André Rüegg

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.

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.

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.

Swisscanto Fondsleitung AG (Swisscanto) is the wholly-owned fund management subsidiary of State-owned Zurcher Kantonalbank in Switzerland. Formerly known as Swissca Fondsleitung AG, the firm was founded in 1993 as a joint venture between the Swiss Cantonal Banks. Headquartered in Zurich, Swisscanto provides fund management services for the entire Swisscanto Invest fund range and also for various private label funds. Their clients include banks, pension funds, insurance companies, fund management companies and investment foundations.

BM-T Beteiligungsmanagement Thüringen GmbH (BMT) is the investment arm and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Thüringen Aufbaubank, which in turn is part of Landesbank Hessen-Thüringen Girozentrale, also known as HELABA-Hessische Landesbank. HELABA is a regional bank in Länder Hessen and Thüringen, controlled but the Government of Germany. BMT was established in 2003 and is headquartered in Erfurt, the capital of Land Thüringen in central Germany. The firm invests on behalf of the German government, and is backed by Land Thüringen. They originally received capital from TBG-Technologie Beteiligungs GmbH as well. TBG is a Bonn-based private equity entity part of the government-controlled KfW Bankengruppe. BMT manages venture capital and private equity funds.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

De Pury Pictet Turrettini & Cie SA (PPT) is an independent Swiss asset management firm which was founded in 1996 by David de Pury, Guillaume Pictet and Henri Turrettini to provide asset management, estate advisory and family office services for individual and institutional clients.^ Based in Geneva, the firm has substantial expertise in socially responsible investment, building and optimizing a sustainable portfolio where environmental, social and governance dimensions are integrated into the analysis and management process.

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.

Part of UBS Group AG, Credit Suisse Brazil (Bahamas) Ltd. operates as a commercial bank.

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.

SYZ Asset Management (Suisse) SA (SYZ AM) is the asset management subsidiary of Banque SYZ & Co. SA, itself a subsidiary of Financière SYZ & Co. SA in Switzerland. Established in 2010, the firm performs traditional and alternative institutional asset management activities for SYZ & CO, providing investment solutions for pension funds, insurance companies, corporates and investment funds. They developed their institutional asset management expertise through a variety of asset classes, within the OYSTER funds, then via segregated mandates for Swiss, European, and Asian institutional clients. SYZ AM is based in Geneva and has dedicated resources for research, analysis, portfolio and risk management, marketing and operations.

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.

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.

Stanhope Capital (Switzerland) SA (Stanhope Capital) is a wealth management and advisory firm headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. The firm was founded by Nicole Curti in 2008 and is owned by Stanhope Capital Group SA. They provide asset management and advisory services to private clients, corporations and non-profit organizations. Stanhope Capital is a signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI).

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.

Umblin AG is an independent wealth management firm headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. The firm was founded by Marco Parolini in 2003 and they provide asset management services to private investors.

Stanhope Capital LLP /Private Equity/ (Stanhope Capital) is a private equity firm, a subsidiary of Stanhope Capital LLP founded in 2004. The firm is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

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.

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.

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.

metaENGINE Ltd. was founded by Alexander Shalash, who has been the CEO since incorporation. The American company provides a cloud-based environment where developers, designers, players, and brands can build together in real-time.

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.

Idea Fabrik Plc engages in the development of online games. Its services include HeroEngine and the HeroCloud that provides game makers with complete development and business support. The company was founded by Alexander Shalash in December 01, 2009 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.