2.1Activity during the year
▰2.1.1Highlights
The highlights mentioned below are a selection of the events and transactions that took place during the year for the Group and each of the strategies.
Corporate
- ▰Eurazeo completed strategic recruitments within its Investor Relations team, led by Mathieu Teisseire, Managing Partner and member of the Eurazeo Management Committee:
- •Katrin Boström, Managing Director, is responsible for the Nordics and the UK within the Investor Relations team. She will be in charge of developing Eurazeo’s client franchise and fundraising in these strategic geographic areas. This appointment reflects the Group’s ambition to create the leading private asset manager in Europe in the mid-market, growth and impact segments,
- •Adrien Pinelli, Managing Director, is responsible for the Middle East within the Investor Relations team. With 20 years of experience as a diplomat, particularly in Gulf countries, Adrien Pinelli is in charge of developing fundraising and investor coverage in the Middle East. He is also in charge of the Group’s International Public Affairs,
- •Ken Hu, Director, joined the Eurazeo teams during the opening of the Tokyo office in Japan. This office reflects Group’s willingness to get closer to its clients and support its portfolio companies in this region. Ken Hu will be responsible for business development and investor relations in Japan;
- ▰In 2024, Eurazeo furthered its continuous improvement in sustainability and impact. These commitments were once again recognized by the main non-financial rating agencies: maximum rating of 5 stars in the 5 PRI (Principles for Responsible Investment) appraisal categories; AA rating by MSCI (Morgan Stanley Capital International) ESG (Environment, Social and Governance) confirming its status as a “Leader”; Low Risk category by Sustainalytics, indicating a low financial risk.
Private equity
Buyout
Mid-large
In 2024, the Mid-large activity was marked by two divestments and one acquisition, confirming the success of the strategy supporting first-rate high growth potential assets.
- ▰finalization of the sale of DORC (Dutch Ophthalmic Research Center) to Carl Zeiss Meditec AG, one of the leading medical technology firms in the world. This investment reflects Eurazeo’s strategy to support midcaps that are “leaders” in buoyant sectors. The deal generated a gross return of 2.6x the initial investment and an internal rate of return of 24%, with around €386 million in gross divestment proceeds for Eurazeo;
- ▰exclusive discussions with a consortium led by La financière de Blacailloux for the sale of Albingia, a company specializing in the French commercial insurance lines market and the only independent player in its market in France. The consortium also includes Krefeld and Fairfax Financial Holdings. Following these discussions, Eurazeo would sell its entire financial stake of 70% in Albingia, for a return – including dividends – of 2.2x cash-on-cash. The transaction is expected to bring approximately €289 million of sale revenues to Eurazeo’s balance sheet. The transaction, which remains subject to the approval of the relevant authorities, is expected to be finalized in spring 2025;
- ▰Eurazeo and its co-investors finalized the acquisition of Eres Group for over €350 million, after obtaining all necessary regulatory and competitive approvals. This investment represents the fifth transaction for the EC V fund, which is now more than 40% deployed.
Small-mid
The Small-mid activity in 2024 was marked by numerous divestments and investments. Its flagship program, Eurazeo PME IV, was therefore 72% deployed with NAV growth of 36% during the year.
- ▰sale of Efeso to Towerbrook Capital Partners. This sale generated a multiple of 3.0x for the Eurazeo PME III fund. Convinced of the company’s growth potential, Eurazeo, via its Eurazeo PME IV fund, reinvested alongside management and the new shareholders as part of a co-control framework with TowerBrook Capital Partners;
- ▰sale of Peters Surgical to Advanced Medical Solutions Group plc. As a majority shareholder since 2013, Eurazeo, has supported Peters Surgical in its transformation to become a leader in specialty surgery – extended product range, expanded geographical presence, increased direct-selling capabilities and expanded industrial presence to better serve US, Asian and European markets. The transaction generated proceeds of €66 million, including €46 million for Eurazeo. It remains subject to several earn-outs which could be paid in 2025;
- ▰sale of I-TRACING, the leading French managed security service provider (MSSP), to Oakley Capital. The company was valued at more than €500 million as part of this transaction. Eurazeo’s invested capital yielded a cash-on-cash multiple of 3.0x and an internal rate of return of 38%. A leading shareholder since 2021, Eurazeo will continue to support the Group in co-control with Oakley Capital by reinvesting €180 million in commitments through a continuation fund, raised from new institutional investors as well as the historical Limited Partners of the Small-mid activity. The continuation fund was scoped to enable I-TRACING to benefit from significant financing capacities to support its development plan, including an ambitious buy-and-build strategy in Europe;
- ▰investment in Rydoo, a leading global provider of expense management software headquartered in Belgium. Rydoo provides an SaaS solution to automate and optimize expense management and processing, used by over 3,000 businesses in 132 countries. The transaction, the ninth investment for Eurazeo PME IV, forms part of the strategy of supporting European technology and B2B services’ SMEs in their international expansion.
Eurazeo Planetary Boundaries Fund (EPBF)
In May, Eurazeo launched Eurazeo Planetary Boundaries Fund (EPBF), an impact buyout fund designed to scale profitable environmental solutions to reverse or adapt to the overstepping of Planetary Boundaries while delivering best-in-class buyout returns.
- ▰EPBF has a target size of at least €750 million. The team comprises private equity professionals and environmental experts. A portion of the carried interest will be linked to achieving key performance indicators. EPBF will center its investment strategy on two primary themes – boosting a regenerative and circular economy, and championing solutions for transition and adaptation. The fund will invest in small to mid-market companies, primarily in Europe, in order to scale them up through ambitious buy and build strategies, across sectors such as agriculture and food, waste and packaging, water management, low-carbon energy, and transport services. EPBF aims to unlock an unrivalled category of buyout impact investment in order to drive best-in-class performance.
Growth Equity
Growth activity in 2024 confirmed Eurazeo’s key role in supporting highly strategic European technology companies and transforming them into global champions, with one of the largest and most active pan-European teams dedicated to financing scale-ups across the continent.
- ▰sale of Eurazeo’s stake in LumApps, leader in SaaS intranet Employee Experience solutions, to Bridgepoint. LumApps’ main shareholder with a stake in over 30% of the company, Eurazeo has supported the company since 2017, with successive reinvestments in 2018 and 2019 to finance its international development. The transaction should generate over €210 million, with cash-on-cash multiples of nearly 9x for the Venture strategy and 4.4x for the Growth strategy;
- ▰sale of its stake in Klaxoon, a leading visual collaboration tools platform, to Wrike, a US group specializing in intelligent work management and portfolio company of the US investment fund Symphony Technology Group (STG);
- ▰investment in EcoVadis, the world’s leading CSR rating platform. EcoVadis forms part of our Climate Solutions vertical, which offers a technological solution to create reliable ESG assessments and thus obtain a high return on investment and a positive climate impact for their clients;
- ▰investment in Cognigy, a global leader in AI-driven customer services, for an amount of €50 million in Series C funding. Cognigy uses advanced AI to deliver exceptional and personalized customer service in any language and on any channel.
Venture
The Venture activity in 2024 was marked by strategic investments and successful divestments, confirming Eurazeo’s key role in supporting high-potential digital companies and in new technologies and digital innovation for sustainable cities.
- ▰sale of Eurazeo’s stake in Onfido, a biometric authentication and identity verification company, recording a cash-on-cash multiple of approximately 4.0x;
- ▰WeRide, which has become a global leader in autonomous vehicles and been supported by Eurazeo since its A Series in 2018, was successfully listed on the Nasdaq, with a valuation of US$4.21 billion;
- ▰investment in a €26 million fundraising for MATERRUP, a company that has developed an innovative low-carbon and circular cement technology. This fundraising aims to accelerate the deployment of MATERRUP plants in France and Europe.
Healthcare
The Healthcare business was marked in 2024 by major advances in fundraising, divestments and targeted investments. These achievements reflect the Group’s ambition to support therapeutic innovation and confirm a dynamic and committed strategy for leading-edge healthcare companies.
- ▰co-investment of the Nov Santé Actions Non Cotées fund – managed by Eurazeo and dedicated to the development of healthcare sectors in France, at the initiative of France Assureurs and the Caisse des Dépôts – and Kurma Partners – Eurazeo’s healthcare Venture subsidiary in Pantera as part of its €93 million fundraising. Pantera aims to produce Actinium-225 on a large scale, a radioisotope that has particularly promising features to combat certain cancers and leukemias.
Secondaries
The Private Funds Group activity specializes in the creation of diversified portfolios, providing privileged access to the top performing and most qualitative Private Equity funds. Since 2001, the team has invested more than €6.5 billion through 32 vehicles in three strategies (Primary, Secondary and Co-investment).
- ▰the team again won the Best French LP: GP Led Continuation Funds award at the Private Equity Exchange & Awards organized by Décideurs Corporate Finance. This award is a recognition of the team’s ability to structure complex transactions to provide its clients with the best market opportunities.
Private debt
Eurazeo’s Private Debt activity furthered its international growth momentum in 2024 with the opening of a 5th office in Milan, in addition to offices in Paris, London, Frankfurt and Madrid. This set of local offices enables teams to support portfolio companies in these fast-growing locations. Eurazeo Private Debt was one of the most active lenders in Europe in 2024. The team invested over €2.1 billion, including more than 60% outside France.
- ▰EPD VII fundraising with nearly €2 billion raised at the end of December 2024;
- ▰investment in the Eurazeo Private Value Europe 3 Evergreen fund, raised from private clients. This fund is now the largest European retail fund, reaching nearly €2.7 billion;
- ▰support for Sagard in acquiring Venpa, an Italian specialist in the rental of aerial platforms;
- ▰financing of the external growth strategy of the German company Salestech accompanied by Quadriga Capital, supplier of technologies specializing in the digitization of sales and marketing processes;
- ▰supporting Capital Croissance in acquiring a stake in Synalp, a major wealth management consulting player in the Rhone-Alpes region;
- ▰nine transactions completed in 2024 under the Article 9 infra debt fund, Eurazeo Sustainable Maritime Infrastructure (ESMI). These investments bring the number of transactions in ESMI’s portfolio to 14 and enabled the fund to attain a 75% deployment rate at the end of December 2024;
- ▰through the Flex Financing activity, investment in a deal enabling the Berkem Group, specializing in plant chemistry, to exit the listing and regain its independence to enter a new development phase.
Real assets
Infrastructure
- ▰final close of the transition infrastructure program, comprising the Eurazeo Transition Infrastructure Fund (ETIF) and a co-investment vehicle, at €706 million, exceeding the initial €500 million target by 40%. This success, in only 20 months, reflects the strong investor demand for strategy focused on the transition to a low-carbon economy.
- ▰additional investment in Electra, a fast-charging specialist, as part of a €304 million fundraising. Since Eurazeo acquired a stake as a leading investor in June 2022, Electra has grown rapidly, expanding into 8 European countries and deploying around 1,000 charging terminals.
Real Estate
2024, the 10th year of Eurazeo’s Real Estate strategy, was marked by the launch of the new Eurazeo Operational Real Estate (EZORE) fund and the appointment of Riccardo Abello and Pierre Larivière as Partners, Co-Heads of this activity. Supported by Renaud Haberkorn who was appointed Senior Partner, the team continued to roll out its investment strategy focused on operational platforms operating own real estate assets in Europe.
- ▰sale of a portfolio of 22 hotels located in France by Grape Hospitality, 70% owned by Eurazeo, to a consortium set up by a hotel operator and a real estate investor. This transaction enables Grape Hospitality to sell most of its business division and focus further on upper midscale and upscale segments. Founded in 2016, Grape Hospitality operates 107 hotels, totaling more than 10,000 rooms across 7 European countries.
2.2Value creation
▰ Investment portfolio net value, value creation and assets under management
Solid overall value growth in buyout, largely offset by further declines in the growth portfolio and fair value adjustments for certain mature investments in the MLBO and SMBO portfolios
Portfolio value per share
As of December 31, 2024, the net value of the investment portfolio was €7,876 million. The portfolio value per share was €107.8 (compared to €109.6 as of December 31, 2023).
- ▰the -€323 million (-4%) decrease in the portfolio fair value, recognized in the P&L;
- ▰management fees of -€60 million (-1%) invoiced by Eurazeo management companies, recognized in P&L;
- ▰a scope effect of -€60 million (-1%) due to exits;
- ▰a positive share buyback impact (+4%)
Portfolio value creation by investment division
The overall value dropped by €323 million (-4%) due to decline in the Growth (-€357 million) and Brands US (-€59 million) portfolios but also from separate investments of MLBO, Worldstrides (-€275 million) and SMBO, 2Ride (-€57 million). However, the value of the remaining portfolio rose by €497 million (+10%), with a significant increase in Buyout of €465 million (+12%).
Assets Under Management
As of December 31, 2024, Eurazeo group Assets Under Management (AUM) totaled €36.1 billion, up 4% over 12 months, and break down as follows:
(In millions of euros) |
12/31/2023 – Pro Forma MCH GP Exit |
12/31/2024 |
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Third-party AUM |
Eurazeo balance sheet AUM |
Total AUM |
Third-party AUM |
Eurazeo balance sheet AUM |
Total AUM |
|
Private Equity |
15,987 |
9,187 |
25,174 |
16,433 |
8,314 |
24,746 |
Mid-large buyout |
3,085 |
4,747 |
7,833 |
3,270 |
4,247 |
7,517 |
Small-mid buyout |
1,467 |
997 |
2,463 |
1,649 |
829 |
2,478 |
Brands |
- |
781 |
781 |
3 |
754 |
757 |
Healthcare (Nov Santé) |
418 |
- |
418 |
415 |
1 |
416 |
Growth |
2,527 |
2,037 |
4,564 |
2,177 |
1,772 |
3,949 |
Venture |
3,129 |
129 |
3,258 |
2,666 |
132 |
2,798 |
Kurma |
457 |
53 |
510 |
518 |
99 |
617 |
Private Funds Group |
4,904 |
274 |
5,179 |
5,701 |
308 |
6,009 |
Impact |
- |
- |
- |
34 |
100 |
134 |
Other |
- |
169 |
169 |
- |
72 |
72 |
Private Debt |
7,117 |
363 |
7,479 |
8,805 |
424 |
9,229 |
Real Assets |
771 |
1,169 |
1,939 |
945 |
1,181 |
2,126 |
TOTAL |
23,874 |
10,718 |
34,592 |
26,183 |
9,919 |
36,102 |
2.3Subsequent events
At the end of February 2025, Eurazeo’s Real Estate team announced the acquisition of a majority stake in the Italian thermal park operator, Aquardens. This transaction marks the first investment of the EZORE fund, launched in December 2024. The Group also announced, through its Mid-large buyout team, the acquisition of a majority stake in Mapal, a pan-European leader in software for the hospitality sector.
In early March, the Group announced a first close with €300 million secured for the Article 9 buyout fund, the "Eurazeo Planetary Boundaries Fund" (EPBF). The fund has also announced its first acquisition, Bioline Agroscience, which offers a range of biological control solutions for pest insects in numerous crops.
3.1General Disclosures [ESRS 2]
▰3.1.1Basis of preparation for the Voluntary Sustainability Statement
3.1.1.1General basis for the preparation of sustainability statements [BP-1]
Voluntary report
In accordance with IFRS 10, Eurazeo’s consolidated average workforce was below the applicable threshold of 500 employees for two consecutive fiscal years (2022 and 2023). Nevertheless, Eurazeo has decided to publish a voluntary sustainability statement, which complies with the European Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) requirements, and subject it to an assurance engagement by Statutory Auditors.
The assurance report will have an ad hoc format, which is different from the statutory report, and take the form of an ISAE 3000 limited assurance report. It will cover the following verifications: compliance of disclosures with the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) and compliance of the reporting identification process with the ESRS. The report is available in Section 3.5.
This voluntary sustainability statement was prepared in connection with the first-time application of the regulation, which features uncertainties about the interpretation of the regulatory texts, the absence of established practices to refer to or comparative data, and difficulties in collecting data, particularly within the value chain. In this context, Eurazeo has applied the normative requirements set by the ESRS, as they apply on the voluntary sustainability statement preparation date based on the information available within its preparation deadlines.
Scope
This report has been prepared on a consolidated basis and covers the scope of the consolidated financial statements as presented in Chapter 6, Section 6.1 of the Universal Registration Document (URD), i.e. a scope comprising a total workforce of 562 employees in 13 countries as of December 31, 2024. Eurazeo has 456 employees in 11 countries. iM Global Partner (“iMGP”) has 106 employees in 9 countries.
The narrative elements presented in the report under the heading “Eurazeo” cover the following entities: Eurazeo SE, the portfolio management companies Eurazeo Funds Management Luxembourg (EFML), Eurazeo Global investor (EGI), Eurazeo Infrastructure Partners (EIP), and their offices abroad. These entities account for 99% of assets under management as of December 31, 2024. Kurma Partners and iMGP have implemented their own policies, actions and objectives. Those relating to Kurma Partners have not been included in this report due to their limited representativeness and the absence of impacts, risks and opportunities different from those of Eurazeo. Those related to iMGP are presented in the dedicated sections for each material ESRS.
The quantitative elements presented in the report under the heading “Eurazeo” cover the activities of the investment company Eurazeo SE, the portfolio management companies EFML, EGI, EIP, Kurma Partners and their offices abroad. The quantitative elements presented under the heading “iMGP” cover the activities of iMGP. The quantitative elements under the heading “Total” reflect the aggregation of Eurazeo and iMGP results.
