The Corporate Philosophy of Equest is formed around the following key operating principles -

Expertise in focus regions & sectors and complimentary skills of key team members – Equest strives to combine complimentary investment and advisory teams for all tasks undertaken combining individual responsibility, in depth understanding of the target sector and dynamics of the target company with full knowledge of the local market operating conditions.

Local market knowledge with international investment procedures – Equest combines true proven local market knowledge in its focus markets, especially in Bulgaria and Romania, with global standards in benchmarking valuations, market growth forecasting and deal execution of any investment or advisory project the company undertakes.

Speed of execution – in the emerging markets including the new market economies of the South East European markets speed of execution in investment transactions is one of the key factors in gaining the trust and respect of the local business markets and Equest has a proven track record in being fast and decisive in completing new investments, without compromising on its rigorous due diligence and structuring requirements to global best practise levels.

Leading global institutional shareholders – Equest is backed by leading global institutions in its listed investment companies as well as investors in its other advisory based placings, that provide a solid ultimate shareholder foundation for portfolio companies held in various Equest managed and advised listed companies.

Partnerships with leading global partners and companies – Equest has a positive preference for operational and equity partnerships with leading global companies in its investment in the target investment regions, including the South East European region, whereby Equest provides in depth local knowledge and management whilst a global partner brings its expertise in operations and products to a join projects and company.

Corporate governance and transparency – Equest is focused on providing full transparency to its shareholders on its activities, subject to any regulatory aspects imposed by respective Stock Exchanges, and makes it up most in ensuring that all aspects of Equest Partners, its employees, partners and affiliated operations adhere to the highest standards of corporate governance.