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American Century Investment Management, Inc. (ACIM) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and mutual fund manager headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. The firm was founded by James E. Stowers, Jr. in 1958 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of American Century Cos., Inc. ACIM provides portfolio management services to financial advisors, individual investors and institutional clients.

Schroder Investment Management Ltd. (SIM) is the wholly-owned asset management subsidiary of Schroder International Holdings Ltd., ultimately held by Great Britain-based Schroders Plc (LSE: SDR, ADR: SHNWY). Established in 1985, SIM is headquartered in London and caters to a range of clients such as corporations, insurance firms, local and public authorities, charities, pension funds, high net-worth individuals and retail investors.

Deka Investment GmbH (Deka) is the wholly-owned asset management subsidiary of DekaBank Deutsche Girozentrale in Germany. Founded in 1995, the firm is headquartered in Frankfurt and acts as the investment arm of the DekaBank Group. The firm offers a range of funds in a variety of asset classes including large-, mid- and small-cap, corporate and government bonds, asset backed securities and convertible bonds for retail and institutional investors.

Union Asset Management Holding AG engages in the management of subsidiaries and coordination of individual investments. It also specializes in fund asset management, advisory and outsourcing, institutional asset management, as well as institutional public and special funds. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany.

Carl Zeiss Jena GmbH engages in the design, prototyping, batch production, and testing of optical systems, single components, and auxiliary materials. It also provides services such as calibration, sampling of injection-molded and machined parts, hardness testing, heat treatment of materials, electromagnetic compatibility testing, and environmental simulation. The company is headquartered in Jena, Germany.

Stifel Europe Bank AG (Investment Management) (Stifel IM) is the German investment management division of Stifel Europe Bank AG, which is ultimately held by Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF). The firm is headquartered in Frankfurt and was founded in 2001. Stifel IM manages mutual funds for a range of institutional and corporate clients including Anglo-Saxon multi-manager funds, national and foreign banks and family offices.

Carl Zeiss AG engages in the development and manufacture of scientific optics technologies and solutions services. Its products and solutions inlcude medical, microscopy, optemetry, industrial metrology spectroscopy, semicondictor technology, camera and film lenses, and simulation solutions planetariums. The company was founded by Carl Zeiss in 1846 and is headquartered in Oberkochen, Germany.

Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc. manufactures glaucoma diagnosis products. The company is headquartered in Dublin, CA.

FPM Frankfurt Performance Management AG (FPM) is an independent financial advisory firm located in Frankfurt, Germany. The firm acts as a financial adviser to FPM funds.

hte AG the high throughput experimentation Co. provides technology, experimentation, and research and development solutions. The company’s solution areas cover hardware and software systems, project development, and research implementation activities. The firm specializes in catalyst testing, process optimization, laboratory automation, workflow management, training, and technical support. The company was founded by Wolfram Stichert in 1999 and is headquartered in Heidelberg, Germany.

Kepler Cheuvreux SA (Germany) (Kepler Cheuvreux Germany) is the German brokerage division of Kepler Cheuvreux SA in France. The firm was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Frankfurt. Kepler Cheuvreux Germany specializes in security broking and is a market leader for small- to mid-cap companies.

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.

Part of Carl-Zeiss-Stiftung, Carl Zeiss Microimaging GmbH is a German company that manufactures microscopes. The company is based in Jena, Germany.

ODDO BHF Trust GmbH (ODDO BHF Germany) is the German asset management subsidiary of ODDO BHF AG, itself a subsidiary of ODDO BHF SCA in France. Headquartered in Frankfurt, the firm was founded in 1984 and concentrates on managing securities portfolios for private investors and foundations.

Weberbank AG is the investment management subsidiary of Germany-based Mittelbrandenburgische Sparkasse in Potsdam (MBS). The firm was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Berlin and has additional office in Potsdam. They provide a range of services including investment advisory, asset management, real estate and financing, tax and succession planning, trust administration and family office to private customers and institutional clients. Weberbank is a signatory to the United Nation Principles for Responsible Investments (UN PRI).

