THE FIRM CARONTE Capital Investments AG is a premier global investment and advisory firm that strives to create lasting value for our investors, the companies in which we invest and society at large. We are a trusted partner to many investors, and through our various investment vehicles we preserve and protect assets for public and corporate pension funds, academic, cultural and charitable organizations, among others. We are a leading independent financial advisor, handling highly complex and critical M&A, restructuring and reorganization assignments for corporate and government clients around the world. Since the company was founded in 2012 in Zug (Switzerland) and the branch office was opened in Lugano, our vision was to create a firm that put clients’ needs first, that was independent and conflict free, adhered to the highest ethical standards and sought to create long-term value for all stakeholders. From that beginning, CARONTE Capital Investments AG has become a leader in alternative asset management. We manage a wide variety of funds that make private equity, real estate, credit and hedge fund investments all over the world. In addition, CARONTE Capital Investments AG is also a top provider of restructuring, financial and strategic advisory and fund placement services. All of these businesses reflect our strong partnership culture, solid foundation of intellectual capital, commitment to exceptional performance and uncompromising integrity. GUIDING PRINCIPLES Everything we do is guided by a set of principles that define our character and culture; they have been at the core of CARONTE Capital Investments AG since its inception. These enduring qualities are the shared convictions that we bring to our professional and personal conduct – they are a fundamental strength of our business. Accountability Our capital and reputation are always on the line Excellence Anything less is never acceptable Integrity Leadership demands responsibility Teamwork Always makes us better Entrepreneurship Using creativity to find opportunities overlooked by others OUR BUSINESSES CARONTE Capital Investments AG is an investment firm, as well as a widely respected independent Financial Advisory firm. Through our wide range of investment businesses – including private equity, real estate, credit businesses and hedge fund solutions – we have earned the trust of leading investors and sophisticated entrepreneurs. CARONTE Capital Investments AG provides advisory services along with a full spectrum of transaction execution capability in areas such as acquisitions, mergers, joint ventures, divestitures, takeover defenses and restructuring/reorganization activities. ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS CARONTE Capital Investments AG is an independent alternative investment firm, serving the investment needs of leading public pension funds, academic and charitable institutions and other investors. Our funds include private equity funds, real estate funds, customized hedge fund solution funds, credit-oriented funds and publicly-traded closed-end mutual funds. The firm’s goal is to deliver enhanced returns and capital preservation over the long term through a rigorous application of sharp intellect, skilled management and significant capital resources. OUR BUSINESSES Aligned Putting our clients’ interests first is at the core of our investment management philosophy. CARONTE Capital Investments AG is ensuring that our interests are always aligned with those of our clients. We also customtailor our investment strategies to a client’s specific needs. Value-Driven We seek to put capital to work in situations where we can create value directly via our actions, not simply fortunate market timing. Partnering with strong management, investing in growth, achieving operational improvements and applying our global resources are all part of our formula for building value. Diversified CARONTE Capital Investments AG invests in a wide range of industries, geographies and investment themes to deliver optimal results. And our hedge fund solutions business encompasses a wide range of investment strategies across markets. Synergistic The synergy among CARONTE Capital Investments AG’s diverse global operations adds to our insights and opportunities. We draw from all of the sectors in which our firm participates to bring the best ideas and judgment to our investors. Global CARONTE Capital Investments AG is positioned to pursue opportunities on an international scale. We are investor in virtually every region, we have investment professionals based in North America, Europe and across Asia. OUR PROJECT RED+WHITE COLLECTION EXCLUSIVE SWISS QUALITY Red+White Collection carefully selects from among the best winemakers in Switzerland to offer a unique range of high quality wines, all with Exclusive Swiss quality. Red+White Collection’s primary aim is to let the rest of the world in on a secret that up till now has been kept within the borders of Switzerland, and permit them to experience wine that is made in the traditional way by expert winemakers who just love to create new wines able to satisfy even the most sophisticated palates. The collection includes examples from all of the best wine producing areas in Switzerland, each of which is characterized by a particular climate, soil, grape variety, specific method of cultivation, and ultimately, wine colour and aroma, representing the tremendously rich natural variety to be found in this great little Country. All of these wines are filled to the brim with all the passion, experience and dedication of Swiss winemakers. They use only the finest of grapes, nurtured with care and then worked with the proverbial Swiss attention to detail. The wines are preserved and matured in authentic, traditional cellars, that are hugely fascinating in their own right, and where only locally produced grapes are used, producing wines preserved for those who seek quality without compromise. With Red+White Collection is the beginning of a journey into the secrets of a country that every year attracts millions of tourists fascinated by natural beauty and rewards them with an incredibly warm welcome and a rich variety of natural produce and exclusive wines. The comprehensive regional coverage of the Red+White Collection offers a large family of premium wines all of which guarantee an authentic Swiss experience. Red+White Collection is a synonym for exclusivity, tradition, elegance, quality, wellness, nature, Switzerland. CONTACT CARONTE Capital Investmens AG Headquarters Weinbergstrasse 31 6300 Zug T +41 (0)41 711 11 55 F +41 (0)41 711 11 57 www.caronte-capital.ch Branch office Via Serafino Balestra 12 6900 Lugano T +41 (0)91 922 5235