OPEN Solutions Landscape Brochure

AN OPEN INTRODUCTION

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ABOUT OPEN

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OPEN EXPERTISE

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WHY OPEN

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OPEN PORTFOLIO

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OPEN FOCUS

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OPEN DIVERSIFICATION

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OPEN STRUCTURE

ABOUT OPEN OPEN is a global visionary finance company that is set to revolutionize investments in clean technology projects and business. Our professional network covers Europe, Asia, The Middle East and the Americas, with a wide range of investment and project opportunities available.

OPEN’s investment strategy is to take a global approach to the solution of global problems. With a network reaching across a wide range of countries and industries, we take a value investment approach to projects and businesses which result in added value to society, financially, environmentally and socially.

We analyse trends which are driving the evolution of the global economy, be they technical, social, environmental or financial. Our philosophy is that every investment we make should result in positive impacts for profit, planet and people.

OPEN will invest in renewable energy assets, like wind and solar parks, which can create predictable and secure income streams. In addition to concrete projects with definable ROI, OPEN seeks long- term capital growth through investment in equity and debt in the securities of companies active in the renewable energy sector and in the clean technology markets, based on the company’s own standards and strategies.

If you are interested in learning more about OPEN and would like to be part of a growing community of OPEN stakeholders then we are OPEN to discussing the mutual benefits of collaboration.

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OPEN VISION

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OPEN TEAM

OPEN is a truly global venture. While different investment vehicles necessarily fall into geographical jurisdictions, the over-arching strategy is to create a globally connected network of stakeholders that share the same objectives. Access to renewable energy and cleantech projects across the world are offered to a global community of investors, through a variety of financing structures.

OPEN brings together experts from various sectors, including global finance, energy, technology, business leadership, marketing and media. Investors, entrepreneurs and project owners benefit directly from a company established on the basis of insights into progressive investment strategies, renewable energy and cleantech trends. OPEN also provides access to a worldwide network of investment projects.

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OPEN GROWTH

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OPEN AGENDA

Investments in the renewable energy and cleantech sectors ave grown exponentially over the last decade.

The value of the cleantech sector alone is projected to triple in size to $2.2 trillion by 2020. This global shift towards sustainable energy and cleantech solutions is unstoppable and OPEN offers a unique approach to capitalizing on its potential, generating profit and creating a better world.

Governments the world over, the United Nations and international organizations, such as the World Economic Forum, are driving a global agenda to address economic and environmental risk. This convergence is directing a shared commitment to move to a leaner, more sustainable energy infrastructure worldwide; the drive to find new energy solutions and minimize the impacts of climate.

DELIVERING THE RESULTS

MATCHING FINANCE WITH PROJECTS TO DRIVE PROFITS

“Our inspiration is not to just fix climate change, it is to ignite the next economy by meeting our energy needs using climate change solutions. Climate change is a trillion dollar opportunity masquerading a crisis.“ Jigar Shah, Partner at Inerjys, CEO of Jigar Shah Consulting, and board member of the Carbon War Room July 2013

OPEN EXPERTISE Knowledge is key winning solutions

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OPEN is much more than just a team of fi n a n c i e r s

OPEN has established an international team with expertise in areas of finance, renewable energy project development, policy and market analysis, investor relations, marketing and media. This dynamic collaborative approach brings together every aspect of the successful investment equation, matching sector knowledge with investment know-how, not just i fn one specific region, but globally.

The team has an in-depth understanding of the issues that investors and project developers face in bringing cleantech and renewables to market. We can help to overcome these challenges, where all profit from the experience.

While many other environmental investment companies exist, OPEN is one of the first entities to align financial experts with environmental and technology specialists to create a holistic approach to investing in solutions that will truly benefit the world.

This conglomeration of experts believes that profit, and high returns at that, can be created through ensuring that the very best ideas are given time, finance and support to be realized within a given exit strategy.

OPEN has the ambition to do something different and to really make a difference. As well as connecting a global community of environmental entrepreneurs and investors, OPEN is developing a dynamic brand that will harness the very best digital strategies, including business media and content-led marketing to inform, inspire and enable solid investment choices. Investing with OPEN today is a smart option.

BRINGING TOGETHER A DIVERSE GLOBAL TEAM OF EXPERTS

WHY OPEN OPEN takes a global approach to a global problem

OPEN invests in technologies that change the way the world works

As climate change increasingly manifests itself with volatile and unpredictable weather patterns that wreak havoc, the impact on food, fuel and water supplies presents an increasing challenge to the globalised economy. Climate change is therefore not a future threat but a risk multiplier today. It is ‘here and now’, and governments and global agencies are working together to help reverse its effects.

