Overview of Transaction

• On December 8, 2014, Dynamics announced it closed a $70 million Series C round of financing that included new investors CIBC and MasterCard along with existing investors Bain Capital Ventures and Adams Capital Management
• The investment by CIBC follows the successful launch with Dynamics of the marquee CIBC Tim Hortons Double Double Card, which combines a no-fee CIBC credit card with a Tim Card, all in one
• Dynamics designs and manufactures integrated payment cards and advanced payment platforms; the company has currently launched products with banks in the United States and Canada
• CIBC is a leading Canadian-based global financial institution with a market capitalization of $41 billion and a Basel III Common Equity Tier 1 ratio of 10.3%; through its three major businesses, Retail and Business Banking, Wealth Management and Wholesale Banking, CIBC provides a full range of financial products and services to 11 million clients in Canada and around the world

Significance of Transaction

• CIBC has a strong history of innovation and this investment further strengthens its relationship with Dynamics as the two continue to work together to bring new payment products to market
• The transaction demonstrates the continued relevance of the physical card as a means of payment and the increasing importance of innovative payment solutions that create value for consumers in new, differentiated ways while upholding the highest security standards
• The additional capital will help Dynamics to continue to meet global demand for its "Interactive Payment Card" technology platform by increasing the Company's ability to scale its manufacturing operations and extend its technical capabilities and product lines

FT Partners' Role

• FT Partners served as a strategic and financial advisor to CIBC on its investment
• Highlights FT Partners' continued success in advising a broad range of top-tier strategic investors across the financial technology landscape