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1864 actively manages a portfolio of diversified investments for our Genuine McCarthy Enterprises family. We are patient investors with a generational view and strive to partner with driven entrepreneurs and organizations who align with our core values and understand our strategy as a long-term partner dedicated to mutual success. We embrace honesty and integrity, believe in the power of teamwork, and are fully committed in all we do. We look to invest with partners who believe the same philosophy. Our long-term approach is designed to let our investment partners do what they do best. We trust and believe in the vision of the entrepreneurs, managers and private equity firms in our portfolio, and are committed to bringing driven people together to build a better tomorrow.

1864 is the bridge that connects our passionate employee-owners with equally driven organizations seeking investors to sustain their long-term vision.

fueling results for the next generation.

We empower proven, visionary organizations to do what they do best: unleash the innovation that will drive their business results and ultimately deliver preferred returns for our shareholder family.

growing our legacy

We aim to protect and enhace the financial futures of our employee-owners.

Bridging INNOVATION

We strive to bring driven people together to build a better tomorrow.

elevating your Vision

We empower visionaries to change the world in ways we can only imagine today.

Accountability

We make each decision carefully and patiently. As responsible investors and good stewards of capital, we hold ourselves accountable for our actions as we strive for preferred returns.

Perserverance

1864 actively manages a balanced portfolio of fixed income, public equities, real estate and private equity investments. Collaborating closely with entrepreneurs and top tier private equity firms, we bring driven people together to build a better tomorrow.

Vision

We are the bridge that connects passionate employee owners with equally driven organizations that seek investors to sustain their long-term vision. We empower these visionaries to do what they do best: unleash the innovation that will change the world in ways we can only imagine today.

about 1864 holdings, LLC

We are the family office for Genuine McCarthy Enterprises, whose legacy began in 1864 and is the inspiration for our name. The mission of 1864 Holdings is to protect and enhance the financial futures of the 2,700+ employee-owners we serve through a diversified portfolio of investments. 1864 is the bridge that connects our passionate employee-owners with equally driven organizations seeking investors to sustain their long-term vision.

Prior to joining 1864, Jay served as CFO for a group of affiliated companies founded by former NBA star and Basketball Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant in 2013, with the primary goal of inspiring the next generation of athletes. During his time with Kobe Inc., Jay was responsible or deeply involved in the financial, operational, legal, HR and IT aspects for the Bryant family of companies. He managed all financial efforts to build, develop, and grow a global multimedia company, private equity initiatives, and family management under the Kobe Inc. umbrella, including Granity Studios, an original content studio that produces award-winning content to inspire young athletes to maximize their full potential through creative storytelling. Jay was also involved in the development and actively engaged with Bryant-Stibel, consisting of a venture capital fund as well as a strategic growth/PE fund. He worked closely with the Bryant-Stibel team, which has made nearly 30 investments since 2014 in the technology, media, data and consumer brand space. Investments include Legal Zoom, Dell Technologies, UFC, Scopely, Tile, Art of Sport, Honest Company, Alibaba, EPIC Games, and Cholula. As a family advisor, Jay provided trusted and guided advice ranging from investment management to venture investments such as BodyArmor Sports Drink. Prior to Kobe Inc., Jay spent over 20 years in public accounting at two of the largest accounting firms in the world —PricewaterhouseCoopers (“PWC”) and RSM. More recently, Jay was the Office Managing Partner of RSM’s St. Louis office.

Jay Wadkins serves as the President and Chief Investment Officer for 1864 Holdings and is responsible for strategy, investment evaluation and overall portfolio management.

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1864 Holdings, LLC and its subsidiary companies (collectively “1864”) are committed to protecting the privacy of your information. This privacy policy applies to Personal Data obtained on or through digital services provided by 1864, which includes the 1864 website found at www.1864.com and any other 1864 online or mobile website, application or digital service (collectively “Digital Services”). "Personal Data" is defined as information relating to an identified or identifiable person. An identifiable person is a person who can be identified, directly or indirectly, in a particular reference to an identification number or one or more factors specific to the person. “Non-Personal Data” is defined as any information that does not result in the identification of a specific person. “Information” may be either Personal Data or Non-Personal Data. YOUR CONSENT By visiting or utilizing the Digital Services, you are accepting the policies described in this Privacy Policy and consenting to the collection and use of Information by 1864. You also consent to any action we take with respect to your Information in compliance with this Privacy Policy. INFORMATION COLLECTED The Information we collect when you contact us via the website may include Personal Data such as name, postal address, telephone number, fax number and email address, and certain business information such as your company’s name or job title. Our website is not intended for children nor do we knowingly collect information from children under the age of 16. USE OF INFORMATION COLLECTED The Digital Services are hosted in the United States but may be accessed internationally as well. The Personal Data entered into this system is considered business contact information. We collect and use the Personal Data to: respond to your requests, make marketing and sales initiatives relevant to your needs, communicate product or service information, provide service and support, provide directions to our offices, communicate significant changes to the websites, or inform you of future thought-leading conferences, and other events. We also may use the information to better improve our Digital Services, to enable us to customize your experience on the sites, and display relevant informational or promotional material. We may use the Personal Data to send you email and other communications on behalf of 1864. These communications may include email, newsletters, service offerings, and marketing event notices (for example: executive briefing and webinar notices). All email communications, newsletters and marketing event notifications will provide you with an opportunity to opt out of receiving future emails from 1864. 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We may also use Information gained through cookies to compile statistical information about the use of our Digital Services, such as the time users spend at the site and the pages they visit most often. These statistics do not include Personal Data. STORAGE AND DATA SECURITY We maintain reasonable physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards to protect Personal Data from loss, misuse and unauthorized access, disclosure, alternation and destruction. We host these Digital Services in a secure server environment that use firewalls and other advanced technology to prevent interference or access from outside intruders. Unfortunately, even with these measures, we cannot guarantee the security of the Personal Data. By using our Digital Services, you acknowledge and agree that we make no such guarantee, and that you use our Digital Services at your own risk. RETENTION 1864 retains Information in accordance with the applicable corporate record schedule for as long as the Information is needed for the purposes for which it is collected, or for such longer period as may be legally required. The Information is then destroyed in accordance with corporate guidelines. You may contact us using one of the methods listed at the end of this Privacy Policy for additional details relating to our retention of Information. CALIFORNIA CONSUMER PRIVACY ACT (CCPA) If you are a California resident, you have the right to know about the personal information we collect and how it is used and shared, as described in this Privacy Policy. You may also have the right to require deletion or correction of personal information we collect. Further, you have the right to opt out of any sharing of your information with third parties. Should you wish to make a request, please contact us using one of the methods listed at the end of this Privacy Policy. You have the right to non-discrimination for exercising your CCPA rights. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY STATEMENT We reserve the right to change this Privacy Policy at any time by posting a new version on the Digital Services. The new version will be effective on the date posted which will be stated at the top of the page as the new effective date. ENFORCEMENT We use a self-assessment approach to ensure compliance with this Privacy Policy and periodically verify the policy is accurate and is comprehensive for the information intended to be covered, prominently displayed, and completely implemented. We encourage interested persons to raise concerns using the contact information provided at the bottom of this page, and we will investigate and attempt to resolve any complaints and disputes regarding use and disclosure of Personal Data.

Email: info@1864.com Write to: 1864 Holdings, LLC 20411 SW Birch Street, Ste 200 Newport Beach, CA 92660

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1864 Holdings, LLC (“1864”) is committed to protecting the privacy of your information.