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Corporate ProfileInvestment Saskatchewan Inc. is a designated subsidiary crown corporation under TheCrown Corporations Act, 1993 and an incorporated entity under the Saskatchewan BusinessCorporations Act. Formerly known as CIC Industrial Interests Inc. (CIC III), InvestmentSaskatchewan was established as a stand-alone entity, wholly owned by the Crown InvestmentsCorporation of Saskatchewan. The Corporation presently holds a portfolio of over $458million of investments in a variety of businesses. Investment Saskatchewan’s head office islocated in Regina, Saskatchewan with a satellite office located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.MANDATEInvestment Saskatchewan’s mandate is to enhanceSaskatchewan’s long-term economic growth and diversificationthrough the provision of investment capital andfinancing, and to prudently manage portfolios of commerciallyviable investments.VISIONAs the steward of the Province’s portfolio, InvestmentSaskatchewan will be an acknowledged leader and catalystfor the development of the Saskatchewan economy and avibrant business community.MISSIONInvestment Saskatchewan’s mission is to ensure thatopportunities to develop the provincial economy arerealized through the availability of investment capitalwhere return is commensurate with risk. We will exerciseour fiduciary responsibility for the portfolio through thedevelopment of an investment management corporationand a resulting strategic partnership. Through this entity,we will achieve innovative and proactive deal sourcingand structuring and attract new capital to the provincewhile concurrently building the private sector investmentmanagement industry in Saskatchewan.VALUESThe Board of Directors and staff established thecorporate values. At Investment Saskatchewan we believethat these values define how we work together, and howwe deal with our clients and stakeholders.These values define behavioural expectations, clarifyour obligations and responsibilities, and serve as a benchmarkfor accountability in everything we do.Customer Service: We make it easy for our customers,investees, shareholders, stakeholders, and internal colleagues.We go the extra mile to create a smooth experience forpeople dealing with us.Honesty and Trust: We are honest, up front andhonorable. We are transparent in that we say what we meanand mean what we say. We respect each other and arebrave enough to have tough conversations in an appropriatemanner. We believe that through trust we will achieve asafe environment conducive to open communications.Integrity: We do the “right” thing - the “ethical” thing– which earns us the respect of people with whom wedeal. We believe that integrity is foundational in businessand that its absence will cause people not to deal with us.Achievement: We understand that “big things” are expectedof us and that in order to be a leader we must achieve.Our competence will be evident through our results and inorder to “raise the bar” we will continue learning and developingour expertise and keep current with industry trends.Accountability: We follow through on commitments,report on results achieved, and are held responsible forwhat we say we will do and what we have done.Innovation: We believe that innovation is key to gettingdeals done. Our innovation will be notable in how we sourcedeals in Saskatchewan or deals which could be brought toSaskatchewan; structure deals and achieve win/win results;maximize the returns which can be achieved; and in howwe increase the depth of the investment managementindustry in the province.Teamwork: The value of working together is greaterthan the value of working individually. We share information,help and depend on each other which results in betterservice to our customers and a better work environment.4