Why Cross – Advantages of a Partnership with Cross

• Cooperative collaboration with existing management teams of the portfolio com-panies – results-oriented approach with ambitious, but realistic targets

• Long-term orientation with perennial growth strategy and shared business plan

• Equity participation of the management team at attractive terms

• The management team is responsible for the operations – Cross is represented in the non-executive board of directors. If appropriate, engagement of further independent board members with relevant experience and clear performance mandates