Claridge

Claridge, founded in 1987, and its predecessor company, Cemp Investments Ltd., have been active private equity investors for over five decades. The firm employs some 30 investment and administrative professionals. Our portfolio composition is carefully shaped to reflect the optimal mix between economic sectors and geographies. Direct equity participations currently include holdings in food, real estate, technology, entertainment, and renewable energy, among others. Claridge also has third-party managed investments in a variety of industries throughout the world. Claridge has thrived through many economic cycles. Our investment experience, coupled with our expertise in identifying transformational opportunities and adding value to portfolio companies, has helped us achieve superior risk-adjusted returns over the long term. Criteria ▪ Outstanding, committed management teams - Experienced, successful, and ambitious teams demonstrating deep industry insight. - Management with “skin in the game” investing alongside us. - Strong, positive corporate culture. ▪ Industries with attractive fundamentals - Compelling long-term industry fundamentals. - Minimal risk of obsolescence and disintermediation. - Meaningful barriers to entry. - Attractive return on invested capital. ▪ Companies with good revenue and cash flow growth potential - Outpacing industry revenue growth. - Healthy operating margins. - Opportunities to implement operational value creation initiatives. - Predictable and growing cash flows. ▪ Differentiated companies with global potential - Demonstrated market leadership. - Strong brands and intellectual property. - Competitive advantages that provide the ability to withstand material changes in the economic environment.