Double materiality analysis
Eurazeo performed a double materiality analysis on its own operations, namely its investment company activity, and on its upstream and downstream value chain, which includes all financed companies. Eurazeo has identified material impacts, risks and opportunities (IRO) with regard to its activity and the expectations of its stakeholders. This information is detailed in this report in Section 3.1.4. In Section 3.1.3.3, the scope of IROs is specified in the column “Applicable (Eurazeo and/or iMGP).” The results of the double materiality analysis will be re-assessed in forthcoming years according to changes in methodologies, available data, the regulatory framework and, in particular, any voluntary standards established by the European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG).
Disclosures presented
This report contains estimated information for Scope 3 upstream (suppliers) and downstream (investments) GHG emissions, which creates uncertainty and affects data accuracy. For example, in the absence of actual data, carbon emissions related to investments are calculated by cross-checking the company’s revenue with the emission factor related to its sector of activity. For the sake of transparency, the percentage of estimated data is specified. Emission factors are derived from reference databases: the Ademe and the International Energy Agency for own operations emissions and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) for financed emissions. The methodology used to calculate Scope 3 is detailed in Section 3.2.1.7. Apart from Scope 3 emissions, the data in the report presents a limited risk of inaccuracy.
In accordance with the regulation (1), Eurazeo has chosen not to disclose certain information, which could have infringed on business confidentiality.
Taxonomy
As the portfolio companies of managed alternative investment funds are not themselves subject to Article 8 of the Taxonomy Regulation, Eurazeo was unable to produce the percentage of eligible investments (revenue, Opex, Capex) aligned with the European Taxonomy. Eurazeo has opted for a prudent approach that excludes the use of estimated data that has proved to be either non-existent, incomplete or unreliable.
3.1.1.2Disclosures in relation to specific circumstances [BP-2]
Time horizons
The time horizons used are aligned with standard recommendations. Therefore, the short-term horizon corresponds to the reporting period of this voluntary sustainability statement, the medium-term horizon covers a period of up to five years after this reporting period, and the long-term horizon extends beyond 5 years.
Disclosures stemming from other legislation or generally accepted sustainability reporting pronouncements
The voluntary sustainability statement incorporates information required by French or European regulations such as the Copé-Zimmermann Act, the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) or the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosure (TCFD).
Incorporation by reference
To facilitate the reading of the voluntary sustainability statement, Eurazeo incorporates certain information by reference summarized in the table below.
Description of how the business model and strategy take into account impacts relating to sustainability matters deemed material
Eurazeo incorporates sustainability matters into its business model to ensure its resilience and performance in the short, medium and long term. This approach is used to limit exposure to risks (physical, fiduciary, regulatory and reputational) and seize market opportunities to identify resilient companies with high growth potential. Its sustainability and impact strategy, O+, addresses environmental and social priorities, both their causes and effects, and engages Eurazeo and its entire value chain. It is a key differentiating factor for Eurazeo, both for investors who entrust it with their capital and for companies that entrust it with their growth. The inclusion of sustainability matters in the business model is presented in Chapter 1.
Description of targets in relation to sustainability matters deemed material and the progress made toward achieving these objectives
Eurazeo’s sustainability and impact strategy, O+, is built around two key commitments: Safeguarding planetary boundaries (O) and acting for a fairer society (+). In this context, Eurazeo has set ambitious environmental and social goals, and relies on world-renowned frameworks and initiatives (e.g. Science Based Targets initiative for decarbonization). These are detailed in Sections 3.2.1 and 3.3.1, respectively. Eurazeo reports annually on its progress in the URD and its O+ progress report.
Description of policies relating to sustainability matters
Policy |
Entity-specific |
Climate change |
Biodiversity |
Eurazeo workforce |
Workers in the value chain |
Consumers and end-users |
Governance |
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Exclusion Policy |
● |
● |
● |
● |
● |
● |
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Infrastructure - Appendix to the Exclusion Policy |
● |
● |
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Responsible Investment Policy |
● |
● |
● |
● |
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Sustainability Risk Integration Policy |
● |
● |
● |
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Code of Conduct |
● |
● |
● |
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy |
● |
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Compensation Policy |
● |
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Human Rights Policy |
● |
● |
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Code of Conduct for Commercial Relations |
● |
● |
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Responsible Sales and Marketing Policy |
● |
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Voting Rights Policy |
● |
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Eurazeo Personal Data Protection Policy |
● |
● |
Description of actions taken to identify, monitor, prevent, mitigate, remediate or bring an end to actual or potential adverse impacts, and the outcome of those actions
The strategies, programs and policies set up by Eurazeo are used to identify, monitor, prevent, mitigate or remediate sustainability IROs. These measures are described in the designated sections of this report.
Description of indicators relating to sustainability matters deemed relevant
3.2Environment
▰3.2.1Climate change [ESRS E1]
The table below lists the impacts and opportunities related to climate change considered material resulting from the double materiality analysis, as described in Section 3.1.4.1.
Presence in the value chain |
Time horizon |
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IRO |
Upstream |
Own operations |
Downstream |
Short term |
Medium term |
Long term |
Climate change mitigation and energy Negative impact on climate change resulting from own operations |
● |
● |
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Climate change mitigation and energy Negative impact from investments negatively affecting climate change mitigation |
● |
● |
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Climate change mitigation and energy Positive impact from investments contributing to the fight against climate change |
● |
● |
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Climate change mitigation and energy Positive impact resulting from Eurazeo’s engagement program to mitigate climate change |
● |
● |
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Climate change mitigation and energy Opportunity related to the increased resilience of portfolio companies through Eurazeo’s engagement program to mitigate climate change |
● |
● |
3.2.1.1Integration of sustainability-related performance in incentive schemes [GOV-3]
The integration of sustainability-related performance in incentive schemes is explained in detail in Section 3.1.2.3.
3.2.1.2Climate change mitigation transition plan [E1-1]
As early as 2014, Eurazeo defined a strategy to mitigate climate change. This strategy reflects Eurazeo’s ambition to reduce its negative impact on climate change regarding its own operations and across all its asset classes. Eurazeo has set up the necessary procedures and strategies to take into account climate issues for its own operations and its value chain. Furthermore, Eurazeo is currently drafting its transition plan.
3.2.1.3Material impacts, risks and opportunities and their interaction with strategy and business model [SBM-3]
Eurazeo has identified several impacts and opportunities related to climate change for its own operations and within its value chain. To date, Eurazeo has not identified any material physical or transition risk that could have a material financial or reputational impact. Eurazeo’s business model, as described in Chapter 1, its sustainability and impact strategy and the diversification of its portfolio help to significantly limit the occurrence or magnitude of such risks.
Climate change resilience strategy
Eurazeo’s climate strategy has been designed to ensure its business model is resilient to climate change. As such, it covers its own operations and its value chain, including its investments. It addresses all the IROs presented above.
As part of its O+ sustainability and impact strategy, Eurazeo has pledged to make its operations compatible with a net zero emissions world by 2040. This will be achieved through two action levers:
Eurazeo finances companies that contribute to climate change mitigation and adaptation through their products, services or technologies (as defined by IPCC working group 3 in its sixth assessment report on climate change (6)). More specifically, it invests in companies that significantly reduce or avoid greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in sectors such as electric mobility, agricultural transition, thermal insulation, the circular economy, hydrogen, etc. and develops dedicated impact funds. At the end of 2024, €2.1 billion in assets under management were dedicated to these investments, distributed across generalist and impact funds, as described in Section 3.3.3.3.
Eurazeo has pledged to align its activities with the goals of the Paris Agreement to limit the temperature rise to 1.5°C. It has set ambitious goals for its own operations and its portfolio companies, validated in 202 by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). They are presented in Section 3.2.1.6.
Eurazeo’s climate commitments include three steps: measuring the carbon footprint, defining and deploying decarbonization roadmaps in line with the Paris Agreement and measuring the progress achieved on a yearly basis. These commitments apply to Eurazeo and the portfolio companies for which Eurazeo has set up a support program. It includes methodological assistance provided by its climate-specialist operating partners, technological tools, a selection of first-rate service providers and financial support.
Eurazeo’s climate commitments are public and its progress on decarbonization is disclosed annually in its various Sustainability and Impact publications.
How and when the resilience analysis was performed
Eurazeo has integrated climate change issues since 2008, when the first carbon footprint of its portfolio was assessed. Since then, Eurazeo has extended this impact metric, supplemented by a risk and opportunity assessment, to its own operations and value chain.
The resilience of Eurazeo’s own operations and portfolio is analyzed annually, and on an ad hoc basis for each investment file, for three separate time horizons:
- ▰short term, covering a period of 1 to 3 years, the climate change risk assessment focuses mainly on complying with regulatory requirements, taking out insurance to cover identified physical risks and defining a decarbonization pathway aligned with the Paris Agreement. Depending on the location and nature of the Company’s business, a transition plan can also be defined;
- ▰medium-term, which spans a period of 4 to 10 years, aims to permanently integrate responsible practices into Eurazeo’s own operations and those of the portfolio companies. This mainly includes the deployment of a decarbonization pathway, and, where appropriate, a transition plan, with their transcription into CapEx and OpEx; and
- ▰long term, which exceeds 10 years, when it is possible to anticipate and prepare for the probable impacts of climate change. This may require Research & Development (R&D) projects to develop products, services and technologies addressing new requirements or adapting to a more critical environmental situation.
Description of the results of the resilience analysis
Eurazeo did not identify any material climate change risk that could negatively impact its financial performance either for its own operations or its investments. Since the latter are highly diversified with average holding periods of 3 to 7 years depending on the asset class, climate change risks are limited.
3.2.1.4Policies related to climate change mitigation [E1-2]
Climate issues are addressed in the Exclusion Policy, the Responsible Investment Policy, the Sustainability Risk Integration Policy and the O+ strategy, which defines ambitious targets. These policies apply to all asset classes. Their implementation is overseen by Sophie Flak, Executive Board member and Managing Partner, Sustainability & Impact. In connection with this voluntary report, the roll-out of the Exclusion Policy and the Responsible Investment policy is verified annually by Statutory Auditors. The results are presented in Section 3.1.3.1. Eurazeo has not formalized a dedicated climate change mitigation policy.
3.2.1.5Actions and resources in relation to climate change policies [E1-3]
To achieve its climate objectives, Eurazeo has defined and rolled out an action plan for its own operations and assist its portfolio companies in their decarbonization efforts.
At Eurazeo level
Eurazeo was one of the first Private Equity players in Europe to commit, as of 2020, to defining a decarbonization pathway in accordance with the Paris Agreement.
The decarbonization targets for its own operations cover Scope 1 and 2 emissions validated by the SBTi and Scope 3 emissions excluding investments.
- ▰Scope 1: gradual renewal of the vehicle fleet in favor of electric vehicles;
- ▰Scope 2: energy efficiency program for the new Paris premises (see below), purchase of renewable electricity or use of renewable energy certificates;
- ▰Scope 3.1 (Purchased goods and services): an engagement campaign for the main suppliers, representing 50% of Eurazeo’s annual purchases (2024);
- ▰Scope 3.2 (Capital goods): implementation of an action plan to reduce the footprint of our IT and technology infrastructures; and
- ▰Scope 3.6 (Business travel): Sustainable business travel recommendations.
At the end of 2024, Eurazeo inaugurated its new headquarters at rue Pierre Charron in Paris. The project, which consisted in completely refurbishing an existing building, is fully in line with a Paris Agreement compliant pathway and complies with the sector’s most stringent environmental standards. Accordingly, the “66 Charron” building obtained an excellent score in the NF HQE Sustainable Building and BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) certifications. It also meets the objectives of the French tertiary decree by 2030, aiming to reduce energy consumption in office buildings by 40%; and it is already well positioned to achieve the 50% target for 2040. The building’s heating and cooling system is based on innovative technology, using the Peltier effect (7), which reduces greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 30% compared to a traditional solution, while optimizing the quality of the distributed air.
Eurazeo strengthens its commitment to climate change mitigation by adopting additional measures. Since 2019, Eurazeo has indexed sustainability criteria to its syndicated credit line in order to support carbon contribution projects every year. In 2024, this initiative helped finance two projects located in the French départements of Pas-de-Calais and Puy-de-Dôme. Certified with the Low Carbon Label, these projects will help store and reduce 1,444 tCO2eq by 2030, while promoting long-term carbon sequestration in soils. By 2055, these two projects will have helped store and reduce 5,776 tCO2eq.
At the portfolio company level
Eurazeo has developed 4 impact funds to address the critical environmental issues described in Section 3.3.3.5.
Eurazeo’s Exclusion Policy prohibits investments in sectors with a major environmental impact, in particular those related to fossil fuels. By aligning its investments with high standards of environmental sustainability, Eurazeo strengthens its impact to mitigate climate change and more generally preserve planetary boundaries and safeguards against transition risks that could result in a significant loss of value.
Identifying and assessing climate risks in the due diligence phase: assessing the climate risks of potential investments covers both physical risks, such as extreme weather events or reduced natural resource availability, and transition risks, such as regulatory developments or changes in consumer behavior. Eurazeo has equipped itself with tools backed by leading databases to identify and assess these risks and integrate their financial impact into the acquisition business plan.
Considering climate issues in the investment decision-making: investment teams incorporate climate risk assessment into their decision-making process and the Investment Committee reviews compliance with the Exclusion Policy and the conclusions of climate-related sustainability due diligence procedures, which are prerequisites for investment approval.
Anticipating the risk of a generalized carbon tax: to prevent regulatory transition risks, Eurazeo assesses the impacts of public policies on its investments, including the implementation of carbon taxes or stringent energy performance regulations that could have an impact on the financial performance of portfolio companies. Eurazeo has acquired a tool to identify and assess these risks and supports its companies in rolling out transition plans to ensure their competitiveness and resilience when faced with these challenges.
Integration into legal documentation and financing: climate-related commitments are included in shareholders’ agreements in which clauses provide for annual reporting, measuring impacts, risks and opportunities associated with climate change and defining action plans to address them. Eurazeo also includes climate-related objectives in its financing to encourage companies to decarbonize their activities. In 2024, 100% of financing included a decarbonization target and 98% of legal documents contained sustainability clauses.
During the investment period, Eurazeo adopts an active and structured approach to integrate climate change issues into its portfolio companies. The aim is twofold: reduce their risk exposure and limit their own negative impact. The main actions are as follows:
- ▰measure Scope 1, 2 and 3 GHG emissions annually;
- ▰define and deploy a decarbonization pathway aligned with the Paris Agreement.
3.2.1.6Targets related to climate change mitigation [E1-4]
To ensure that decarbonization occurs in sufficient proportions and at the pace required to meet the Paris Agreement goals, Eurazeo made a commitment in 2020 to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTI). Since SBTi eligibility scopes and methodologies do not cover all Eurazeo’s own operations or investments, additional objectives were defined.
At Eurazeo level
- 1)55% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions in absolute value by 2030 (base year: 2017; baseline value 135 tCO2eq) – target validated by SBTi;
- 2)80% annual renewable electricity supply by 2025 (base year: 2017; baseline value 9%) – target validated by SBTi; and
- 3)30% reduction in Scope 3 GHG emissions in absolute value by 2030 (base year: 2019; baseline value 6,945 tCO2eq).
Eurazeo’s scope 3 GHG emissions related to purchased goods and services, IT capital goods, waste generated in operations, business travel and employee commuting are not included in the SBTi scope as they have a reduced materiality in relation to its Scope 3 when including financed emissions.
At the portfolio company level
Eurazeo seeks to encourage all of its portfolio companies to adopt a decarbonization approach aligned with the Paris Agreement. According to available methodologies and SBTi eligibility scopes, Eurazeo has defined decarbonization targets for its portfolio:
- 1)For the Real Estate portfolio: 60% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions per square meter by 2030 (base year 2021); and
- 2)For the Eligible Private Equity portfolio (8): 100% of invested capital with targets validated by SBTi by 2030, with an intermediate target of 25% by 2025.
Summary of climate-related targets
Baseline value |
Base year |
Target value |
Target year |
|
---|---|---|---|---|
Own operations |
||||
Reduction in Eurazeo GHG Scope 1 and 2 emissions |
135 tCO2eq |
2017 |
61 tCO2eq (-55%) |
2030 |
Annual renewable electricity supply |
9% |
2017 |
80% |
2025 |
Reduction in Eurazeo GHG Scope 3 emissions (excluding financed emissions) |
6,945 tCO2eq |
2019 |
4,862 tCO2eq (-30%) |
2030 |
Investment portfolio |
||||
Real Estate: reduction in GHG emissions per square meter |
Not applicable |
2021 |
60% reduction |
2030 |
Eligible Private Equity portfolio: percentage of capital invested with targets validated by SBTi |
Not applicable |
2021 |
100% |
2030 Intermediate target of 25% by 2025 |
3.2.1.7Gross Scopes 1, 2, 3 and Total GHG emissions [E1-6]
At Eurazeo level - Progress in 2024
Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions increased from 96 tCO2eq in 2023 to 126 tCO2eq in 2024 (Scope 2 expressed in market-based). This 31% increase was attributable to the relocation of the two main offices in 2024 to a new shared space, resulting in a temporary doubling of office space in 2024. As the former premises have now been returned, this increase in emissions is cyclical and will disappear in 2025. At a constant office scope, Scope 1 and 2 emissions would have been 82 tCO2eq in 2024, a decrease of 15% compared to 2023.
Since 2017, the base year, Eurazeo has reduced its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 27% in absolute value. The 55% reduction target should be reached in 2025, supported by the return of the former premises.
For the second year running, Eurazeo has increased its electricity consumption from renewable sources above its 80% target, with 98% in 2024 (vs. 96% in 2023).
At the portfolio company level - Progress in 2024 (9):
- ▰51% of companies completed their Scope 1, 2 and 3 GHG emission assessment with actual data (vs. 49% in 2023), representing 67% of the portfolio value;
- ▰51% implemented carbon reduction initiatives (vs. 38% in 2023), representing 66% of the portfolio value;
- ▰18% have defined a Paris Agreement aligned decarbonization pathway, representing 38% of the portfolio value;
- ▰9% have made an SBTi commitment (vs. 4% in 2023), representing 29% of the portfolio value; and
- ▰5% have had their decarbonization targets validated by SBTi (vs. 2% in 2023), representing 13% of the portfolio value.
At the end of 2024, 41% of portfolio companies (10) (expressed in capital invested) had launched the process (vs. 30% in 2023). 12% of these companies had submitted their pathway (vs. 3% in 2023), and 14% had their decarbonization targets formally validated by SBTi (vs. 4% in 2023).
Gross Scope 1, 2, 3 and Total GHG emissions
Eurazeo |
iMGP |
Total |
|
---|---|---|---|
2024 |
2024 |
2024 |
|
Scope 1 GHG emissions |
|||
Gross Scope 1 GHG emissions (tCO2eq) |
45 |
0 |
45 |
Percentage of scope 1 GHG emissions from regulated emission trading schemes (%) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Scope 2 GHG emissions |
|||
Gross Scope 2 GHG emissions (location-based) (tCO2eq) |
227 |
478 |
705 |
Gross Scope 2 GHG emissions (market-based) (tCO2eq) |
80 |
478 |
558 |
Scope 3 GHG emissions |
|||
Total Scope 3 GHG emissions (tCO2eq) |
3,684,044 |
2,962 |
3,687,006 |
1 Purchased goods and services |
8,224 |
2,707 |
10,931 |
2 Capital goods |
69 |
0 |
69 |
3 Fuel and energy-related activities (not included in Scope1 or Scope 2) |
71 |
43 |
114 |
4 Upstream transportation and distribution |
NM |
NM |
NM |
5 Waste generated in operations |
18 |
10 |
28 |
6 Business travel |
769 |
136 |
905 |
7 Employee commuting |
232 |
66 |
298 |
8 Upstream leased assets |
NM |
NM |
NM |
9 Downstream transportation |
NM |
NM |
NM |
10 Processing of sold products |
NM |
NM |
NM |
11 Use of sold products |
NM |
NM |
NM |
12 End-of-life treatment of sold products |
NM |
NM |
NM |
13 Downstream leased assets |
NM |
NM |
NM |
14 Franchises |
NM |
NM |
NM |
15 Investments |
3,674,661 |
NC |
3,674,661 |
Total GHG emissions |
|||
Total GHG emissions (location-based) (tCO2eq) |
3,684,316 |
3,440 |
3,687,756 |
Total GHG emissions (market-based) (tCO2eq) |
3,684,169 |
3,440 |
3,687,609 |
NM: Not material. / NC: Not calculated. |
Methodological clarifications
In 2024, Eurazeo improved the accuracy of its GHG emission assessment by adopting an approach based on the accounting statements of all its subsidiaries, while improving the level of detail for related emission factors and increasing the percentage of physical data used.
Eurazeo assesses its GHG emissions according to the GHG Protocol (or Greenhouse Gas Protocol), which provides standards and recommendations to account for GHG emissions.
- ▰market-based: Scope 2 emissions calculation method taking into account the Company’s supply contracts and other contractual instruments such as Energy Attribute Certificates (EAC);
- ▰location-based: Scope 2 emissions calculation method taking into account the average emissions related to electricity production in the area where it is consumed.
Due to the nature of its investment activity, Eurazeo has the particularity of having a Scope 3 divided into two parts:
- ▰indirect GHG emissions related to Eurazeo’s upstream and downstream value chain (9,383 tCO2eq. or 0.25% of total emissions), corresponding to the GHG Protocol to categories 1, 3, 5, 6 and 7 detailed in the table above. Category (4) Upstream transportation and distribution is excluded from Eurazeo’s Scope 3 emissions accounting. Emissions related to this category are accounted for in the category (1) Purchased goods and services. Categories 9, 10, 11 and 12 related to the use or end-of-life of sold products are excluded because they are irrelevant due to the service nature of Eurazeo’s business;
- ▰Scope 3 emissions related to Eurazeo’s investments (3,674,661 tCO2eq. or 99.7% of total emissions), corresponding to category 15 for Scope 3 emissions according to the GHG Protocol. The assessment of the portfolio’s GHG emissions covers all Scopes 1, 2 and 3 of the portfolio companies. It is based on actual data from companies that have assessed their GHG emissions over the last 3 years or on an estimate based on business sector monetary emission factors and their revenue. The total is calculated according to an attribution factor, a method in line with the recommendations of the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF). Eurazeo included all emissions relating to deal fees, representing 3,967 tCO2eq. The issues of the fund-of-fund activity and part of the Asset Based (Debt) activity are excluded from the calculation scope.
GHG intensity
The table below presents the intensity of greenhouse gas emissions per million euros of revenue. It should be recalled that Scope 3 category 15 (Investment) represents 99.7% of Eurazeo’s total emissions. This category was not measured for iMGP in 2024.
GHG intensity per revenue |
Unit |
Eurazeo |
iMGP |
Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total GHG emissions (location-based) per revenue |
tCO2eq/€M |
12,489 |
39 |
9,629 |
Total GHG emissions (market-based) per revenue |
tCO2eq/€M |
12,489 |
39 |
9,628 |
Revenue used to calculate GHG intensity as of December 31(11) |
€M |
295 |
88 |
383 |
iM Global Partner
iMGP seeks to align with the Paris Agreement and the French national low-carbon strategy. The company has set up a greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction policy with the aim of identifying the main sources, implementing a reduction strategy, and steering an effective action plan whose results are communicated to internal and external stakeholders. The company has implemented several initiatives to reduce its carbon footprint such as encouraging soft mobility (public transport and rail when possible). For IT equipment, the company favors products with the longest warranty and the best repairability. Internally, iMGP educates its employees in sustainable practices through educational workshops focused on waste management, or reducing plastic consumption. These actions reflect the company’s commitment to limiting its direct climate-related impacts. To assess its carbon footprint, the company follows the GHG Protocol, which divides emissions into three categories: Scope 1, 2, and 3.
iMGP also seeks to identify and manage the climate-related risks related to its own operations in order to apply, if relevant, certain TCFD (Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures) recommendations on climate engagement transparency. The company decided to support this initiative in 2022. In 2024, iMGP continued to analyze the 11 TCFD recommendations to assess the impacts and the level of commitment required by them to define those that would be applicable in 2025. In terms of governance, iMGP has set up an ESG group committee involving management, various departments (Finance, HR, Compliance, etc.) and the relevant offices (US and Europe) in order to monitor the effectiveness of the policies and actions to be implemented. An update on the status of the various measures in progress is presented to each ESG Committee meeting to ensure that implementation deadlines are met.
At investment level, iMGP has implemented an ESG policy that includes criteria for assessing environmental risks during pre-acquisition due diligence phases on the managers in which it wishes to hold a minority interest. Post-acquisition, iMGP incorporates these issues by conducting an annual due diligence to identify their areas of improvement and discuss their non-financial management with them. In managing its funds, iMGP assists partner managers in implementing ESG criteria in their investment strategy. Funds disclosing information in connection with their Article 8 and/or Article 9 classification now select underlying instruments that are themselves aligned with the SFDR. These funds may contribute in part to the environmental targets set out in the EU climate taxonomy regulation. Given the difficulty in being able to rely on reliable data, the management company did not adopt specific actions to manage the impacts, risks and opportunities related to climate change.
3.3Social
▰3.3.1Eurazeo own workforce [ESRS S1]
The table below lists the impacts and risks related to the Company’s own workforce considered material resulting from the double materiality analysis, as described in Section 3.1.4.1.
Presence in the value chain |
Time horizon |
|||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IRO |
Upstream |
Own operations |
Downstream |
Short term |
Medium term |
Long term |
||
Training and skills development, adequate wages Positive impact relating to career and development prospects for employees and strong appeal on the labor market |
● |
● |
||||||
Social dialogue Reputational risk for the Group due to a deteriorated social climate or dialogue |
● |
● |
||||||
Diversity Negative impact generating attrition or lack of attractiveness in the absence of diversity, equity and inclusion policies, non-inclusive practices |
● |
● |
||||||
Working conditions Negative impact on the health, well-being and safety of employees due to poor working conditions |
● |
● |
||||||
Working conditions Negative impact on employee integrity in the event of discrimination, violence and/or harassment |
● |
● |
3.3.1.1Material impacts, risks and opportunities and their interaction with strategy and business model [SBM-3]
Eurazeo places its employees at the core of its strategy and has identified potential impacts and risks related to its human capital as described in the table above. Eurazeo has pledged to overcome these challenges by maintaining best-in-class practices and guaranteeing an inclusive and fundamental rights-compliant working environment conducive to the development of its employees and their skills.
To promote the respect and well-being of its employees, the Company has set up a constructive social dialogue as well as various tailored processes.
Eurazeo considers its own workforce to be employees with whom it has a direct contractual relationship, thus excluding casual workers and outsourced services. These employees include permanent and temporary staff. In 2024, Eurazeo did not identify any non-employees in its workforce.
Workforce as of December 31, 2024 by type of contract and gender [S1-6]
Workforce as of December 31, 2024 by region [S1-6]
Eurazeo |
iMGP |
Total |
|
---|---|---|---|
Total number of permanent and temporary employees as of December 31 |
456 |
106 |
562 |
Germany |
10 |
1 |
11 |
China |
5 |
0 |
5 |
South Korea |
3 |
0 |
3 |
Spain |
2 |
2 |
4 |
United States |
18 |
54 |
72 |
France |
366 |
19 |
385 |
Italy |
3 |
1 |
4 |
Luxembourg |
10 |
11 |
21 |
Netherlands |
1 |
0 |
1 |
United Kingdom |
33 |
16 |
49 |
Singapore |
5 |
0 |
5 |
Sweden |
0 |
1 |
1 |
Switzerland |
0 |
1 |
1 |
3.3.1.2Policies related to OWN workforce [S1-1]
Eurazeo has implemented several policies: a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Policy and Charter, a Compensation Policy and a Human Rights Policy. Eurazeo also has all employees sign a Code of Conduct, which prohibits any form of discrimination. These policies help manage the impacts, risks and opportunities associated with Eurazeo’s workforce as defined at the beginning of this section.
The policies apply to all Eurazeo employees in all geographical locations. Their implementation is overseen by the Human Resources Department as delegated by Executive Board members. These policies are available to all employees on Eurazeo’s website and Intranet. Eurazeo ensures the transparent communication of its policies to stakeholders. Every employee is thus required to sign the Code of Conduct.
Diversity, equity, inclusion policy
The Human Resources Department rolls out the HR strategy throughout the year, particularly with regard to diversity, equity and inclusion, applicable to all HR processes and actions (performance assessments, training programs, career management, recruitment, etc.).
Eurazeo’s policy focuses on a wide range of grounds for non-discrimination. It prohibits any form of discrimination based on gender, age, ethnicity, nationality, social origin, marital status, religion, sexual orientation, physical appearance, state of health, disability, state of pregnancy, union membership or political views. These practices seek to ensure equal opportunity for all its employees and candidates in terms of recruitment, access to training, remuneration, social protection and professional development.
Through these actions, Eurazeo is committed to complying with several standards or initiatives. For example, the Company has signed the Charter for Diversity, initiated by the France Invest association, and the Diversity in Action charter of the ILPA (Institutional Limited Partners Association).
Training plan
Eurazeo seeks to offer its employees the chance to unlock their potential, by constantly improving and evolving. With this in mind, each year Eurazeo develops a tailored training plan, adapted to each population (business line, position). It encompasses both hard and soft skills. The 2024 training plan is detailed in Section 3.3.1.5.
Compensation Policy
The Compensation Policy for members of the Eurazeo Executive Board is consistent with the AFEP-MEDEF recommendations (see Chapter 5, Section 5.8).
The fixed and variable compensation of all employees is reviewed annually and analyzed against internal tables based on a review of compensation in the markets where Eurazeo operates. Eurazeo firmly believes in allowing employees to benefit from growth in the Company’s earnings. Eurazeo therefore encourages the sharing of value creation, notably by granting long-term instruments. Employees are also eligible for collective compensation in the form of incentive and/or profit-sharing schemes in France.
Furthermore, sustainability criteria have been taken into account since 2014 to calculate the variable compensation of Executive Board members, and more particularly since 2020 when Eurazeo’s Sustainability & Impact strategy objectives were factored into the individual assessment representing 15% of this variable compensation (see Chapter 5, Section 5.8). Since 2019, sustainability criteria have also been taken into account to calculate the variable compensation of all Management Committee members with specific objectives depending on their scope of responsibility. This practice was extended to the investment team members of Article 9 (SFDR) classified funds in 2022 and to Managing Directors in 2023.
Human Rights Policy
In January 2022, Eurazeo published its Human Rights Policy, through which it explicitly prohibits any use of forced labor, child labor and trafficking of human beings. Eurazeo is committed to respecting human rights, ILO principles and the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, ensuring a healthy working environment that respects human dignity.
3.3.1.3Processes for engaging with own workers and workers’ representatives about impacts [S1-2]
Dialogue is based on proximity between Management and employees, and the ability to hold discussions in an atmosphere of trust and transparency. Eurazeo focuses on implementing policies and measures to promote social dialogue. The Social and Economic Committees (SECs) in France hold monthly meetings to promote continuous dialogue and collective feedback from employees. In accordance with its legal obligations, Eurazeo informs and consults the SEC in France on several key topics, such as: working conditions, strategic directions, results, reorganization or restructuring projects, company social policy, training, health and safety, etc.
Following the merger of Eurazeo’s French management companies, social policies were harmonized in 2024 for all entity employees in France, mainly through discussions with the SECs. This harmonization included an alignment of processes with the main social policy components:
- ▰employee savings: set-up of a Group incentive agreement in fiscal year 2024;
- ▰collective agreement common to Eurazeo’s three French subsidiaries: that applicable to Financial Companies; and
- ▰signature of the amendment to the agreement on the organization of working time for the EGI and Eurazeo SE entities.
- ▰two employee representatives and a SEC representative participate in all Eurazeo Supervisory Board meetings as members and as a guest, respectively; and
- ▰employees in France are represented by the SECs relating to each legal entity (Eurazeo SE and EGI) in accordance with the legal provisions.
As part of a dialogue process, Eurazeo regularly conducts surveys to measure employee opinions on key topics.
Collective bargaining and social dialogue by region [S1-8]
Collective bargaining coverage(14) |
Social dialogue(15) |
|||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Eurazeo |
iMGP |
Eurazeo |
iMGP |
Eurazeo |
iMGP |
|
Coverage rate of permanent and temporary employees as of December 31 |
Workforce - EEA(16) |
Workforce - EEA |
Workforce - Non-EEA |
Workforce - Non-EEA |
Workplace representation (EEA only) |
Workplace representation (EEA only) |
0 -20% |
USA |
USA |
||||
80 -100% |
France |
France |
France |
France |
3.3.1.4Processes to remediate negative impacts and channels for own workers to raise concerns [S1-3]
Eurazeo fosters a relationship in which it listens to employees. In 2024, Eurazeo organized a People Survey by interviewing all employees. The results were communicated to all employees as well as the action plans implemented as a result of this survey.
In France, during the relocation to the new premises, a working group comprising employees was set up to gather their suggestions.
More generally, the Executive Board regularly communicates on strategy, highlights and results, and encourages the Management Committee and all team managers to do the same with the teams and ensure, through local management, that employees can express themselves.
3.3.1.5Taking action on material impacts on own workforce [S1-4]
Eurazeo rolls out various initiatives to guide its decisions and effectively manage the actual and potential impacts on its employees.
Eurazeo anticipates the needs of its employees in terms of jobs and skills in the short, medium and long term. Accordingly, the Human Resources Department has structured its practice into the following lines of action:
The HR Department supervises and accompanies Eurazeo’s development by annually identifying the recruitment needs of the various departments with managers and Executive Management. It determines the most appropriate recruitment channels, coordinates the process with managers and ensures that hired profiles are in line with skills requirements.
To facilitate the induction of new employees, interviews are organized with representatives of the teams with whom they will work. This process enables a better understanding of the business lines, the interactions between the various departments, their rights and obligations, thus accelerating their integration.
Since 2024, Eurazeo has organized an annual onboarding day for all new arrivals. This event includes a presentation of Eurazeo’s strategy by the CEOs, as well as talks by the heads of the main business categories (Investors, Investor Relations, Corporate functions, Operations, etc.). This format seeks to strengthen the commitment of new employees and their overall understanding of Eurazeo’s strategic challenges.
Eurazeo acts to develop the employability of all its employees via a training and skills development and assessment program and a career management scheme. These measures concern all employees in all locations.
In 2024, Eurazeo deployed a fully digitalized appraisal process using the Cornerstone tool, which enables a clear and structured sequencing in two stages:
- ▰self-appraisal, where each employee assesses their achievements and objectives met, thus allowing for prior personal reflection;
- ▰appraisal by the manager, who relies on the self-appraisal to conduct a constructive and in-depth discussion.
- ▰the mid-year appraisal, which is a discussion to assess the first half of the year. It is not a formal appraisal but is held to adjust priorities, give feedback, review progress thus far and identify any support needs; and
- ▰the year-end appraisal, which has a more formalized approach. Its objectives are to assess the past year’s overall performance (qualitative and quantitative assessments of objectives and competencies using a grid defined at company level) and define the objectives for the coming year plus the means of implementation (training, development initiatives).
