Joachim Wagner

BFC Büro- und Fahrzeugtechnik GmbH & Co. Produktions KG. BFC, a supplier of the automobile-industry, produces clamping profiles which are applied in automotive sealing systems. These sealing systems are used in doors, windows, sunroofs and tailgates of automobiles. In 1984 BFC manufactured the first samples of rotary lanced clamping profiles. Today more than 70 satisfied customers benefit from the flexibility, the high quality standard and the innovative ability of BFC. The consistent quality standard ensures its customers continuous production without interruptions. This is based on regular quality tests and -assurance processes. Its delivery capacity is guaranteed by: 4 production plants in Germany, China and the U.S.A. stock of replacement tools qualified and certified suppliers of raw material.

The New Germany Fund, Inc. operates as a closed-end investment trust. The firm seeks long-term capital appreciation through investment in middle-market German equities. It invests in foreign securities presents certain risks, such as currency fluctuations, political and economic changes and market risks. The company was founded on January 16, 1990 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

The European Equity Fund, Inc. is a diversified fund, which focuses on investments primarily in equity and equity-linked securities of issuers domiciled in Europe. The company was founded on April 8, 1986 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Degussa AG is the world's third largest producer of precious metals. The company operates three divisions; precious metals and banking, which is involved in precious metals trading, production of precious metals and the manufacture of precious metal compounds and products in addition to operating its own bank, 'Degussa Bank', which is a universal bank providing traditional banking services. Chemical products is the second division and is involved in manufacturing fine and special chemicals, rubbers, pigments and chemical catalysts. The third and final division, health and nutrition is involved in manufacturing pharmaceuticals, dental chemicals and fodder additives. The company has subsidiaries in Germany, other European countries, USA, Brazil, Singapore, Japan and South Korea.

The Central & Eastern Europe Fund, Inc. operates as a closed-end investment trust. It engages in the provision of long-term capital appreciation through investment in equity or equity-linked securities of issuers domiciled in Central Europe, Russia and Turkey. The company was founded on March 6, 1990 and is headquartered in New York, NY.