ADFG Innovation Value Agility

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1 ADFG Innovation Value Agility

2 ADFG Introduction ADFG in numbers ADFG has posted a remarkable rate of growth thanks to its opportunistic origination strategies, meticulous deal-making and robust corporate governance, all of which are consistently unlocking hidden value for the Group s investors. ADFG is a leading global investment Group that provides a wide range of investment services to a substantial and diversified investor base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments and individuals. Assets under management ADFG is agile, ambitious, opportunistic, focused, prudent and marries risk with responsibility. US$5bn A pioneer in alternative financing US$3bn debt structured and financed ADFG has revolutionized the financial investment sector in the Middle East, delivering a 27% IRR to stakeholders over the five years since inception. Leading developer With a knack for special situations and unrivalled value creation across financial services, real estate and technology, the Group has grown its assets under management to US$ 5 billion, driven by a diverse and energetic team of over 130 seasoned professionals. Global network This varied investment portfolio, backed by a dynamic investment team, means that we are the natural partner of choice for investors looking for the perfect opportunity to deploy their capital. US$4bn in the pipeline offices dedicated professionals IRR across all investments 27% ADFG is now expanding rapidly into new asset classes and new geographies, delivering sustained value for both its partners and its investors, and backed by a proven track record for consistent, exceptional returns. 1 ADFG - Introduction

3 ADFG Financial Services ADFG is transforming the nonbanking financial institutions landscape through its rollup strategy, unlocking value and synergies across its investments. ADFG, through stringent processes and solid investment vehicles, provides an array of financial services and solutions that are forward thinking. These solutions are spread across investment banking, asset management, private equity investments, SME lending and securities brokerage. ADFG s approach to investment begins with evaluating and transforming existing management and extends to extracting and creating value, unrealized hitherto. US$6bn Shares in custody US$10bn Assets under management of companies invested in 7,500 Clients High net worth and institutional investors 3 ADFG - Financial Services

4 ADFG ADFG focuses on special situations, value creation and growth capital, while striving to maintain the trust and confidence of our investors. Our track record during favorable times is unrivalled, yet we also flourish in periods of upheaval. ADFG invests across a variety of active strategies including listed equities, debt and private equity. Our expertise inspires an active approach, ensuring investments outperform expectations. Constructive Activism As a pioneering initiative, ADFG s US$ 300 million Goldilocks equities fund unveiled the tactical opportunities and constructive activism for the first time in the region. The strategy aims to identify and correct pricing of public securities, investing in them for the short to medium term, thereby providing support for change that ultimately benefits all stakeholders. Debt investments Integrated Alternative Finance, ADFG s debt platform, focuses on providing liquidity and debt capital solutions. This includes last mile financing for real estate developers, high-yield mezzanine debt and corporate debt for financial sponsors and other transitory opportunities. Private equity and investment management ADCM Ltd. is the investment manager for a number of vehicles including the secondaries fund ADCM- SPEF, Northacre PLC and the UAE s speciality lender Reem Finance. ADCM Altus is ADFG s investment manager on the Abu Dhabi Global Markets and manages the Goldilocks fund, our REIT and other vehicles domiciled in ADGM. >15%IRR across high yield debt >27%gross IRR achieved across all investment objectives 5 ADFG - Financial Services

5 ADFG Real Estate Unlocking value. Creating growth. Sq ft of real estate under management 11,000,000+ The portfolio of real estate assets includes some of the most prestigious and desired real estate anywhere in the world. ADFG s seasoned team is constantly searching for further investment opportunities globally spanning the risk-return spectrum from real estate development to income-producing assets. Value of projects being developed US$4bn+ (including US$3bn in Central London) 2016 saw ADFG complete two major milestones in its journey to becoming a global leader in real estate. The Group acquired complete control of London s leading prime property developer, Northacre, expanding its design, development and operational capabilities in the real estate industry. Locations Abu Dhabi Dubai London Eastern Europe The Group also completed the acquisition of 15 properties in the UAE, forming the seed assets for what will be one of the largest Shariaacompliant REITs globally. 7 ADFG - Real Estate

6 ADFG Technology As technology increasingly touches every aspect of the economy today, ADFG endeavours to build a platform that will breathe life into the best technology through incubating ideas. From edutech to mediatech, and from fintech to real estate tech, the Group makes early stage investments in companies that it believes will have the potential to change the future. Technology-oriented entrepreneurs and their companies are provided with knowledge, skills and resources to take their ideas to the next level at a pace and scale that matches global standards. The Group s approach is consistent with its overall strategy of addressing optimal target markets, while recognizing that technology investment requires an active focus given that it is characterised by constant evolution. The goal is to create 21st century solutions by combining the Group s expertise and passion with the planet s most talented entrepreneurs, while simultaneously delivering consistent positive rate of return for our investors. 9 ADFG - Technology