Year-end performance appraisal [S1-13]
Eurazeo |
iMGP |
Total(17) |
|
---|---|---|---|
Percentage of permanent employees having participated in regular appraisals of their performance and career development as of December 31 |
80% |
95% |
88% |
Women |
75% |
98% |
87% |
Men |
84% |
92% |
88% |
Eurazeo supports its employees throughout their career on matters related to their development. Human Resources Business Partners (HRBPs) are available to support them in their advancement and answer any questions concerning their career: career management (development, workload, individual topics, promotions), functional or geographical mobility, induction interviews during trial periods, feedback interviews for outgoing employees. The HRBPs also assist managers with their managerial duties.
- ▰training on behavioral skills, in particular on public speaking, leadership, technical skills related to the investment business: Private Equity fundamentals, investment in IT services;
- ▰a training course for junior investors with 4 sessions per year covering the main topics related to the business: financial due diligence, integration of Sustainability & Impact policy during the investment process, portfolio management and value creation, fund negotiation & structuring, market risks and issues;
- ▰a cycle of awareness-raising training courses on sustainability matters for Sustainability & Impact coordinators;
- ▰a cycle of mandatory and regulatory training courses set up with the Compliance (AMF, AMF ESG) and IT/Digital (cybersecurity, digital and IT fundamentals, Salesforce tool) teams;
- ▰specific training for each business line: KYC onboarding for Client Service teams, onboarding and training seminars per team (Operations, Compliance), specific level-based training, individual and collective coaching; and
- ▰mandatory safety training in France (fire warden).
Eurazeo also organizes individual training sessions to address upskilling needs identified during the appraisal process. Individual and collective coaching is also offered at key moments in an employee’s career (promotions and mobility, return from long absence, greater responsibilities etc.).
In 2024, Eurazeo continued to promote the online self-learning platform (Edflex), offering a comprehensive catalogue of training courses available in several languages on various topics such as IT, CSR, management & leadership, soft skills, languages and compliance.
Training hours by gender [S1-13]
Eurazeo |
iMGP |
Total(18) |
|
---|---|---|---|
Average number of training hours per permanent employee as of December 31 (hours / employee) |
12.46 |
5.57 |
11.15 |
Women |
14.89 |
4.86 |
13.10 |
Men |
10.32 |
6.28 |
9.49 |
- ▰set-up of a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Charter and Policy;
- ▰monitoring of quantified objectives set by Executive Management;
- ▰integration of the gender equality concept in HR processes;
- ▰agreements promoting an improved work/life balance and measures supporting parenting leave;
- ▰awareness-raising and training initiatives.
Eurazeo has set up specific procedures to prevent, mitigate and act on detected discrimination and promote diversity and inclusion. Eurazeo also implements a series of measures, including regular training and assessments, to promote diversity, equity and inclusion. Gender diversity objectives are applied to the governing bodies and specific measurement tools are used to monitor Eurazeo’s commitment to such objectives.
Eurazeo is committed to supporting its female employees in realizing their potential by developing specific training programs.
Eurazeo organizes external coaching and cross-mentoring programs, especially for women, in the Private Equity industry through Level20 sponsorship. Particular consideration is given to female employees during key moments of their career: e.g. when they come back to work from maternity leave or during promotions.
- ▰promotion of female applicants: in the recruitment process, the HR team ensures that the same number of men and women are put forward for available positions, especially at graduate level, where men and women are equally represented;
- ▰working with its peers and Private Equity professional associations to raise awareness and develop best practices in this area. Eurazeo has adhered to the diversity charters set up by SISTA, France Invest and the Institutional Limited Partners Association (ILPA);
- ▰support to the Florence Foundation: by supporting this initiative, Eurazeo contributes to integrating young people from underserved communities into employment; This foundation seeks to remove the social barriers these young talents may face and facilitate their access to the careers of their choice;
- ▰parenthood : Eurazeo proposes inclusive practices for maternity and co-parental leave:
- •in France: maternity leave of 45 days covered at 100% or 90 days covered at 50% of salary above the statutory period of leave. Co-parental leave allows fathers to take up to 2 additional weeks of leave on top of the statutory paternity leave,
- •abroad: maternity leave of 22 weeks covered at 100%, regardless of local regulations (unless they are more favorable),
- •in France, financing of nursery slots of up to 100%, set-up of a policy to grant leave when children are ill, or allocation of Universal Service Employment Vouchers (CESU) to receive aid to finance human services, and
- •flexibility, mainly through the implementation of a remote working charter.
Eurazeo goes beyond the issues of gender parity and social inclusion, by promoting employment for people with disabilities through various actions: during the recruitment process, considering all candidates with disabilities whose profile corresponds to the position sought, supporting employees who are officially recognized as having disabilities (RQTH(19)).
These actions are a testament to Eurazeo’s commitment to an inclusive and equitable culture, promoting diversity and professional development for all.
Eurazeo’s commitments are recognized by its industry. It ranks in the 1st quartile among 82 Private Equity companies in the following categories: representation of women in investment roles and junior investment roles, representation of women in investment leadership roles, representation of women in recruitment (McKinsey & Company’s State of Diversity in Global Private Markets report). Eurazeo is also ranked 2nd in the “Private Equity” category with a score of 85 among 301 companies in the Honordex Inclusive PE & VC Index 2024 report.
Top management as of December 31, 2024 by gender [S1-9]
Eurazeo |
iMGP |
Total |
||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Unit |
Workforce |
% |
Workforce |
% |
Workforce |
% |
Breakdown of top management (20) as of December 31 by gender |
86 |
100% |
16 |
100% |
102 |
100% |
Women |
25 |
29% |
3 |
19% |
28 |
27% |
Men |
61 |
71% |
13 |
81% |
74 |
73% |
Workforce as of December 31, 2024 by age [S1-9]
Incidents of discrimination and harassment [S1-17]
Eurazeo guarantees an adequate wage for all its employees in every region to cover their basic needs and those of their families.
In 1998, Eurazeo SE signed its first incentive agreement, a scheme which is optional to companies, and is renewed every 3 years. Eurazeo has also elected to use all the possibilities offered by the PACTE Law to benefit employees. A Group incentive agreement was set up in 2024 in France to enable employees to share in the Company’s success and solid performance.
Both in France and internationally, Eurazeo seeks to deploy benefits to its employees at the best market standards.
Gender pay gap [S1-16]
Eurazeo |
iMGP |
Total(21) |
|
---|---|---|---|
Gender pay gap as of December 31, 2024 (%) |
41% |
46% |
42% |
The gender pay gap is the average pay difference between male and female employees, expressed as a percentage of the average pay for men. The pay gap as of December 31, 2024 is calculated by taking into account the annual fixed salary, the target bonus and the free shares awarded in 2024. All permanent employees, functions, countries and grades are taken into account.
Annual total remuneration ratio [S1-16]
The total annual remuneration ratio compares the compensation of the highest paid individual with the annual median compensation of all employees (excluding the highest paid individual). The compensation used to calculate the ratio is the total of fixed and variable compensation awarded during the year and the valuation of options and shares granted during the year, as presented in Section 5.8.2 for corporate officers. The same compensation base is used for company employees. The scope used for the calculation of the annual remuneration ratio includes all permanent employees as of December 31, 2024, with the exception of those of Kurma Partners. Not yet wholly-owned, Kurma Partners retains its management autonomy and is not included in Eurazeo’s wage policy.
The Company ensures freedom of association, equal pay and respect for working hours and statutory holidays. Its practices promote diversity and prohibit harassment. Eurazeo has resolved to ensure the health, safety and well-being of its employees by respecting the laws in force and strictly preventing health and occupational risks. All employees must integrate the health and safety component in their conduct by respecting the guidelines and notifying any risk identified.
The nature of Eurazeo’s business greatly limits the risk of serious accidents occurring in the workplace. In France, occupational health-safety risk is assessed annually in the Single Risk Assessment Document in which no “high” level risks have been identified.
Eurazeo ensures the well-being of its employees by fitting out its premises, providing a workspace satisfying quality, hygiene and security standards, building adapted wellness areas and measuring psychosocial risks. In November 2024, the Company moved all the Parisian teams to the same address in a new first-rate secure environment.
Eurazeo strives to create a stimulating, collaborative and inclusive working environment that boosts performance and talent development. Mindful of the well-being of its employees, Eurazeo proposes schemes to promote their professional and personal development:
- ▰remote working charter created in 2019 and adapted in 2021. Employees therefore have a flexible work organization in France and abroad;
- ▰leave offered to interns in France and abroad;
- ▰new collaborative working methods: shared offices to encourage knowledge sharing between young and experienced employees and enabling project-based work;
- ▰dedicated areas for discussions, creativity, relaxation and well-being;
- ▰ergonomic and adaptable desks and provision of efficient and adapted IT tools;
- ▰spacious, modern and eco-responsible premises;
- ▰promotion of sports among its employees;
- ▰internal events to promote close bonds between all employees;
- ▰webinars to raise awareness on health and well-being at work (e.g.: naturopathy); and
- ▰family-related leave granted to all employees.
In 2024, absenteeism rate(24) was 3%.
Percentage of permanent employees as of December 31, 2024 who took family-related leave [S1-15] (25)
Eurazeo |
iMGP |
Total(26) |
|
---|---|---|---|
Percentage of permanent employees who took family-related leave |
8% |
5% |
8% |
Women |
8% |
7% |
8% |
Men |
9% |
3% |
8% |
In general, Eurazeo has first-rate premises that comply with local standards and are based in locations that ensure a safe working environment that is well integrated into the urban context.
In 2024, to comply with safety requirements in France, Eurazeo conducted fire drill training for volunteer employees at its new head office premises. Eurazeo will continue its actions to train its employees in regulatory programs: occupational first aid, workplace fire safety.
The impact of psychosocial risks on the Company and employees was judged to be low. Two components were considered to carry a moderate risk: work intensity and working time. These issues are regularly covered in awareness-raising sessions. SEC members in France have been trained in psychosocial risks at work. This training was renewed in May 2024 following the professional elections of the new EGI SEC.
3.3.1.6Targets related to managing material negative impacts, advancing positive impacts, and managing material risks and opportunities [S1-5]
Diversity
In addition to its achievements, Eurazeo has defined goals to increase the number of women on its teams: for the overall workforce, with a focus on investment teams, for annual hirings and a willingness to limit the gender pay gap, taking into account professions, grades. Maintaining a representation greater than or equal to 40% for the least represented gender on the Supervisory Board is also an objective. The composition of the Supervisory Board is summarized in Section 3.1.2.1, and detailed in Chapter 5. Finally, for France, Eurazeo also aims to maintain a Gender Equality Index (Pénicaud-Schiappa) greater than or equal to 85/100.
Employee engagement
Eurazeo aims to maintain the People Survey engagement rate above 70%, with a participation rate also above 70%. The 2024 People Survey engagement rate was high (77%).
iM Global Partner
In terms of policy, iMGP applies principles of equity and inclusion to ensure a respectful and collaborative work environment. The company aims to be an inclusive organization, where every employee, regardless of ethnicity, gender or sexual orientation, feels valued and fulfilled at work. These commitments are strengthened by the results of the Great Place to Work survey, in which more than 90% of employees declared being treated fairly. In 2024, 42% of employees were women, and 19 different nationalities were represented among the workforce, demonstrating a commitment to cultural and gender diversity.
In accordance with the iMGP Equal Employment Opportunity Policy, harassment or victimization of any kind will not be tolerated, including on grounds of age, disability, gender, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic. This policy is clearly explained in the employee manual, which is given to each new employee and adapted to their home country. Employees are asked to sign a confirmation that they have received and read the document.
iMGP is also committed to diversity and equal opportunity through recruitment, personal and professional development, and talent promotion and retention. In line with its equal employment opportunity strategy, IMGP does not tolerate any form of harassment or victimization.
Measures have been implemented to ensure an effective social dialogue as detailed above. These initiatives are monitored either using the HR tool, People HR, or through ad hoc surveys such as Great Place to Work.
iMGP has set up a certain number of initiatives and actions to manage the potential negative impacts related to its workforce, while striving to assess the effectiveness of the measures implemented.
To promote well-being and mental health, the company organized a wellness week in 2024 for the second year running, aimed at strengthening the physical and mental health of employees through various activities (sport, conferences, convivial moments, etc.) These initiatives are designed to promote a balanced work environment and promote employee fulfillment.
The teams were also made aware about how to manage instances of harassment and victimization through training on the prevention of sexual harassment, adapted to managers and all employees. This training clarifies the behavior that constitutes sexual harassment and provides practical examples of how to manage these situations, including reporting channels. The training, which lasts 30 to 40 minutes, is mandatory for all European employees. Any employee who has been harassed or victimized is encouraged to report it to Human Resources so that an investigation can be conducted. iM Global Partner has also set up a whistleblowing policy offering an additional confidential reporting channel.
Talent development is also a priority. In addition to offering a young talent program – now in its third year – at key stages of their career, iMGP is committed to the younger generations and aims to ensure that at least 10% of its workforce are trainees or apprentices. These programs offer genuine opportunities for professional development, enabling many participants to join the company under open-ended contracts and quickly move forward in their careers. At the same time, iMGP has introduced competitive employee benefits, including health insurance, pension plans, life insurance and incentives to take regular leave. These measures are designed to build employee loyalty while supporting their overall well-being.
As part of the training modules deployed across Europe, an end-of-training assessment is planned to ensure that employees have properly assimilated the notions covered. Participants must achieve a minimum score of 80% to validate their training.
The effectiveness of all these measures is regularly assessed through polls such as Great Place to Work, which are used as satisfaction surveys to measure employee engagement and the relevance of the initiatives implemented. The results obtained through these surveys demonstrate team satisfaction and the positive impact of the measures adopted. iMGP scored 99% globally in response to the following statement: “This is a physically safe place to work”, and a 4% increase in the overall company confidence index score since the survey was introduced in 2023.
3.4Governance
▰3.4.1Business conduct (ESRS G1)
The table below indicates the risk related to business conduct considered material resulting from the double materiality analysis, as described in Section 3.1.4.1.
3.4.1.1.Role of the administrative, management and supervisory bodies [GOV-1]
The application of best ethics practices is a Eurazeo commitment and is part of a process aimed at developing a strong and exemplary governance model. Compliance and business ethics are regularly monitored by the Supervisory Board and its Audit Committee, as well as by the Executive Board, which has set up a quarterly committee dedicated to monitoring Eurazeo’s compliance system.
3.4.1.2.Business conduct policies [G1-1]
Eurazeo has implemented several policies and procedures in accordance with the Sapin II law aimed at mitigating whistleblower protection and business ethics risks. They apply to all Eurazeo employees in all geographical locations. Their implementation is overseen by Gabriel Kunde, General Counsel.
Eurazeo’s Code of Conduct defines the principles of ethics, integrity and social responsibility applicable to all employees. It provides clear guidance on how to address ethical dilemmas and adopt an exemplary professional conduct. This document also includes specific guidelines on the prevention of corruption, insider trading, conflicts of interest and money laundering.
The terms of the Code of Conduct are consistent and supplement the various business conduct standards or initiatives to which Eurazeo adheres: the International Bill of Human Rights, the conventions of the International Labor Organization and the guidelines of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Certain Eurazeo entities are also subject to specific standards, such as Eurazeo North America Inc. which is subject to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Eurazeo UK Ltd which complies with the Conduct Rules set out by the Financial Conduct Authority and Eurazeo Funds Management Luxembourg which remains regulated by the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF).
The Code of Conduct applies to all Eurazeo employees, including trainees and temporary workers, and covers all its activities. The Code also extends to business partners and external stakeholders, applying to all entities in the value chain and all geographical areas where Eurazeo operates. Each employee is asked to sign the Code of Conduct and annually reaffirm their commitment to abide by the terms set by Management.
The Code of Conduct is accessible on Eurazeo’s intranet and website. Employees can directly consult with the Company’s compliance officers should they have any questions or issues related to its application or understanding. Eurazeo therefore ensures that each individual understands the implications of these policies.
Professional whistleblowing system
At Eurazeo, all employees are invited to report any illegal conduct or behavior contrary to the Code of Conduct, through a professional whistleblowing system, in accordance with the Sapin II Act and Directive (EU) 2019/1937. These reports may relate to unethical or illegal conduct, such as corruption or harassment. These reports can be made to an immediate superior, compliance officers or via a designated e-mail address.
Reports are treated confidentially by an external body. In case of violation or breach of the Code of Conduct or misuse of the whistleblowing line, Eurazeo may apply disciplinary sanctions. No sanction, dismissal or direct or indirect discriminatory action may be taken against a whistleblower or a facilitator assisting the whistleblower in their reporting process.
In the event an incident is reported, the mobilized external body ensures receipt of whistleblowing reports, the confidentiality of exchanges, interactions with the whistleblower, and data protection. If the report is confirmed, it contacts the internal ethical officers appointed to launch the investigation process. The identity of the whistleblower and any facilitator is strictly protected throughout the procedures.
The mandatory training program is designed to raise awareness of business ethics risks, with a focus on individual accountability and compliance with internal and regulatory requirements.
Eurazeo aims to train 100% of its employees. In 2024, 100% of employees completed the training and Eurazeo identified 136 employees in functions-at-risk. To ensure rigorous monitoring, training results are periodically assessed by the Compliance team.
