Welcome to the world of

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TachéWho we are?

MarketMarket position

VisionStrategy

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We are Taché – Trust. It’s our most valuable asset. It’s the core of our existence

Exceptional:- Traceability of diamonds throughout the

pipeline (backed by IT platform and audits)

- Transparency financially and operationally

- Product quality control and customer services

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Culture & Human:- Multicultural & diversity

- Experts in building and managing JV’s,

Partnerships and Strategic Alliances

- Customer focused

Trust & Authenticity:- 4th generation family business – HQ in Antwerp

- 6 decades of experience in global markets

- Preferred buyer in the mining world

- Supplier of choice for brands; due to QC

- AAA status amongst banks

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Taché – Traceable from source to retail

Rough Diamond Sourcing:

- Long term contracts (De Beers/Alrosa)

- Off-take agreements- Tenders large stones

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offices infrastructure- 24/7 customer

service

Polished Diamond & Jewelry Services:- TQCM: “Sizing & Bagging”- Research & Development:

eg. Synthetic screening- Marketing projects:

My collectible, web-app- Large scale jewelry mounts production

Rough Diamond Trading:

- Special services: “preparing”

- Price gauge platform

Diamond manufacturing:>0.01ct – 10ct+Market leader in finest makes

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Dedicated team in place and ready to go

Robert TachéPresident

President of the Group Taché since 2005. Robert is the senior figurehead of the group responsible for executive level functions at the highest level.

Claude TachéHead of Rough Diamond Dept

Head of Rough Diamond Dept of the Group Tachésince 2006. Claude is responsible for propelling Tache into the top 5 rough diamond trading companies in the industry.

Yacha TachéHead of Diamond Manufacturing Operations

Head of the Group Taché’sdiamond manufacturing operations since 2009. Yacha has overseen the restructuring of all factories in terms of internal processes, technology and traceability set up.

Joachim Taché

Officer of Planning & Strategy

Joined the Group in 2012. Joachim created new sourcing and sales relations, with key players in and beyond the industry. Also responsible for launching Taché’s R&D department and restructuring the group’s corporate governance structure.

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1910

Joseph Taché opens a small Jewellery shop in

the Gold market of Damascus.

Jacques Taché opens the first international office in Antwerp. The

Group’s HQ today.

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1970 - 1996

Creation of a rough sourcing network in

Africa & Russia

Creation of of diamond factories network

Set up of offices in major hubs

Taché becomes closer to major high-jewelry brands and retailers in Europe, North

America and Asia. Status of preferred supplier is obtained.

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2005

Taché Auctions largest stone ever in Asia with

Sotheby’s, ‘Dawn of the Millenium’ 101.27ct

(460ct rough)

Expansion drive with focus on commercial

and R&D opportunities

2014

TachéFrom a family affair to an international market leader

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Global reachIn a world where demand and market trends

are ever changing, every client is faced with

their own challenges.

Sales office

Factory

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Exceptional is our standard –The brand behind the brands

We set high standards for ourselves in the way

we conduct business.

➢ Market leader in finest makes

➢ Market maker in 10ct+

➢ Consultant for banks, mining and retail companiesWe’ve developed exceptional products, systems

and services to grow our market position and to

help our partners stand out as well.

➢ Preferred supplier of high-end Jewellery houses &

brands – best QC score Year-on-Year

➢ Development of successful strategic platforms for

clients

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Taché’s – Vertical IntegrationA 1-stop solution for our clients

Rough TradingA leader and market maker in several rough diamond articles and with a dedicated client base

Rough SourcingThe Tache Group has a rough sourcing

network spanning from Africa to Russia, Canada and Australia.

Polished Distribution Trusted supplier of major brands with a unique client network.

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Rough ManufacturingA network of 6 factories, each

specializing into a different segment from <0.01ct to 10ct+

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Global reachNetwork of 12 sales offices, including dedicated jewelry factory partner, each represented by local staff

Jewelry ManufacturingA dedicated jewelry factory adhering

to the highest standards, such as REACH – DIN EN ISO 14001 – DIN EN

ISO 18323Official major subcontractor for Taché

Group

1. Product integrity

Pipeline control & certification

Primary sourced natural diamonds

2. Service & Fulfilment

Tailor made services

Outstanding quality

3. Category Leadership

Global & local presence

Recognized for world’s best-cut

Taché – A market position defined by 3 elements

Trust & Authenticity

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We source our diamonds

exclusively from primary

rough producers such as

De Beers, Alrosa or Lucara

Trust & Authenticity

Product Integrity – guaranteed conflict free and natural

Our work processes,

backed by IT infrastructure

and multiple checkpoints

guarantee traceability of

every single stone from

mine to jewel.

Coupled with audit by SGS

and compliance with

Forevermak processes, our

product integrity

processes are monitored

by the best in class third

party verification.

Natural diamonds only.

Guaranteed. T-Shield, is the

creation of Taché’s R&D team

to 100% guarantee every

diamond’s natural origin. Taché

strives to set the standards for

the diamond industry. Every

diamond is verified both at

entry and exit point, coupled

with physical seal during any

transit.

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Trust & Authenticity

Spotless Service

Even with small stones parcels,

our clients experience 99%

acceptance rate, for over a

decade. That’s because we

make considerable investment

to understand our clients’

needs and deliver them only

and exactly the type of stones

they request. (See Annex:

TQCM)

This indicator is solid to the

point that our bankers agree to

finance our trade based on

memos. History has proven that

very seldom do customers send

us goods back. An unparalleled

vote of confidence.

We are committed to increase

the confidence customers

bestow upon us by strictly

adhering to all the best

practices standards in our

industry such as RJC and BPP

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We operate locally on a global

scale. We speak your language,

literally.

Trust & Authenticity

Category

Leadership

We have a diverse client base,

coupled with strong finances. So

our clients have peace of mind

that our relationship can stand

volatile periods.

When it comes to the market of

high end diamonds, whether in

small goods or in very large ones,

our name is known by all the

important players

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Polished Sales a diversified approach

38%25%

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32%

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Commitment & Uncompromising work ethic

In everything we do

Strong financial positionLow debt levels and strong liquidity

Rock-solid relationshipsA worldwide network

SustainabilityMaking a difference

ReputationTrust from in and beyond the industry

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