The energy industry today is one characterized by dramatic change. Enormous demand, the costs of international exploration, and the continuing pressures of competition have forced energy companies to seek new approaches to their business. To improve reported return on assets, the majors continue to divest assets once considered essential, electing to control but not own, the strategically important facilities used to link energy production with the end-user (the “midstream”). MEZ & Co. participates in transactions which assist the majors in achieving company-specific objectives, and believes that there will be many such opportunities in the future. MEZ & Co.’s investment thesis is simple: leverage its energy sector expertise and relationships to source proprietary deal flow outside of the traditional auction market in order to partner with the energy majors on strategic energy assets. MEZ & Co.’s success has been and will be rooted in the fact that it co-invests with energy companies of the highest quality in terms of industry leadership, substantial size, stable cash flows, positive growth prospects and exceptional management. MEZ & Co. defines a major energy company as the multinational integrated oil companies, super-independents, large pipeline and storage companies, and utilities. For over two decades, the Firm has been co-investing in the energy and natural resource sector and has built lasting relationships with: ConocoPhillips, Royal Dutch Shell, ExxonMobil, Kinder-Morgan Energy Partners, Equilon/Motiva and others. The Firm is unique in that it co-invests as a long-term partner, rather than simply a financial investor with a limited investment horizon. As a true risk-sharing partner, the Firm works closely with management and its operating partner throughout the life of the investment.