ESRS G1: Business conduct - iM Global Partner
At iMGP, compliance and business ethics are regularly monitored by internal and external auditors at company level as well as by the management company’s compliance department.
iMGP also has a Code of Ethics which defines the values and principles that must guide the behavior of its employees and stakeholders. It refers to the set of policies and procedures that govern the company’s day-to-day activities. The Code also covers the system set up to prevent corruption and insider trading.
iMGP has introduced various policies and procedures to reduce business ethics risks and protect whistleblowers. Employees can therefore refer to the following policies:
- ▰the Code of Ethics;
- ▰the Anti-Corruption Compliance Program and procedures for:
- •third-party assessment,
- •the ethical whistleblowing line,
- •management of external mandates,
- •general delegation policy, gifts and entertainment, donations and sponsorship, conflicts of interest management, corruption risk mapping; and
- ▰the Personal and Group Data Protection Compliance Program.
The iMGP Code of Ethics sets out the standards of ethics and integrity applicable to all employees. This document also includes specific guidelines on the prevention of corruption, insider trading, conflicts of interest and money laundering. All employees receive the Code of Conduct as soon as they are inducted and must annually reaffirm their commitment to its principles. To ensure rigorous monitoring, training results are periodically assessed and analyzed by the compliance team.
All employees can access iMGP’s Code of Conduct and all resulting policies and procedures on the company’s public network. Employees can directly consult with the Compliance Department should they have any questions or issues related to the application or understanding of the Code.
All employees are invited to report any illegal conduct or behavior contrary to the Code of Conduct, through a professional whistleblowing system, in accordance with the Sapin II Act and Directive (EU) 2019/1937. These reports can be made to an immediate superior, the Compliance Officer of the relevant entity, HR, or via a designated e-mail address. Reports shall be treated confidentially. In case of violation or non-compliance with the Code of Ethics, iMGP may apply disciplinary sanctions.
In addition, iMGP provides mandatory ethics and compliance training every year to guide the behavior of all employees and stakeholders through the LRN online training platform (formerly Thomson Reuters) as well as mandatory annual training facilitated by the Compliance Officer of each Group entity.
Although all iMGP employees must follow anti-corruption measures, including the training programs, the persons most at risk in the organization were identified as those who have the authority to validate and/or approve, in addition to sales team employees.
iMGP aims to train 100% of its employees, including Group Management, through its anti-corruption training program. In 2024, 100% of employees completed the anti-corruption training.
3.5Appendix
List of datapoints in cross-cutting and topical standards that derive from other EU legislation, Appendix B.
This appendix is an integral part of the ESRS 2. The table below illustrates the datapoints in ESRS 2 and topical ESRS that are required by other EU legislation.
Disclosure requirement and related datapoint |
SFDR reference(1) |
Pillar 3 reference(2) |
Benchmark Regulation reference(3) |
EU Climate Law(4) |
Reference |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
ESRS 2 GOV-1 Board’s gender diversity paragraph 21 (d) |
Indicator number 13 of Table #1 of Annex I |
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1816 (5), Annex II |
3.1.2.1 |
||
ESRS 2 GOV-1 Percentage of Board members who are independent paragraph 21 (e) |
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1816, Annex II |
3.1.2.1 |
|||
ESRS 2 GOV-4 Statement on due diligence paragraph 30 |
Indicator number 10 of Table #3 of Annex I |
3.1.2.4 |
|||
ESRS 2 SBM-1 Involvement in activities related to fossil fuel activities paragraph 40 (d) (i) |
Indicator number 4 of Table #1 of Annex I |
Article 449a Regulation (EU) No 575/2013; Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/2453 (6), Table 1: Qualitative information on Environmental risk and Table 2: Qualitative information on Social risk |
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1816, Annex II |
3.1.3.1 |
|
ESRS 2 SBM-1 Involvement in activities related to chemical production paragraph 40 (d) (ii) |
Indicator number 9 of Table #2 of Annex I |
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1816, Annex II |
3.1.3.1 |
||
ESRS 2 SBM-1 Involvement in activities related to controversial weapons paragraph 40 (d) (iii) |
Indicator number 14 of Table #1 of Annex I |
Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1818 (7) Article 12(1), Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1816, Annex II |
3.1.3.1 |
||
ESRS 2 SBM-1 Involvement in activities related to cultivation and production of tobacco paragraph 40 (d) (iv) |
Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1818, Article 12(1) Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1816, Annex II. |
3.1.3.1 |
|||
ESRS E1-1 Transition plan to reach climate neutrality by 2050 paragraph 14 |
Regulation (EU) 2021/1119, Article 2(1) |
3.2.1.2 |
|||
ESRS E1-1 Undertakings excluded from Paris-aligned Benchmarks paragraph 16 (g) |
Article 449a Regulation (EU) No 575/2013; Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/2453 Template 1: Banking book-Climate Change transition risk: Credit quality of exposures by sector, emissions and residual maturity |
Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1818, Article12.1 (d) to (g), and Article 12.2 |
3.2.1.2 |
||
ESRS E1-4 GHG emission reduction targets paragraph 34 |
Indicator number 4 of Table #2 of Annex I |
Article 449a Regulation (EU) No 575/2013; Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/2453 Template 3: Banking book – Climate change transition risk: alignment metrics |
Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1818, Article 6 |
3.2.1.6 |
|
ESRS E1-5 Energy consumption from fossil sources disaggregated by sources (only high climate impact sectors) paragraph 38 |
Indicator number 5 Table #1 and Indicator n. 5 Table #2 of Annex I |
Not applicable to Eurazeo |
|||
ESRS E1-5 Energy consumption and mix paragraph 37 |
Indicator number 5 of Table #1 of Annex I |
Not applicable to Eurazeo |
|||
ESRS E1-5 Energy intensity associated with activities in high climate impact sectors paragraphs 40 to 43 |
Indicator number 6 of Table #1 of Annex I |
Not applicable to Eurazeo |
|||
ESRS E1-6 Gross Scope 1, 2, 3 and Total GHG emissions paragraph 44 |
Indicators number 1 and 2, Table #1 of Annex I |
Article 449a; Regulation (EU) No 575/2013; Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/2453 Template 1: Banking book-Climate Change transition risk: Credit quality of exposures by sector, emissions and residual maturity |
Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1818, Article 5(1), 6 and 8(1) |
3.2.1.7 |
|
ESRS E1-6 Gross GHG emissions intensity paragraphs 53 to 55 |
Indicator number 3 of Table #1 of Annex I |
Article 449a Regulation (EU) No 575/2013; Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/2453 Template 3: Banking book – Climate change transition risk: alignment metrics |
Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1818, Article 8(1) |
3.2.1.7 |
|
ESRS E1-7 GHG removals and carbon credits paragraph 56 |
Regulation (EU) 2021/1119, Article 2(1) |
Not applicable to Eurazeo |
|||
ESRS E1-9 Exposure of the benchmark portfolio to climate-related physical risks paragraph 66 |
Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1818, Annex II, Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1816, Annex II |
Not applicable to Eurazeo |
|||
ESRS E1-9 Disaggregation of monetary amounts by acute and chronic physical risk paragraph 66 (a) ESRS E1-9 Location of significant assets at material physical risk paragraph 66 (c) |
Article 449a; Regulation (EU) No 575/2013; Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/2453 paragraphs 46 and 47; Template 5: Banking book - Climate change physical risk: Exposures subject to physical risk |
Not applicable to Eurazeo |
|||
ESRS E1-9 Breakdown of the carrying value of its real estate assets by energy-efficiency classes paragraph 67 (c) |
Article 449a; Regulation (EU) No 575/2013; Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/2453 paragraph 34; Template 2: Banking book -Climate change transition risk: Loans collateralized by immovable property - Energy efficiency of the collateral |
Not applicable to Eurazeo |
|||
ESRS E1-9 Degree of exposure of the portfolio to climate- related opportunities paragraph 69 |
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1818, Annex II |
Not applicable to Eurazeo |
|||
ESRS E2-4 Amount of each pollutant listed in Annex II of the E-PRTR Regulation (European Pollutant Release and Transfer Register) emitted to air, water and soil, paragraph 28 |
Indicator number 8, Table #1 of Annex 1 Indicator number 2 Table #2 of Annex I Indicator number 1 Table #2 of Annex I Indicator number 3 Table #2 of Annex I |
Not applicable to Eurazeo |
|||
ESRS E3-1 Water and marine resources paragraph 9 |
Indicator number 7 of Table #2 of Annex I |
Not applicable to Eurazeo |
|||
ESRS E3-1 Dedicated policy paragraph 13 |
Indicator number 8 of Table #2 of Annex I |
Not applicable to Eurazeo |
|||
ESRS E3-1 Sustainable oceans and seas paragraph 14 |
Indicator number 12 of Table #2 of Annex I |
Not applicable to Eurazeo |
|||
ESRS E3-4 Total water recycled and reused paragraph 28 (c) |
Indicator number 6.2 of Table #2 of Annex I |
Not applicable to Eurazeo |
|||
ESRS E3-4 Total water consumption in m3 per net revenue on own operations paragraph 29 |
Indicator number 6.1 of Table #2 of Annex I |
Not applicable to Eurazeo |
|||
ESRS 2- SBM 3 - E4 paragraph 16 (a) i |
Indicator number 7 of Table #1 of Annex I |
Not applicable to Eurazeo |
|||
ESRS 2- SBM 3 - E4 paragraph 16 (b) |
Indicator number 10 of Table #2 of Annex I |
Not applicable to Eurazeo |
|||
ESRS 2- SBM 3 - E4 paragraph 16 (c) |
Indicator number 14 of Table #2 of Annex I |
Not applicable to Eurazeo |
|||
ESRS E4-2 Sustainable land / agriculture practices or policies paragraph 24 (b) |
Indicator number 11 of Table #2 of Annex I |
3.2.2.3 |
|||
ESRS E4-2 Sustainable oceans / seas practices or policies paragraph 24 (c) |
Indicator number 12 of Table #2 of Annex I |
3.2.2.3 |
|||
ESRS E4-2 Policies to address deforestation paragraph 24 (d) |
Indicator number 15 of Table #2 of Annex I |
3.2.2.3 |
|||
ESRS E5-5 Non-recycled waste paragraph 37 (d) |
Indicator number 13 Table #2 of Annex I |
Not applicable to Eurazeo |
|||
ESRS E5-5 Hazardous waste and radioactive waste paragraph 39 |
Indicator number 9 Table #1 of Annex I |
Not applicable to Eurazeo |
|||
ESRS 2- SBM3 - S1 Risk of incidents of forced labor paragraph 14 (f) |
Indicator number 13 Table #3 of Annex I |
3.3.1.1 |
|||
ESRS 2- SBM3 - S1 Risk of incidents of child labor paragraph 14 (g) |
Indicator number 12 Table #3 of Annex I |
3.3.1.1 |
|||
ESRS S1-1 Human rights policy commitments paragraph 20 |
Indicator number 9 Table #3 and Indicator number 11 Table #1 of Annex I |
3.3.1.2 |
|||
ESRS S1-1 Due diligence policies on issues addressed by the fundamental International Labor Organization Conventions 1 to 8, paragraph 21 |
Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1816, Annex II |
3.3.1.2 |
|||
ESRS S1-1 Processes and measures for preventing trafficking in human beings paragraph 22 |
Indicator number 11 Table #3 of Annex I |
3.3.1.2 |
|||
ESRS S1-1 Workplace accident prevention policy or management system paragraph 23 |
Indicator number 1 Table #3 of Annex I |
3.3.1.2 |
|||
ESRS S1-3 Grievance/complaints handling mechanisms paragraph 32 (c) |
Indicator number 5 Table #3 of Annex I |
3.3.1.4 |
|||
ESRS S1-14 Number of fatalities and number and rate of work- related accidents paragraph 88 (b) and (c) |
Indicator number 2 of Table #3 of Annex I |
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1816, Annex II |
Not applicable to Eurazeo |
||
ESRS S1-14 Number of days lost to injuries, accidents, fatalities or illness paragraph 88 (e) |
Indicator number 3 of Table #3 of Annex I |
Not applicable to Eurazeo |
|||
ESRS S1-16 Unadjusted gender pay gap paragraph 97 (a) |
Indicator number 12 of Table #1 of Annex I |
Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1816, Annex II |
3.3.1.5 |
||
ESRS S1-16 Excessive CEO pay ratio paragraph 97 (b) |
Indicator number 8 of Table #3 of Annex I |
3.3.1.5 |
|||
ESRS S1-17 Incidents of discrimination paragraph 103 (a) |
Indicator number 7 of Table #3 of Annex I |
3.3.1.5 |
|||
ESRS S1-17 Non-respect of UNGPs on Business and Human Rights and OECD paragraph 104 (a) |
Indicator number 10 Table #1 and Indicator n. 14 Table #3 of Annex I |
Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1816, Annex II Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1818 Art 12 (1) |
3.3.1.5 |
||
ESRS 2- SBM3 — S2 Significant risk of child labor or forced labor in the value chain paragraph 11 (b) |
Indicators number 12 and n. 13 Table #3 of Annex I |
3.2.2.1 |
|||
ESRS S2-1 Human rights policy commitments paragraph 17 |
Indicator number 9 Table #3 and Indicator n. 11 Table #1 of Annex I |
3.3.2.2 |
|||
ESRS S2-1 Policies related to value chain workers paragraph 18 |
Indicator number 11 and n. 4 Table #3 of Annex I |
3.3.2.2 |
|||
ESRS S2-1 Non-respect of UNGPs on Business and Human Rights principles and OECD guidelines paragraph 19 |
Indicator number 10 of Table #1 of Annex I |
Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1816, Annex II Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1818 Art 12 (1) |
3.3.2.2 |
||
ESRS S2-1 Due diligence policies on issues addressed by the fundamental International Labor Organization Conventions 1 to 8, paragraph 19 |
Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1816, Annex II |
3.3.2.2 |
|||
ESRS S2-4 Human rights issues and incidents connected to its upstream and downstream value chain paragraph 36 |
Indicator number 14 of Table #3 of Annex I |
3.3.2.5 |
|||
ESRS S3-1 Human rights policy commitments paragraph 16 |
Indicator number 9, Table #3 of Annex I and Indicator number 11 Table #1 of Annex I |
Not applicable to Eurazeo |
|||
ESRS S3-1 Non-respect of UNGPs on Business and Human Rights, ILO principles or and OECD guidelines paragraph 17 |
Indicator number 10 of Table #1 of Annex I |
Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1816, Annex II Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1818 Art 12 (1) |
Not applicable to Eurazeo |
||
ESRS S3-4 Human rights issues and incidents paragraph 36 |
Indicator number 14 of Table #3 of Annex I |
Not applicable to Eurazeo |
|||
ESRS S4-1 Policies related to consumers and end-users paragraph 16 |
Indicator number 9 Table #3 and Indicator number 11 Table #1 of Annex I |
3.3.3.2 |
|||
ESRS S4-1 Non-respect of UNGPs on Business and Human Rights and OECD guidelines paragraph 17 |
Indicator number 10 of Table #1 of Annex I |
Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1816, Annex II Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1818 Art 12 (1) |
3.3.3.2 |
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ESRS S4-4 Human rights issues and incidents paragraph 35 |
Indicator number 14 of Table #3 of Annex I |
3.3.3.5 |
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ESRS G1-1 United Nations Convention against Corruption paragraph 10 (b) |
Indicator number 15 of Table #3 of Annex I |
3.4.1.2 |
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ESRS G1-1 Protection of whistleblowers paragraph 10 (d) |
Indicator number 6 of Table #3 of Annex I |
3.4.1.2 |
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ESRS G1-4 Fines for violation of anti- corruption and anti-bribery laws paragraph 24 (a) |
Indicator number 17 of Table #3 of Annex I |
Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1816, Annex II |
Not applicable to Eurazeo |
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ESRS G1-4 Standards of anti- corruption and anti-bribery paragraph 24 (b) |
Indicator number 16 of Table #3 of Annex I |
Not applicable to Eurazeo |
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Risk factors
The Eurazeo group’s main activity is asset management for institutional and private clients. Its mission, as a leading European private markets investment group, is to maximize value creation responsibly and over the long-term, for its clients and shareholders. Its proven investment experience and its platform operating across all asset classes (mainly in Europe) enable it to create value by supporting companies in their development and then pass this value on to clients when realizing these investments.
In 2023, Eurazeo launched a new phase in its development and the scaling-up of its model, with the ambition to become, by 2027, the European leader in private asset management in the mid-market, growth and impact segment. To this end, Eurazeo defines and pursues a certain number of strategic, financial and operating objectives. The occurrence of certain risks could impact its ability to achieve its objectives. In the same way as other companies, Eurazeo operates in an environment subject to uncertainty, where risk-taking is inseparable from the search for opportunities and the desire to grow the Company.
It is therefore important for Eurazeo to identify, prevent and mitigate the impact of the main risks likely to threaten the attainment of its objectives, by designing and implementing appropriate internal control and risk management systems. Under the responsibility of the Executive Board, these systems:
- ▰are incorporated into the business model and business processes specific to the organization, in order to contribute positively to the conduct and management of its different activities and provide a competitive edge for the Company, particularly by improving decision-making; and
- ▰are part of a continuous improvement process, mobilizing Company Employees around a shared vision of the main risks.
While the internal control and risk management systems are as well implemented and designed as possible, they cannot provide an absolute guarantee that the Company’s objectives will be achieved. The systems are generally limited by human factors: decision-making relies on people and the exercise of their judgment.
- (i)the characteristics of the internal control and risk management systems implemented by Eurazeo; and
- (ii)the specific aspects of the main risks to which the Group is exposed.
