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LBBW Asset Management Investmentgesellschaft mbH (LBBW Asset Management) is the wholly-owned investment management subsidiary of State-owned regional bank Landesbank Baden-Württemberg in Germany. The firm was founded in 2009 when LBBW Asset Management GmbH merged with fellow subsidiary Baden-Württembergische Investment GmbH. Headquartered in Stuttgart, LBBW Asset Management manages, administers and distributes mutual funds, institutional funds and funds of funds for institutional and retail clients. They also manage discretionary accounts.

Landesbank Baden-Württemberg is a public bank providing all kinds of financial services to retail and corporate clients, savings banks, institutional clients and high net worth client. The company was founded on January 1, 1999 and is headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany.

UniCredit Bank AG (Broker) (UniCredit Bank-Broker) is the brokerage division of UniCredit Bank AG, a commercial bank headquartered in Munich, Germany. Formerly known as Bayerische Hypo- und Vereinsbank AG, the firm was founded in 1869 and is a subsidiary of UniCredit SpA (BIT: UCG) in Italy. UniCredit Bank-Broker is responsible for direct market access execution in listed products, as well as various kinds of brokerage services, such as OTC fund execution, care order execution, order and flow management for UniCredit Commercial Banks, subsidiaries, external clients and CIB internal desks.

R+V Versicherung AG (Investment Portfolio) (R+V Versicherung IP) is the investment portfolio division of R+V Versicherung AG, itself a subsidiary of DZ Bank AG in Germany. DZ Bank AG forms part of the cooperative financial network comprised of credit unions (Volksbanken and Raiffeisenbanken) for which they serve as the "central bank" and commercial bank. The firm was founded in 1994 when R+V Versicherung Holding merged with Rhen-Main Rückversicherungsgesellschaft AG and is headquartered in Wiesbaden. R+V Versicherung IP provides a range of insurance needs including automobile, liability and accident insurance to private and corporate customers. They offer their services in branches of the Volks- and Raiffeisen banks across Germany, and also sells through local representatives and agencies. They maintain close ties with German SMEs, typically in wholesaling and retailing, the skilled trades, the commercial sector and agriculture.

Franklin Templeton Investment Management Ltd. (Germany) (FTIML-Germany) is the German investment management division of Great Britain-based Franklin Templeton Investment Management Ltd., ultimately owned by Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE: BEN) in the US. Headquartered in Frankfurt, the firm was founded in 1992 and manages the Franklin Templeton Investments fund range for individuals, pension funds, trusts, local authorities, corporations, government bodies, fund of funds and multi-managers.

norisbank GmbH provides commercial banking services. Its services include current and saving accounts, home and construction loans, real estate consultation, pension, insurance, funds, and online banking. The company was founded in 1954 and is headquartered in Bonn, Germany.

TRUMPF GmbH + Co. KG engages in the manufacture of machine tools, laser technology, and electronic products. The firm offers laser cutting machines, marking systems, bending machines, automation, storage systems, and punching machines. The company was founded in 1923 and is headquartered in Ditzingen, Germany.

The Hertie Foundation engages as a private funding association supporting the research and dialogue on the subject of the brain and combatting brain disease. The company was founded by Georg Karg in 1974 and is headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany.

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.

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.

Deutsche Bank AG provides corporate banking and investment services. It offers asset and wealth management, corporate banking and securities and global transaction banking solutions. The company was founded in 1873 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Part of Piper Sandler Cos., Piper Sandler Ltd. is a brokerage services provider. The company is based in London, UK. The British company was founded in 1999. Neil Robert Mackison has been the CEO of the company since 2006.

Berthold Leibinger GmbH provides management services. The private company is based in Ditzingen, Germany. The German company was founded in 1960. The CEO is Oliver Maassen.

Tresides Asset Management GmbH (Tresides) is the asset management subsidiary of Südwestbank AG, itself a subsidiary of Santo Vermögensverwaltung GmbH in Germany.^ Established in 2013, the firm is based in Stuttgart and offers tailor-made investment solutions.

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.

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.

Muzinich & Co., Inc. (Muzinich) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded by George Muzinich in 1988. Muzinich provides discretionary investment advice and management to various onshore and offshore (i) investment funds and (ii) separately managed accounts, either directly or as a subadvisor.

Part of Getty Images Holdings, Inc., Image Bank is an American company that provides visual content to business-to-business customers in the advertising, design, and corporate broadcast markets. Image Bank was acquired by Getty Images, Inc., a subsidiary of Getty Images Holdings, Inc. from Eastman Kodak Co. on November 24, 1999 for $183 million.

HepaRegeniX GmbH engages in the development of treatment for acute and chronic liver diseases. It focuses on Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase 4, which unlocks the regenerative capacity of hepatocytes even in severely diseased livers. The company was founded in by Wolfgang Albrecht in 2017 and is headquartered in Tuebingen, Germany.

Part of The Hearst Family Trust, Fitch Deutschland GmbH is a German company that provides investment research. The company is based in Frankfurt, Germany. Clemens Frech has been the CEO of the company since 2015.

ALLGAIER Automotive GmbH engages in the manufacture and development of metal components for the automotive industry. It offers pressed parts, tank systems, and other ready-to-install components. The company is headquartered in Uhingen, Germany.

Wieland-Werke AG engages in the production of non-ferrous semi-finished products. Its product portfolio includes strip and sheets, rods and sectional rods, wire and sectional wires, tubes and finned tubes, heat exchangers, slide bearings, and components. The firm also offers solutions for heat transfer, fish farming, e-mobility, and engineering properties optimization. The company was founded in 1820 and is headquartered in Ulm, Germany.

Cornell University is an educational institution that offers undergraduate and post graduate programs. It was founded in 1865 and is based in Ithaca, NY.

Part of Deutscher Sparkassen-und Giroverband eV, IBAG Immobilien und Beteiligungen AG is a German real estate company. The company is based in Nuremberg, Germany. IBAG Immobilien und Beteiligungen was acquired by Landesbank Berlin Holding AG, a subsidiary of Deutscher Sparkassen-und Giroverband eV from Greico, Inc. on March 30, 2001.

Berliner Sparkasse provides services to customers interested in retail and regional corporate banking, capital markets, and real estate financing. The company was founded in 1818 and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany.

Landesbank Berlin AG provides banking and financial services to private and corporate clients. Its products and services include current accounts and credits cards; savings deposits and investments; loans and building loan agreements; international business transactions, insurances; and online banking. The company was founded on October 1, 1990 and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany.

Landesbank Berlin-Girozentrale provides commercial banking services. The company also provides financial support to developmental stage companies. Landesbank Berlin-Girozentrale was founded on October 1, 1990 and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany.