Modern Slavery Statement

Introduction

This statement is made in relation to Argonaut Capital Partners LLP ("Argonaut") in respect of the financial year ending 31 December 2025. Argonaut's turnover falls below the threshold at which section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 requires a statement to be published; Argonaut makes this statement voluntarily, reflecting its commitment to acting ethically and with integrity.

The purpose of this statement is to set out the steps Argonaut has taken, and continues to take, to ensure that modern slavery and human trafficking do not take place in its business or supply chain. 

Our Business and Supply Chain 

Founded in 2005, Argonaut is a UK-based firm whose sole business activity is investment management. It pursues a fundamental investment strategy across a variety of jurisdictions globally with a core focus on Europe, including UK equities. Argonaut is authorised and regulated in the UK by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 433809).

Argonaut does not tolerate modern slavery or human trafficking and takes a risk-based approach to its supply chain, making enquiries where it considers it necessary to do so. The nature of Argonaut's business means it does not have complex supply chains and does not procure material services from suppliers located in high-risk countries. Argonaut sources the majority of its services from the UK and other low-risk jurisdictions, and its suppliers are predominantly regulated financial and professional services companies, including banks, fund service providers, data and technology providers, accountants and law firms, together with suppliers of equipment, maintenance and support services for its office.

Argonaut undertakes appropriate due diligence in relation to new suppliers and expects its suppliers and their supply chains to comply with all relevant legislation and regulation in the countries in which they operate. Argonaut maintains whistleblowing arrangements that allow staff to report issues and concerns without reprisal. The firm's policies are periodically reviewed and, where necessary, updated.

Training and Awareness

Argonaut's Compliance Manual and Code of Ethics require staff to act with integrity and abide by the firm's policies and procedures, including those relating to whistleblowing, anti-money laundering and anti-bribery. All staff attest to this regularly and receive ongoing training on their obligations, including awareness of modern slavery risk.

This statement is reviewed annually. Approved by the members of Argonaut Capital Partners LLP.