- ▰the information presented does not claim to be comprehensive (unknown risks, risks poorly or not identified, etc.) and does not cover all the risks to which the Company may be exposed in the conduct of its activities. The analysis performed by Eurazeo focuses on those risks considered capable of calling into question business continuity or that could have a material negative impact on its activity, financial position or results (financial impact, particularly on management fees, performance fees or the net value of Eurazeo’s portfolio) and/or on the development of the Company (particularly impacting its reputation and the human factor). To the best of Eurazeo’s knowledge, there are no material risks other than those presented. Information on financial risks is also presented pursuant to the French Commercial Code (Article L. 22-10-35);
- ▰the description only provides an overview of risks at a point in time;
- ▰Eurazeo’s legitimate concerns regarding the possible consequence of disclosing certain information have been taken into account, while respecting the rules governing the communication of information to the market and investors.
4.1Risk management and internal control systems
The risk management and internal control systems provide a complementary contribution to controlling the activities of the Company:
- ▰the risk management system seeks to identify and analyze the main risks to which the Company is exposed. Identified risks likely to exceed the acceptable limits set by the Company are mitigated and, when required, action plans are prepared. These actions plans provide for the implementation of controls, the transfer of the financial consequences (insurance mechanisms or equivalent) or a change to the organizational structure;
- ▰the internal control system relies on the risk management system to identify the main risks to be controlled. In the same way as the general principles of the AMF framework, Eurazeo’s internal control system seeks to ensure: compliance with legislation and regulations, application of the instructions and strategic direction set by the Executive Board, the smooth running of the Company’s internal processes, particularly those contributing to the security of its assets and the reliability of financial information.
These systems rely on processes (4.1.2), key players (4.1.3) and an environment promoting honest and ethical behavior (4.1.4), which are presented successively below.
The systems presented (functioning as of December 31, 2024) cover all transactions performed within a scope comprising the investment company Eurazeo SE, the portfolio management companies(1), EFML, EGI and EIP and their offices (subsidiaries, branches and representation offices) located outside France (New York, London, Frankfurt, Berlin, Milan, Madrid, Shanghai, Seoul, Singapore, Tokyo and São Paulo). These entities host nearly all the Group’s different investment strategies and account for c. 99% of assets under management as of December 31, 2024. Kurma Partners and the IM Global Partner group entities have implemented their own internal control and risk management systems.
Eurazeo has three asset classes: Private Equity, Private Debt and Real Assets. - comprising a range of expertise/strategies enabling company financing across the entire investment spectrum. These strategies break down as follows:
- ▰Private Equity: Buyout (Small-mid buyout and Mid-large buyout), Growth, Brands, Healthcare, Venture and Private Funds Group;
- ▰Private debt (tailor-made financing for SMEs valued at between €25 million and €500 million);
- ▰Real Assets: Real Estate and Infrastructure.
Across all these strategies, the Eurazeo group seeks to deploy both its clients’ capital (third-party fund management) and the capital on its balance sheet (permanent capital of the Eurazeo SE investment company).
Some of the more recent strategies may be backed primarily by Eurazeo’s balance sheet until their performance becomes sufficiently attractive for fundraising with third-party investors. The more mature strategies are generally financed by both Eurazeo SE permanent capital and clients’ capital, with this capital invested in funds managed by one of the Group portfolio management companies.
As of December 31, 2024, Eurazeo group assets under management total €36.1 billion and break down as follows:
- ▰permanent capital of the Eurazeo SE investment company of €26.2 billion invested directly or in funds managed by the Group’s portfolio management companies;
- ▰€9.9 billion invested on behalf of our clients.
▰4.1.1Factoring in risks in the key processes
In its bid to create value, Eurazeo has organized its activities around a certain number of processes which play a key role not only in creating value, but also in preserving value.
Eurazeo’s business processes: Fundraise/Invest/Manage and Realize
The organization and procedures implemented by Eurazeo in the conduct of its asset management business seek, in particular, to:
- ▰optimize the identification, classification and vetting of investment projects with growth prospects;
- ▰ensure that investment decisions are taken with full knowledge of identifiable risks liable to affect its value;
- ▰achieve the planned transformation of each investment in order to create value;
- ▰optimize the timing and the terms of the sale of its investments;
- ▰optimize fundraising and increase Eurazeo’s investment capacity, by best serving the interests of clients.
Fundraising
For investor fundraising activities, all strategies are supported by a dedicated and experienced Investor Relations central team of more than 50 people, reporting to Christophe Bavière, Co-CEO of the Group. This team seeks to identify client expectations and requirements, and to promote Eurazeo’s expertise to them by building long-term relationships. Team members specialize by geographic area and investment type and cover three main activities:
- ▰fundraising: dedicated teams are responsible for fundraising and covering investors in their regions;
- ▰marketing: supports the fundraising team by creating commercial documentation, drafting responses to tenders and due diligence questionnaires, as well as producing market research;
- ▰client service: meets the needs of clients (institutions and individuals) who have invested in the Group’s funds. Working in close conjunction with the sales, operations and investment teams, the client service specialists ensure that requests from the various investors are handled correctly.
These teams work closely with the investment teams, who are also involved in fundraising on a daily basis. This organization aims to enable the Eurazeo group to increase its investment capacity.
While the way in which Eurazeo and its teams interact with clients is a key success factor, it also presents a number of risks that could damage the Group’s reputation and generate disputes with clients (see Sections 4.2.2.4 Conflicts of interest and 4.2.2.5 Disputes with clients). Eurazeo therefore expects its Employees to conduct fund marketing activities (i.e. fundraising) in accordance with best ethical standards and prevailing regulations. Eurazeo has defined a Responsible sales and marketing policy setting out the values, principles and guidelines to be complied with by all Group Employees in their dealings with clients. In particular, this policy covers the marketing documentation produced by the teams and shared with clients. The essential principles highlighted are notably: information clarity and transparency, the issue of recommendations tailored to clients, the interests of client/prospective clients always taking precedence (i.e. equal treatment), confidentiality of information entrusted by the client and rigorous internal control procedures for the review of all marketing documentation prior to publication.
Investment (Detection/Decision)
In each strategy, dedicated investment teams meet on a collegiate basis at least once a week to address deal flow, the monitoring of portfolio companies and preparing their exit.
Each investment opportunity is documented through formal monitoring as the analysis of each opportunity progresses. In accordance with defined procedures, the analysis of each new investment opportunity is led by the deal team (i.e. a team comprising one or more members of the strategy investment team, under the authority of an Investment Director) which is responsible for the analysis, financial arrangement and completion of the investment.
At a later stage, opportunities are discussed during Investment Committee meetings of the relevant strategy - where there is significant interest, the decision is taken to perform due diligence procedures and commit the related expenditure. The risks associated with each investment opportunity are reviewed and reassessed based on progress. The deal team ensures the proper performance of due diligence procedures and ensures, throughout the process, that satisfactory conditions have been negotiated regarding the issues or risks raised by due diligence procedures prior to any investment decision (see Section 4.2.1.3. Risks related to the vetting of investment projects, of this Chapter).
Where necessary, the teams instruct external advisors mainly in the case of due diligence procedures likely to cover accounting, legal, taxation, strategic, sustainability, insurance or market issues. The deal team then performs a comprehensive assessment of the opportunity. This document is both factual (verifications, quantified data, analyses, compliance review) and issues a conclusion on whether the investment is considered advisable. It acts as a basis for discussion at the Investment Committee meeting.
In this analytical phase, particularly for the strategies seeking to acquire majority stakes or stakes with significant influence over the share capital, the Eurazeo group Sustainability & Impact, Legal, IT and Human Resources Departments assist the investment teams. They conduct analyses in their respective areas of expertise and due diligence procedures in the risk areas identified as a priority; their conclusions are included in the assessment of the opportunity.
Each strategy has its own Investment Committee which is sovereign in its investment and divestment decision-making for funds under its management.
- ▰in accordance with the internal rules(2) of the Supervisory Board, the Eurazeo SE Executive Board presents investment and divestment plans for assets financed by the Company to the Supervisory Board every six months. Within the limits of the investment plans presented to the Board, the Executive Board decides the amount of permanent capital that Eurazeo SE undertakes to invest in the funds of the different Group strategies;
- ▰the Investment Committees of each of the strategies are autonomous and sovereign in their decisions to invest or divest for the vehicles under their management, up to the amount subscribed by the investors and partners and regulatory or contractual restrictions applicable to the vehicles.
Management and realization (Monitoring/Transformation/Value enhancement)
Under the supervision of the investment teams, the priority and/or transformational projects focusing on risks and opportunities identified during the analysis phase of a company are launched post-acquisition. The investment and corporate teams (Sustainability & Impact, Risk management, Human Resources, Finance, IT and Legal) may also assist management of the relevant companies with the conduct of these projects.
Portfolio companies (and particularly their value creation projects, performance, risks, etc.) are monitored through combined team meetings, generally on a weekly basis.
During the development and transformation phase of an investment, the management of each portfolio company produces a monthly report (performance, outlook, business review, risks, etc.). The governance structure set-up in controlled portfolio companies (particularly Audit Committees) offers an additional means of monitoring the efficiency of risk management and internal control in the portfolio companies.
Fund risks are monitored by the Risk management functions in the various management companies, in conjunction with the Group Risk Department. This monitoring is presented in particular at meetings of management company Risk Committees.
Processes covering the preparation and processing of financial information
Organization of the management of accounting and financial information
The financial statements of the Eurazeo group are prepared in accordance with IFRS standards and interpretations as adopted in the European Union at the reporting date.
As the parent company, Eurazeo SE defines and oversees the preparation of published accounting and financial information. This process, which is under the responsibility of the Chief Financial Officer & Head of Operations, is organized by the Accounting Department teams.
The Executive Board approves Eurazeo’s separate and consolidated financial statements (interim and annual). Accordingly, it ensures that the processes for preparing accounting and financial information produce reliable information and give, in a timely manner, a fair view of the Company’s financial position and results. It obtains and reviews all information that it deems useful, such as closing options, critical accounting positions and judgments, changes in accounting method, results of audits performed by the Statutory Auditors and explanations of the calculation of profit or loss, the presentation of the Statement of Financial Position and the Notes to the financial statements.
Members of the Audit Committee examine the annual and interim financial statements, and monitor the process for preparing accounting and financial information. Their conclusions are based notably on information produced by the Chief Financial Officer and Head of Operations and his team, discussions with them during Audit Committee meetings (held at least once every quarter) and the findings of internal audits, where applicable. The Chairman of the Audit Committee reports on the Committee’s work to the Supervisory Board.
Consolidated financial statements (application of IFRS 10) and fair value of the investment portfolio in the balance sheet
IFRS 10 (Consolidated financial statements) provides, in particular, an exemption whereby Investment Entities need not present consolidated financial statements. As of January 1, 2023, Eurazeo SE considered that it now met the criteria of an investment company, following gradual, in-depth changes in the Group’s strategy. Furthermore, since this date, all portfolio companies (other than subsidiaries providing services that relate to the investment company’s activities) are measured at fair value through profit or loss.
Following the accounting classification of Eurazeo as an investment company under IFRS 10, the investment portfolio on the balance sheet is measured at fair value through profit or loss. Accordingly, the fair value of the balance sheet investment portfolio is now a key indicator for measuring value creation by capital invested by the balance sheet in the Group’s various strategies. Determining fair value is an integral part of preparing the consolidated financial statements, and its verification is covered by the scope of statutory audit procedures for the certification of the consolidated financial statements.
Periodic valuation of investments: determining the net value of the balance sheet investment portfolio and the net asset value of funds managed
Depending on the frequency fund net asset values are updated, generally quarterly, a Valuation Committee meeting is held for each investment strategy to determine the value of portfolio companies and set the net asset value of the funds managed. Committee members are: the ICCO (Internal Control and Compliance Officer) and the management company Independent Valuer, as well as the members of the investment team, the Finance Director and the Portfolio Director of the relevant strategy. This process is highly structured and, in accordance with the AIFM Directive, seeks to ensure that valuation procedures are established to provide an appropriate valuation of fund assets that is independent of the management teams. To this end, strategy Portfolio Monitoring teams perform level 1 controls in the investment valuation process and are independent of the investment teams. Finally, the Independent Valuer (internal to each management company) performs level 2 controls and guarantees the application of asset valuation best practices and compliance with internal valuation procedures. The work of the various parties involved in the process is discussed with the investment team in the Valuation Committee, which, for each strategy, is the sovereign body responsible for determining the valuation of portfolio companies. The final decision taken by the Committee is validated by the Independent Valuer, who has the power of final arbitration when the Valuation Committee members cannot agree on a valuation.
At Group level, the Chief Financial Officer & Head of Operations is responsible for and coordinates the process of determining the net value of the investment portfolio in the balance sheet, and guarantees the consistency and uniformity of valuation methods selected at Group level and in the management companies. The net value of the portfolio is set by the Executive Board when adopting the consolidated financial statements.
The valuation principles used for investment portfolio assets comply with IFRS 13 and IFRS 9 as well as IPEV (International Private Equity Valuation Guidelines) recommendations. Based on these recommendations, which propose a multi-criteria approach, Eurazeo’s preferred method for valuing its unlisted investments is based on comparable multiples (stock market capitalization or transactions) applied to earnings figures taken from the income statement. Where necessary, these are adjusted to reflect a recurring level, such as that established in a transaction. The multiple adopted is based on an acquisition multiple revalidated at each valuation date using medium-term market multiple trends. These multiples are determined either independently by a corporate bank or using public data. Where the comparables method is not relevant, other valuation methods are used. The methodology used to value investment portfolio assets is consistently applied from one fiscal year to the next. Sample comparables are also stable, as much as possible, over the long-term.
Financial communications
All financial communications are prepared by the Communications Department and the Investor Relations Department, using as a guideline communication general principles and best practices.
The Executive Board defines the financial communications strategy. All press releases are validated prior to issue by the members of the Executive Board. Furthermore, after validation by the Executive Board, press releases announcing interim and annual results are successively submitted to the Audit Committee and the Supervisory Board. The Supervisory Board committees can also be consulted in an advisory capacity on specific subjects, before the information is released. Prior to the disclosure of “non-accounting” indicators to the market (Assets under Management and analytical earnings aggregates), calculation and valuation components are presented in detail to Eurazeo Audit Committee meetings Eurazeo does not communicate with analysts, journalists or investors during the four weeks prior to the release of the interim and annual results, or during the two weeks before the release of financial information for the first and third quarters.
Processes covering the preparation and processing of sustainability information
Eurazeo’s Voluntary Sustainability Report is prepared in accordance with ESRS standards relating to the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). As the parent company, Eurazeo SE defines and oversees the preparation of sustainability information. This process, which is under the responsibility of the Managing Partner Sustainability & Impact, is organized by the Sustainability & Impact teams.
The Executive Board approves Eurazeo’s sustainability information annually. Accordingly, it ensures that the processes for preparing sustainability information produce reliable information and give, in a timely manner, a fair view of the Company’s non-financial position. It obtains and reviews all information that it deems useful, such as the double materiality analysis or the findings of the Statutory Auditors’ procedures.
The Audit and CSR Committees, meeting in a joint session, examine the sustainability information. The Chairman of the CSR Committee reports on the Committee’s work to the Supervisory Board.
Finally, the information contained in the Voluntary Sustainability Report is reviewed by the Statutory Auditors. The conclusions of these procedures are summarized in the report presented in Chapter 3, Section 3.5.
Cash management and financing
Depending on the investment, divestment and call for tenders schedule, the level of Eurazeo’s available cash can vary significantly and can sometimes reach substantial levels. Close attention is therefore paid to the appropriate management of cash-related risks. As of December 31, 2024, Group net financial debt amounted to €1.3 billion. The Head of Capital Markets, Financing and Treasury is in charge of the daily control of cash transactions. Control activities are part of compliance with the policy and prudential rules laid down by the Treasury Committee (see also Section 4.2.3.3.4 Counterparty risk of this Chapter). They notably cover the strict application of delegation of authority procedures, the monitoring of investment performance, the monitoring of counterparty risk, the analysis of changes in the cash position over the period, the preparation of cash forecasts, and the issue of alerts and recommendations to the Treasury Committee (see Section 4.1.3 Risk management players).
4.2Risk factors
A summary table of the main Eurazeo risk factors is presented below; it contains the risk factors deemed significant when making investment decisions, with regard to the effects they could have on the Company, particularly its business continuity, the successful conduct and performance of its activities (financial impacts, particularly on management fees, performance fees or the net value of Eurazeo’s portfolio) or its development (particularly reputation and human factors).
The risk factors are classified in a limited number of categories depending on their nature: (i) strategic and operational risks linked to activity, (ii) image and compliance risks, and (iii) financial risks. In each presented category, the risks are ranked based on their criticality (i.e. presented in decreasing order of importance).
The level of criticality is evaluated during a risk mapping exercise, based on a combination of the probability of occurrence and the estimated impact of each risk, and considering measures put in place to mitigate the risk. The risk criticality is assessed on a four-point scale (low, moderate, high, significant). Only risks with a “moderate”, “high” or “significant” criticality level are set out in this chapter. The risk presentation, ranking and description only provides a snapshot at a given moment. Depending, in particular, on changes in the economic environment and market conditions, exposure to a risk factor and the magnitude of related risks are likely to vary.
Information on financial risks is also presented pursuant to the French Commercial Code (Article L. 225-100). Other risks, not known or not considered material by Eurazeo at the date of this Universal Registration Document, could also impact its activities.
