For Immediate Release

ZUG, Switzerland/EWORLDWIRE/Jan. 29, 2009 --- Gardner Finance AG (Gardner) announced that the Gardner GEMI Fund has received an "A" rating from Standard & Poor's which commented in the process that the rating was established "taking account of the robust systems and investment process" employed by Gardner Finance.

"Gardner is pleased to note that Standard & Poor's took note of our systems and processes robustness in achieving an 'A' rating for the GEMI Fund," said Mr. Michael Laznicka, CEO.

About the GEMI Fund

The GEMI Fund provides broad exposure to energy with diversification across the range of sub-sectors from exploration and production to transportation and consumption. Exposure is taken through investments in longshort equity hedge funds, relative value, special situations and structured finance.

About Gardner Finance AG

Gardner Finance AG focuses on and is a recognized specialist in the natural resources investment sector where it employs its extensive knowledge of commodity investment products in the energy, agriculture, metals and materials sub-sectors. Within its encompassing universe, the company are able to provide customized solutions based on individual client requirements. Learn more at 'http://www.gardner.ch'.

Michael Laznicka
CEO
T +41 (0)41 726-3200
F +41 (0)41 726-3209

Gardner
Finance AG
Rigistrasse 2
CH-6300 Zug
Switzerland

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CONTACT:
Michael Laznicka
Gardner Finance AG
Rigistrasse 2
Zug, CH-6300
PHONE. +41(41)726-3200
EMAIL: laznicka@gardner.ch
http://www.gardner.ch

SOURCE: Gardner Finance AG