Thomas W. Höfer

DWS Investment Management Americas, Inc. (DIMA) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of DWS USA Corp., ultimately held by Deutsche Bank AG (ETR: DBK) in Germany. The firm was founded in 1984 and formerly known as Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc. In 2018, they changed their name into DWS as part of the rebranding of Deutsche Asset Management. DIMA provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to various institutional clients. They also provide investment advisory services for its municipal bond strategies through wrap fee programs.

Baring Asset Management Ltd. (Barings UK) is the Great Britain-based subsidiary of Barings Europe Ltd., ultimately held by Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. in the US. Barings traces its origins to 1762 when it was founded in London as a firm of merchants and merchant bankers. They were an asset management pioneer in the UK and set up an Investment Department in 1955. In 1989, all of Barings' asset management activities were consolidated within Baring Asset Management. Headquartered in London, the firm manages assets on behalf of pension funds, pooled vehicles, governments, charities and high-net worth individuals. Barings UK offers a wide range of equity and fixed-income mutual funds in both domestic and international markets. They are a socially responsible investor which takes environmental and socially responsible investment issues into account and seek guidance from clients.

Metzler Asset Management GmbH (MAM) is the asset management subsidiary of B. Metzler seel. Sohn & Co. AG, a German family business originally established in 1674. Headquartered in Frankfurt, MAM was founded in 1995 and offers investment advisory services and portfolio management for private and institutional clients including segregated accounts, mutual funds and pension funds.

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.

Union Investment Privatfonds GmbH (Union Investment) is the asset management subsidiary of Union Asset Management Holding AG in Germany. Founded in 1956, the firm was formerly known as Union-Investment-Gesellschaft mbH and changed their name to Union Investment Privatfonds GmbH in 2002. Headquartered in Frankfurt, Union Investment is a socially responsible investor which offers a product range that covers all asset classes worldwide including equity, fixed-income, balanced, index and real estate funds.

Joh. Berenberg, Gossler & Co. KG (Investment Management) (JBG&Co-IM) is the investment management division of Joh. Berenberg, Gossler & Co. KG, which was established in 1590 as a private bank and is headquartered in Hamburg, Germany. The firm specializes in private banking for high-net worth individuals, investment banking, corporate banking and asset management.

Robert Bosch GmbH engages in the development of the engineering and electronics sector. Its business sectors include; mobility solutions, industrial technology, consumer goods, and energy and building technology. The company was founded by Robert Bosch in 1886 and is headquartered in Gerlingen-Schillerhöhe, Germany.

Lonstroff AG specializes in the development and manufacture of elastomer products for pharmaceutical, medical technology and industrial applications. The firm supplies products to manufacturers of pharmaceuticals and medical equipment, machines and installations, structural components, sanitary fittings and automotive parts. Lonstroff was founded in 1908 and is headquartered in Aarau, Switzerland.

Deutsche Alternative Asset Management (UK) Ltd. (Deutsche AAM-UK) is the Great Britain-based property investment management subsidiary of Deutsche Asset Management Group Ltd., ultimately held by Deutsche Bank AG (NYSE: DB) in Germany. Established in 1990, the firm is headquartered in London and caters to both private and institutional investors through pooled real estate investment vehicles as well as direct investments.

Winton Capital Management Ltd. (Winton Capital) is a hedge fund manager headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded by David Harding in 1997 and is wholly owned by Winton Group Ltd. Winton Capital provides investment advisory services to Winton-titled funds and third-party funds or accounts.

UBS Europe SE (Broker) is the brokerage division of Germany-based UBS Europe SE, itself is a subsidiary of UBS Group AG (SWX: UBSG) in Switzerland. Headquartered in Frankfurt, the firm offers a full spectrum of brokerage services to corporate and institutional clients.

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.

EBS Universität für Wirtschaft und Recht gGmbH functions as a college or university. Its services include academic, coaching@EBS, career services center, EBS languages center, accommodation database and EBS mediations services. The company is headquartered in Wiesbaden, Germany.

1st Capital Management Group GmbH (1st Capital) is an independent, asset management firm headquartered in Munich, Germany. The firm was founded by GmbH Thomas Doll in 1999. 1st Capital provides asset management and fund advisory services for private customers.

Commerzbank AG (Broker) (Commerzbank-Broker) is the brokerage division of Commerzbank AG (ETR: CBK) in Germany. In 2009, following Commerzbank's acquisition of Dresdner Kleinwort the group created a Corporates & Markets platform which integrated the business of Dresdner Kleinwort GmbH-Investment Management. Headquartered in Frankfurt, Commerzbank-Broker provides trade solutions to multinational corporations, institutional investors, public entities, SMEs and private clients. They also offer risk management and structured financing solutions.

Deutsche Asset Management SA (DAM) is a registered investment adviser headquartered in Luxembourg and was founded in 1987. They are a direct subsidiary of DWS Investment GmbH and their ultimate parent is Deutsche Bank AG (ETR: DBK). DAM provides investment advices. They offer individuals and institutions access to their investment capabilities across all major asset classes and solutions aligned to growth trends.

Deutsches Aktieninstitut eV is a German stock institute that offers membership to the werwoman presidium and board of directors, team science advisory board, and contribution job impression commission. The non-profit company is based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. The institute provides assistance in stock and securities, priority compliance, corporate governance, and corporate law. It also covers topics such as digit finance-finance market supervision, financial market regulation, and real-economy capital financing sustainability publication and transparency-up press release. Christine Maria Bortenlänger has been the CEO of the German company since 2012.

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.

Schmalenbach Gesellschaft FR Betriebswirtschaft Ev operates as a business association. The non-profit company is based in Cologne, Germany.

Oddo BHF Asset Management GmbH (Oddo BHF AM) is an asset management firm headquartered in Dusseldorf, Germany. It is a subsidiary of Oddo BHF SCA in France. Formerly known as Oddo Meriten Asset Management SAS, the firm was founded in 1978 as WestLB Mellon Asset Management KAG mbH. From 2006 to 2012, they operated as a joint venture between BNY Mellon and Portigon AG (formerly WestLB AG). Oddo BHF AM provides investment advisory products and services to a range of institutional and wholesale clients including German savings banks and credit institutions, corporations, insurance companies and pension funds. They are a socially responsible investor which engages in various charitable activities including supporting the Kinderzukunft Foundation and the Children's Food Bank in Dusseldorf.

Part of Deloitte LLP (New York), Deloitte Consulting GmbH (Germany) is a company that provides management consulting services. The company is based in Dusseldorf, Germany. The CEOs of the company are Edgar Klein, Gregory Thomas Kelly.

Deutsche Bank AG (Private Banking Germany) (Deutsche Bank-PB) is the private banking division of Deutsche Bank AG (ETR: DBK), a multinational investment bank and financial services company headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany. Founded in 1870, Deutsche Bank-PB offers its clients high-quality financial services from a single source. These range from comprehensive services for private customers and support for demanding entrepreneurs and their families, to solutions for small and medium-sized companies in important Eurozone markets.

Part of Deutsche Bank AG, DWS Management GmbH is an investment holding German company. The company is based in Frankfurt, Germany. The CEOs of the company are Asoka Wöhrmann, Claire Peel, Manfred Bauer.

HollyHedge Consult GmbH is an asset management firm headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany. It was founded by Frank Zinnecker and Christoph Lambert in 2013. The firm is a subsidiary of Banque Thaler SA. HollyHedge Consult serves as the investment manager to the Millennium Global Opportunities, a globally investing multi-asset fund.