Method Investments and Advisory AG (hereinafter referred to as the "Company") falls under the term "asset manager" pursuant to Art. 367a (3) of the Liechtenstein Persons and Companies Act (PGR) and must therefore describe its participation policy in accordance with Art. 367h PGR.
The company does not exercise any shareholder rights within the meaning of Art. 367h para. 1 nos. 1 and 4 PGR that are based on participation in the companies in which the company has invested as part of asset management mandates. In particular, no rights relating to the general meetings of public limited companies are exercised. The right to a share of profits and subscription rights are exercised in consultation with the clients.
The monitoring of important company matters within the meaning of Art. 367h para. 1 no. 2 PGR is carried out by taking note of the legally required reporting of the companies in financial reports and ad hoc announcements.
There is no exchange of opinions with the corporate bodies and stakeholders of the companies within the meaning of Art. 367h para. 1 no. 3 PGR.
There is no co-operation with other shareholders within the meaning of Art. 367h para. 1 (5) and (6) PGR.
In the event of conflicts of interest within the meaning of Art. 367h para. 1 no. 7 PGR, disclosure is made to the parties concerned in accordance with the statutory provisions and the further course of action is clarified with them.
There is no annual publication on the implementation of the participation policy within the meaning of Art. 367h para. 2 PGR because the corresponding rights are not exercised.
Voting behaviour within the meaning of Art. 367h para. 1 no. 3 PGR is not published because there is no participation in votes.