Introductory Letter

Thank you for your interest in the Riverbridge 2022 Responsible Investing Report.

At Riverbridge, the work we do every day is grounded in our purpose as a firm: to further human flourishing. And we believe business is a powerful vehicle in serving that purpose—as companies can be positive influences for cultivating the potential of people and building a better world for all of us. Identifying companies with these aims is what fuels our commitment to responsible investing and enables us to better serve the long-term objectives of our clients.

2022 was a historically challenging year for investors, but it also provided an opportunity to demonstrate our focus not on short-term stock market performance, but on the business fundamentals that lead to sustainable, long-term value creation.

We seek to invest in companies built to outlast market cycles. These are companies driven by purpose and innovation. They steward cultures of continuous improvement and creative problem solving. And they seek to expand opportunities for health, safety, and advancement. To identify these types of companies, we follow the same time-tested investment approach we have championed since our inception—one designed to create long-term value for our clients.

The principles of responsible investing are foundational to our purpose and mindset. It is a privilege to continue serving in ways that support the best interests of our clients, our communities, and the world we are building together. Thank you for your partnership and trust.

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