LITERACY CAPITAL PLC

EPE Special Opportunities plc operates as an investment firm employing a diverse array of strategies, including involvement in mid-market transactions, providing growth capital, investing in distressed assets, supporting pre-initial public offering companies, addressing special situations, facilitating business turnarounds, engaging in private investments in public equity (PIPEs), and conducting leveraged buyouts. Furthermore, the company participates in both direct and indirect secondary market investments. Its investment focus spans sectors such as consumer and retail, financial services, manufacturing, media, and support services, with a particular interest in education, healthcare, and social housing. Geographically, the firm predominantly seeks opportunities within the United Kingdom. It aims to allocate between $2 million and $30 million into small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), investing in both privately held and publicly traded entities. EPE Special Opportunities typically targets an exit horizon of one to five years for its positions and generally acquires minority stakes.

LMS Capital plc operates as a private equity firm, specializing in both direct investments and fund-of-funds strategies. Their investment activities span a wide range of company development stages, from mid and late ventures to emerging growth, middle market, later stage, growth and development capital, buyouts, and recapitalizations. Beyond private equity, the firm also allocates capital to public equities and alternative specialist asset classes. They show a preference for companies across diverse sectors, including media, consumer services, energy equipment services, financial institutions, healthcare, industrial production, professional services, information technology, software development and related services, and public utilities. LMS Capital typically targets small to medium-sized enterprises, whether publicly traded or privately held, primarily in the United Kingdom, Israel, Europe, and North America. For potential equity investments, they seek companies requiring between $5.68 million and $34.07 million, demonstrating minimum sales of $5.68 million, a minimum EBITDA of $1.14 million, and an enterprise value between $11.36 million and $113.57 million. The firm expresses a strong preference for acquiring a majority ownership stake in its portfolio companies. Established in 2006, LMS Capital plc is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

MARWYN VALUE INVESTORS LDMVI · Asset ManagementGrand Cayman, Cayman Islands

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Marwyn Value Investors Limited dedicates its capital to small and mid-sized enterprises, implementing strategies that include growth financing, leveraged buyouts, sector consolidation, and expansion through acquisitions. The fund also actively seeks out opportunities for integration within industries undergoing significant structural or regulatory shifts, maintaining a broad, sector-neutral investment philosophy. Adhering to a "buy-and-build" approach, it primarily invests in companies located in Europe, particularly the United Kingdom, as well as throughout North America. Marwyn's target companies typically possess an enterprise value ranging from EUR150 million ($158.11 million) to EUR1500 million ($1581.1 million), and the firm generally prefers to acquire an equity position.

Duke Capital Limited operates as a private equity firm primarily engaged in Management Buyouts (MBOs), buy-and-build strategies, mid-market investments, minority buyouts, restructuring endeavors, and royalty financing for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The firm explicitly avoids investing in early-stage ventures, businesses with inherently tight profit margins, and does not provide venture capital funding. While its investment scope spans all sectors, Duke Capital exhibits a distinct preference for companies in manufacturing, services, healthcare, and IT services. Equity investments typically range from £5 million (approximately $6.36 million) to £30 million (around $38.18 million), targeting businesses with an EBITDA between £2 million ($2.54 million) and £10 million ($12.72 million). Additionally, the firm offers debt financing, with loan sizes generally falling between £10 million (approximately $12.72 million) and £30 million (roughly $38.18 million). Key investment criteria include a strong emphasis on intellectual property assets and financially stable, cash-generating businesses. It also favors companies with minimal or no existing debt, and partnerships with owners who wish to retain significant control or with management teams pursuing buyout opportunities. A core strategy involves providing capital in exchange for a modest share of future revenues, via royalty agreements. The firm shows a preference for businesses operating under government or regulatory licenses and generally seeks board representation within its portfolio companies, where it typically acquires minority stakes. Established in 2015, Duke Capital Limited is headquartered in Guernsey, with additional operational bases in both Guernsey and London, United Kingdom.

BLUE STAR CAPITAL PLCBLU · Asset ManagementCrawley, United Kingdom

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Blue Star Capital plc is a venture capital and private equity firm, strategically investing across various company life cycles, from seed and early-stage development to late-stage and buy-out opportunities. The firm provides financial backing to founder-stage shell companies, businesses nearing an IPO, and established operating companies seeking capital before an IPO or other exit events. Its investment focus centers on groundbreaking, disruptive technologies within high-growth sectors like esports, blockchain, and digital payments, with a global investment mandate. Over the lifespan of an investment, Blue Star typically commits between £250,000 and £2 million. Initial funding rounds usually range from £50,000 to £0.5 million, with similar capital injections in later stages. While it may acquire either a minority or a majority stake in its portfolio companies, the firm aims for strategic control when taking a larger share. Ideal candidates for investment are characterized by positive cash flow and reliable recurring revenue streams. Blue Star Capital plc generally targets an exit from its investments within a three-to-four-year timeframe. The company is based in Crawley, United Kingdom.

ICG ENTERPRISE TRUST PLCICGT · Asset ManagementLondon, United Kingdom

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ICG Enterprise Trust PLC primarily deploys capital through two distinct avenues: direct investments and commitments to various private equity funds. The Trust expressly avoids early-stage or venture capital funding, instead focusing on providing growth capital. Its direct investment strategy often involves co-investing in established companies undergoing buyouts. Within its fund-of-funds allocations, the Trust targets primary and secondary purchases of private equity buyout funds, growth capital funds, and mezzanine funds. The Trust maintains a broad sector focus, encompassing healthcare, education, industrial companies, business and consumer services, leisure, technology, media, telecommunications, and financial institutions, among others. Geographically, direct investments in unquoted companies and primary fund commitments span all industry sectors across Europe, with a particular emphasis on the United Kingdom and Western Europe. For its broader fund-of-funds strategy, the geographic scope also extends to the United States. The Trust typically seeks to deploy between $100 million and $200 million, targeting companies with an enterprise value ranging from £25 million ($40.62 million) to £200 million ($324.94 million). Investments within the UK middle market are frequently channeled through funds managed by Graphite Capital Management LLP, while broader European and UK middle-market exposure is gained via third-party fund commitments. Additionally, the Trust participates in co-investments alongside its portfolio funds, acquires stakes in existing funds through secondary market transactions, and explores opportunities in emerging sectors, such as public finance initiatives, and with new fund managers.