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Chanel is a private company and world leader in creating, manufacturing and distributing luxury products. Founded by Gabrielle Chanel in 1910, the House has defined trends in luxury and beauty for over a century, remaining a pioneer of modernity. The company produces Ready-to-Wear, Accessories, Fragrances, Beauty, Fine Jewelry, and Watches, all dedicated to exceptional craftsmanship and high-end creations. As an independent company, Chanel believes in the freedom of creation and cultivates human potential. The House acts to have a positive impact in the world through sustainability efforts focused on restoring nature, protecting the climate, advancing circularity, and empowering women worldwide. From its Parisian origins to its global presence today, Chanel continues to set the standard for uncomplicated luxury that changes how women dress and experience beauty.

Founded in 1931 as a family business in Mannheim, FUCHS has grown to become the world's largest independent supplier of innovative lubrication solutions, serving virtually every industry and application. Today, the company's 6,000 employees across more than 50 countries share a unified mission: keeping the world moving both sustainably and efficiently. With a product portfolio comprising over 10,000 products across six key categories - automotive lubricants, industrial lubricants, lubricating greases, metal processing lubricants, special application lubricants, and services - FUCHS serves more than 100,000 customers globally in industries ranging from automotive, aerospace, and mining to agriculture, construction, power generation, and food production. FUCHS lubricants are engineered to reduce friction, wear, and energy consumption, directly contributing to reduced CO2 footprints in applications worldwide. The company's commitment to sustainability is not merely rhetoric but a fundamental principle driving all business activities. By developing holistic, customized solutions through intensive customer consultation, FUCHS helps clients reduce operating costs and emissions while maintaining the highest technological standards. As the leading independent lubricant manufacturer with operations in over 50 countries and 6,000 employees, FUCHS combines the financial strength and global reach of an MDAX-listed corporation with the long-term orientation of a family-owned enterprise, continuously innovating to meet the evolving demands of sustainable industrial performance.

Drees & Sommer exists to create a future worth living by transforming how the built environment is designed, constructed, and operated. The construction and real estate industries account for nearly 40% of global carbon emissions, yet traditional approaches remain fragmented, inefficient, and unsustainable. Drees & Sommer tackles this challenge head-on by providing integrated consulting and implementation services that unite vision with reality - delivering projects that are economically viable, ecologically responsible, and digitally enabled. Since 1970, the company has grown from a small Stuttgart engineering office into a global partner-managed consultancy with 6,500 professionals across 70+ cities. Their interdisciplinary teams work on 6,872+ projects worldwide, uniting apparent opposites: tradition and innovation, economy and ecology, analog and digital, efficiency and well-being. As a sustainability pioneer and digitalization driver, Drees & Sommer doesn't just advise clients - they implement solutions that measurably reduce environmental impact while creating lasting value. From carbon-neutral buildings to resilient infrastructure and future-proof industrial facilities, they're proving that sustainable development isn't just necessary - it's the foundation of competitive advantage in a changing world.

We're reimagining what retirement living can be in Australia. Levande operates 59 communities across the country, home to over 10,000 residents who've chosen a different way to spend their retirement years. Our name comes from the Swedish word for 'vivid' and 'full of life' - that's exactly what we aim to create through neighborhoods that balance independence with genuine connection. We offer independent living units, apartments, and serviced apartments in urban, regional and coastal locations, so people can choose where and how they want to live. What sets us apart is our focus on the details that make daily life better. We design our communities with smart technology, sustainable features, and adaptable spaces that can change as residents' needs evolve. Our team builds on deep personal connections developed over years in the sector, combining that experience with a fresh approach to community living. Whether it's through our carefully considered layouts, our commitment to sustainable amenities, or simply the way we support residents to maintain their independence, we're working to make retirement not just comfortable, but truly exceptional.

Burson is the global leader in communications, purpose-built to create value for clients through reputation. Operating as part of WPP, the world's leading creative transformation company, Burson partners with organizations across industries to reinvent how reputation creates competitive advantage. With a presence in 40 markets worldwide, the company brings together specialized expertise, AI-driven intelligence, and breakthrough creativity to help clients navigate today's complex operating environment. The Burson Group is a strategic network of highly specialized agencies that includes AxiCom, Burson Buchanan, GCI Health, and Hill & Knowlton. Together, they deliver comprehensive solutions across Consumer & Brand communications, Corporate & Public Affairs, Creative & Content, Intelligence & Innovation, and Advisory services. Burson's approach treats reputation as a measurable asset that drives business outcomes, helping brands and businesses transform challenges into opportunities. The company's proprietary frameworks and innovation suites enable global experts to leverage cutting-edge technology for faster insights, precise audience engagement, and culturally relevant creative strategies that shape culture and deliver measurable impact.

Orkla is a leading industrial investment company focused on brands and consumer-oriented companies, creating sustainable value through active ownership. With a presence in over 100 markets globally, Orkla has 10 portfolio companies operating across food and ingredients, health and home care, and paints and coatings. The company has a long-term, industrial approach to its portfolio companies, investing where it can contribute to further value creation through industry expertise, consumer insight, and experience in building leading brands. Orkla traces its origins back to 1654 as a mining company at Løkken Verk in Norway. Today, the company is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange and combines active ownership and capital discipline with a long-term perspective rooted in its industrial heritage. Orkla accelerates growth and expands the strategic opportunity space for its portfolio companies through both organic investment and mergers and acquisitions, serving both private and professional markets primarily in Europe.