Maryland KEY CORPORATE FACTS / KPIs FUND DESCRIPTION Offices 1 Maryland GmbH is the direct investment division of Mayfair SE, the private family office of Günter and Daniela Herz, former owners of the Tchibo Group. Maryland aims to establish a portfolio of long-term direct investments. Founded 2004 The focus is on companies with a strong business model and long-term growth prospects preferably in branded consumer & retail, online/digital media, or the services sector. Transaction structures may range from minority to majority holdings, private or public companies, typically on an all-equity basis. Employees 7 Current Fund Size Not disclosed Use of Debt Yes SELECTED PORTFOLIO COMPANIES Assets under Mgmt Not disclosed • Global leader in Testing, Inspection & Certification (ship classification, oil & gas, energy and business assurance/ISO certification) Target Investment Size €100m - €1bn • #3 global TIC services company, €2.5bn revenues, 16,000 employees • 36.5% holding in DNV GL (Mayfair merged its 100% investment in GL Group with direct competitor DNV in 2013 to create leading TIC services company) Target Geographies Europe, Americas • Innovative, Italian fast-casual restaurant concept Consumer& Retail, Online, • 150 restaurants in 28 countries worldwide (€350m system-wide revenues) Target Sectors Business Services • Mayfair acquired 44% holding in 2011 • Support for global roll-out of the business Investment Style Active • #3 global sporting goods brand leading in the sport lifestyle segment • Mayfair acquired 27% holding in 2005; sold to PPR in 2007 Deal structures Control, joint control, minority, etc. KEY CONTACTS Sustainable long-term growth prospects Unique proprietary assets • Hinrich Stahl • Responsible for Mayfair’s direct investments since Key Investment Criteria International/global business model • Managing Director 2004 Low capital intensity • Previously Apax Partners and McKinsey & Co. Strong management team • Email: [email protected] • MBA INSEAD (Fontainebleau) Website www.maryland-gmbh.de • Helge Lützen • Joined Maryland in 2008 Contact Email [email protected] • Director • Previously Citigroup Global Markets • Email: [email protected] • ebs Oestrich-Winkel Contact Phone +49 (0) 40 320 878 0