Jean-Pierre Gerber

Bank Julius Bär & Co. AG (BJB) is the private banking subsidiary of Julius Bär Gruppe AG (SWX: BAER) in Switzerland. Headquartered in Zurich, BJB was founded in 1890 and provides personal wealth management advice to private clients and family offices.

RBR Capital Advisers AG is an alternative investment management frm located in Küsnacht. A subsidiary of RBR Capital AG, the firm manages assets for high-net worth individuals through their two flagship funds the Rhine Alpha Fund and the Rhine Alpha Stars Fund.

Octavian AG is a Swiss company that specializes in equity market expertise and research for high alpha investors. The private company is based in Zurich, Switzerland. The company also facilitates high-quality investor events and are a trusted corporate finance advisor. Octavian was founded in 2017 by Dan Potashnick, Martin Schuler, René Saner, Serge Monnerat, Stephen Leventhal, Laura Pfeifer-Rossi, Alessandro Foletti.

Part of Canaccord Genuity Group, Inc., Adams Harkness & Hill Investment Banking is a company based in Boston, MA.

Pictet Asset Management SA (Pictet AM) is the asset management subsidiary of Pictet Asset Management Holding SA, ultimately held by Banque Pictet & Cie in Switzerland. Established in 1967, the firm is headquartered in Geneva with investment management centers in Zurich, London, Singapore and Tokyo. They also have marketing client service centers in major cities worldwide. Pictet AM manages a range of equity, fixed income, alternative and multi asset products. They provide specialist investment services through segregated accounts and investment funds to some of the world’s largest pension funds, financial institutions, sovereign wealth funds, intermediaries and their clients. Pictet AM is a responsible investor and signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment.

Bellevue Asset Management (UK) Ltd. (Bellevue AM UK) is an investment management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 2014 and is a subsidiary of Bellevue Asset Management AG, owned by Bellevue Group AG (SWX: BBN) in Switzerland. Bellevue AM UK provides investment advisory and management services to their clients.

Zürcher Kantonalbank engages in the provision of universal banking services. It offers its services through the following divisions: Private Banking, International Banking and Asset Management. The Private Banking division offers private advisory, asset management, fiduciary and other services. The International Banking division provides international payments and trade finance services. The Asset Management division includes segregated, balanced and overlay mandates. It also offers strategy advice and portfolio analysis services. The company was founded on February 15, 1870 and is headquartered in Zürich, Switzerland.

Zürcher Kantonalbank (Investment Management) (ZKB-IM) is the investment management division of Zürcher Kantonalbank, a Swiss full-service bank headquartered in Zurich. Founded in 1870, ZKB-IM performs the bank's investment activities, including financial advisory services, research, trading, and asset management. The asset management division provides investment solutions for institutional, corporate and private clients, managing discretionary mandates and the ZKB range of mutual funds. Their mission includes fostering economic growth in the Canton of Zurich.

Calibrium Private Investments GmbH (formerly Aeris Capital AG) is a venture capital firm with headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland. The firm was founded in 2006.

Auris Medical AG manufactures electronic devices for ear disorders. It develops novel pharmaceutical therapies to protect hearing and to silence tinnitus. The company was founded by Thomas Meyer in April 2003 and is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland.

Landesbank Baden-Württemberg (Broker) (LBBW-Broker) is the brokerage division of Landesbank Baden-Württemberg in Germany. Headquartered in Stuttgart, the firm was founded in 1999 and provides capital market services to medium-sized companies, listed groups, institutional customers, savings banks and retail customers.

BZ Bank AG provides securities trading, investment advice and asset management services. The firm's services include brokerage, private banking, corporate advisory, asset management and investment funds. The company was founded by Martin Ebner in May 1985 and is headquartered in Wilen, Switzerland.

JMS Invest AG is an investment management firm established in 2007 by Jean-Marc Müller and based in Zürich. The firm has business ties with the Bellevue Group AG (SW: BBN), active in investment banking, brokerage, asset management and private banking.

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.

