J. M. Bianchi

Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (Credit Suisse Securities USA) is the broker/dealer division of Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, an investment banking company headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1998 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Credit Suisse (USA), Inc., ultimately owned by Credit Suisse Group AG (SWX: CSGN) in Switzerland. Credit Suisse Securities USA offers a suite of equities, solutions and credit products and services which includes global securities sales, trading and execution, prime brokerage and comprehensive investment research. Their clients include financial institutions, corporations, governments, institutional investors, such as pension funds and hedge funds, and private individuals around the world.

JPMorgan Investment Management, Inc. (JPMIM) is a global, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 2000 as the result of Chase Manhattan's purchase of Robert Fleming Holdings and the subsequent merger of Chase and JPMorgan. In January 2010, JPMorgan Investment Advisors merged into JP Morgan Investment Management. JPMIM is a subsidiary of JPMorgan Asset Management Holdings, Inc., ultimately owned by JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM). The firm primarily provides investment advisory services to both US and non-US institutional and retail clients.

Lombard Odier Asset Management (USA) Corp. (LOAM) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and hedge fund manager headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 2000 and do-business-as Lombard Odier Investment Managers. The firm is a subsidiary of LO Holding SA and their ultimate parent is Switzerland-based Compagnie Lombard Odier SCmA. LOAM provides investment advisory services on a discretionary basis to private pooled investment vehicles (Funds) and investment advisory accounts. The investors in the Funds consist of endowments, foundations, insurance companies, high net-worth individuals, funds of funds, public and corporate pensions, and other sophisticated investors.

Oddo BHF Asset Management SAS (Oddo BHF AM) is an investment adviser founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Paris, France. The firm is a subsidiary of Oddo BHF SCA. Oddo BHF AM provides asset management and financial advisory services to domestic and international private clients, companies, institutional investors, and IFAs.

Swiss Life Asset Management AG (SLAM) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Swiss Life Investment Management Holding, which is part of Swiss Life Holding AG (SWX: SLHN). The firm was established in 1988 and is located in Zürich, with sister offices in France, Germany, and Belgium. SLAM manages part of the insurance assets of the group, as well as third-party mandates, providing investment management services for institutional clients. In particular, the firm distributes institutional funds specifically intended for pension schemes, accessible to other institutions.

KBC Securities NV is a broker/dealer firm headquartered in Brussels, Belgium. The firm was founded in 1998 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of KBC Bank NV, itself a subsidiary of KBC Groupe SA (EBR: KBC). KBC Securities provides liquidity and order execution services to institutional clients internationally, from investment banks to mutual funds and private investors.

Latham & Watkins LLP operates as a full-service law firm or legal matters. It offers services in the areas of finance, litigation, accounting, banking, life sciences, private equity, real estate, government relations, employment law, and outsourcing. The company was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (Investment Management) (BCV-IM) is the investment management division of State of Vaud’s Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX: BCVN) in Switzerland. The firm was founded in 1845 and is headquartered in Lausanne. BCV-IM provides discretionary asset management services for institutional investors.

Aquila Capital Concepts GmbH (ACC) is the alternative investment subsidiary of Aquila Holding GmbH in Germany. Based in Hamburg, the firm was established in 2001 and has additional offices in Germany, Switzerland, the UK, Singapore and New Zealand. ACC specializes in financial advisory services, managing and structuring hedge funds, conventional investment funds in niche areas as well as structured products. They focus on innovative ideas and specialty products for institutional investors, pension funds and foundations and high-net worth individuals.

Société Générale SA (Broker) (Société Général CIB) is the brokerage division of Société Générale SA (EPA: GLE) in France. Headquartere din Paris, the firm was founded in 1864 and provides full spectrum of brokerage services specifically tailored for both retail and institutional investors. Société Général CIB also offers execution, clearing and prime services across the following asset classes: equities, FX, fixed income, commodities, and listed derivatives to almost 30 European brokers in more than 80 markets worldwide.

Exane SA (Broker) (Exane) is the brokerage division of Exane SA, itself a subsidiary of Verner Investissements SAS in France. Established in 2004 as a joint venture between BNP Paribas and Verner Investissements, the firm is based in Paris and specializes in European equity research and broking activities. Exane has research centers in Paris and London which are supported by a team of economists and strategists.

