Katja Barnkob Thalund

Danske Bank A/S (Investment Management) (Danske Bank-IM) is the investment management division of Danske Bank A/S (CO: DANSKE, ADR: DNKEY) in Denmark. The firm was founded in 1871 and is headquartered in Kongens Lyngby. Danske Bank-IM manages Nordic, European and Eastern European assets for institutional clients in the life and pensions sector, foundations, municipalities, corporate clients, mutual funds and retail investors. They outsource investment areas outside of their core expertise to external managers.

Lundbeckfond Invest A/S (Lundbeckfond Invest) is the investment management subsidiary of the Lundbeck Foundation in Denmark. Established in 1999, the firm is based in Copenhagen and manages the Lundbeck Foundation's investments, aiming for long-term, stable returns with moderate risk, such that the Foundation's net capital is not jeopardized and the Foundation is able to meet its commitments in terms of awarding grants and of laying a capital base for its subsidiaries.

Tryg Forsikring AS provides general insurance services. It operates through the following segments: Private, Commercial, Corporate, and Sweden. The Private segment includes the sale of insurances to private individuals. The Commercial segment encompasses the sale of insurances to small and medium sized enterprises. The Corporate segment sells insurances to industrial clients as well as activities related to brokers. The Sweden segment focuses on sale of insurance products to individuals in Sweden. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Ballerup, Denmark.

Cembrit Holding A/S develops, manufactures and distributes fiber-cement products. The firm offers products for roofs and facings, internal cladding, and lining of ceilings and walls. Its products are used in the construction of residential houses, holiday cottages and trade, industry agricultural and public buildings. The company was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Aalborg, Denmark.

Rodenstock GmbH engages in the design, manufacture and market of ophthalmic lenses and frames. It offers progressive lenses, computer glasses, distance glasses, driving glasses, reading glasses, sports glasses, children’s glasses, and sunglasses. The company was founded by Josef Rodenstock and Michael Rodenstock in 1877 and is headquartered in Munich, Germany.

GN Hearing A/S develops and sells hearings aids and tools for measuring loss of hearing capability. It provides solutions for all types of ear-related diagnostics and distributes computerized audiology and hearing-instrument fitting equipment. The company was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in Ballerup, Denmark.

Dako Denmark A/S designs and manufactures cancer diagnostic systems. It produces reagents, antibodies, instruments, and software solutions to make diagnoses and determine treatments for patients suffering from cancer. The firm's product areas encompass Immunohistochemistry, pharmacoDiagnostics, molecular pathology, Hematoxylin and Eosin stain, special stains, flow Cytometry, and specific proteins. The company was founded by Niels Harboe in 1966 and is headquartered in Glostrup, Denmark.

Falck A/S offers emergency assistance, rescue, healthcare, and training services. It provides emergency medical services to people through their ambulances, fire-fighting, fire training, and consultancy services to industrial customers; assistance in airports within the areas of fire services and personal assistance to travelers; and fire services and emergency services in airports. The firm also facilitates roadside assistance in case of an accident or breakdown of cars, trucks, busses, caravans, trailers, bicycles, motorcycles, and boats; travel assistance services to leisure travelers, business travelers, and expatriates; and fleet management services, as well as installs and services alarms in private homes and places of businesses. It also owns shares or other securities of domestic and foreign companies. The company was founded on August 23, 2004 and is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Part of ALK-Abello A/S, ALK-SCHERAX Arzneimittel GmbH sells allergy products. The company is based in Hamburg, Germany.

Part of Rodenstock GmbH, Rodenstock Holding GmbH is a company based in Munich, Germany. The CEOs of the German company are Oliver Kastalio, Marcus Enrico Desimoni, Anders Hedegaard, Roland Dimbath.

Natus Medical Denmark ApS develops, manufactures and markets computer-based audiological, otoneurologic and vestibular instruments. It offers hearing assessment, fitting systems, balance assessment, screening, software, and accessories solutions. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Taastrup, Denmark.

