chi siamo company profile

The Garnell tall ship adventure is an extraordinary example of the ability to break the mold, be able to suddenly change the planned course to get safely at destination, even in the most turbulent conditions On 14 August 1919, the Garnell tall ship leaves Melbourne heading to Bunbury, Western Australia. Soon, the passage proves almost impossible as the traditional routes are struck by extreme weather conditions After two unsuccessful attempts to circumnavigate Australia, first from the north, and then from the south, the commander of Garnell decides to reverse the course and manages to get at destination after 75 days of navigation, almost turning around the world, via Cape Horn and Cape of Good Hope

chi siamo company profile Garnell was established in 2004 by a group of people sharing a common entrepreneurial approach. Garnell partners diverse background blend into a unique alchemy of skills, experience and stamina that provides its clients with tangible added value. The complete absence of conflict of interests ensured by full financial backing by its partners and the allencompassing commitment to the clients needs generate long-term, trust-based relationships. The total transparency towards our customers and partners and the strict confidentiality in handling sensitive information are the cornerstones of our business. We carefully approach every deal with a true 360 view, thus proposing unconventional pathways and tools to maximize efficiency in complex projects. OUR VALUE: independence ethics entrepreneurship innovation OUR OBJECTIVES: exceed expectations undertake restructuring and growth projects to become, propelling forces of value-creating changes alongside our clients. 2

Members Role Experience the team Filippo La Scala Managing Partner CEO and Member of the Board of Directors of Swiss & Global Asset Management (Italy) SGR (www.swissglobal-am.com), Founding member previously Julius Baer SGR, led by him since its establishment Past experiences in the treasury of Istbank, in the private banking of Deutsche Bank (Berlin), in the trading department of Crédit Lyonnais (Paris) and the audit & organization department of Credito Emiliano Riccardo Cervellin Giuseppe La Scala Marco Pesenti Partner Founding member Partner Founding member Partner Founding member General Manager and Member of the Board of Directors of Swiss & Global Asset Management (Italy) SGR (www.swissglobalam.com) Previously at Andersen Consulting and Credito Emiliano where he established and led the first department of Auditing Finance for the group Lawyer Founding member and name partner of La Scala Legal and Tax Services (www.lascalaw.com) Lawyer Founding member and senior partner of La Scala Legal and Tax Services (www.lascalaw.com) 3

who chi we siamo are Our team of professionals relies on a solid, multidisciplinary experience gained in the economic, financial and legal sector, in strategic consulting and in the academic environment. A truly unique player in the domestic market, Garnell strength leverages also on a trusted team of external advisors that provide valuable expertise on specific projects. WERE WE COME FROM : Corporate Finance Private Equity Venture Capital Audit Management consulting Asset Management Private Banking Internal Audit Industrial Companies 4

à Garnell Advisory Born as an independent advisory firm with a focus on corporate finance transactions, Garnell Advisory works alongside medium and large Italian and international companies, multinational corporations, and international investors in all stages of development, from inception to restructuring. Garnell Advisory mission is to support companies in need for a strategic change. Our company name embeds this philosophy: the Garnell sailing ship unable to put into port due to unfavorable weather conditions, did not hesitate to invert the course arriving to its destinations with an unconventional, but successful navigational strategy. Garnell advisory firmly believes that when conditions are adverse, the ability of thoroughly analyzing the available options and the resolution to select even the most unusual ones, is often the only way to ensure success. This is the approach that we share with our customers and clients. 5

Garnell Advisory Fund Raising Garnell Advisory acts alongside its clients in equity and debt fund raising and assists them in acquisitions, LBOs, re-leverages and capital structure improvements. In a fragmented and constantly changing environment such as the Italian private capital market, characterized by complex regulation and a variety of operating subject, Garnell offers to its clients extensive on-the-field experience that ensures better access to capital providers. INSTITUTIONAL INVESTORS Private Equity and Venture Capital funds Italian and international banks Family offices Business angels Hedge fund Pension fund Banking Institutions Insurance companies 6

Garnell Advisory Mergers and acquisitions Garnell Advisory aims at attracting a diverse pool of clients: from large and medium-sized Italian and international companies interested in pursuing internal growth to managers interested in MBOs / MBIs, from Private Equity funds active in stand-alone or add-on acquisitions to entrepreneurs dealing with generational turnover 7 BUY SIDE strategic overview and feasibility study information gathering assessment and transaction design management of the negotiation process identification of the best transaction structure with regards to the economic, financial, organizational, legal and fiscal point of view support on debt arrangement SELL SIDE strategic overview and feasibility study definition and development of a sell strategy identification of counterparties, potential buyer and partners management of the negotiation process identification of the optimal transaction structure from the economic, financial, organizational, legal and fiscal point of view

Garnell Advisory Financial Restructuring Garnell Advisory targets medium and large Italian and international companies, institutional investors, Private Equity funds, creditors and other stakeholders in need for an intervention to restore economic and financial viability. In a constantly evolving market we provide fast efficient and effective access to sources of founding for voluntary and non-voluntary turnaround processes (restructuring and special situations). OUR ROLE IN THE RESTRUCTURING PROCESS preliminary analysis of the determinants of the distress identification of a range of intervention hypotheses for the recovery efficiency in the different business areas preparation of the financial restructuring plan negotiation with counterparties for the restructuring of bank debt and / or corporate bonds (creditor banks and the others stakeholders) assistance in the implementation phase of the restructuring plan identification of institutional investors specialized in equity investments management of the refinancing process and / or disposal of assets 8

Garnell Advisory Renewable Energy Transaction Advisory Garnell acts as an independent advisor and project manager for two investment funds set up by Swiss & Global SGR Spa and dedicated to the creation of large photovoltaic plants. The current AUM of the funds are in excess of 65m. Garnell supports Swiss & Global SGR Spa in the identification and selection of investment opportunities and the negotiation and execution of all their projects (EOC,O&M, insurance, etc.). Garnell provides its services to a wide range of individuals and private companies willing to invest in the renewable energy market. OUR CLIENTS Investment funds Developers Family offices Private investors Industrial companies AREAS OF ACTIVITY Photovoltaic Biomass Wind and mini-wind Hydroelectric Biogas 9

Garnell Solare Renewable Energy Facility Management After gaining considerable experience in the renewable energy sector through its advisory practice, Garnell has launched in 2010 its own venture focusing on the photovoltaic sector. Garnell Solare, a wholly owned subsidiary of Garnell Advisory, operates as facility manager for third-parties large photovoltaic plants. Our clients are institutional investors or HNW individuals interested in outsourcing the long-term operating management of their investments. Garnell Solare is a proof of our belief that a truly entrepreneurial culture relies on relentless innovation and in a self-challenging attitude. Garnell Solare presently manages large photovoltaic plants for a total installed power in excess of 18 MW. INVESTITORS INTERESTED IN RENEWABLE ENERGY: Pension Funds Social Security Institutions Banking Institutions Insurance Company Italian and International bank Family Offices Private Equity and Venture Capital funds 10

Garnell Sailing Team The Garnell tall ship inspiration, builds also on a shared passion for sailing that Garnell partners have nurtured in many years of intense onshore and offshore sailing and that led to the creation of a Corinthian sailing team in classic yachts competitions as the Dinghy 12 Classic National Trophy (www.dinghyclassico.it) and the Rolex Classic Yacht Trophy. The spirit of these events encompasses all our values: skills, stamina, traditional values and unexpected solutions. 11

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contacts Garnell Via Quintino Sella, 4 20121 Milano Italia Tel. +39 02 4351.1667 Fax. +39 02 4801.9792 Email. office@garnell.it www.garnell.it 16