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KBC Bank NV (KBC Bank) is the wholly-owned banking subsidiary of KBC Groupe SA (BE: KBC) in Belgium, an integrated bank insurance group serving mainly retail customers, small and medium-sized enterprises and private banking clientele. Based in Brussels, the bank was established in 1998 when Kredietbank, CERA Bank and ABB insurance company merged to create the KBC Bank and Insurance Holding Company. In 2005 the KBC Bank and Insurance Holding Company merged with their parent company, Almanij, to create KBC Group NV.

KBC Securities NV is a broker/dealer firm headquartered in Brussels, Belgium. The firm was founded in 1998 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of KBC Bank NV, itself a subsidiary of KBC Groupe SA (EBR: KBC). KBC Securities provides liquidity and order execution services to institutional clients internationally, from investment banks to mutual funds and private investors.

KBI Global Investors (North America) Ltd. (KBIGI North America) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is a wholly-owned subsidiary of KBI Global Investors Ltd. (KBIGI), which is 87.5% owned by Amundi Asset Management and 12.5% owned by Key Management. Amundi Asset Management is wholly-owned by Amundi SA (EPA: AMUN), which is majority owned by Crédit Agricole SA. KBIGI North America provides discretionary investment advisory services to KBI funds, including mutual funds and separately managed accounts.

Delta Partners LP is a hedge fund manager headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm was founded in 1999 and is a subsidiary of Delta Partners GP LLC. They provids investment advice to high net worth clients.

Impax Asset Management LLC is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. It was founded in 1971 as Pax World Management LLC. They became Impax Asset Management LLC when they were acquired by Great Britain-based Impax Asset Management Group plc in 2018. Impax Asset Management provides portfolio management services to registered mutual funds and separate account management to institutional clients.

Artemis Investment Management LLP (AIM) is a Great Britain-based investment management firm headquartered in London with an additional office in Edinburgh. The firm was founded in 1997 and is a subsidiary of Artemis Strategic Asset Management Ltd., itself a subsidiary of Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. (NYSE: AMG) in the US. AIM manages a range of funds, investment trusts, hedge fund products, venture capital trusts, and pooled and segregated institutional portfolios for both retail and institutional investors.

Vlaams Economisch Verbond provides business management consulting services. The private company is based in Brussels, Belgium. The Belgian company was founded in 1926. The CEO is Hans Maertens.

abrdn Alternative Investments Ltd. (AAI) is the wholly owned asset management subsidiary of Aberdeen Asset Investment Group Ltd. and their ultimate parent is abrdn Plc (LON: ABDN, ADR: SLFPF) in Great Britain. Formerly held by Lloyds Banking Group plc (LSE: LLOY), Aberdeen Asset Management plc entered into a strategic alliance with Lloyds Banking Group plc in 2013, acquiring AAI and their related private equity and infrastructure fund management businesses. Formerly known as Aberdeen Asset Investments Ltd., the firm was founded in 1964 and is headquartered in London. AAI provides investment solutions to private individuals, financial institutions, charities, investment trusts and corporate and local government pension funds in Great Britain and worldwide.

KBC Fund Management Ltd. (KBCFM) is the Irish, wholly-owned fund management subsidiary of KBC Asset Management NV, itself a subsidiary of KBC Group SA/NV (XB: KBC, ADR: KBCSY) in Belgium. Formerly known as Eperon Asset Management Ltd., the firm was originally founded as Citadel Fund Services Ltd. in 2007. They became Eperon Asset Management Ltd. in 2008 and changed their name to KBC Fund Management Ltd. in 2011. Headquartered in Dublin, KBCFM acts as an asset manager for KBC Ireland Fund ICAV and Archipel Fund Plc.

UBS Warburg AG (London Branch) provides financial services. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Part of NN Group NV, Nationale-Nederlanden Bank NV is a Dutch retail bank that offers a broad range of banking products for retail customers. The company is based in Arnhem, Netherlands. The Dutch company has a strong history that stretches over 170 years, with its roots lying in the Netherlands of the 18th century when regional funds were founded. The company includes a sustainability chapter in its procurement policy, referring to the UN Compact principles and continuously works on their implementation. As investors, NN Group integrates environmental, social, and governance factors into its investment process. The CEOs of the company are Erik Muetstege and A. J. Marcel Zuidam.

Aegon Asset Management UK PLC (Aegon AM UK) is the asset management subsidiary of Aegon Asset Management UK Holdings Ltd., ultimately owned by AEGON NV (AMS: AGN) in The Netherlands. The firm's roots date to 1831 when the Scottish Equitable Life Assurance Society was established. In 1994, Scottish Equitable sold a significant minority stake to Aegon NV, becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary in 1998. In 2001, the firm was re-branded as AEGON Asset Management and changed their name to Kames Capital in 2011. They became Aegon Asset Management UK PLC in 2020. Headquartered in Edinburgh, Aegon AM UK manages assets on behalf of clients internationally, which includes public funds, pension plans, financial institutions, endowments, foundations, wealth managers, family offices and individuals. The firm is a signatory to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI).