Société Générale SA (UK) (Société Générale UK) is the Great Britain-based brokerage division of Societe Generale SA (XP: GLE, ADR: SCGLY) in France. Headquartered in London, Société Générale UK was founded in 1993 and provides broking services.

Quarz Capital ASIA (Singapore) Pte Ltd. is based in Singapore, Singapore, and has subsidiaries in the Cayman Islands. Quarz Capital ASIA (Singapore) Pte Ltd. is a leading focused activist investment manager that invests in attractive businesses at a significant discount to intrinsic value and seeks to increase shareholder value through constructive engagement. The Singaporean company acquires significant ownership positions in public companies mainly in developed countries and seeks to maximize their long-term potential through active engagement with key stakeholders, collaboration with partners, and publication of research materials. Quarz Capital's team is unique, lean, and focused, and the company is looking for talented people to join its strong and growing team. Quarz Capital was founded by Jan Frederic Moermann, who has been the CEO since incorporation.

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.

Tellimer Ltd. is an independent Great Britain-based frontier market brokerage firm which was founded in 1999 by Peter Bartlett as Exotix Partners LLP through joint venture with ICAP plc. Headquartered in London, the firm specializes in illiquid bonds and loans, equities, structured finance, asset management, research and capital raising in frontier markets. In 2007, private holding company IPGL Ltd. became a significant shareholder in the firm. Tellimer's core competencies are their specialist understanding of illiquid, distressed or undervalued debt and equity, skills in raising structured finance or capital and alternative investments. Through their client base, investor relationships, international presence and research capability, they are able to identify value, provide specialist expertise and advice as well as intermediate buyers and sellers and originate, structure, place or distribute emerging markets products.

UBS AG (Investment Management) (UBS-IM) is the Swiss investment management division of UBS AG, itself a subsidiary of UBS Group AG (SWX: UBSG, NYSE: UBS) in Switzerland. Formerly known as UBS Global Asset Management Switzerland, the firm was founded in 1998 when Union Bank of Switzerland and Swiss Bank Corporation merged. Headquartered in Zurich and has additional office in Basel, UBS-IM manages a range of investment funds and offers investment management services for institutional, corporate and private clients.

MFM Mirante Fund Management SA (Mirante-FM) is an independent Swiss asset management firm which was established by Giuseppe Mirante in 2003. Headquartered in Buchillon, Mirante-FM opened an office in Zurich in 2008 to provide coverage and service to the German-speaking part of Europe. The firm manages the IFP public funds and provides tailor made solutions to institutional clients.

Advance Partners SA provides brokerage services. The private company is based in Zurich, Switzerland. and has subsidiaries in Cayman Islands. The Swiss company was founded in 2006 by Alexis Dawance.

Bank J. Safra Sarasin AG (Investment Management) (J. Safra Sarasin-IM) is the investment management division of Bank J. Safra Sarasin AG, a private banking firm headquartered in Basel, Switzerland. Founded in 1841, the firm is owned by J. Safra Sarasin Holding AG, which is ultimately held by JS International Holdings Ltd. in The Bahamas. J. Safra Sarasin-IM actively manage assets for private and institutional clients.

Credit Suisse Securities (Europe) Ltd. (Credit Suisse Europe) is the Great Britain-based brokerage subsidiary of Credit Suisse Investment Holdings (UK), itself a subsidiary of Credit Suisse Group AG (SWX: CSGN) in Switzerland. The firm was founded in 1966 and formerly known as Credit Suisse First Boston (Europe) Ltd. Headquartered in London, Credit Suisse Europe arranges financing in international capital markets, provides financial advisory services and acts as a dealer in securities, derivatives and foreign exchange on a principal and agency basis for corporate and institutional investors.

Founded in 1998, Bellevue Research, Inc. is a fundamental equity investment research firm located in Boston. The firm is US investment research arm of Bellevue Asset Management AG, a privately-owned asset management group based in Zurich, Switzerland. Their ultimate parent is Bellevue Group AG. Bellevue research provides research to Bellevue Asset Management with coverage of the biotechnology, genetic engineering and pharmaceuticals sectors.