▰4.2.1Strategic and operational risks linked to activities
4.2.1.1Uncertainties relating to the macro-economic environment
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Risk that a deterioration in the business climate (inflation, energy crisis, low growth/recession, reduced appeal of certain sectors, geopolitical tension, outcome of the war in Ukraine, etc.) (i) negatively affects the performance of the portfolio companies and/or (ii) alters the investment, transformation, value enhancement and divestment conditions for portfolio companies. |
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Generally speaking, an adverse change in the political and economic environment and a deterioration in the business climate can alter investment conditions. An unfavorable economic outlook is also liable to have an adverse impact on the future performance of certain portfolio companies, which for Eurazeo could be negatively reflected in its consolidated financial statements (performance fees, portfolio net value in the balance sheet) and/or the performance of its funds under management. As regards the geographic spread of the current portfolio, portfolio companies operate mainly in Europe, making their performance particularly sensitive to economic growth in this region. Depending on their business model and sector, the activities of Eurazeo’s portfolio companies have differing levels of sensitivity to changes in the economic environment. With the maturity of the Private Equity industry, sector specialization has become crucial to contributing to the relevance and performance of investments. The Group has successfully positioned itself in segments with underlying growth trends: business services, specialty financial services, healthcare, energy transition or climate solutions. It is recalled that during the Covid-19 pandemic health crisis, the Eurazeo group demonstrated the excellent resistance of a large portion of its portfolio as well as its financial strength, attesting to the relevance of its diversification strategy. Furthermore, the Group significantly increased asset rotation in 2024 (+17%), highlighting Eurazeo’s ability to deploy its strategic roadmap in a context of ongoing gradual recovery. The succession of adverse economic factors in recent years (Covid-19 pandemic, war in Ukraine, geopolitical tension, inflation, higher interest rates, energy crisis, etc.) has weakened global macro-economic stability and contributed to a slowdown in worldwide growth. In 2024, despite a complex and uncertain economic context, the robust performance delivered by portfolio companies on the balance sheet (+8% revenue growth) confirms the relevance of Eurazeo’s sector choices (particularly healthcare, business services, digital technology and energy transition). With regard to the Russian-Ukrainian conflict and considering the Group’s very low exposure in Ukraine and Russia, the direct effects of the war (and the related sanctions) on the Eurazeo group portfolio were extremely limited, both in terms of its revenue and production facilities. At the date of this Universal Registration Document, many uncertainties continue to surround the global economic outlook for 2025. Economists predict a fall in inflation of around 2% in 2025, potentially enabling an easing of monetary policy until the end of 2025. |
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4.2.1.2Ability to raise funds
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2024 was the first year of Eurazeo’s new strategic plan which aims to make the Group the leading private asset manager in Europe in the mid-market, growth and impact segments. In pursuing this ambition, Eurazeo is exposed on the fundraising market to investor behavior towards the asset classes in which it proposes to invest: private equity, private debt and real assets. The private equity sector accounts for close to 70% of Eurazeo assets under management (AuM). Whilst institutional investor appetite for this type of asset has been historically high, it does not guarantee future behavior. In a complex and uncertain market context, we have observed a lengthening of the fundraising cycle in the private equity sector as a whole in the past two or three years, with the fundraising market reaching a low. Observers expect to see favorable fundraising momentum in private markets in 2025. To mitigate the risk of its investors focusing on other asset classes, Eurazeo must be able to reinforce and expand its international investor network, and continue to deliver attractive performance that benefits clients. The Group is one of the few in Europe that can offer its clients investment solutions in three high-yield asset classes – private equity, private debt and real assets/infrastructure - over the entire development cycle of companies – venture, growth, lower and upper midcap - and with expertise in all buoyant sectors. In addition, the support and expertise contributed by an experienced central team dedicated to marketing and fundraising (with professionals specialized by geographic area and/or product) offers a further competitive advantage. In 2024, the Group strengthened its investor relations and fundraising development teams, specifically in strategic geographies such as the United Kingdom, the Nordic countries and Japan. Eurazeo’s strategic plan also seeks to roll out its offering to retail investors in Germany, Benelux and Italy. Eurazeo closed 2024 up on 2023 with €4.3 billion raised (+23%), in an environment that remains difficult for fundraising in global private markets. The Group continued to increase the international profile of its institutional LP client base, with over two-thirds of funds now coming from outside France and particularly from Asia and Continental Europe. 2024 growth is mainly due to continued strong fundraising momentum in the private debt sector (€2.5 billion), private equity fundraising of €1.6 billion and the final closing of the transitional infrastructure fund. Funds raised from retail investors grew in 2024 (+9% on 2023), with momentum remaining strong in France and initial retail successes enjoyed in Belgium. As of December 31, 2024, Eurazeo’s assets under management (AuM) total €36.1 billion. |
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4.2.1.3Vetting of investment projects
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Risk that analysis and due diligence work conducted for an investment project does not identify existing risks at the transaction date, which materialize later and ultimately result in a loss of investment value. |
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Investing in target companies may expose the Company to a number of risk factors, potentially leading over time to a loss of value for the relevant investment. These risks include:
Eurazeo’s policies for managing these risks rely in large part on in-depth due diligence procedures and compliance with strict investment criteria. Prior to any acquisition, during the period when a prospective investment is vetted, Eurazeo performs a comprehensive analysis of the investment risks. Based on this analysis, in-depth due diligence procedures are conducted in strategic, operating, financial, legal and tax areas, generally with the assistance of third parties. This comprehensive work notably encompasses social, environmental, compliance, digital and governance issues. On a case-by-case basis, risks identified can be covered by warranties negotiated with sellers or insurers. At the same time, in reviewing prospective investments, Eurazeo pays special attention to the following investment criteria: barriers to entry, profitability, recurrence of cash flows, growth potential and a shared investment vision with management. At the various stages of the vetting process, the risks associated with the target investment are assessed, documented and reviewed regularly during Investment Committee meetings. Eurazeo has developed an approach to identifying investment opportunities well in advance of a sales process. This enables it to form an opinion about the vendor and the fundamentals of the target. |
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4.2.1.4Dependency on key personnel
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Risk that the departure or prolonged absence of one or several key personnel (de facto or de jure) affects the successful conduct of Eurazeo’s activities and/or the activities of one of its portfolio companies. |
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Eurazeo’s capacity to seize the right investment opportunities, to optimize the engineering of its acquisitions and to capitalize on the value-creation potential of its investments relies on its reputation, its networks, the skill and expertise of its Executive Board members and its Investment Officers. As such, the departure of one or several of these key people could have an adverse impact on Eurazeo’s business and organization; such a departure could alter not only the deal flow and investment projects under way at the time, but could also affect the management of Eurazeo’s teams and the Company’s relations with the management of its portfolio companies or with its institutional investors in the case of third party management activities. Moreover, with regard to third-party management, key people clauses are generally included in fund rules. If there are significant changes to the management team overseeing an investment program, activation of the key people clause can entitle institutional investors to review their fund commitments (e.g. suspension of investments until a suitable successor is found for the departing key personnel). Similarly, the departure, prolonged absence or loss of confidence of key people in the management team of one of our portfolio companies, for whatever reason, could have an impact on operations and the implementation of the investment’s strategy. The existence of a shared investment vision with management is central to Eurazeo’s investment criteria. During the development phase, Eurazeo’s teams and the management teams of each investment work to set out a clear vision of the goals to be achieved and actions to be taken in the short-, medium- and long-term. Portfolio company management also plays an important role in adapting to economic conditions. To minimize this risk, Eurazeo makes the alignment of the interests of portfolio company shareholders, teams and management a key factor in promoting the continuity of management teams and value creation, notably through co-investment mechanisms and the progressive vesting of rights over instruments, such as performance shares. The Company also places emphasis on its close, regular and strong relations with management teams in its portfolio companies and the preparation of the succession of key people. Finally, close attention is paid to the drafting of key people clauses in the co-investment fund rules. |
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4.2.1.5Competition from other private equity firms
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Risk that Eurazeo’s ability to deploy its private equity investment programs over the desired time horizon is altered due to increased competition from other industry firms and inflated valuations. |
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The Company operates in a competitive market due to the existence of a large number of private equity players. Strong competition for the most sought-after assets can lead to very high acquisition prices, particularly for assets in the most sought-after sectors. The excellent performance shown in recent years in the asset class representing private equity has attracted newcomers looking for returns which they could not achieve in other asset classes. This increased competition, associated with inflated valuations, is likely to reduce the field of attractive investment opportunities - it can also result in Eurazeo spending considerable time and expense on investment candidates where Eurazeo’s proposal is not selected or see the loss of some opportunities. With close to ten private equity investment strategies, investment teams working in several geographies (North America and Europe – France, UK, Germany, Italy) and a strategy focused on the mid-market, Eurazeo has a wide range of opportunities. Also, by structuring its activity around different investment strategies focusing investment on growth companies with positive underlying economic trends (particularly in business services, specialty financial services, healthcare, environmental transition and climate solutions), Eurazeo is able to identify and examine opportunities, and better understand sellers at a very early stage. This approach of identifying non-brokered deals offers a competitive edge in the sales process and can reduce exposure to competition inherent to brokered deals. To effectively support its deal flow, Eurazeo also aims to reinforce its business network and continually seeks to further its understanding of strategic sectors. Teams rely on a digital deal flow monitoring process and a network of senior advisors with considerable experience in the industrial sector and an extensive business network. |
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4.2.1.6Technologies and data
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Risk that IT system attacks and/or outages affect the confidentiality, availability and/or integrity of Eurazeo’s digital data and that of its partners, and notably prevent Eurazeo from ensuring business continuity, compliance with personal data and/or insider information regulations, or limiting the effect on its image/reputation with regard to partners and stakeholders. |
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In the conduct of its activities, Eurazeo uses IT infrastructures and applications to collect, process and produce data and, in particular, confidential and strategic data. Technical failures (equipment, software, network, etc.) or IT attacks (malware, intrusions, etc.) could impair the availability, integrity and confidentiality of data and have negative consequences for the Company’s business and reputation. The Company’s digital transformation, the development of cloud system data storage, or the increased use of key and/or business solutions in SaaS mode increase Eurazeo’s vulnerability to cyber-attacks. They also increase Eurazeo’s dependency on the reliability of third-party IT systems. IT security is a priority for Eurazeo. For several years, a certain number of initiatives have aimed to implement suitable measures to protect its digital assets, as well as those of its controlled portfolio companies. The cyber risk prevention system is notably supported by a Cybersecurity Committee, a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), an Information Systems Security Policy (ISSP), and the deployment of various technical measures reinforcing the security of access to digital resources. To check that this system is effective, IT security audits and intrusion tests are regularly performed and corrective action is taken where vulnerabilities are identified. Eurazeo has also taken out cyber and fraud insurance policies. In the current context of international tension, the risk of cyber-attacks likely to directly or indirectly impact European and North American companies is high. The Eurazeo group has therefore increased its level of vigilance. Finally, in terms of continuity, Eurazeo’s disaster recovery plan is tested annually; it should enable the Company to continue its activities in the event of an IT incident and avoid data loss. |
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Risk that Eurazeo falls victim to fraud (usually embezzlement), particularly for payments made as part of closing and/or distribution operations. |
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During transaction closing operations or fund distributions, payment orders are given for sums sometimes totaling several hundred million euros, which are transferred to third-party bank accounts. These transactions expose Eurazeo to a greater risk of embezzlement by fraudsters. Criminal organizations have developed increasingly sophisticated fraud techniques which can include identity theft, strategic intelligence and cyber-attacks. To mitigate this risk, Eurazeo has established a strict internal control framework for payment processes, and regularly raises Employee awareness regarding fraud. Alongside this, the cyber risk prevention system developed by Eurazeo (see 4.2.1.6) aims to secure data linked to sensitive transactions and payments. Finally, Eurazeo has also taken out cyber and fraud insurance policies. |
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4.3Disputes
ANF Immobilier Chief Executive Officer and Real Estate Director
Following the dismissal and subsequent lay-off of ANF Immobilier’s Chief Executive Officer, Philippe Brion and its Real Estate Director, Caroline Dheilly, the dismissed employees filed damage claims in 2006 with the Paris Industrial Tribunal (Conseil des Prud’hommes) and the former Chief Executive Officer brought a commercial suit against ANF Immobilier before the Paris Commercial Court (since transferred to Evry), in his capacity as a former corporate officer.
Prior to the filing of these Industrial and Commercial court proceedings, ANF Immobilier lodged a complaint with an investigating magistrate (juge d’instruction) in Marseilles. It launched a civil suit pertaining to acts allegedly committed by the former supplier referred to below, as well as its two former Directors and other individuals.
On March 4, 2009, the judicial investigation office (chambre de l’instruction) of the Court of Appeal in Aix-en-Provence handed down a ruling confirming the validity of the indictment of ANF Immobilier’s former Chief Executive Officer and, hence, the existence of serious evidence that corroborated claims that he misused company assets to the detriment of ANF Immobilier. In March 2015, the Public Prosecutor requested the transfer of the case before the criminal court.
The Marseilles Criminal Court issued a judgment on July 4, 2017 dismissing the charges. The Court of Appeal in Aix en Provence confirmed the civil provisions of this judgment on June 27, 2018 and dismissed the claims of all parties. An appeal filed by ANF Immobilier was then rejected by the Court of Cassation.
At the end of 2018 and the beginning of 2019, Mr. Brion and Ms. Dheilly reintroduced their claims before these courts. On November 18, 2019, the Paris Industrial Tribunal issued a joint order to Eurazeo and Icade to pay approximately €1.2 million to Mr. Brion. The Paris Court of Appeal reduced this amount to €840 thousand in a ruling on November 9, 2022. An appeal was filed with the Court of Cassation by Mr. Brion in June 2023.
In the Dheilly case, on October 29, 2021 the Paris Industrial Tribunal ordered Icade (as successor in interest to ANF Immobilier) to pay a total of €409,000 in respect of the various claims, considering the dismissal to be without fair cause. An appeal has been filed against this judgment. On April 25, 2025, the Court of Appeal handed down its ruling in which it (i) confirmed the original ruling that the dismissal was without fair cause and (ii) ordered Icade to pay different amounts to Ms. Dheilly. These amounts were paid in full by Icade and reimbursed by Eurazeo. To our knowledge, Ms. Dheilly has not to date appealed this ruling.
In the Brion case, on December 16, 2021, the Evry Commercial Court ordered Icade (as successor in interest to ANF Immobilier) to pay approximately €325,000 for dismissal without good cause. An appeal has been filed against this judgment.
In addition, Mr. Brion filed a new claim before the Paris District Court against Icade (as successor in interest to ANF Immobilier), and former executives and managers of ANF Immobilier, seeking a joint order to pay damages and interest of around €30 million for malicious accusation. In a ruling of November 25, 2020, this court dismissed all of Mr. Brion’s claims. An appeal has been filed against this judgment.
Corporate governance
This chapter reports on the preparation and organization of the work of the Company’s Supervisory Board and Executive Board. It also presents the corporate officer compensation policy.
The Company refers to the AFEP-MEDEF Code as revised in December 2022, with the exception of the recommendations set out in Section 5.3.1 “Framework of Supervisory Board activities”. Close attention is also paid to the activity report issued by the High Council for Corporate Governance (Haut Comité de Gouvernement d’Entreprise) and the AMF’s annual report on governance and executive compensation.
In accordance with the provisions of Article L. 225-68 of the French Commercial Code, this chapter includes the corporate governance report, appended to the Management
Report. Pursuant to Articles L. 22-10-9 to L. 22-10-11 of the French Commercial Code and Article 8 of the AFEP-MEDEF Code of Corporate Governance, it reports in particular on.
- ▰changes in composition of the Supervisory Board;
- ▰the activities of the Supervisory Board and the Executive Board;
- ▰the Supervisory Board’s observations on the Executive Board’s report and on the financial statements for fiscal year 2024;
- ▰the corporate officer compensation policy;
- ▰the summary table of unexpired delegations of authority approved by the Shareholders’ Meeting;
- ▰specific procedures regarding the participation of shareholders at Shareholders’ Meetings;
- ▰factors affecting a potential takeover or share exchange bid;
- ▰the Supervisory Board diversity policy and application of the principle of balanced representation of men and women on the Board;
- ▰gender diversity policy within management bodies as well as the policy’s objectives and implementation methods and the results obtained during the past year.
The Management Report covers the conduct of the business, risks and corporate social responsibility. Information on internal control and risk management procedures implemented by Eurazeo is presented in the Management Report in Chapter 4 “Risk Factors” of the 2024 Universal Registration Document.
Since 2002, Eurazeo has opted for a dual governance structure comprising an Executive Board and a Supervisory Board. This choice was retained on the conversion of the Company to a European company (société européenne) at the Shareholders’ Meeting of May 11, 2017.
This dual governance structure with an Executive Board and a Supervisory Board reflects the best corporate governance standards. It ensures a balance of power between the Executive Board management functions and the Supervisory Board oversight functions.
The Executive Board is vested with the most extensive powers to act on behalf of the Company in all circumstances. It exercises these powers within the limits of the corporate purpose and subject to the powers expressly attributed by law and the Company’s Bylaws to Shareholders’ Meetings and the Supervisory Board. It determines the strategic direction of the Company and ensures its implementation, in the Company’s interest. Members of the Executive Board may, with the authorization of the Supervisory Board, allocate management tasks and permanent or temporary special assignments among themselves. This division of tasks may not cause the Executive Board to lose its status as the body responsible for the collective management of the Company. The Executive Board therefore has the necessary responsiveness and efficiency to perform its management duties.
The Supervisory Board permanently oversees the management activities of the Executive Board in accordance with the law and the Bylaws. At any time during the year, it conducts the verifications and reviews that it deems necessary. It may ask the Executive Board to communicate any documents that it considers necessary for the performance of its duties. The Supervisory Board’s diversity policy guarantees the quality of its management, its ability to anticipate, as well as its integrity and commitment to the performance of its oversight duties. This policy enables it to bring together leading individuals with a wide range of complementary experience.