The State Bar of California operates as an official attorney licensing agency. The non-profit company is based in San Francisco, CA. Elizabeth Rindskopf Parker has been the CEO of the company since 2015.

Endeavour Vision SA (EV) is an independent venture capital firm headquartered in Geneva. EV traces their origins back to 1989 through the convergence of the Vision Capital European team and the Swiss VC firm, Endeavour. EV was co-founded in 2000 by Sven Lingjaerde and Damien Tappy. The firm specializes in providing funding for entrepreneurs in life sciences, biotech, medtech, cleantech and information technology. EV operates in close cooperation with Genevest, an independent investment vehicle which has reached the divestment stage. Their investors in the funds they advise are industrial corporations, family offices, global institutional investors and business leaders in the technology and investment industry.

Lombard Odier Asset Management (Switzerland) SA (LOAM Switzerland) is an investment advisory subsidiary of Lombard Odier Investment Managers Holding SA, ultimately held by Compagnie Lombard Odier SCmA in Switzerland. Formerly known as 1798 Global Partners (Switzerland) SA, the firm was founded in 1972 by Aziz Nahas and Hubert Keller and changed their name to Lombard Odier Asset Management (Switzerland) in 2010. LOAM Switzerland is headquartered in Petit-Lancy, Geneva.

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.

Swiss Bankers Association operates bankers association. The company was founded by Robert U. Vogler in 1912 and is headquartered in Basel, China.

Part of Homburger AG, Homburger Rechtsanwalte is a law firm specializing in various legal services. The company is based in Zurich, Switzerland.

CeQur SA develops medical devices for diabetes patients. It offers n insulin delivery device that provides three days of consistent, basal insulin deliver along with on-demand bolus insulin. The company was founded by James L. Peterson in January 2008 and is headquartered in Horw, Switzerland.

Vifor Pharma Management AG develops and manufactures pharmaceuticals products for the treatment of iron deficiency. It also offers a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines as well as over-the-counter products. The company operates in the following key business areas: iron deficiency with and without anemia, kidney disease, infectious diseases/OTX products and consumer healthcare, with a focus on non-prescription products. Vifor Pharma Management was founded by Caspar Friedrich Hausmann in 1872 and is headquartered in Glattbrugg, Switzerland.

The Zurich Chamber of Commerce is a business organization that serves as a platform for companies to connect and collaborate. The Chamber of Commerce is based in Zurich, Switzerland.

Banque Lombard Odier & Cie. SA provides financial services. The firm specialized in asset and wealth management, institutional asset management, and private banking services. It has a network of 24 offices in 17 countries. The company was founded in 1796 and is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.

Circle Square Capital Management AG (Circle Square) is an independent hedge fund manager headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. Founded by John C. Sullenger in 2015, the firm was formerly known as GAIA Capital Advisors SA and became Circle Square Capital Management in 2021. Circle Square provides investment advisory and management services to individual and institutional clients.

Berner Kantonalbank AG (Investment Management) (BEKB) is the investment management division of State-owned Berner Kantonalbank AG in Switzerland. Headquartered in Bern, BEKB was founded in 1834 and offers innovative asset management solutions for private individuals as well as for business and corporate customers - particularly for SMEs.

Kensai Asset Management LP provides asset and investment management services. The private company is based in New York, NY. The company was founded by Aziz Nahas.

Blue Lakes Advisors SA provides investment advice. The private company is based in Geneva, Switzerland. The Swiss company was founded in 2012 by Thierry Moret. Thierry Moret has been the CEO since 2012.

UBS Asset Management Switzerland AG is the asset management subsidiary of UBS AG, ultimately owned by UBS Group AG (NYSE: UBS) in Switzerland. Headquartered in Zurich, the firm was founded in 2018 and provides investment management services to institutional investors, distribution partners and private investors.

Part of UBS Group AG, Credit Suisse Ltd. is a Swiss company that provides wealth management and investment banking services. The company is based in Zurich, Switzerland.