Eurazeo
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Eurazeo is a French investment company, formed in the merger of Eurafrance and Azeo. Its headquarters are in the 8th arrondissement of Paris
.
The firm's strategy is to focus on growing companies operating in various markets, with a path to eventually become the chief shareholder of, or at least a significant influence on, each invested business.
With close to €6 billion in diversified assets and a market capitalization of more than €5.59 billion as of December 29, 2006, Eurazeo is one of the top listed investment companies in Europe.
Following the December 2004 announcement of its investment in Rexel
and the increase of its holding in Eutelsat
, investments in unlisted companies represent close to half of Eurazeo's portfolio. Other key holdings include stakes in truck rental firm Fraikin, hospitality chain B&B Hotel, and stakes in Danone and Air Liquide
. Eurazeo also has real estate holdings through property management firm Ateliers de Construction du Nord de la France (ANF). Eurazeo acquired control of ANF from a unit of AXA
in 2005.
Paris
Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
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The firm's strategy is to focus on growing companies operating in various markets, with a path to eventually become the chief shareholder of, or at least a significant influence on, each invested business.
With close to €6 billion in diversified assets and a market capitalization of more than €5.59 billion as of December 29, 2006, Eurazeo is one of the top listed investment companies in Europe.
Following the December 2004 announcement of its investment in Rexel
Rexel
Rexel is a French group founded in 1967. It is specialised in the professional distribution of electrical supplies. The solutions offered by Rexel cover a wide range of equipment, including lighting, security, automation, climate control, communication, building automation and renewable energies....
and the increase of its holding in Eutelsat
Eutelsat
Eutelsat S.A. is a French-based satellite provider. Providing coverage over the entire European continent, as well as the Middle East, Africa, India and significant parts of Asia and the Americas, it is one of the world's three leading satellite operators in terms of revenues.Eutelsat’s satellites...
, investments in unlisted companies represent close to half of Eurazeo's portfolio. Other key holdings include stakes in truck rental firm Fraikin, hospitality chain B&B Hotel, and stakes in Danone and Air Liquide
Air Liquide
L'Air Liquide S.A., or Air Liquide , is a major French company supplying industrial gases and services to various industries including medical, chemical and electronic manufacturers. Founded in 1902, it is first in the world market in its field, now operating in over 80 countries. It is...
. Eurazeo also has real estate holdings through property management firm Ateliers de Construction du Nord de la France (ANF). Eurazeo acquired control of ANF from a unit of AXA
AXA
AXA S.A. is a French global insurance group headquartered in the 8th arrondissement of Paris. AXA is a conglomerate of independently run businesses, operated according to the laws and regulations of many different countries. The AXA group of companies engage in life, health and other forms of...
in 2005.