Aargauische Kantonalbank (AKB) is a Swiss cantonal bank established in 1913, headquartered in Aarau, Aargau. It operates as a universal bank, primarily serving retail and business customers in the canton of Aargau and surrounding German-speaking areas. With total assets of approximately 39.6 billion CHF, AKB ranks as the 16th largest bank in Switzerland by market share and has an annual profit of 297.33 million CHF. The bank is fully owned by the Canton of Aargau and benefits from a state guarantee on its liabilities, ensuring high security for depositors.
AKB offers a wide range of financial products and services, including retail banking, business banking, investment and wealth management, and digital services. Its customer base includes individuals, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), institutional investors, and startups. The bank operates 32 branches across Switzerland and employs around 950 staff members. AKB is committed to sustainable investments and has a strong focus on savings and mortgage products, with deposits up to 100,000 CHF covered by the Swiss deposit guarantee scheme.
Barco NV is an electronic components company with three business segments: Entertainment, Enterprise and Healthcare. The Entertainment business segment comprises two business units; Cinema which offers the industry's complete range of laser and lamp-based cinema projectors, including image processing and audio solutions, and The Immersive Experience business unit offers solutions tailored to the specific needs of large venues, live events, themed entertainment (museums, theme parks, digital immersive art installations, projection mapping, etc.) and simulation applications: projection, image processing, and related services. It earns the majority of its revenue from themore