Premier Energy Romania (PER) is one of the fastest growing private energy and power infrastructure companies in Southeastern Europe focusing on Europe’s Green Deal and UN Sustainable Development Goals. PER is the 3rd largest distributor and supplier of natural gas on the Romanian market, with 460 Employees all over the country, being controlled by Ligatne LTD, a Cypriot company, the acquisition vehicle of EMMA Capital. PER conducts business in a world where environmental challenges and related issues are growing – risks related to rapid climate change, overexploitation, local ecosystems loss, water sources contamination and heavy air pollution are the major concerns for Premier Energy as a whole. As an advocate of responsible energy distribution and supply, environmental responsibilities, protection and reducing environmental impact play an integral role in Premier Energy’s ESG strategy. PER expansion is driven by both acquisitions and organic growth, spotting and capitalizing on each opportunity. The Group currently operates more than 86 concessions (out of which 20 are greenfield) throughout the country, owns a distribution network spanning around 2,500 km and has over 95,000 active clients in 130 towns and villages. The concessions are focused in and around Bucharest, the southern region, the western and the northern parts of Romania. EMMA Capital, founded by Jiří Šmejc alongside highly experienced partners, is an international investment group focused on Europe and particularly CSEE region, with a significant presence through Home Credit in Asian markets as well. Unlike typical Private Equity funds, EMMA is fully flexible in terms of investment horizon and portfolio concentration. EMMA always targets a significant stake in the companies it invests in (e.g., majority ownership or co-controlling minority) while enhancing the companies with exceptional, proven operational and investment expertise.