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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.

Macquarie Capital Europe Ltd. (Germany) (MCE Germany) is the Germany-based brokerage division of Macquarie Capital Europe Ltd., which is ultimately held by Macquarie Group Ltd. (ASX: MQG). The firm is headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany and was founded in 2008. MCE Germany provides brokerage services to their clients.

mwb research AG is a boutique equity research firm headquartered in Hamburg, Germany. The firm was founded in 2006 as SRH AlsterResearch AG. mwb research focuses on equities from the DACH region and their products range from written research on various companies to corporate access and placements. Their products and services are used by a broad array of investors such as institutions, family offices and high net worth individuals in Germany and abroad.

Joh. Berenberg, Gossler & Co. KG (dba Berenberg Bank) is an independent broker/dealer firm headquartered in Hamburg, Germany. Berenberg Bank provides brokerage services for a range of clients.

S.K. Management- und Beteiligungs GmbH is a German company that specializes in asset management. The company is based in Baden-Baden, Germany, and has subsidiaries in Germany. The private company invests in real estate, liquid financial assets, and companies with potential. The company supports founders in implementing their growth strategies. The company was founded in 2007 by Sigmund Kiener, who has been the CEO since 2007.

Metzler Pension Management GmbH (Broker) (Metzler Pension Management-Broker) is the brokerage division of Metzler Pension Management GmbH, an investment firm headquartered in Munich, Germany. Founded in 1974, the firm is a subsidiary of B. Metzler seel. Sohn & Co. KGaA, which is owned by B. Metzler seel. Sohn & Co. Holding AG. Metzler Pension Management-Broker provides brokerage services.

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.

B. Metzler seel. Sohn & Co. AG (Metzler Private Bank) is the private banking firm headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany. The firm was initially established as a trading house in 1674 by the Metzler family. Metzler Private Bank offers portfolio management, asset allocation and portfolio structuring controlling for entrepreneurs, entrepreneurial families, wealthy individuals and foundations in Germany.

Paladin Asset Management Investmentaktiengesellschaft TGV is a German company that provides investment advice. The private company is based in Hannover, Germany. and has subsidiaries in Germany. The company was founded in 2013 by Marcel Maschmeyer. Marcel Maschmeyer has been the CEO since 2013.