Investment targets are mid-size companies operating in profitable market niches having the following characteristics:

• Leadership in their niche segment
• Defendable market position through regulations, product excellence or innovation
• High Growth Rates
• Management with proven track record of success and leadership

Terra Nova considers also investments in:

• Financial Turnarounds
• Special Situations
• Aviation industry, including airports, aviation services and component manufacturing

Terra Nova's investment approach:

• Patient capital with longer investment horizon than private equity investors
• Pro-active partnership with the entrepreneurs and management teams
• Sharing of the path to value creation during the investment period since inception
• Alignment of interests of the top management adopting incentive plans