Norddeutsche Steingut is a Germany-based manufacturer and distributor of tiles, concentrating on wall and floor tiles for the residential and commercial sector. As of December 31, 2011, Co. was operational through its two wholly owned subsidiaries Nord Ceram Fliesenproduktions und -vertriebs GmbH & Co. KG, which mass produces standard- and large-size floor tiles under the Pro brand for its own sale and for partners of the parent company; as well as Bremer Wandplatten GmbH, which produces floor and wall tiles under the BW brand. Co.concentrates on business activities in Germany

Fielmann is an eyewear manufacturing group based in Germany. Co. is predominately active in the optical industry and operates across every level: as manufacturer, agent and optician. Co. is involved in the operation of and investment in opticians' shops, hearing aid companies and the manufacture of and trade in visual aids and other optical products, in particular spectacles, spectacle frames and lenses, sunglasses, contact lenses, related articles and accessories, freely traded merchandise not subject to licensing of all kinds as well as hearing aids and related accessories. Co. markets its products in Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Belarus, Ukraine, Poland, Netherlands, and Luxembourg.

Fraport AG Frankfurt Airport Services Worldwide is an airport operator. Co. is divided into four segments: aviation, which includes airside and terminal management as well as corporate safety and security at the Frankfurt site; retail and real estate, which consists of retailing activities, parking facility and real estate management at Frankfurt Airport; ground handling, which comprises services dealing with passengers, aircraft and cargo; and external activities and services, which comprises Co.'s companies outside the Frankfurt site and auxiliary services in Frankfurt, including information technology and facility management in particular.

Heidelberger Druckmaschinen is engaged as a provider for the printing industry. Co.'s operating activities are divided into three segments: Heidelberg Equipment, Heidelberg Services and Heidelberg Financial Services. Co.'s Heidelberg Equipment segment primarily comprises new machinery business. Services, consumables, spare parts and remarketed equipment business are included in Co.'s Heidelberg Services segment. Co.'s Heidelberg Financial Services segment comprises sales financing business.

Hornbach Holding is engaged in the development and operation of do-it-yourself (DIY) megastores with garden centers on an international basis. In addition, Co. and its subsidiaries are engaged in the construction materials and builders' merchant business. Co. operates within two segments: retail business and its real estate business. As of Feb. 28, 2014, Co. was operating a total of 49 DIY megastores with garden centers in eight countries outside Germany.

Hypoport AG is a Germany-based company that provides technology-based financial services. The Company operates through subsidiaries assigned to its four business units. Credit Platform operates EUROPACE, an online business-to-business (B2B) financial marketplace offering mortgages and personal loans. It also includes sub-marketplaces FINMAS and GENOPACE, B2B mortgage distribution companies and providers of real estate valuation services. Private Clients is aimed at directly advising consumers on mortgages, insurance or pension products, and includes Dr. Klein Privatkunden and the consumer comparison portal Vergleich.de. Real Estate Platform, operating under the DR. KLEIN Firmenkunden brand, among others, is a financial service partner to housing companies and commercial property investors. Insurance Platform operates Smart InsurTech, a platform for advice, comparison of tariffs and the administration of insurance policies, as well as develops other insurance software.

Indus Holding is a holding company. Co., through its subsidiaries, is engaged in the acquisition of profitable mid-sized industrial enterprises and optimizing their business growth. Co.'s portfolio companies are organized into five segments: Construction/Infrastructure, Automotive Technology, Engineering, Medical Engineering/Life Science and Metals Technology. The Construction/Infrastructure segment comprises nine operating units; the Automotive Technology segment comprises ten operating units; the Engineering segment comprises nine operating units; the Medical engineering/Life Science segment is made up of three companies; and the Metals Technology segment encompasses nine operating units.

KWS SAAT is a holding company. Through its subsidiaries, Co. is engaged in developing, producing and distributing seed for agriculture. Co.'s operational business is divided into three segments: corn, which is engaged in the production and distribution activities of corn for grain and silage corn, oil and field seed; sugarbeet, which is engaged in the multiplication, processing and distribution activities for sugarbeet seed, as well as Co.'s seed potato business; and cereals, which is engaged in the production and distribution of hybrid rye, wheat and barley, as well as oil and field seed.

Medios AG. Medios AG, formerly Crevalis Capital AG, is a Germany-based company that is active in the pharmacy business. It wholesales, markets, distributes and produces various kinds of goods for pharmacies and other pharmaceutical companies. The Company also provides related services and is engaged in the acquisition and management of other companies from the pharmaceutical industry.

PVA Tepla AG. PVA TePla AG is a Germany-based company that provides vacuum solutions for high temperature and plasma treatment processes, as well as plant engineering solutions. The Company operates through two segments: Industrial Systems and Semiconductor Systems. The Industrials Systems segment specializes in the development, construction and marketing of vacuum heat treatment furnaces for processing materials at high temperatures. The Semiconductor Systems segment provides systems for the semiconductor and solar industry ranging from systems for the production of silicon crystals for the semiconductor, solar and opto-electronic industry to systems for plasma treatment in the semiconductor assembly, as well as systems for non-destructive, ultrasonic quality inspection of materials. The Company operates through subsidiaries in Europe, Asia and North America.

Rational is a producer and supplier of equipment for industrial and commercial kitchens. Co. is engaged in providing units for heating and cooking all types of food. Co.'s products include the SelfCooking Center®, a cooking appliance with intelligent cooking processes for roasting and pan-frying, poultry, fish, vegetables and other side dishes, potato dishes, egg dishes, desserts and bakery products; and the VarioCooking Center®, used for cooking in liquid or in direct contact with heat; and the CombiMaster®, a combi-steamer. Co.'s customers include restaurants, hotels, company canteens, hospitals, schools, universities, miliatry facilities, prisons and retirement homes.

United Internet AG is a Germany-based Internet service provider (ISP) and holding company of the United Internet Group. The Company's products and technical services are divided into two key segments. The Access segment comprises narrowband, broadband and mobile access subscriptions, including the corresponding applications. The Applications segment includes such applications as home pages, e-shops, Personal Information Management applications, group work, online storage and office software. The Application segment also includes the operations of the Company's brands Sedo and affilinet, which serve customers performance-based advertising and sales possibilities. The Company's brand portfolio also includes GMX, WEB.DE, 1&1, united-domains, Fasthosts and InterNetX. In addition, the Company develops Internet based applications, such as cloud applications. The Company acts primarily via its wholly owned subsidiary 1&1 Internet AG, and Sedo Holding AG, in which it holds a majority stake.