HTL Property Expands its Australian Platform with the Launch of HTL Investment Management

Hotels, Tourism & Leisure Property (HTL), today announces the launch of HTL Investment Management, a new
business division focused on strategic partnerships across the life cycle of a client’s investment. The highly
experienced investment services division will provide solutions which seek to utilise both a qualitative and
quantitative approach to investment and asset management.

HTL Property’s Investment Management offering is managed by the firm’s National Director, James Smithers; who
brings a quality-first investment philosophy to clients seeking optimal returns through sustainable management
practices.

“By introducing Investment Management to our national services platform, we’re excited to amalgamate operational
and financial diversity in order to assist our valued clients make informed, sustainable and prosperous investment
decisions” advised Andrew Jolliffe, HTL Property’s Managing Director.

“This specialist platform complements our existing property, finance and brokerage solutions, as we offer our
clients a diverse suite of considered strategic solutions in order to meet the evolving needs of today’s investor”
concluded Jolliffe.

Over the course of his career, James Smithers has advised institutional, syndicated and private investor groups
deploying capital, navigating change management, strategic divestments, turnarounds and creating arbitrage
opportunities for Opco/Propco structures – and in doing so supporting clients across finance, operations, and
divestments events.

Accordingly, Smithers has been engaged to advise some of the largest global institutions and high profile
domestic investors in the hospitality and leisure sector; earning an MBA, BA and recording almost 25 years
experience operating in Australia. Smithers is based in HTL’s National Head Office in Sydney; and supports HTL’s
existing coverage of the Asia-Pacific region.

Key services provided by HTL Investment Management include:

Equity Investments: Management of portfolios, including active and passive strategies. Key quality characteristics
including returns on capital, asset efficiency, margins, cash flow, change management, stability; and organic
growth.

Alternative Investments: Including private equity, hedge funds, real estate, syndications; and other non-traditional
asset classes in order to provide diversification and potential for higher returns.

Investment Solutions: Customised solutions designed to meet the specific needs of high-net-worth individuals,
private family offices and institutional investors. Offering Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investment
strategies that align with client values and sustainability goals.

Advisory Services: Tailored operational strategies and innovative solutions to assist clients navigate complex
markets, drive performance and achieve financial objectives.

M&A: Identifying opportunities, market analysis, deal sourcing and origination, due diligence, deal structuring and
negotiation.

Market Research: In-depth analysis of global and domestic economic trends, market conditions, and investment
opportunities designed to inform and drive investment strategies.

Risk Management: Evaluating and managing investment risks so as to protect the value and integrity of client
assets and manage downside risk; including business-critical issues – compliance management and regulation.

HTL Investment Management is committed to acting in the best interests of its clients. This includes adhering to
high ethical standards, ensuring transparency in investment processes; and maintaining a strong fiduciary duty.

HTL Investment Management’s exclusive goal is to assist clients achieve financial objectives through the
application of disciplined investment management principles and a client-centric approach.

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