ARGES PRIVATE EQUITY

Extensive experiences, averaging over 20 years as portfolio managers & analysts

Close relationship with limited partners based on our wide network

Pursuing growth capital strategy, aiming for sustainable growth of investment target companies

01	About ARGES

Origin of the Corporate Name: "ARGES", known as the youngest of the Cyclopes in Greek mythology, symbolizes ‘brightness’ and is referred to as ‘the one who shines brightly'. The Cyclopes, including Arges, presented Zeus with their possession of thunder, lightning, and bolts as a gift, aiding him in the battle to become the new ruler of Mount Olympus. The ability of Arges to strike lightning represents the distinctive expertise that our company aims for, signifying the power to communicate with customers and build trust, just as Arges bestowed his power upon Zeus and fought alongside him.

Philosophy: ARGES Private Equity thoroughly evaluates the potential value of companies through in-depth analysis and meticulous assessment, proceeding with investment decisions. We, ARGES, strive to assist in the growth and improvement of our investment targets through a close partnership, putting the utmost effort into this endeavor.

Values

Professionalism

We value professionalism based on our extensive experience and knowledge, which enable us to find great opportunities and fulfill needs of our clients.

Communication

We value long-term relationships with our clients and encourage open communication to minimize conflicts of interests.

Trust

We believe trust is our greatest asset. We honor our commitments and responsibilities to our clients.

Creating Shared Value(CSV)

We believe that sharing our growth with others will return with more opportunities and sustainability.

02	How We Do

Key Investment Strategy: Key investment strategy of ARGES Private Equity is to make growth focused investments in exceptional companies to maximize our investors return. ARGES Private Equity has investment professionals with extensive career backgrounds, enabling us to analyze and identify potential companies. We try multidirectional approach, understanding that the projections of companies do not solely depend on visible financial statistics. We invest in companies who share mutual understanding about growth and management strategies, which also can minimize the risk of potential conflicts. For exceptional companies we find, we offer maximized amicable solutions with less engagements. We provide optimal capital or consultations to companies who seek to realize growth potentials through, for example, capital expenditure or M&A. Our goal is to maximize long-term returns by pursuing long-term harmony and favorable cooperation system with our business partners. We are patient and cooperative until companies successfully enhance their business performances and firm values. At the right time, we seek for our investment returns by reasonable and corporate-friendly means.

Investment Criteria

Key Attributes

Potential companies with significant market opportunity or proven business model on demand

Investment Type

Ordinary stock, RCPS, CB (financial leverage if appropriate)

Transactional Purpose

Expansion capital, Recapitalization, Acquisitions, White knight deal

Involvement Type

Private Equity Fund with a board seat

Investment Process

Deal Sourcing

Intimate corporate access to potential companies

Valuation and growth potential analysis
Investment

Optimal suggestions with financial supports

Thorough planning with scenario analyses
Value Creation

Long-term strategic management proposals to enhance firm value

Financing schemes for stable management & ownership structure
Exit

Long-term plan for optimal returns

Consideration on target asset liquidity for exit-plan

03	Portfolio

2023

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2023

HJWAVE|Blind Pool|3 billion KRW
2023

Daejin Advanced Materials|Blind Pool|3 billion KRW
2023

Element Energy|Blind Pool|$5M
2022

Sonatus|Blind Pool|$3M
2022

Bitsensing|Blind Pool & Project Fund|8.8 billion KRW
2022

INAVI Systems|Project Fund|5 billion KRW
2021

Thinkware|Project Fund|29 billion KRW
2020

Unijet|Project Fund|11 billion KRW
2018

EuBiologics|Project Fund|30 billion KRW
2018

MegaGen Implant|Project Fund|10 billion KRW
2016

APSystem|Project Fund|36 billion KRW

04	Team

Our team at ARGES Private Equity consists of investment professionals who have aligning interests. Members share not only the knowledge and experience but also the same Philosophy and Vision to work as a team

Core Partners

Sean Kim, CEO

Sean Kim, CEO of ARGES, currently serves as a board member of Thinkware and Unijet. He was also a board member of AP Systems and MegaGen Implant Co., Ltd., portfolios ARGES has invested.
Prior to founding ARGES Private Equity, Mr. Kim accumulated extensive experience in the asset management industry at Shinhan BNP Paribas Asset Management and Truston Asset Management, where he was responsible for managing major pension funds and public funds.
Mr. Kim holds a bachelor’s degree in French literature and an MBA from Seoul National University.

JH Jung, Executive Vice President / Chief Investment Officer

JH Jung currently serves as a registered officer of Inavi Systems Corp. and Unijet, both of which are portfolio companies of ARGES Private Equity. Before joining ARGES, he served as a CIO of Ark Impact Asset Management.
Mr. Jung has over 20 years of experience in the asset management industry, including his tenure as a portfolio manager at Samsung Asset Management, where he was responsible for managing a National Pension SRI(Socially Responsible Investment) fund.
Mr. Jung holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Seoul National University.

Audit General
Hyung Seak Kang	Attorney at law
Career	· Adjunct Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering at Dongguk University · Re-classification Advisory Committee Member at Game Rating And Administration Committee · Policy Advisory Committee Member at Ministry of Unification · Member of Deliberative Committee on the imposition of a fine for negligence related to South-North Korea exchanges and cooperation at Ministry of Unification · Member of the Information Disclosure Review Board at Gyeonggi Housing & Urban Development Corporation · Korea Housing & Urban Guarantee Corporation · NH Bank, Seoul Guarantee Insurance Company Legal Counsel
Education	· Judicial Research and Training Institute 39^th · Yonsei University

05	Contact

Address

ARGES Private Equity, Inc.
6F Opulence Bldg., 254,
Seocho-daero, Seocho-gu,
Seoul, Republic of Korea

Email

arges@arges.co.kr

Tel	+82-2-6407-2901
Fax	+82-2-6407-2904

About ARGES

How We Do

Portfolio

Team

Sean Kim, CEO

JH Jung, Executive Vice President / Chief Investment Officer

Contact

Address

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