November 2009

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Resource Partners, a private equity created by a group of experts from The Carlyle Group, is closing its debut fund with the target of EUR200 million.

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), as a key investor, may invest EUR25 million in Resource Eastern European Equity Partners I (REEEP I). Rabobank is also considering the possibility of becoming the second key investor. EBRD should make a final decision by September 8th, 2009. The bank may increase its engagement.

The Fund will focus on the consumer products sector, mainly agriculture and food processing. Sixty percent of the portfolio should be companies from this sector. The rest will be invested in companies from other industries. Ryszard Wojtkowski will be the Managing Partner.

Resource Partners acquires majority stakes in iaBilet and BestMusic

Resource Partners announces the acquisition of an 82.5% stake in iaBilet, Romania’s leading online ticketing platform, and a 55% stake in BestMusic Concerts, a pioneering promoter of live entertainment events.

Resource Partners and Artgeist - strategic partnership

Resource Partners has entered into an investment agreement under which Artgeist Sp. z o.o., one of Europe’s leading producers and distributors of wall décor and interior design solutions, has secured a majority investor to support its product diversification strategy.