Core Philosophies

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Form partnerships with management and shareholders

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Create superior investment returns through growth and operating efficiencies

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Align management incentives with return generation

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Monitor performance closely to indentify value creation portunities

Company Characteristics

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Growing companies seeking mid to late stage expansion capital

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Companies with operations in the MENA and Turkey

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A minimum three year operating history

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Minimum revenue levels of USD 10-15 mm depending on profitability levels

Transaction Types

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Growth Capital Investments – Partnering with existing shareholders that need capital and resources to expand their businesses, reduce financial leverage and pursue other growth initiatives

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Buyout of Growth Companies – Acquiring ownership stakes from existing shareholders and working with management teams to improve corporate governance, operating efficiencies and growth prospects

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Recapitalizations – Entrepreneurs who seek personal liquidity to unlock value created in their business while retaining operating control

Investment Size and Structure

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Equity Investment: USD 10 million to 40 million

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Ownership: Control or Non-control positions with significant rights

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Structure: Structures are flexible and creative to fit the needs of the company and its owners