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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.

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.

Jefferies International Ltd. (JIL) is a brokerage firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1986 and is a subsidiary of Jefferies Holdings II Ltd., ultimately held by Jefferies Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: JEF) in the US. JIL provides broking services to various investors.

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.

Part of Deutsche Bank AG, DWS Beteiligungs GmbH is a leading global asset manager with over 60 years of experience. The company is based in Frankfurt, Germany. The German company is known for its excellent performance and is trusted worldwide as a provider of integrated investment solutions. DWS is valued for its stability and innovation across the entire spectrum of investment solutions. The CEOs of the company are Matthias Liermann, Stefan Kreuzkamp, Klaus Kaldemorgen.

Eurex Clearing AG operates as a futures and options exchange. It offers transaction, risk and collateral management services. The company is headquartered in Eschborn, Germany.

Morgan Stanley Bank AG (MSB-AG) is a brokerage and investment banking firm headquartered in Frankfurt, with an additional office in Munich, Germany. They originated in 1987 and was formally established in 1994. The Munich office opened in 2001. The firm is one of the Morgan Stanley Banks and is a subsidiary of New York-based Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS). MSB-AG provides a variety of products and services to German institutions, government entities, multinational corporations and international high-net worth individuals. The bank's activities include corporate finance advisory, mergers and acquisitions, debt and equity capital raising, and European real estate advisory and investment. The firm offers sales and trading capacities in equity, bonds, derivatives, commodities and currencies. They have specific expertise in German blue-chip equity trading. Their research teams cover a wide variety of industries and leverage the group's global network of offices and contacts.

European Central Bank (Research Firm) (ECB Research) is the research division of European Central Bank, which is ultimately held by the European Union. The firm is headquartered in Frankfurt and was founded in 1998. ECB Research provides investment research to their clients.

Warburg Invest Kapitalanlagegesellschaft MBH (Warburg Invest) is a mutual fund management firm headquartered in Hamburg, Germany. The firm was founded in 1987 and is a subsidiary of M.M. Warburg & Co. KGaA, which is owned by M.M. Warburg & Co. Gruppe GmbH. Warburg Invest provides asset management and fund administration to institutional investors, private investors and investment intermediaries.

Arete Research Services LLP (Arete) is a leading independent UK provider of equity research which was established in 2000. Based in London, the firm specializes in the global technology, telecom and alternative energy sectors.

KPMG Advisory NV is an investment research firm headquartered in Amstelveen, Netherlands. The firm is a subsidiary of KPMG Europe LLP, ultimately owned by KPMG International Cooperative in Switzerland. KPMG Advisory offers high-quality services in the areas of Audit and Advisory.

1741 Fund Solutions AG is an independent, management-owned fund management firm headquartered in St. Gallen, Swizterland. The firm was founded in 1998 and formerly known as Wegelin Fondsleitung AG and as Vescore Fondsleitung AG. 1741 Fund Solutions acts as Swiss representative for foreign investment funds distributed in Switzerland.

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.

Nomura International Plc provides a variety of financial services including advisement, investment banking and asset management. It trades in and sells fixed income and equity products, including related derivatives; and provides investment banking services, and corporate finance and private equity services. The company is also involved in asset and principal finance business. It offers investment advisory and management, custody, and employment services. Nomura International was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Part of DEVK Allgemeine Versicherungs AG, Kassos Ventures GmbH functions as an investment holding German company. The company is based in Cologne, Germany. The CEOs of the company are Jesko Mayer-Wegelin, Annette Hetzenegger.

Part of Stadt Buchen, Stadtwerke Buchen GmbH & Co. KG is a local supplier and energy provider of water, natural gas, and electricity. The company also manages the Hallenbad and Waldschwimmbad Buchen swimming pools and offer services such as fiber-optic internet, free Wi-Fi, and eBike charging stations in the Odenwald area. The company is based in Buchen, Germany. The CEOs of the German company are Andreas Stein, Matthias Gruber.

Stadtwerke Walldorf GmbH & Co. KG is a German company that provides energy, water, and IT services to the region. The company is based in Walldorf, Germany. The company offers a range of products and services, including electricity, gas, water, broadband, and e-mobility. The company is committed to advancing sustainable energy supply and making a contribution to the energy transition. The company also offers extensive IT services and enrich everyday life with their attractive program of the Walldorfer Aqwa bathroom and sauna parks. The company was founded in 1996 and is ultimately controlled by the City of Walldorf. The CEO is Matthias Gruber.

First Seafront Fund Management Co., Ltd. (FSFM) is an independent fund management firm headquartered in Shenzhen, China. The firm was founded in 2013 and formely known as Qianhai Kaiyuan Fund Management Co., Ltd. FSFM provides a range of fund management services for individual and institutional investors.

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.