Stefan Schürmann

Zürcher Kantonalbank (Broker) (ZKB-Broker) is the brokerage business unit of Zürcher Kantonalbank, a state-owned full-service bank founded in 1870, which is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. They conduct all investment activities in-house including financial advisory services, research, trading, and asset management. ZKB-Broker is an active trader in securities, foreign currencies, banknotes, precious metals, commodity contracts and financial derivatives on their own account and on behalf of third-party customers. The bank provides underwriting services in domestic debt and equity markets, sales and trading of listed domestic warrants and structured derivatives, and Swiss Franc foreign exchange trading. The firm offers round-the-clock market-making in credit default swaps from Swiss issuers. Their research covers a broad international investment universe and maintains a successful equity, bonds and sustainability research capability, together with independent investment fund research.

Founded in 2003, Stifel Schweiz AG is a full-service investment bank. Part of Stifel Financial Corp., the Swiss company is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, with offices in multiple locations. The company provides a range of investment banking services.

Vontobel Asset Management AG (Vontobel AM) is the asset management subsidiary of Vontobel Holding AG (SWX: VONN) in Switzerland. Founded in 1988, the firm is headquartered in Zurich and manages assets for institutional clients and the Vontobel Group's pension funds. Vontobel AM is a socially responsible investor and signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI).

Kepler Cheuvreux SA (Switzerland) (Kepler Cheuvreux Switzerland) is the Swiss broker/dealer division of Kepler Cheuvreux SA in France. The firm was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Zurich. Kepler Cheuvreux Switzerland provides execution services platform that supports Equities, Fixed Income, Derivatives, ETFs, and Convertible Bonds.

Berninvest AG is an investment management firm headquartered in Bern, Switzerland. The firm was founded in 1962 and is a subsidiary of Vaudoise Asset Management SA, which is ultimately owned by Mutuelle Vaudoise Société Coopérative. Berninvest provides investment fund services to private investors and institutional investors.

PFS Pension Fund Services AG is a Swiss company that offers a wide range of services to create customized solutions for their clients. The private company is based in Glattbrugg, Switzerland. The company's focus is on providing pension fund services. The company was founded in 2001. Urs Ackermann has been the CEO of the company since 2001.

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.

UBS AG (Wealth Management Research) is the investment research division of UBS AG, ultimately held by UBS Group AG (SWX: UBSG) in Switzerland. Headquartered in Zurich, the firm provides corporate, institutional and wealth management clients in-depth cross-asset research, along with access to equities, foreign exchange, precious metals and selected rates and credit markets, through its business units.

Picard Angst AG (Picard Angst) is the asset management subsidiary of Picard Angst Holding AG in Switzerland. Founded in 2003 by Ronald P. Angst and Maurice Picard, the firm is located in Pfäffikon and provides institutional clients with a range of asset management services including structured products, investment funds and individual asset management mandates.

Commerzbank AG (Broker) (Commerzbank-Broker) is the brokerage division of Commerzbank AG (ETR: CBK) in Germany. In 2009, following Commerzbank's acquisition of Dresdner Kleinwort the group created a Corporates & Markets platform which integrated the business of Dresdner Kleinwort GmbH-Investment Management. Headquartered in Frankfurt, Commerzbank-Broker provides trade solutions to multinational corporations, institutional investors, public entities, SMEs and private clients. They also offer risk management and structured financing solutions.

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.

Vaudoise Investment Solutions AG is the Swiss asset management subsidiary of Dr. Meyer Beteiligungen AG in Switzerland. Headquartered in Bern, the firm was founded in 2000 and provides asset advice and management for private and institutional clients.

Cargo sous terrain AG provides a logistics system for the flexible transport of small-component goods. It distributes the transported goods in environmentally-friendly vehicles, contributing to the reduction of traffic and noise emissions. The company was founded in September 2013 and is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland.

Kursaal Interlaken Holding AG engages in the management of the convention center Kursaal Interlaken that specializes in the organization of conferences and events. It also offers hotel accommodation, catering services, as well as team buildings. The company was founded in 1858 and is headquartered in Interlaken, Switzerland.

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.

Redalpine Venture Parners AG (Redalpine) is an independent venture capital investment firm headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. The firm was founded in 2006.

Genialis, Inc. develops software for biologists in solving complex analyses. The software helps in automation of data and analyzing task for exploring and sharing the results. The company is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Memo Therapeutics AG develops recombinant immunoglobulins and human-derived monoclonal antibodies. Its products include human antibodies, human immune repertoire analysis, classic antibody discovery and pipeline. The company was founded by Christoph Esslinger on November 29, 2012 and is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland.

Luya Foods AG is a Swiss company that specializes in producing vegan meat substitutes. Luya Foods is based in Zollikofen, Switzerland. The company's products are known for being tender, juicy, and flavorful. The company prides itself on being 100%% Swiss made and 100%% vegan.