PT Asset Management GmbH (PTAM) is a financial services provider based in Metzingen, Germany. Formerly known as Eininger & Lehr GmbH, PTAM was established in 1998. The firm specializes in financial advisory services and asset management primarily for high-net worth individuals, but also for institutional clients including banks, insurance companies and foundations. They manage compartments of a Luxembourg-based FCP.

DZI AD provides insurance services. The firm's insurance services include life, health, accident, travel, and property insurance services. It develops and offers a full range of insurance products tailored to the needs of each client. The company was founded on June 27, 1946 and is headquartered in Sofia, Bulgaria.

Gent Festival van Vlaanderen engages in organizing music events. The company is headquartered in Ghent, Belgium.

Part of Anacom SRL, Ahlers NV is a Belgian company that provides logistics and maritime services. The company is based in Antwerp, Belgium. Christian Leysen has been the CEO of the company since 1989.

Zuhair Fayez Partnership provides architectural, engineering, project and construction management, and engineering information system consultancy services. The company was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Kereskedelmi és Hitelbank Zrt. provides banking and financial services. It offers loans, credit and debit cards, savings, financing, investments, and premium solutions. The bank was founded on January 1, 1987 and is headquartered in Budapest, Hungary.

Poppies Bakeries Ekeby AB is a Swedish company that manufactures biscuits and preserved pastries. The private company is located in Sweden.

United Bulgarian Bank AD provides commercial banking services. Its activities include domestic and overseas banking and financial operations. The bank has a network of 123 branches and correspondent relations with 742 banks. United Bulgarian Bank was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Sofia, Bulgaria.

AGF International Advisors Co., Ltd. (AGFIA) is the wholly-owned, Ireland-based investment management subsidiary of AGF Investments, Inc., itself a subsidiary of AGF Management Ltd. (TSE: AGF.B OTCMKTS: AGFMF) in Canada. Headquartered in Dublin, AGFIA was founded in 1991 to provide a European base for the management of AGF investments in Britain and continental Europe. The firm is a socially responsible investor which provides investment management and financial solutions to retail, institutional and high-net worth clients.

Mirova SA (Investment Management) (Mirova-IM) is the investment management division of Mirova SA, ultimately held by BPCE SA in France. The firm was founded in 1994 and formerly known as Mirova Environment & Infrastructure. Mirova-IM is headquartered in Paris and develops impactful solutions for its clients.

ABN AMRO Private Banking provides investment advice. It offers private banking, family advice and support, impact investing, and multi-custodian reporting services. The firm’s expertise area include wealth structuring, investments, credit cards, life insurance and private lending. The company was founded in 1937 and is headquartered in Antwerp, Belgium.

Qualion Finance SA is an independent asset management and planning private company based in Luxembourg, Luxembourg, with subsidiaries in Belgium. Qualion Finance focuses on managing and planning assets in total independence, with a clear vision of thinking in the long term. The Luxembourger company offers asset management, capital planning, and brokerage services, with a team of experts who provide customized solutions based on the client's personal situation, capacity, and objectives. Qualion Finance aims to secure the client's future by developing a tailored strategy that focuses on quality and stability, encouraging cautious growth, and securing purchasing power. The company provides independent advice to help achieve the client's objectives and is committed to building a long-term relationship based on trust, dedication, and respect. The company was founded in 2007 by Jurgen Willems and Ronny Gijselinck, who have been the CEOs since then.

Part of KBC Group NV, KBC Global Services NV provides banking and wealth management services. The company is based in Sint-Jans-Molenbeek, Belgium.

Archegos Capital Management LP is an independent registered investment advisor and hedge fund management firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded by Sung-Kook (Bill) Hwang in 2001. It manages assets of high net worth client.

UBS Securities LLC is an investment bank and registered broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1998 as UBS Warburg LLC. They are a subsidiary of UBS Americas Holding LLC, ultimately held by UBS Group AG (SWX: UBSG, NYSE: UBS) in Switzerland. UBS Securities is a primary dealer in US Government securities and provides a full range of investment banking services which includes corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, trading and sales, fixed-income, equity research, private banking, underwriting and prime brokerage operations. The firm also provides advisory services and access to capital markets for corporate, institutional, intermediary and alternative asset management clients.

Founded in 2001, Macquarie Capital (USA), Inc. is a registered broker/dealer located in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of Macquarie Bank Ltd. (ASX: MBL). They provide coverage of the following industries: resources, healthcare, security/defense, transportation, financial services, retail/consumer products, TMET (telecommunications, media, entertainment and technology), oil & gas, diversified manufacturing/distribution and infrastructure/utilities. Macquarie Capital (USA), Inc. is a member of FINRA.

Part of Cedar Capital LLC, F-Squared Capital LLC is a company that provides investment advice. The company is based in Wellesley, MA.