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LetterOne Entrepreneurial mindset Long-term vision Active investment Founded in 2013, LetterOne (L1) is a partnership of successful entrepreneurs, CEOs and international businesspeople passionate about building better business. We invest in sectors fundamental to society’s sustainable prosperity: energy, technology, health and retail. We are not answerable to the demands, and short-termism, of external capital. With more than £20bn of patient capital, our long-term approach, in-depth expertise and commitment to good governance are helping us to build the companies of the future, supporting more than 125,000 jobs in sectors that create lasting value for investors and society. Founded in 2013, LetterOne (L1) is a partnership of successful entrepreneurs, CEOs and international businesspeople passionate about building better businesses. We invest in sectors fundamental to society’s sustainable prosperity: energy, technology, health and retail. We are not answerable to the demands, and short-termism, of external capital. LetterOne believes that long-term capital, unmatched sector expertise, world-class teams and active engagement will ultimately bring rewards for investors, employees and society. LetterOne Active investment that realises potential Welcome to LetterOne (L1), founded in 2013. We are an international investment business led by successful entrepreneurs and former CEOs and international businesspeople. L1's aim is to be the pre-eminent international investment firm. We buy and build investments that stand the test of time and create value for all our partners and stakeholders. A global leader in the transition to safe, sustainable energy The world needs energy, but energy production needs to change. LetterOne (L1) is building a safe, sustainably growing energy group, recognised as a partner of choice in its industry and enabling the transition to a lower-carbon and more circular economy. We continue to look for active investments that can power society for the long term. Managing the liquidity and financial investments of L1 Investment Holdings L1 Treasury manages the liquidity and financial investments of L1 Investment Holdings. When the Group makes strategic investments, L1 Treasury provides the necessary funds, whereas where investments are sold or dividends received, L1 Treasury manages the available funds The founders and shareholders of L1 have worked together for decades. Their passion for building businesses from the bottom up has taken them from window cleaning to biotech. L1 has built on this heritage and added to it, involving the expertise and experience of an unparalleled team that includes Lord Davies of Abersoch (former chairman and CEO of Standard Chartered), Jonathan Muir (former CFO of TNK-BP), Wulf von Schimmelmann (former chairman and CEO of Deutsche Post), Franz Humer (former chairman and CEO of Roche Holding), Denis O’Brien (founder of Digicel) and Rolf Classon (former CEO and president of Bayer Healthcare). Meet the experts investing at scale L1 is built on the expertise of our people. We have an outstanding executive backed by world class CEO’s, sector investment teams and advisory boards that help us invest and grow businesses, at scale. Across the world, nations and communities are emerging from the pandemic with plans for growth. In major economies, these plans share important characteristics. There is a strengthened debate about the purpose and role of business, and how the state and enterprise can align to create shared prosperity. Companies are expected to do more than just maximise profits and will be held accountable by a broad range of stakeholders when they fail to live up to expectations. To succeed over the long term, and to be sustainable in the broadest sense, firms must deliver shared social and environmental benefit as well as financial returns. Companies must ensure that a responsible approach to the environment, society and good governance is built into the core of their business. There is also more focus on investment for future growth. A greater recognition of the need to build in resilience for the future, focusing on the sectors that will deliver long-term social and economic value. These challenges come at a time when the investment climate is uncertain, when technology is changing rapidly and when businesses are under huge public scrutiny. Many companies and individuals rely on unprecedented levels of government and central bank support. High government deficits and historically low interest rates have undermined the traditional tools of economic policy. The link between valuations and underlying economic reality can appear broken. This requires new thinking about the nature and measurement of wealth beyond GDP. This should focus attention on long-term investment; on diversifying the energy mix and accelerating a sustainable path to net zero; on diversity and inclusion; and on commitments to tackle . Long-term thinking, entrepreneurial spirit and innovation must win out against short-termism. LetterOne is built for this challenge.