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AGRI-FOOD

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DESCRIPTION

The Fund invests in the primary processing sector (poultry, beef, pork), milk and egg processing, manufacturing and development of frozen products, food additives and health food, and the production of private-label products, specialty cheese, deli products and prepared foods.

THE TEAM

	Hubert Carrier Investment Director Agri-food  Profile Phone : 1 800 361-5017 (5014) Email : hcarrier@fondsftq.com
	René Kurth Portfolio Manager Agri-food  Profile Phone : 514 383-8383 (5066) Email : rkurth@fondsftq.com
	Benoît Tétrault Senior Investment Advisor Agri-food  Profile Phone : (514) 383-8383 poste 5356 Email : btetrault@fondsftq.com

AREAS OF INTERVENTION

Patient capital
Unsecured patient and flexible capital, ingenious and inventive financial products

External directors
A pool of independent, external directors with agri-food expertise

Multidisciplinary teams
Long-term support from a qualified multidisciplinary team of proactive, sensitive professionals who are actively involved in the organization’s growth

Investor network
Access to a well-established network of investors across all the regions of Québec through the fonds régionaux de solidarité FTQ, the fonds locaux de solidarité and Capital financière agricole

Training
Economic training program for employees

INVESTMENT CRITERIA

· Competent, dynamic and credible teams with operating experience
· Shareholders/executives receptive to investors, alliances and partnerships
· Sound business plans and concepts
· Sustainable competitive advantages
· Growing markets and niches
· Preservation and creation of lasting jobs

RECENT PRESS RELEASES

March 16, 2007, Montreal
Solidarity Fund QFL Invests $2 Million in Start-up product Kooll Desserts

May 7, 2007, Montreal
VAN HOUTTE TO BE ACQUIRED AND TAKEN PRIVATE BY LITTLEJOHN & CO.

November 28, 2007, Montreal
Solidarity Fund QFL and Its Network Invest $230 Million to Encourage Start-Ups and Growth in the Agrifood Sector

November 30, 2009, Montréal
Major Player in the Life Sciences Sector: Solidarity Fund QFL Invests in Vaccine Developer Medicago Inc.

December 15, 2009, Rivière-du-Loup
Solidarity Fund QFL Helps Finance Premier Tech’s Growth

March 30, 2010, Montreal
Solidarity Fund QFL Earmarks $25 Million for Québec’s Agricultural Future An important measure as a result of the Québec budget

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