Merchant Banking Alvarium Merchant Banking is a corporate advisory practice focused on the media, consumer and technology sectors, as well as other sectors impacted by digital disruption. Our extensive experience, far-reaching network and advisory & investment expertise provide significant value for our clients. TEXT — Services The Merchant Banking team provides independent advisory services to corporates. M&A services Private placements & joint ventures Public company & IPO advisory services Strategic advisory services Independent board advice Structured finance advisory services Sector research on key sector/investment themes PERSON — Jonathan Goodwin OBE PARTNER, HEAD OF MERCHANT BANKING Jonathan is a Partner and Head of Merchant Banking at Alvarium. In 2011 he founded Lepe Partners, an independent merchant bank focused on the media, internet and consumer sectors, which merged with Alvarium in 2019. TEXT — Network Continuous direct dialogue with entrepreneurs, CEOs & investors Effective advice and execution underpinned by established relationships and broad access to capital TRANSACTIONS — Completed Transactions ‘This generation wants to be more exposed and more involved . . . A flexible, more skilful and light-footed merchant bank for all the generations will emerge.’ KEN COSTA, CO-CHAIRMAN NEWS — 06.03.2019 Glassnote Music Announces Strategic Partnership with Kobalt Music Alvarium Merchant Banking (formerly Lepe Partners) advises Glassnote Music on its strategic partneship with Kobalt Music. + PERSON — Edward Lawson Johnston PARTNER Edward is a Partner at Alvarium and sits on the Alvarium Global Operational Board as well as Merchant Banking and Direct Investment divisions. He is responsible for overseeing strategy for business development across the group. PERSON — Tara Haig ASSOCIATE PARTNER, MERCHANT BANKING Tara is an Associate Partner at Alvarium. She oversees legal and operational activities within Alvarium’s merchant banking division. NEWS — 04.07.2018 Koovs Strategic Investment from Future Group Alvarium Merchant Banking (formerly Lepe Partners) advises Koovs on its strategic investment from Future Group. + PERSON — Julian Culhane PARTNER, MERCHANT BANKING Julian is a Partner at Alvarium. In 2011 he founded Lepe Partners, an independent merchant bank focused on the media, internet and consumer sectors. PERSON — Ken Costa PARTNER, CO-CHAIRMAN Ken is a Partner and Co-Chairman at Alvarium. He is the Founder of Ken Costa Strategic and has been involved in investment banking for more than 35 years. NEWS — 12.10.2018 Global to buy Exterion Media in third deal to create OOH giant Alvarium Merchant Banking (formerly Lepe Partners) advises Global on its acquisition of Exterion Media. + © 2019 ALVARIUM LEGAL INFORMATION PERSHING