Applied Biosystems, Inc. is a company that provides integrated systems for sequencing, flow cytometry, and various types of PCR. The company is based in Foster City, CA. The company's products cover the entire process from sample preparation to data analysis. The company was founded by Chris Yoo, Marvin H. Caruthers, Michael W. Hunkapiller, and Leroy E. Hood. Applied Biosystems was acquired by Invitrogen Corp. from Applera Corp. on November 21, 2008 for $6,417.85 million.

ORIGIO A/S manufactures and markets assisted reproduction technologies and related human reproductive products. Its products include Andrology, sequential series, EmbryoGem, BlastGen, Pipettes, ICSI micropipets. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Maaloev, Denmark.

Foss A/S provides analytical instruments for the food, agricultural, chemical and pharmaceutical industries. It serves biofuel, central milk testing, feed and forage industries. The company was founded by Nils Utke Foss in 1956 and is headquartered in Hillerod, Denmark..

Falck Danmark A/S offers ambulance service, fire fighting, roadside assistance, and non-emergency patient transport. The company was founded on October 3, 1906 and is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Part of Medtronic Plc, Medtronic Europe SARL is a leader in medical technology, services, and solutions. The company is based in Tolochenaz, Switzerland. The Swiss company offers medical products and devices that can help healthcare professionals meet their patients' needs. The company collaborates with others to take on healthcare's greatest challenges. Integrated Health Solutions, a division of the company, offers solutions that go beyond medical devices and draws on Medtronic's investment capacity, expertise in process optimization, and in-depth knowledge of therapies.

Hearing Instrument Manufacturers Software Association A/S operates as private consortium company. It develops, markets, and supports Noah – one standard for integrated hearing care software. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Confederation of Danish Industry operates as a business and employers organization for small and medium-sized enterprises. It serves manufacturing industry as well as sectors such as transportation, energy, information technology, health, trade, and professional services. The firm specializes in negotiation of collective agreements with labor unions; local, national, and international business regulations; and support for members on numerous services and relevant networks. The company is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark.

HIMSA II A/S develops and markets solutions for hardware and software platforms for the hearing aid industry. The company was founded on January 1, 2003 and is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Ellab A/S engages in the provision of process validation and monitoring solutions used in the pharmaceutical, medical, and food industries. It offers calibration, training and consulting, qualification and validation, rental, and software support services. The company was founded by Jorgen Leo Nielsen in 1949 and is headquartered in Hillerod, Denmark.

Eyewear Holding GmbH is an investment holding German company. The private company is based in Munich, Germany. The company was founded in 2006 and has three CEOs\: Marcus Enrico Desimoni, Anders Hedegaard, and Roland Dimbath.

BPL (Holdings) Ltd. is an independent insurance broker founded in 1987, based in London, UK. The British company specializes in credit and political risk insurance (CPRI) for multinational corporations, banks, and financial institutions. BPL places their clients at the center of their approach, acting exclusively and unambiguously as their agent. The private company has a strong focus on commodity traders, as they were some of the earliest users of the CPRI market. BPL is committed to supporting charities WeSeeHope and Justice and Care until at least 2025. The company has offices in several locations, including the US, Singapore, and Switzerland, and count many of the world's leading banks and financial institutions among their clients.

Part of Naga 1 (BC) SARL, Naga UK Topco Ltd. provides health care services. The company is based in Elstree, UK. Naga UK Topco was founded in 2013.

Part of Bavarian Nordic A/S, Aktieselskabet af 1. juni 2011 II functions as an investment holding Danish company. The company is based in Kvistgard, Denmark.

Part of GN Store Nord A/S, FalCom A/S is a Danish company that manufactures hearing aids and parts. The company is based in Ballerup, Denmark.

Part of Rodenstock GmbH, Rodenstock Beteiligungen Ausland GmbH is a German company that provides management services. The company is based in Munich, Germany. The CEOs of the company are Anders Hedegaard, Antonio Arrigoni, Michael Kleer.

Dansk Erhverv is a business organization and employer association representing one of the world's most powerful business communities. The private company is based in Copenhagen, Denmark, and has subsidiaries in Denmark. With a membership of 18,000 companies and over 100 industry associations, the organization works daily to promote Denmark as the best country in the world to do business. The Danish company was founded by Tom Sten Behrens-Sørensen.