Mushlabs GmbH is a technology-driven company, which produces food from edible mushroom mycelia. The company was founded by Mazen Rizk and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany.

Better Dairy Ltd. operates in the dairy industry. The British company was founded in 2020 by Jevan Nivasa Nagarajah and Christopher Robert Reynolds. Jevan Nivasa Nagarajah has been the CEO since 2020.

WF World Fund Management GmbH (WF World Fund Management) is a venture capital firm founded in 2021. The firm is headquartered in Berlin, Germany.

Mutuelle Vaudoise Société Coopérative provides health insurance services. It offers health insurance, pension insurance, and providence insurance. The company was founded in 1895 and is headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland.

Banque Lombard Odier & Cie SA (Investment Management) (Lombard Odier-IM) is the investment management division of Banque Lombard Odier & Cie, a subsidiary of Compagnie Lombard Odier SCmA in Switzerland. The firm was founded in 2002 when Lombard Odier & Cie and Darier Hentsch & Cie. merged. They are headquartered in Geneva with branches and representative offices throughout Switzerland, Europe, the Americas, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. Lombard Odier-IM provides private banking and asset management services to institutions, family-owned businesses and high-net worth individuals. They also provide a range of support services for independent intermediaries.

UBS Asset Management (UK) Ltd. (UBS-UK) is the Great Britain-based investment subsidiary of UBS Asset Management Holdings Ltd., itself a subsidiary of UBS Group AG (SWX: UBSG, NYSE: UBS) in Switzerland. Founded in 1981 as Phillips & Drew Investment Management Ltd., the firm merged with UBS Asset Management in 2000 to form UBS Asset Management Ltd., which became UBS Global Asset Management (UK) Ltd. in 2002. They changed their name to UBS Asset Management (UK) Ltd. in 2015. Headquartered in London, UBS-UK provides asset management services to corporate and public pension plans, sovereign institutions, endowments and municipalities, charities, insurance companies, wholesale intermediaries, financial institutions, and private clients.

T. Rowe Price International Ltd. (Price International) is an investment management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1979 and is a subsidiary of T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc., itself a subsidiary of T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. (NYSE: TROW) in the US. They provide investment management services to a global client base. Price International is a socially responsible investor and signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI).

Bellevue Asset Management AG (Bellevue AM) is the wholly-owned asset management subsidiary of Bellevue Group AG (SWX: BBN), an independent Swiss financial group. The firm is headquartered in Küsnacht, Switzerland and has additional offices in Germany, Austria and Luxembourg. Founded in 1993, Bellevue AM provides a diverse spectrum of top-tier investment solutions with a focus on global healthcare sector for private and institutional clients. They offer their flagship investment vehicle, the listed investment company BB Biotech AG.

GAM Investment Management (Switzerland) AG (GAM Switzerland) is an asset management firm headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. The firm was founded in 1983 and is owned by GAM Holding AG (SWX: GAM, ADR: GMHLY). GAM Switzerland provides active investment solutions and products for institutions, financial intermediaries and private investors.

Nahmani Grunder & Cie AG provides investment advice. The private company is based in Zurich, Switzerland. The Swiss company was founded in 1984. Richard Nahmani has been the CEO of the company since 2013.

Morgan Stanley (Switzerland) AG is the wholly-owned Swiss wealth management subsidiary of Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc and ultimately of New York-based Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS). Established in 2010, the firm is based in Zurich and specializes in wealth management for high-net worth individuals, family offices and foundations.

MIV Asset Management AG (MIV-AM) is an independent asset management firm previously known as Suter, Zülle & Partner AG. The firm was established in 1997 and is based in Zurich. MIV-AM is the dedicated manager of the MIV Global Medtech Fund, formerly known as MicroValue AG, which is a compartment of the Luxemburg-domiciled Variopartner SICAV. Their clients are private individuals and institutions.

Gamma Financials AG provides investment advice. The private company is based in Zug, Switzerland. and has subsidiaries in Switzerland. The Swiss company was founded in 2009 by Oliver Hauser. Mike Bürgler has been the CEO of the company since 2016.

Credit Suisse Securities Europe Ltd. (Switzerland) is the Swiss broker/dealer division of Credit Suisse Securities Europe Ltd. in Great Britain. They are ultimately owned by Credit Suisse Group AG (SWX: CSGN) in Switzerland. Headquartered in Zurich, the firm offers equities and fixed income sales and trading services, and provides access to a range of debt and equity securities, derivative products and financing opportunities across the capital spectrum for corporate, sovereign and institutional clients.

BERGOS AG (Research) (BERGOS-Research) is the investment research division of BERGOS AG, a private bank headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. They are ultimately owned by Joh. Berenberg, Gossler & Co. KG in Germany. Founded in 1988, BERGOS-Research provides equity research analysis for their clients.