Sustainablility

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Long-term value creation is a cornerstone of Sareq's strategy and a guiding principle for all investments that we make. Sustainability is thus something we naturally incorporate into all our investment decisions and in our ongoing work with our portfolio companies.

Foundational pillars

We are consistently working to maintain high business ethics and responsible corporate governance within the group. The following foundational pillars are essential for sustaining our strategy of making responsible investments and ensuring accountable corporate governance:

1

When potential acquisitions are identified, an initial review of the company's business model, financial performance, management team, market, etc, is conducted. Sareq excludes companies that do not meet our standards regarding sustainability in corporate governance, values, and treatment of employees and customers.

2

Before completing any acquisition, we conduct a thorough financial, legal, commercial, and operational due diligence, incorporating sustainability factors such as corporate governance, employee considerations, and environmental impact. Any potential sustainability risks are identified, analyzed, and documented from an early stage and incorporated into our investment decision.

3

Sareq has representatives on and oversees all boards within the group, where both financial performance and strategic initiatives, including sustainability, are on the agenda. Each portfolio company is required to undertake 1-2 company-specific sustainability initiatives per year in addition to reporting on specific financial and non-financial key performance indicators.

As an owner, Sareq encourages all portfolio companies to establish a code of conduct, IT policy, whistleblower policy, and procurement policy. Additionally, Sareq supports the portfolio companies in developing their own sustainability strategy and conducts annual reviews of their performance.

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