Samy Lakhdari

Citigroup Global Markets Ltd. (CGML) is an international broker-dealer firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1983 and is a subsidiary of Citigroup Global Markets Holdings Bahamas Ltd., ultimately held by Citigroup, Inc. (NYSE: C) in the US. CGML has a major presence in the international financial markets as a dealer, market-maker and underwriter in equity and fixed income securities and offers risk-based solutions to producers and investors in commodity markets. They also provide corporate finance services to a wide range of corporate, institutional and government clients. Their trading activities encompass cash, exchange traded and OTC derivative markets.

BNP Paribas (London Branch) is the Great Britain-based brokerage division of BNP Paribas SA (EPA: BNP) in France. The firm is headquartered in London and was founded in 1986. BNP Paribas (London Branch) offers a wide range of products and services to corporate, institutional, commodities, market making and broking clients.

Le Cercle Des Economistes SAS specializes in publishing magazines and periodicals. It publications include the factory free economy and a violent world. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Paris, France.

Allianz Global Investors GmbH (France) (AllianzGI-FR) is the French asset management division Allianz Global Investors GmbH, ultimately held by Allianz SE (ETR: ALV, ADR: AZSEY) in Germany. Formerly known as AGF Asset Management, the firm was founded in 1997 by AGF-Assurance Générale de France, and was acquired by Allianz in 1997. Headquartered in Paris, AllianzGI-FR offers a range of proprietary French and European investment products as well as international products managed by other Allianz Global Investors branches worldwide for their clients such as French private individuals, AGF Group insurance companies, corporations, institutions and financial services providers such as e-brokers and intermediaries. Commitment to sustainable development is part of the firm's corporate culture. They have been involved in SRI since 2003 and participate actively is several French SRI Initiatives.

Candriam France SAS is the French asset management subsidiary of Candriam Luxembourg, ultimately owned by New York Life Insurance Co. in the US. The firm was founded in 1996 as Dexia Asset Management SA. Headquartered in Paris, Candriam France provides portfolio management and advisory services to pooled investment vehicles, pension plans, insurance companies, banking institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Artémis SA operates as a holding company and manages a range of companies in various sectors. The company was founded by François Pinault on July 10, 1990 and is headquartered in Paris, France.

Olympia Capital Management SA (OCM) is the France-based fund management subsidiary of Ambroisie Capital Holding SAS, itself a subsidiary of Kenmar Olympia Group in the US. Created by Marc Landeau in 1989, the firm is located in Paris with additional offices in New York, London and Zurich. The investment team is located in Paris with research analysts mainly in the overseas offices, facilitating their global reach. OCM offers a large range of diversified and thematic funds of funds to French and international institutional clients.

Oddo BHF SCA (Broker) is the securities brokerage division of Oddo BHF SCA, a financial services company headquartered in Paris, France. The firm provides equity brokerage services to various investors.

Chequers Partenaires SA engages in the provision of private equity funds investment management services. It offers LBO/MBO, sector consolidation, growth equity, shareholders restructuring, carve-out, and recovery situations. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Paris, France.

Ardian SA (Ardian) is a private equity subsidiary of Ardian Holding SAS founded in 1995. The firm is headquartered in Paris, France.

Andera Partners SCA (Andera Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2001 by Pierre-Michel Passy. The firm is headquartered in Paris, France.

C-Quadrat Asset Management France SA (C-Quadrat) is a portfolio management firm headquartered in Paris, France. The firm was founded in 1997 and formerly known as Avenir Finance Investment Managers SA and as Advenis Investment Managers SA. They are a wholly owned subsidiary of C-QUADRAT Investment AG in Austria. C-Quadrat provides innovative investment funds for professional and private investors in the European mid- and small-cap markets.

Exane SA (Broker) (Exane) is the brokerage division of Exane SA, itself a subsidiary of Verner Investissements SAS in France. Established in 2004 as a joint venture between BNP Paribas and Verner Investissements, the firm is based in Paris and specializes in European equity research and broking activities. Exane has research centers in Paris and London which are supported by a team of economists and strategists.

Ares Management Corp (Ares Management) is a private equity firm, a subsidiary of Ares Capital Management LLC founded in 1997 by Michael J Arougheti. The firm is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

CIC Market Solutions SA is the broker-dealer subsidiary of Crédit Industriel et Commercial SA, ultimately owned by Groupe Crédit Mutuel in France. Headquartered in Paris, the firm was founded in 1991 and handles commercial market activities for corporate and professional investor clients of Crédit Mutuel Alliance Fédérale group. CIC Market Solutions also provides primary equity and bond market services and execution and sale on the capital markets.

