flexible and sustainable investment options for retirement planning, wealth management, and building savings for children. The company also prioritizes the safety of its clients' transactions by adhering to the highest security standards.

abrdn Investment Management Ltd. (AIM) is the wholly-owned investment management subsidiary of Standard Life Investments Holdings Ltd., itself a wholly-owned subsidiary of abrdn Plc (LON: ABDN) in Great Britain. Formerly known as Standard Life Investments Ltd., the firm was founded in 1990 as the dedicated investment arm of the Standard Life group. Headquartered in Edinburgh, AIM is a socially responsible investor which offers Standard Life Ethical Funds for investors concerned about environmental and social issues. Their flagship is the UK Select Fund.

Union Investment Institutional GmbH (Union Investment) is the wholly-owned asset management subsidiary of Union Asset Management Holding AG in Germany. The firm was founded in 1970 as Deutsche Gesellschaft für Investment-Fonds GmbH and was rebranded as Union Investment Institutional GmbH in 2002. Headquartered in Frankfurt, Union Investment manages funds for a range of institutional investors including banks, pension funds, church organizations, businesses and non-profit organizations. They are a signatory to the UN Principles of Responsible Investment and offer a variety of socially responsible investments including SRI mutual funds, segregated accounts and real-estate investments.