CDP Capital: A Major Global Player
Founded in 1965 to manage Quebec public funds, CDP Capital is now one of the world’s most renowned fund managers.

• a global asset manager active in traditional and alternative financial products;
• the leading asset manager in Canada and among the largest portfolio managers in the Americas;
• among the 10 largest real estate portfolio managers in the world;
• one of the leading Canadian private equity investors and among the most significant Canadian venture capital providers; and
• the largest Canadian investor on foreign markets.

Today, CDP Capital manages money for an increasing number of institutional clients globally —$129.6 billion in assets under management (as of December 31, 2002).

Multiple Products and Services
In addition to the pooled funds, segregated portfolios, private equity funds and real estate/mortgage portfolios of its traditional product line, CDP Capital draws on the expertise of a large team of financial engineers to build solutions customized to meet the requirements of individual sponsors and consultants. These solutions include risk management which is central to our business process to meet performance objectives.

CDP Capital will continue to build upon its global expertise, developing value-added products in all promising markets with a view to establishing itself as a world leader.

Through its world markets, private equity and real estate businesses, CDP Capital also offers a broad spectrum of asset management and advisory services:

• CDP Capital – World Markets offers the portfolio management services of more than 100 highly skilled professionals — many of whom hold the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation, doctorates or post-graduate degrees in multiple disciplines.
• CDP Capital – Real Estate Group, provides advisory services as well as asset and portfolio managements, using investments in real estate debt and equity on public and private markets worldwide. The expertise it offers also includes structured finance, lending, property management and development. It covers sectors such as office buildings, shopping centers, residential, hotel and industrial properties.
• CDP Capital – Private Equity provides capital and advisory services to companies of all sizes in every sector of the global economy to effectively fulfill their financing needs and support their expansion into global markets.

Divided into independent teams according to their specific investment niche, geographic region, sector and management style, the CDP Capital managers behind these spheres of business activity apply their expertise in synergy to generate superior returns for clients and partners alike.

To ensure best practices, CDP Capital has created a department responsible for compliance. Headed by the Corporate Secretary, thus not related to any money management activities, it has a mandate to define and put in place compliance standards and policies such as : monitoring programs; compliance with client investment policies; portfolio management standards; code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.

Furthermore, to make certain that its infrastructure supports the highest quality of services and enables CDP Capital to meet client expectations, the firm remains committed to strict governance policies, transparent, best-practice investment processes and a solid track record endorsed by third parties. This may be what ultimately positions CDP Capital as a renowned global money management firm.