7 ADFG Team Jassim Alseddiqi, Chief Executive Officer Jassim is the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of ADFG. He is also the Chairman of SHUAA Capital and Eshraq Properties and a Board Member at First Gulf Bank, Tourism & Development Investment Company (TDIC), Abu Dhabi Capital Group and GFH Financial Group BSC. Previously, he was the CEO of Abu Dhabi Capital Group. Prior to his shift to the world of investment, he was a noted lecturer at the Abu Dhabi-based Petroleum Institute. Jassim holds a BSc in Electrical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin- Madison and an MSc in Electrical Engineering from Cornell University in the US. Divyesh Mahajan, Chief Technology Officer Divyesh is the Chief Technology Officer of ADFG and leads the Group s investment initiatives in the tech domain, identifying new themes and pursuing opportunities in this rapidly growing segment. He has 12 years of combined experience in technology and investments, and previously was a key senior member of the alternative investments arm of ADFG. He has worked with ING Investment Management in New York and Hong Kong and with American Express and holds an MBA from the University of Cambridge and an MSc in Computer Science and Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, India. Mustafa Kheriba, Chief Operating Officer Mustafa Kheriba is the Chief Operating Officer of ADFG and Executive Director of the Company s Investment Manager, ADCM Ltd. He manages the investment activities and platforms of ADFG, including business development, deal origination, fund raising and key investments. Mustafa previously held senior posts in financial services and investment companies in the GCC, USA and Canada. Mustafa holds a BA from the University of Toronto and an MBA from Ohio Dominican University, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude. Fawad Tariq Khan, Director - Investments Fawad leads the investments team at ADFG and focuses on devising and implementing alternative investment strategies globally. He also heads up Integrated Alternative Finance, the debt platform of ADFG and serves on the Board of Directors of Northacre. He has ten years experience in private equity and debt advisory roles beginning his career with Deloitte in London focusing on strategy consulting and financial advisory for clients across Europe and the Middle East. Fawad holds an MSc in Business Studies from the Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School at University College Dublin and a BSc in Computer Science from University College Cork, Ireland. Bechara Raad, Chief Business Officer Bechara is the Chief Business Officer of ADFG, where he is responsible for overseeing the Group s support functions to ensure the timely provision and allocation of human, financial and physical resources. Bechara has 25 years of work experience and has held senior positions in banks (Chief Operating Officer of Credit Suisse for the Middle East & Africa, COO of Bank Audi in Saudi Arabia) as well as hi-tech firms and entrepreneurial ventures. Bechara holds an MBA from INSEAD, an MSc in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Tech, and a BSc in Electrical Engineering from the American University of Beirut. Bachir Nawar, General Counsel Bachir is the General Counsel for ADFG and manages all legal and compliance matters for the firm. He was previously a Director with Berwin Leighton Paisner and before that at Reed Smith. He has over 15 years experience advising on UAE and GCC laws as well as cross-border transactions. Bachir has an LLB from St. Joseph s University in Beirut, Lebanon. 11 ADFG - Team

8 ADFG Team Niccolo Barattieri Di San Pietro, CEO Northacre PLC Niccolo is the Chief Executive Officer of Northacre PLC, where he is leveraging over 18 years experience in finance and real estate. After spending several years alongside Est4te Four s Partners (who built their reputation in Milan by creating, arguably, the largest fashion quarter in the world), Niccolo helped Est4te Four to transform from a developer to a global real estate advisor with developments in Milan, London, New York and Los Angeles. Prior to this he was the head trader for Theorema Asset Management, a US600$ million European Equity Hedge Fund. Abu Dhabi: Headquarters, Al Bateen Towers, C2, P.O.Box , Abu Dhabi, UAE Dubai: DIFC, Al Fatten Currency Tower II, 711, P.O.Box , Dubai, UAE United Kingdom: 8 Hester Road, London, UK SW11 4AX Eastern Europe: 1 Sheikh Zayed Road, Podgorica, Montenegro Predrag Kozic, Director Eastern Europe Platform Predrag is a Director at Integrated Eastern European Holdings Ltd and is responsible for ADFG s Eastern European investments. Previously he was Project Manager at Adriatic Marinas and he was responsible for their Porto Montenegro Project. He has over 12 years experience in engineering and project management in Australia and Eastern Europe, and holds a BSc in Civil Engineering from Sydney, Australia. Natasha Hannoun, Associate Director IAF Natasha is an Associate Director at Integrated Alternative Finance and has broad experience across a range of advisory services and sectors including education, logistics, energy and real estate. She started her career in the M&A and debt advisory team at Deloitte, where her transaction experience included acquisition financing for shipping assets, sale and leaseback structures, corporate debt issues including a US$200 million hybrid Sukuk offering in Natasha holds an MSc in Physics and Mathematics from the University of Bristol in the UK.

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