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Brandes Investment Partners LP (Brandes) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in La Jolla, California. The firm was founded by Charles H. Brandes in 1974 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Brandes Worldwide Holdings LP. Brandes provides investment advisory services to individuals and institutional investors. They also participate in a number of wrap fee arrangements sponsored by unaffiliated brokers-dealers or program sponsors.

MAHLE GmbH engages in the manufacture, sale, and distribution of pistons and engine components. It operates through the following segments: Engine Systems and Components, Filtration and Engine Peripherals, Thermal Management, Electronics and Mechatronics, and Aftermarket. The Engine Systems and Components segment develops piston systems and cylinder components in two-wheeled vehicles, passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and large engines. The Filtration and Engine Peripherals segment manufactures filters, pump systems, as well as oil coolers for engine and transmission applications. The Thermal Management segment focuses on the electrification of powertrain and thermal management of batteries. The Electronics and Mechatronics specializes in powertrain and e-mobility, such as electric drives, actuators and auxiliaries, as well as control and power electronics. The Aftermarket segment offers engine parts, filters, turbochargers, and mechatronics components, as well as products for thermal management, vehicle diagnostics, exhaust gas analyzers, and service equipment for HVAC systems and automatic transmissions maintenance. The company was founded by Hermann Mahle on December 1, 1920 and is headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany.

Visable GmbH engages in the development of online advertising solutions for service providers, product suppliers, and distributors. It specializes in the design of business-to-business purchasing and search engine platforms. It also offers service packages and online marketing services. The company was founded in 1932 and is headquartered in Hamburg, Germany.

ZF Friedrichshafen AG provides driveline and chassis as well as active and passive safety technology solutions. The company was founded on August 20, 1915 by Alfred Count von Soden-Fraunhofen and Alfred Colsman and is headquartered in Friedrichshafen, Germany.

BASF Coatings GmbH designs, develops, produces, and markets automotive OEM coatings, automotive refinishes, industrial coatings, and decorative paints for customers worldwide. Its automotive OEM coatings include e-coats, primers, basecoats, and clearcoats. The firm also offers commercial transport products for the manufacturers of commercial vehicles, such as agricultural machines, construction machines, earthmovers, buses, tractor trailers, and trailers and railway vehicles; and special-purpose vehicles and bodies, including fire-fighting vehicles, cement mixers, and cattle trucks. The company was founded in 1888 and is headquartered in Munster, Germany.

Part of SAP SE, Karlsruhe Research Center of Digital Equipment Corp operates an engineering research center. The company is based in Karlsruhe, Germany. Karlsruhe Research Center of Digital Equipment was acquired by SAP SE from Compaq Computer Corp. on December 23, 1998.

Würth Elektronik GmbH & Co. KG manufactures electronic and electromechanical components. It offers passive, optoelectronics, and power modules. The firm also offers technical support, design-in support, and delivery. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Niedernhall, Germany.

Bosch Rexroth AG manufactures components and machinery for industrial hydraulics and control technology. It offers assembly technology, electric drives and controls, gear technology, industrial hydraulics, linear motion technology, mobile hydraulics, moulding and casting technologies, tightening and welding technology. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Lohr am Main, Germany.

Boards & More GmbH provides windsurfing, kitesurfing and stand up paddling equipment. It has offices in Annecy-le-Vieux, Molln and Oberhaching. The company was founded by Till Eberle in 2000 and is headquartered in Molln, Austria.

Balluff GmbH manufactures and distributes sensors. It offers sensors, RFID, machine vision, optical identification, industrial networking and connectivity products. The company was founded by Gebhard Balluff in 1921 and is headquartered in Neuhausen auf den Fildern, Germany.

Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der angewandten Forschung e.V. operates as an application-oriented research organization. The firm focuses on health, security, communication, as well as environment and energy. It develops technology, designs products, and improves methods and techniques. The company was founded on March 26, 1949 and is headquartered in Munich, Germany.

DPE Deutsche Private Equity GmbH (DPE) is an independent private equity firm founded in 2007 by Volker Hichert and Marc Thiery. The firm is headquartered in Munich, Germany.

Fraunhofer USA, Inc. is a non-profit, research and development organization, which provides applied research services. It conducts applied R&D to customers from industry and state and federal governments. The firm develops and validates scientific applications and technologies for industrial innovation in the USA. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Plymouth, MI.

Hager SE manufactures and markets electrical systems and components. Its range of services extends from energy distribution to wiring and from smart building automation to security technology for installation in residential, commercial and industrial properties. The company is headquartered in Blieskastel, Germany.

BSI Business Systems Integration AG engages in the provision of an omnichannel software for customer relationship management and marketing automation. It offers BSI for sales, marketing and services, customer relationship management, marketing automation, and omnichannel solutions. The firm also offers BSI CRM, studio and contact center, industry and custom software products. The company was founded by Jens B. Thuesen in 1996 and is headquartered in Baden, Switzerland.

