Ilaria Bertizzolo

Provides commercial credit insurance services

CDP Equity is an active, long-term manager which invests in strategic companies with net annual turnover of at least EUR 240 million and an average of at least 200 employees which operate in the defense, security, infrastructure and public services, transportation, communication, energy, insurance and financial intermediation, research and high technology sectors, aiming to achieve market returns through a combination of dividends and capital gains. The firm invests in companies seeking to expand, improve operational efficiency and strengthen their competitive position in both domestic and international markets. They typically acquire majority and minority national interest with a sound financial position, adequate profitability and growth prospects. They are also open to working with co-investors on investment deals and play an active role in the governance of their investee companies. CDP Equity establishes appropriate mechanisms to ensure the liquidity and monetization of their investments in order to preserve, leverage and make the capital provided by shareholders available for the future. A typical investee company shareholder agreement provides for representation on the Board of Directors, rights regarding key operational matters and extraordinary corporate initiatives and agreement on the business plan and various initiatives. Their investment process involves transparent decision making. Each investment must be approved by the firm's Investment Committee and Board of Directors.