OPEN specialises in investing in what is known variously as cleantech, envirotech and green tech. We define it broadly as investments in knowledge-based products or services that improve operational performance, productivity, or efficiency while reducing costs, energy consumption, waste, or pollution.

This will result in a major transition to low carbon technologies and an iterative growth in renewables and cleantech. OPEN brings a global philosophy of seeking innovation worldwide, focusing on local initiatives to bring about a global solution.

As our name suggests, we are OPEN to the possibilities of the future, OPEN to new ideas and new ways of thinking: OPEN to change.

Our focus is not limited to any single sector, but rather on technological innovations within many different industrial sectors, which result in cleaner, leaner, lower emissions societies. OPEN is aligned with an expectation that expects to see huge growths in this sector, profiting investors, people, and the planet itself.

OPEN PORTFOLIO OPEN invests in companies that operate in the cleantech and renewable energy sectors. These are companies that develop:

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Renewable power – from solar, wind, hydro to biomass and waste Clean fuels – second generation biofuels to hydrogen Energy efficient technologies – CHP, waste heat recovery, buildings, space heating and cooling, measuring, monitoring and modeling software and tools Resource efficient technologies – waste management, recycling, recovery Water management and desalination Energy storage Smart grid initiatives

OPEN FOCUS With a focus on Envirotech, OPEN will invest in two main asset classes

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RENEWABLE ENERGY

CLEAN TECHNOLOGIES

At OPEN we believe that environmental concerns coupled with increasing energy price volatility will continue to drive the clean energy market growth.

At OPEN we also believe in the transformational opportunities of cleantech. HSBC’s Climate Change Centre projected that the cleantech market alone could be worth $ 2.2 trillion by 2020 and longer term projections are even higher. As the growing middle classes of the developing world drive consumption growth, every industrial sector will require increased efficiency and means of addressing resource scarcity.

Utilities are mandated to diversify their generation, and corporations are increasingly looking to renewable energy as a means of managing energy costs, ensuring supply and protecting their brands.

Renewable energy saw over a trillion dollars invested during 2004-2011 and, no longer just an ‘alternative’, we believe investment will continue as it enters the mainstream.

Growing environmental concerns are opening up entirely new markets for new approaches to the products and services we use. Targeted investment across the value chain, changing the dynamics of supply, is set to drive a global transformation – and OPEN invests in the opportunities this provides.

MEETING THE CHALLENGE

FINANCING THE FUTURE OF OUR PLANET’S ENERGY NEEDS

“The support we’re setting out today will unlock investment decisions, help ensure that rapid growth in renewable energy continues and shows the key role of renewables for our energy security.”

Edward Davey, Secretary of State, UK

OPEN DIVERSIFICATION For OPEN diversification is more than a word to attract investor attention; it is the core of our corporate strategy Whilst most cleantech investment firms focus on a single technology or geographic location, OPEN will diversify and, and as a result differentiate itself from other similar finance firms on many levels. Some of the OPEN diversification fundamentals:

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Geographical spread – Europe / Asia / Latin America Market types – established / emerging Targeted assets – renewable energy parks / private equity in cleantech companies Different investment offers – through managed fund structures or Direct Investments Type of investors – private / professional / institutional Investment objectives – long term / short term / income / capital growth Investment strategy – debt / equity / ownership

For many reasons, OPEN is a company that makes a difference

OPEN will diversify its investment strategy in two main categories of asset classes, each with its own investment characteristics 01.

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INCOME

CAPITAL GROWTH

Renewable energy production installations have as a key investment driver the characteristic that they generate predictable long-term income as they are underpinned by Power Purchase Agreements and/or Feed-in Tariffs.

Private equity investments in clean technology companies can generate above average short to midterm capital growth. By participating in the equity of highgrowth cleantech companies, OPEN sets itself the objective to create wealth for all its stakeholders.

OPEN focuses on low financial risk projects that use proven technologies and operate on long-term contracts.

Therefore these investments are highly attractive for private and institutional investors alike that want to have significant long-term income potential.

OPEN shall invest in early stage companies requiring funding for business development and/or established companies that want to expand their existing business.

Notwithstanding the lifecycle phase, the sole objective of the private equity investment is to realize a return on investment for the investors.

Renewable energy investments may prove to be the perfect nexus between creating environmental and social progress whilst earning consistent financial returns on your investment.

OPEN makes investments in clean technology companies with passionate, energetic and experienced management teams, and strong underlying value and growth prospects.

OPEN STRUCTURE OPEN Envirotech Investment Fund, SICAV SIF S.A. Luxembourg OPEN Opportunities in Envirotech Ltd London, United Kingdom OPEN Envirotech Equity Investments, SOPARFI S.A. Representatives and

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offices in: • London, United Kingdom • Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg • Shanghai, China • Lucknow, India • Santiago, Chile • Panama City, Panama

Direct Investments

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