Wintershall is a wholly owned subsidiary of BASF, which is based in Ludwigshafen, and specializes in energy. Wintershall is active in various regions of the world in the exploration and production of crude oil and natural gas. In Europe the BASF subsidiary trades and sells natural gas. The company also markets storage capacities for oil and gas, transportation capacities for gas as well as optic fiber capacities. Wintershall, which has its headquarters in Kassel, has been active in the exploration and production of oil and gas for more than 75 years and is now Germany's largest producer of crude oil and natural gas. In its exploration and production activities, Wintershall deliberately focuses on selected core regions where the company possesses a wealth of regional and technological expertise. These regions include Europe, North Africa, South America as well as Russia and the Caspian Sea region. In addition, these operations are complemented by the company's growing exploration activities in the Arabian Gulf. The company is actively pursuing a policy of ongoing investment in the development of new deposits and the expansion of existing fields. While doing so, Wintershall attaches the same importance to stringent environmental protection and work safety requirements as it does to its economic targets.

Part of Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft eV, Fraunhofer-Institut für Angewandte Polymerforschung IAP is a research institute located in Potsdam, Germany. Founded in 1992, the German company specializes in researching and developing polymer applications.

EP Wealth Advisors LLC (EPWA) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Torrance, California. The firm was formed by Brian Parker and Derek Holman in 2004 through the merger of Premier Financial Management, LLC (founded in 1999) and Enright Financial Consultants, Inc. (incorporated in 1985). They are principally owned by EPWA Holding Co. LLC. EPWA provides wealth management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities.

Zentrum für Sonnenenergie- & Wasserstoff-Forschung Baden-Württemberg (ZSW) is a research and development center based in Stuttgart, Germany. and has subsidiaries in Germany. The German company's main goal is to conduct research and development for sustainable and climate-friendly provision of electricity, heat, and renewable energy. The private company also aims to implement research and development results into marketable products through technology transfer and provide advice to political decision-makers and professional associations.

Facility for Antiproton & Ion Research in Europe GmbH (FAIR) is a research facility located in Darmstadt, Germany. The German company employs about 1,580 people and is focused on creating extreme conditions in the laboratory to study matter under high temperatures, pressures, and densities. The research is divided into four experiment pillars\: NUSTAR, CBM, PANDA, and APPA. FAIR offers services and information for employees, as well as opportunities for international students and early-stage researchers to get involved in the FAIR accelerator project. The CEOs of the private company are Paolo Giubellino and Jörg Blaurock.

Armira Partners GmbH & Co. KG (Armira) is an independent private equity firm founded in 2008. The firm is headquartered in Munich, Germany.

Aichele GROUP GmbH & Co. KG is a private company based in Bretten, Germany that specializes in providing solutions for the transmission of signals, data, and energy in the automotive, construction machinery, commercial vehicle, medical, and railway industries. The German company focuses on long-term strategic decisions that prioritize the needs of their partners, suppliers, and employees. The company aims to fulfill their partners' needs and prioritize their satisfaction. The company is composed of two innovative companies that work together to develop new and innovative solutions. The company's service team is always ready to assist their partners with their concerns. The company was founded in 1992, and the CEO is Erich Aichele.

Xovis AG develops, manufactures and distributes person tracking technology. Its products enable airports, railway stations and retail stores. The company was founded by David Studer, Christian Studer and Markus Herrli in 2008 and is headquartered in Zollikofen, Switzerland.

NICE Solar Energy GmbH engages in research and development in the field of thin-film solar module manufacturing. It also provides services such as the design, installation, programming, and marketing in connection with the manufacture and initial operation of systems for the production of thin-film solar modules. The company was founded on March 20, 2007 and is headquartered in Schwaebisch Hall, Germany.

Global Advanced Manufacturing Institute provides tourism services.

BlackRock Credit Strategies Fund acts as closed-end investment fund/investment trust. Its investment portfolio include fixed-income securities, with an emphasis on public and private corporate credit. The Fund will invest across multiple credit sectors and employ multiple strategies, including investment in selected less liquid or illiquid private credit instruments. The company was founded on August 27, 2018 and is headquartered in Wilmington, DE.

BlackRock Private Investments Fund functions as a closed-end investment fund or Investment trust. The company was founded on June 25, 2020 and is headquartered in Wilmington, DE.

High-Tech Gründerfonds Management GmbH (HTGF) is a venture capital firm founded in 2005. The firm is headquartered in Bonn, Germany.

DRADURA Holding GmbH & Co. KG provides wire goods for household appliances and welding industry. The firm offers wire solutions for dishwashers, stoves, ovens, barbecues, refrigerators, freezers and microwaves. The company was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Altleiningen, Germany.