Peter Zühlsdorff

DIH Deutsche Industrie-Holding GmbH is an independent holding and investment company established in 1990 by Deutsche Bank AG (NYSE: DB) to promote the development of the Mittelstand economy in the former East Germany. Based in Frankfurt, the DIH group was acquired by Peter Zühlsdorff through an MBO in 1996, and is completely privately-owned since 1999.

SiNN GmbH is a German fashion company that offers more than just brand clothing and trends. The company is based in Hagen, Germany and has subsidiaries in Germany. The private company also provides top service and consultation in their fashion stores. The CEOs are Friedrich-Wilhelm Göbel, Thomas Kluth, Torsten Altenscheidt. The company was founded in 1850 by Johannes Sinn, Friedrich Sinn.

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.

GfK Nürnberg eV provides market research services focusing on retail, healthcare and service sectors. The firm provide strategies for marketing and solutions for developments. The company was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in Nuremberg, Germany.

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 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.

OBI Group Holding SE & Co. KGaA operates as a holding company with interests in retailing construction and gardening supplies and tools. The firm's product range encompasses wood and construction materials, tiles, power tools, machinery, ironware, paints, wallpapers, lamps, balcony, pots, room plants, and garden furniture. It develops and manages stores that also offer an assortment of do-it-yourself products for decoration and home improvement. Its focus areas encompass store management, brand marketing, and business development and expansion. The company was founded by Emil Lux and Manfred Maus in 1970 and is headquartered in Wermelskirchen, Germany.