Allianz SE (Research Firm) (Allianz Research) is the investment research division of Allianz SE (ETR: ALV), a multinational financial services company headquartered in Munich, Germany. Founded in 1890, Allianz Research analyzes economic, industrial, interest rate and currency developments as well as medium and long-term trends on the equity and bond markets.

WGAB GmbH is a German company that wholesales building materials and components. The private company is based in Munich, Germany. The CEOs of the company are Bernd Schröder, Benedikt Mahr.

Carl Zeiss Ltd. is an innovative technology leader in the fields of optics, precision engineering and electronic visualization. Time and time again, they set new, pioneering standards in sophisticated technology for recognizing, experiencing, measuring, analyzing, structuring and processing a wide spectrum of objects. With professional optics they meet the expectations of even its most critical customers - not only in the fields of research, medicine, industry, but also for use in leisure activities.

Carl Zeiss SpA engages in the production and marketing of optics and optoelectronics. The firm offers instruments and equipment for applications and sectors including industrial metrology, ophthalmology, surgery, and electron and ion beam microscopies. It also offers solutions for the research on micro and nanostructures, semiconductor manufacturing, photography, and cinematography. The company was founded in 1948 and is headquartered in Milan, Italy.

Deutsche Umschlaggesellschaft Schiene - Straße (DUSS) mbH is a German company based in Bodenheim, Germany. DUSS is a subsidiary of Deutsche Bahn AG, one of the largest railway companies in the world, and ultimately controlled by the Government of Germany. The company was founded in 1982 and is led by CEO Andreas Schulz.

Part of GC Großhandels Contor GmbH, Wgah GmbH is a wholesaler of heating, air conditioning, ventilation, lighting, and civil engineering materials. The company is based in Markt Schwaben, Germany. The CEOs of the German company are Benedikt Mahr, Bernd Schröder.

Part of Carl-Zeiss-Stiftung, Carl Zeiss Meditec Iberia SA is a leading Spanish international technology company operating in the optics and optoelectronics sectors. The company is based in Madrid, Spain. The company offers a wide range of optical gratings, spectrometer modules, and systems for the best performance in various industries and applications. The company's products have provided confidence in any hunting situation, offering unique moments in nature with bright, crisp, and high-contrast images through their ZEISS binoculars and telescopic sights. Ludwin Monz has been the CEO of the company since 2014.

Part of Carl-Zeiss-Stiftung, Carl Zeiss Meditec Co., Ltd. is a leading Japanese advanced company in the optical and opto electronics field. Founded in 1991, the company is based in Tokyo, Japan. Zeiss accepts responsibility to care for society and a contribution to the common good is part of the strategy for more sustainability. Zeiss products have been trusted by hunters in any hunting conditions and the company specializes in optical and opt electronics, developing the field of optics and supporting technology progress. Additionally, Carl Zeiss's video shooting lenses have helped to create a unique image in many famous movies, for example, "Lord of the Ring". The company has won three Academy Science and Technology Awards.

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.

Carl Zeiss SAS wholesales industrial supplies and equipment. The company was founded on March 16, 1988 and is headquartered in Le Pecq, France.

Assenagon Asset Management SA (Germany) (Assenagon-DE) is the investment management division of Germany-based Assenagon Asset Management SA, itself a subsidiary of Assenagon SA in Luxembourg. It was founded in 2008 by Vassilios Pappas and Hans Günther Bonk. The firm is headquartered in Munich and has additional offices in Frankfurt am Main and Zurich. Assenagon-DE manages the Assenagon funds for institutional investors, intermediaries and private individuals. They are a signatory to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment (UN PRI).

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.

Part of MainFirst Holding AG, MainFirst Affiliated Fund Managers (Deutschland) GmbH is a German company that provides investment advice. The company is based in Frankfurt, Germany.

PICHLER Ingenieure GmbH is a German company that designs, calculates, constructs, and monitors technically optimized and aesthetically demanding projects, combined with innovative solutions for structural engineering. The private company is based in Berlin, Germany. The company's focus is on providing VBI structural planning services. The company's portfolio includes projects in the fields of art and culture. Andreas Schulz has been the CEO of the company since 1995.