Energy Focused Private Equity Firms

Interests: A sale of a subsidiary that no longer fits the strategy is mostly more efficient than its independent liquidation. This is the case whenever liquidation costs are higher than the income from the sale of assets. A potential conflict with employees, the works council or labour unions will also be omitted. A sale can also be used for an advantage in the press (Independent continuation of business while preserving jobs was made possible through the sale” versus “job loss and protests on the factory shut- down). We can realize deals within several weeks. We generally take majority shareholdings, as we want to share as active shareholders in shaping the development of the companies under our management and also want to be able to act in a potential crisis situation. Our target companies ideally fulfil the following participation criteria: • Excellent market position in a niche market. • Company background with a long tradition, leading in terms of the band and/or products. • Exclusively “old economy”, preferably with corporate group history. • Experienced management team or the tangible possibility to install such Additionally, there should be an experienced employee base with low fluctuation. • The operative business continues, high fluctuation among customers and/or suppliers has not begun yet. • Sales revenues of 10 million euro or more are earned, the financial result is making a loss and a restructuring process has not been initiated yet.

Background: We take over incorporated companies with negative contribution margins for the short term from corporate groups or owners, who do not want to get involved in restructuring efforts of their own. We apply a cross-sectoral and cross-border approach, even for complex international takeovers and initial situations. It can be expected based on our special focus on loss-making companies that the implementation will be swift, professional and discrete. Among our investors are select single family offices, private investors and private equity funds. Transactions can be reviewed on short notice and be realized by means of equity. The registered office of the company is located in Grünheide (Mark), 45 minutes away from the centre of Berlin and in Manhattan (New York).

Interests: Approach To Target Acquisition Selection; - US New Co for manufacturing, electronics & business services. - Prefer to participate through entire investment cycle; due diligence to organic / inorganic growth to exit. - Low capex businesses. - Prefer transactions without real estate involved. - Businesses near capacity ceiling can be acceptable. - Maintain business name and location (if needed) post-close. - Leveraging our network of investors to define and execute the right transaction structure. - we are a hands-on firm, that designates on of our team members as post-close CEO and operating team; hence we are open to 6-9 month transitions with current management.

Background: We are a Michigan based Investment Management firm (start: Jan-2015) - Group of Operating Executives, not PE spun-off professionals focused on value creation. - Members have managed complex multi-country businesses ($200M to $1.5B) - Raised $50m VC funds for startups; restructured venture debts. - Thesis-driven approach to manufacturing & business services; not only machining, & fabrication, but also advanced manufacturing (composites, electrical and electronics), mechanical services & holistic consulting services.

Interests: Strong earnings, strong management team, growth opportunities.

Background: Operationally focused Private Equity focused on the lower middle market.

Interests: We are looking to invest in businesses across a wide range of industries in the United States. These industries include coal, integrated oil and gas, oil & gas exploration and production, freight & logistics, apparel stores, electronic equipment, energy, industrial, finance, healthcare, technology, building, construction and maintenance, food & beverage, retail shops, education, logistics, media, travel & leisure, textiles, and business services.

Background: We operate an investment firm. We have a proven track record of successful investments, and we are passionate about creating value.

Interests: We specialize in investing in growth and turnaround situations. We work alongside management and operations teams and provide strategic direction & operational support. We also leverage our deep industry network to add value to our portfolio companies.

Background: 11 year old India focussed private equity firm We are registered with SEBI as an AIF. We participate actively in our investments. Have made 7 investments and currently have remain invested in 4.

Interests: Interested in a business related to energy, industrial, finance, healthcare, food and beverage, education and textiles.

Background: We help capable entrepreneurs who can run profitable and scalable business.

Interests: - European operations. - Revenues of EUR 7m – EUR 100m. - Negative EBIT, continuously underperforming. - Majority / controlling stakes only. - Complex carve-out situations. - Clear operative upside potential.

Background: Navigator Capital GmbH is a leading European fund with focus distressed, special situations and restructuring transactions. Looking to invest in all sectors except Real Estate, Infrastructure and R&D intensive industries (pharma, biotech etc. Interested only in distressed and non-core operations with EBITDA below EUR 1m. Looks at controlling stake in companies where operational restructuring or carve-outs can be executed.

Interests: Strong ebitda with requirement for growth capital.

Background: Active investor with financial, management and enterprenerial experience in various sectors.

Interests: Investments in profitable ventures in United Arab Emirates.

Background: Our group undertakes Investments in profitable ventures in United Arab Emirates.

Interests: We are a private equity investment company. We generally look for all the business opportunity across the globe.

Background: We are a Singapore based investment company. We normally invest for a significant share in the company or 100% of the business.

Interests: Business with good growth, sustainability and reliability.

Background: We are a registered investment firm focused on energy services and equipment businesses.