Philipp Eble

R+V Versicherung AG (Investment Portfolio) (R+V Versicherung IP) is the investment portfolio division of R+V Versicherung AG, itself a subsidiary of DZ Bank AG in Germany. DZ Bank AG forms part of the cooperative financial network comprised of credit unions (Volksbanken and Raiffeisenbanken) for which they serve as the "central bank" and commercial bank. The firm was founded in 1994 when R+V Versicherung Holding merged with Rhen-Main Rückversicherungsgesellschaft AG and is headquartered in Wiesbaden. R+V Versicherung IP provides a range of insurance needs including automobile, liability and accident insurance to private and corporate customers. They offer their services in branches of the Volks- and Raiffeisen banks across Germany, and also sells through local representatives and agencies. They maintain close ties with German SMEs, typically in wholesaling and retailing, the skilled trades, the commercial sector and agriculture.

B. Metzler seel. Sohn & Co. AG (Metzler Private Bank) is the private banking firm headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany. The firm was initially established as a trading house in 1674 by the Metzler family. Metzler Private Bank offers portfolio management, asset allocation and portfolio structuring controlling for entrepreneurs, entrepreneurial families, wealthy individuals and foundations in Germany.

Landesbank Baden-Württemberg (Broker) (LBBW-Broker) is the brokerage division of Landesbank Baden-Württemberg in Germany. Headquartered in Stuttgart, the firm was founded in 1999 and provides capital market services to medium-sized companies, listed groups, institutional customers, savings banks and retail customers.

Macquarie Capital Europe Ltd. (Germany) (MCE Germany) is the Germany-based brokerage division of Macquarie Capital Europe Ltd., which is ultimately held by Macquarie Group Ltd. (ASX: MQG). The firm is headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany and was founded in 2008. MCE Germany provides brokerage services to their clients.