Sophisticated investors

I declare that I am a self-certified sophisticated investor for the purposes of the Financial Services and Markets Act (Financial Promotion) Order 2001. I understand this means:

(1) I can receive financial promotions that may not have been approved by a person authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority;

(2) the content of such financial promotions may not conform to rules issued by the Financial Conduct Authority;

(3) by signing this statement I may lose significant rights;

(4) I may have no right to complain to either of the following:

(i) the Financial Conduct Authority; or
(ii) the Financial Ombudsman Scheme;

(5) I may have no right to seek compensation from the Financial Services Compensation Scheme.

I am a self-certified sophisticated investor because at least one of the following applies:

(i) I am a member of a network or syndicate of business angels and have been so for at least the last six months prior to the date below; or

(ii) I have made more than one investment in an unlisted company in the two years prior to the date below;

(iii) I am working, or have worked in the two years prior to the date below, in a professional capacity in the private equity sector, or in the provision of finance for small and medium enterprises;

(iv) I am currently, or have been in the two years prior to the date below, a director of a company with an annual turnover of at least £1 million.

I accept that I can lose my property and other assets from making investment decisions based on financial promotions. I am aware that it is open to me to seek advice from someone who specialises in advising on investments.