"Creating value by getting actively involved"
| • | We believe that generating lasting value in enterprises comes from consistent and enduring active involvement. |
| • | We believe in a proactive approach based on industry sector concepts and implementation plans for strategic change and operational excellence.. |
| • | We see ourselves as entrepreneurial owners with hands-on senior management experience and concentrate on defining and creating the right market conditions for our engagements. |
| • | We believe in the entrepreneurial freedom that our management teams should have to realize their full potential, but make ourselves available as sparring partners or network builders when needed. |
| • | We believe in value creation by initiating change in industries and organizations in transactions with sufficient equity and reasonable leverage. |
| • | We believe that a company crisis offers a great opportunity for equity investment, since there is often no legitimate reason why a special situation for a business cannot be turned around quickly with appropriate managerial and financial support. |
| • | We believe in real partnerships that are created by people with shared values and highest integrity. We select our partners — be it acquisition candidates, management teams or corporations — accordingly. |