Entrepreneur Invest SA is an independent Private Equity/Venture Capital founded in 2000 by Alain Beaulac, Frédéric Zablocki and Bertrand Pierre Folliet. Entrepreneur Invest SA is headquartered in Paris, France.

Atalante SAS (CAPZA) is a private equity firm founded in 2004 by Thierry DeGroote, David Hoppenot and Christophe Karvelis Senn. The firm is headquartered in Paris, France.

Natixis Investment Managers International SA (NIM International) is the asset management subsidiary of Natixis Investment Managers SA, itself a subsidiary of BPCE SA's Natixis SA (Euronext: KN) in France. The firm was founded 1984 and previously known as Ostrum Asset Management. Headquartered in Paris, NIM International provides investment management and collective portfolio management services for institutional, retail and corporate clients.

Permira Credit Ltd.(Permira Credit) is a private equity firm subsidiary of Permira Credit Holdings Ltd. founded in 2007. The firm is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

Amundi Asset Management SA (Investment Management) (Amundi-IM) is the investment management division of Amundi Asset Management SA, ultimately held by SAS Rue la Boétie’s Crédit Agricole SA (EPA: ACA, ADR: CRARY) in France. It was founded in 2010 when the asset management operations of Crédit Agricole SA and Société Générale merged. Headquartered in Paris, the firm develops products for institutional clients and third-party distributors and has ties with sovereign wealth funds, pension funds, institutional funds and corporate funds. They have distribution agreements with platforms in Europe and Asia. Amundi-IM is a signatory to the United Nations Principles of Responsible Investing (UNPRI).

Société Générale Gestion SA (S2G) is the wholly-owned asset management subsidiary of Amundi Asset Management SA, itself a subsidiary of Crédit Agricole SA (EPA: ACA, ADR: CRARY) in France. The firm was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Paris. They are the successor to SGAM-Société Générale Asset Management SA, founded in 1997 to take over the asset management activities of Société Générale. In 2009 SGAM absorbed their alternative management subsidiary, Barep Asset Management SA. S2G has specific expertise in employee savings plan management and manages discretionary accounts as well as a range of comingled products. Their clients are French companies and institutions, including associations.

Amundi (UK) Ltd. (Amundi UK) is the Great Britain-based subsidiary of Amundi SA (EPA: AMUN), itself a subsidiary of Rue de la Boetie SAS-held Crédit Agricole SA (EPA: ACA) in France. Headquartered in London, Amundi UK was founded in 1983 and provides asset management services for retail and institutional clients.

Lutetia Capital SAS is an independent asset management firm headquartered in Paris, France. It was founded by Frabrice Seiman in 2009. The firm offers fund management and investment advisory services to suit a global investor base who include funds, managed accounts, and indexes created in partnership with financial institutions.

Sawari Ventures LLC (Sawari Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2010 by Ahmed El Alfi. The firm is headquartered in Giza, Egypt.

Insec Equity Partners Sgr SpA, (Insec), s the private equity subsidiary of SIGEFI Private Equity SA. The firm was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Milan, Italy.

HSBC Global Asset Management (France) SA (Private Banking) (HSBC GAM PB) is the private banking division of HSBC Global Asset Management (France) SA, ultimately held by HSBC Holdings Plc (LSE: HSBA) in Great Britain. Originally founded in 1998 and formerly known as Louvre Gestion SA, the firm was acquired by HSBC Global Asset Management (France) SA in 2012. They manage assets for high-net worth individuals and institutions and operate with HSBC private banking entities worldwide, as well as with HSBC Global Asset Management and HSBC Alternative Investment Ltd. HSBC GAM PB is headquartered in Courbevoie. They are a signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment and provide a range of private banking services including asset allocation, portfolio advisory, discretionary management and wealth management.

Quadrille Capital SAS (Quadrille Capital) is an independent private equity firm founded in 2007. The firm is headquartered in Paris, France with an additional office in United States.

Quaero Capital (France) SAS is an asset management firm headquartered in Paris, France. The firm is a subsidiary of Quaero Capital SA in Switzerland. Quaero Capital France provides actively managed strategies for clients in the institutional and wholesale markets.

HBK Europe Management LLP (HBK Europe) is an alternative investment firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 2003 and is a subsidiary of HBK Investments LP, which is owned by HBK Partners II LP in the US. HBK Europe provides discretionary investment management services and related administrative services to their funds, which are private investment funds offered only to sophisticated investors with substantial resources.

IDI SCA (Private Equity) is a private equity firm headquartered in Paris, France. The firm was founded in 1970.