Frank Berger

Metallurg, Inc., a Delaware corporation, together with its majority owned subsidiaries is a leading international producer and seller of high-quality specialty metals, alloys and metallic chemicals which are essential to the production of high-performance aluminum and titanium alloys, specialty steel, superalloys and certain non-metallic materials for various applications in the aerospace, power supply, automotive, petrochemical processing and telecommunications industries. Metallurg sells approximately 50 different product groups to over 1,500 customers worldwide (primarily in North America and Europe)

Deutsche Raiffeisen-Warenzentrale GmbH operates as a trading and consulting service company. Their services include import processing, framework agreement, vehicle procurement and central billing. The company was founded in 1948 and is based in Frankfurt, Germany.

Giesecke+Devrient GmbH engages in the development, manufacture, and distribution of products and solutions for the safeguarding of payment processes, identities, connectivity, and data. It distributes its products under the G+D, G+D Bildmarke, G+D Bildmarke, and Giesecke+Devrient brands. The company was founded by Hermann Giesecke and Alphonse Devrient on June 1, 1852 and is headquartered in Munich, Germany.

Safeguard International Fund LP invests in technology-oriented industrial businesses in Western Europe and North America in the metallurgical, chemical, energy and environmental industries. The fund invests its capital in the form LBOs, MBOs, recapitalizations, acquisitions and growth capital where it obtains a control position. It acts as the lead investor and invests between $10 and $65 million per investment.

Norilsk Nickel RAO OAO mines, refines, and smelts nickel. Its operations are based on Russian nickel-copper ore deposits at Norilsk in Siberia and Pechenga near the border with Norway. It also produces composite powders where nickel is coated on carbides, nitrides, borides, and silicides. The company supplies carbonyl powders to the companies engaged in manufacturing rechargeable batteries, sintered components, magnets, ferrites, hardmetals, and EMI shielding in paints and plastics. Norilsk Nickel is headquartered in Moscow, Russia.

i-center Elektrogrosshandels GmbH & Co. KG is a wholesaler of electrical installation equipment in Germany, Austria and other central European markets. i-center operates through wholesale outlets, which supply diverse industry sectors. The company was incorporated in November 21, 1996 and is headquartered in Nurnberg, Germany

Part of Alzchem Group AG, Ditec Informationstechnologie AG is a German company that provides information technology training services. The company is based in Munich, Germany.

PFW Aerospace GmbH manufactures components for aircrafts. It provides tube, duct, cargo loading systems and structural and assembly components. The firm was founded in 1913 and is headquartered in Speyer, Germany.

Allianz Versicherungs-AG engages in the non-life insurance business. It provides general accident, liability, vehicle, legal expense, fire, credit and surety, as well as transport insurance services. The company is headquartered in Munich, Germany.

Allied Resource Corp. provides clean technology products and services to industrial clients, in particular in the oil, gas, water, and coal industry. The firm has three business units: engineering services, clean oil technologies, and DeNox Catalyst production. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Wayne, PA.

Cefetra BV provides supply chain management services for the commodities trading and fuel distribution industries. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.

Part of Exxon Mobil Corp., Mobil Oil AG explores for oil.

Part of ARD Holdings SA, Ardagh Metal Beverage Germany GmbH is a company that manufactures metal cans and plastic products for the beverage, food, personal care, and household products industries. The company is based in Bonn, Germany and was founded in 2000.

Euro Pool System International BV provides storage, warehousing and similar logistical services. The company offers logistical services for returnable and reusable packaging. The firm rents returnable trays and pallets for fresh products to producers, traders, food processors, and retailers. It also sorts and transports the return flows, and provides foldable trays. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Rijswijk, the Netherlands.

The Chamber of Industry & Commerce for Munich & Upper Bavaria is a business organization that serves as a Chamber of Commerce. The non-profit company is based in Munich, Germany.

BayWa r.e. renewable energy GmbH engages in the provision of wind and solar projects, solar distribution, bioenergy, and energy trading and solutions. Its services include planning and technical consultation, rotor services, operation and maintenance, operations, and commercial management. The company was founded by Eric Hau in 1989 and is headquartered in Munich, Germany.

Giesecke + Devrient Mobile Security GmbH provides security products and solutions for mobile applications, particularly in the fields of telecommunications and electronic payment transactions. It offers G+D currency technology, G+D mobile security, veridos, and secunet. The company is headquartered in Munich, Germany.

Part of BayWa AG, BayWa r.e. Operation Services GmbH is a full-service provider in the renewable energy sector. The company is based in Munich, Germany. The German company offers a range of services to customers and partners, including rotor blade services, tower and machinery maintenance, and heavy transport. The company is also a partner for PV trading in France. The CEO of the company is Matthias Florian Taft.

Part of BayWa AG, Al Dahra BayWa Agriculture LLC is a diversified business portfolio with an integrated and unique business model. The company is based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Al Dahra BayWa Agriculture has several branches and subsidiaries located in different parts of the world. Al Dahra BayWa Agriculture offers farming, forage and feed processing, strategic sourcing and trading, and quality management. The Emirati company's product portfolio includes grains and specialty crops, rice, flour, dairy, fresh produce, and organic products. The company also focuses on supply chain management, food security, and citizenship. The CEO of the company is Georg Czerny.

Part of Burda GmbH, Burda Druck GmbH publishes magazines and catalogs. The company is based in Offenburg, Germany. The CEO of the German company is Heiko Engelhardt.

Wasserkraft Volk AG is a technology leader in the field of hydroelectric power plants up to 35 MW. The private company is based in Gutach, Germany. The German company specializes in the production of turbines, control systems, and services that are customized, durable, and environmentally friendly. The company was founded in 1979. The CEO is Franziskus Rettenbacher.

"UNSER LAGERHAUS" Warenhandelsgesellschaft mbH engages in the distribution of forestry and agricultural products and equipment. Its product portfolio includes seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, tractors, front loaders, farm equipment, heating oil, wooden pellets, garden furniture, mowers, and pruning machines. The company is headquartered in Klagenfurt, Austria.