5.1The Supervisory Board and its activities
▰5.1.1Members of the Supervisory Board as of December 31, 2024
The composition of the Supervisory Board reflects a diversity of profiles, experience and complimentary skills adapted to the Company’s challenges.
Since April 28, 2022, the Supervisory Board is chaired by Jean-Charles Decaux, whose term of office on the Supervisory Board was renewed by the Shareholders’ Meeting of May 7, 2024. Olivier Merveilleux du Vignaux has been Vice-Chairman of the Supervisory Board since June 26, 2017.
As of December 31, 2024, the Supervisory Board has twelve members, including two members representing employees and a non-voting member. The Honorary Chairman, Bruno Roger, also attends meetings of the Supervisory Board with no voting rights.
The Supervisory Board has five female members, representing 50% of the Retained Number (i.e. 10 members). Six members are independent, representing 60% of this total. The Company therefore complies with prevailing regulations (see Section 5.1.2 “Supervisory Board Diversity Policy”).
The Supervisory Board members are invited to participate in the four specialized committees that assist the Supervisory Board in its decisions: an Audit Committee, a Finance Committee, a Compensation, Appointments and Governance (CAG) Committee and a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Committee. Each Committee has between three and seven members, appointed in a personal capacity by the Supervisory Board, at the recommendation of the CAG Committee, according to their experience and preferences. The CAG Committee ensures that each Committee includes independent members in accordance with the provisions of the AFEP-MEDEF Code and no executive corporate officers, that is:
- ▰two-thirds independent members for the Audit Committee (see Article 17.1 of the AFEP-MEDEF Code); and
- ▰and a majority of votes held by independent members for the CAG Committee (see Article 18.1 and 19.1 of the AFEP-MEDEF Code).
The composition of the Supervisory Board and its committees was reviewed by the CAG Committee during 2024. In the context of its procedures, the CAG Committee issued new recommendations in line with the Supervisory Board diversity policy on the following topics: renewal of the terms of office expiring in 2024 and 2025 and the composition and chair of certain committees (see Section 5.1.2 “Supervisory Board Diversity Policy”).
5.2Offices and positions held by the Supervisory Board as of December 31, 2024
![]() Jean-Charles DECAUX Chairman of the Supervisory Board Chairman of the Finance Committee Age: 55 (07/08/1969) Nationality: French First appointment: June 26, 2017 End of term of office: AG 2028 Business address: JCDecaux SE 17, rue Soyer 92200 Neuilly-sur-Seine Number of Eurazeo shares held as of December 31, 2024: 826 |
Experience and expertise
Main position held excluding Eurazeo
Other offices and positions held in companies as of December 31, 2024 Offices and positions currently held outside the Eurazeo group
Other offices and positions held over the past five years
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![]() Olivier Merveilleux du Vignaux Vice-Chairmanship of the Supervisory Board Member of the Finance Committee Member of the CAG Committee Age: 68 (12/23/1956) Nationality: French First appointment: May 5, 2004 End of term of office: 2025 Shareholders’ Meeting (1) Business address: MVM 27, rue Ducale B 1000 Brussels Belgium Number of Eurazeo shares held as of December 31, 2024: 864 |
Experience and expertise
Main position held excluding Eurazeo
Other offices and positions held in companies as of December 31, 2024 Offices and positions currently held outside the Eurazeo group
Other offices and positions held over the past five years
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![]() JCDecaux Holding SAS, represented by Emmanuel Russel Member of the Audit Committee Member of the Finance Committee Chairman of the CSR Committee Member of the CAG Committee Age: 61 (09/05/1963) Nationality: French First appointment: June 26, 2017 End of term of office: 2025 Shareholders’ Meeting (2) Business address: JCDecaux Holding SAS 17, rue Soyer 92200 Neuilly-sur-Seine Number of Eurazeo shares held as of December 31, 2024: 14,943,187 shares held by JCDecaux Holdings SAS. |
Experience and expertise
Main position held excluding Eurazeo
Other offices and positions held in companies as of December 31, 2024 Offices and positions currently held outside the Eurazeo group
Other offices and positions held over the past five years
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![]() Isabelle Ealet Independent member Member of the CAG Committee Member the Audit Committee Age: 62 (01/26/1963) Nationality: French First appointment: May 7, 2024 End of term of office: 2028 Shareholders’ Meeting Business address: Eurazeo 66, rue Pierre Charron 75008 Paris Number of Eurazeo shares held as of December 31, 2024: 250 |
Experience and expertise
Main position held excluding Eurazeo
Other offices and positions held in companies as of December 31, 2024 Offices and positions currently held outside the Eurazeo group
Other offices and positions held over the past five years
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![]() Cathia Lawson-Hall Independent member Member of the Audit Committee Age: 53 (07/11/1971) Nationality: French, Togolese First appointment: May 7, 2024 End of term of office: 2028 Shareholders’ Meeting Business address: Eurazeo 66, rue Pierre Charron 75008 Paris Number of Eurazeo shares held as of December 31, 2024: 250 |
Experience and expertise
Main position held excluding Eurazeo
Other offices and positions held in companies as of December 31, 2024 Offices and positions currently held outside the Eurazeo group
Other offices and positions held over the past five years
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*Listed company. |
![]() Mme Mathilde LEMOINE Independent member Member of the CSR Committee Age: 55 (09/27/1969) Nationality: French First appointment: April 28, 2022 End of term of office: 2026 Shareholders’ Meeting Business address: Edmond de Rothschild 47, rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré 75401 Paris Cedex 08 Number of Eurazeo shares held as of December 31, 2024: 250 |
Experience and expertise
Main position held excluding Eurazeo
Other offices and positions held in companies as of December 31, 2024 Offices and positions currently held outside the Eurazeo group
Other offices and positions held over the past five years
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*Listed company. |
![]() Françoise Mercadal-Delasalles Independent member Chairwoman of the CAG Committee Member of the Audit Committee Member of the Finance Committee Age: 62 (11/23/1962) Nationality: French First appointment: May 6, 2015 End of term of office: 2027 Shareholders’ Meeting Business address: Eurazeo 66, rue Pierre Charron 75008 Paris Number of Eurazeo shares held as of December 31, 2024: 787 |
Experience and expertise
Main position held excluding Eurazeo
Other offices and positions held in companies as of December 31, 2024 Offices and positions currently held outside the Eurazeo group
Other offices and positions held over the past five years
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*Listed company. |
![]() Stéphane Pallez Independent member Chairwoman of the Audit Committee Member of the CSR Committee Age: 65 (08/23/1959) Nationality: French First appointment: May 7, 2013 End of term of office: 2025 Shareholders’ Meeting (3) Business address: La Française des Jeux 3-7, quai du Point du Jour 92100 Boulogne-Billancourt Number of Eurazeo shares held as of December 31, 2024: 1,665 |
Experience and expertise
Main position held excluding Eurazeo
Other offices and positions held in companies as of December 31, 2024 Offices and positions currently held outside the Eurazeo group
Other offices and positions held over the past five years
*Listed company. |
![]() Serge Schoen Independent member Member of the Finance Committee Member the CAG Committee Age: 57 (05/19/1967) Nationality: French First appointment: April 28, 2022 End of term of office: 2026 Shareholders’ Meeting Business address: Eurazeo 66, rue Pierre Charron 75008 Paris Number of Eurazeo shares held as of December 31, 2024: 750 |
Experience and expertise
Main position held excluding Eurazeo
Other offices and positions held in companies as of December 31, 2024 Offices and positions currently held outside the Eurazeo group
Other offices and positions held over the past five years.
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![]() Louis Stern Member of the Finance Committee Age: 38 (11/17/1986) Nationality: French, American First appointment: May 7, 2024 End of term of office: 2028 Shareholders’ Meeting Business address: Eurazeo 66, rue Pierre Charron 75008 Paris Number of Eurazeo shares held as of December 31, 2024: 10,000 |
Experience and expertise
Main position held excluding Eurazeo
Other offices and positions held in companies as of December 31, 2024 Offices and positions currently held outside the Eurazeo group
Other offices and positions held over the past five years
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Stéphane Bostyn Member representing employees Age: 54 (06/15/1970) Nationality: French |
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First appointment: December 15, 2023 End of term of office: December 14, 2027 Number of Eurazeo shares held as of December 31, 2024: 8,725 |
Business address: Eurazeo 66, rue Pierre Charron 75008 Paris |
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Experience and expertise
Main position held excluding Eurazeo
Other offices and positions held in companies as of December 31, 2024 Offices and positions currently held in the Eurazeo group
Other offices and positions held over the past five years
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Julie Croquin Member representing employees Member of the CAG Committee Age: 46 (09/23/1978) Nationality: French |
First appointment: October 16, 2024 End of term of office: February 13, 2027 Number of Eurazeo shares held as of December 31, 2024: 2,063 |
Business address: Eurazeo 66, rue Pierre Charron 75008 Paris |
Experience and expertise
Main position held excluding Eurazeo
Other offices and positions held in companies as of December 31, 2024 Offices and positions currently held in the Eurazeo group
Other offices and positions held over the past five years
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▰ Non-voting member
![]() Jean-Pierre Richardson Member of the Audit Committee Age: 86 (07/12/1938) Nationality: French First appointment: May 14, 2008 End of term of office: 2026 Shareholders’ Meeting Business address: Richardson 2, place Gantès – BP 41917 13225 Marseille Cedex 02 Number of Eurazeo shares held as of December 31, 2024: 1,686 |
Experience and expertise
Main position held excluding Eurazeo
Other offices and positions held in companies as of December 31, 2024 Offices and positions currently held outside the Eurazeo group
Other offices and positions held over the past five years
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5.3Organization and activities of the Supervisory Board
▰5.3.1Framework of Supervisory Board activities
Eurazeo has adopted a corporate governance approach for many years, ensuring its compliance with market recommendations that promote transparency with stakeholders and contribute to improving the operation of the Company’s control and management bodies.
The Company is convinced that governance is a key factor in the performance and long-term success of companies.
Internal rules of the Supervisory Board
The Supervisory Board’s Internal Rules set forth its operating rules, specifically addressing matters such as the means of participation, independence criteria, the holding of meetings, communications with Board members, prior authorizations of certain transactions, the setting up of committees, the compensation of its members and ethics issues.
The Internal Rules, in their current version of March 5, 2025, are set out in full in Section 5.5.1 “Internal Rules of the Supervisory Board” of the 2024 Universal Registration Document.
Training of Supervisory Board members
New members of the Supervisory Board systematically attend presentation meetings of the Company and all its investments given by the relevant member(s) of the Executive Board. Moreover, new members of the Audit Committee benefit from interviews with the finance teams and internal audit staff, during which the specific nature of the Company’s accounting and/or financial issues are discussed. The new members of the CAG Committee meet with the General Counsel to discuss corporate governance and compensation issues. A welcome program is also proposed to new members including meetings with Partners Committee members and the teams, as well as a training session on the Group’s different businesses (Finance, Corporate and Business). Finally, Investment, ESG and Digital training modules are proposed to new Supervisory Board members since 2023. These work meetings and training sessions offer members who recently joined the Supervisory Board an opportunity to improve their knowledge of the Group, its operations and its challenges.
Ethics
When a member of the Supervisory Board is appointed, the Secretary of the Board issues him or her with a file comprising the Bylaws of the Company, the Internal Rules of the Supervisory Board and the securities trading code of conduct. Members of the Supervisory Board must ensure that they understand and comply with the obligations imposed on them by law, regulations, the Bylaws, the Internal Rules and the securities trading code of conduct.
This obligation is respected by all members of the Supervisory Board (see table in Section 5.13.1 “Interests held by members of the Supervisory and Executive Boards in the Company’s share capital”). Furthermore, the Supervisory Board Internal Rules require Supervisory Board members to hold a number of Eurazeo shares representing at least one year’s compensation, that is 750 shares, before the end of their current term of office. In addition to these obligations, members of the Supervisory Board are required to register all securities they own or come to acquire later.
As of December 31, 2024, Supervisory Board members and the non-voting member together held a total of 14,971,303 shares, representing 19.68% of the share capital and 26.63% of voting rights.
Members of the Supervisory Board are bound by a general duty of confidentiality regarding the deliberations of the Supervisory Board and the committees, as well as with regard to information of a confidential nature to which they become privy in the course of their duties. The securities trading code of conduct sets out obligations in respect of inside information and the applicable sanctions, as well as the requirement that members of the Supervisory Board report transactions in the Company’s securities. It also prohibits the performance of certain transactions, including the short selling of shares and short-term purchase/resale transactions.
In addition, members of the Supervisory Board are informed of the legal and regulatory obligations by which they are bound and particularly the closed periods during which they must abstain from carrying out transactions in the securities of the Company.
Communication of information to Supervisory Board members
The Internal Rules of the Supervisory Board, as amended on March 5, 2025, lay down the procedures by which members of the Supervisory Board are kept informed. Throughout the year, the Supervisory Board may request any document it considers necessary to carry out its duties. The Chairman receives a monthly report from the Executive Board on the Company’s investments, cash position, transactions and debt, if any. At least once every quarter, the Executive Board submits a report on the above matters to the Supervisory Board, which includes a presentation of the Company’s business activities and strategy and the highlights for each investment strategy.
- ▰the annual budget of the Company;
- ▰investment and divestment plans for assets financed directly or indirectly by the Company once every six months;
- ▰a Company business plan including a forward-looking plan for the allocation of equity on a three-year basis (with an annual update if necessary);
- ▰changes in transactional practices observed in the different strategies (e.g. financing, management packages, type of sales procedures, price/multiple, exit) once a year.
The Company has set up a digital platform, updated in real time, for Supervisory Board members that securely groups together all the information they require. A preparatory file covering all matters on the agenda is uploaded to the platform before all Supervisory Board and Committee meetings.
Implementation of the “Comply or Explain” rule
Pursuant to the “Comply or Explain” rule laid down in Article L. 22-10-10, 4° of the French Commercial Code and in Article 28.1 of the AFEP-MEDEF Code, the Company believes that its practices comply with the recommendations of the AFEP-MEDEF Code. However, certain provisions have not been applied for the reasons set out in the table below.
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Termination of employment contract in case of appointment to corporate office |
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When an employee becomes an executive corporate officer, the AFEP-MEDEF Code recommends “terminating his or her employment contract with the Company or with a company affiliated to the Group, whether through contractual termination or resignation.” |
At its meeting of February 5, 2023, the Supervisory Board, at the recommendation of the CAG Committee, unanimously decided to suspend the employment contracts of Christophe Bavière, Chairman of the Executive Board, and William Kadouch-Chassaing, Chief Executive Officer. Their employment contracts were with Eurazeo Investment Manager and Eurazeo, respectively. The AMF considers that a company complies with the AFEP-MEDEF Code when an executive’s employment contract is retained due to their seniority with the Company and their personal situation and the Company provides detailed justification. Furthermore, the AFEP-MEDEF Code recommendation only applies to the Chairman of the Executive Board in companies with both Executive and Supervisory Boards. The Supervisory Board considered it appropriate to maintain Christophe Bavière’s employment contract and manage the employment contracts of both executives identically due to the organization of an alternating chair, which rotated for the first time in 2024 (see Section 5.6.1 “Members of the Executive Board as of December 31, 2024”). The option of terminating the employment contract by contractual termination or resignation would have been unfair and would have threatened the social welfare benefits (pension) enjoyed by Christophe Bavière since he joined the Eurazeo group. The employment contract of William Kadouch-Chassaing was maintained and suspended by decision of the Supervisory Board. It is specified that the benefits associated with the employment contract in the event of its termination will not be cumulated with the benefits of commitments given by the Company in respect of duties as Chairman of the Executive Board and Chief Executive Officer. The Company complies with the conditions stipulated in the AFEP-MEDEF Code on executive compensation. |
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Departure of executive corporate officers – General provisions |
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“The performance conditions set by Boards for these benefits must be assessed over at least two years.” |
The Eurazeo compensation policy provides for the assessment of the performance condition governing the payment of termination benefits between the last date of appointment and the expected end date of the term of office. Indeed, it does not seem appropriate to take account in all cases of a minimum period of two years, as the members of the Executive Board are not always concerned by performances prior to their appointment. |
Recommendations of the High Council for Corporate governance (Haut Comité de Gouvernement d’Entreprise, HCGE)
In accordance with commitments given by the Company during previous discussions with the HCGE on the compliance of the CAG Committee with the AFEP-MEDEF Code, an additional independent member, Isabelle Ealet, was appointed on October 16, 2024. The CAG Committee therefore has six members, including three independent members, i.e. 60% of the Retained Number. Since June 16, 2022, the Committee is chaired by Françoise Mercadal-Delasalles, an independent member. She has the casting vote if voting is tied on the Committee. The CAG Committee is therefore mostly composed of independent members in accordance with AFEP-MEDEF Code provisions.
Statements relating to corporate governance
Personal information regarding Executive Board and Supervisory Board members
There are no family ties between members of the Supervisory Board and members of the Executive Board.
To the best of Eurazeo’s knowledge, no member of its Supervisory Board or Executive Board has been convicted of fraud in the past five years. None of the members of the Supervisory or Executive Boards have been involved in a bankruptcy, receivership or liquidation over the past five years, and none have been incriminated and/or sanctioned by a statutory or regulatory authority. None have been disqualified by a court from acting as a member of the administrative, management or supervisory bodies of an issuer, or from acting in the management or conduct of the affairs of an issuer in the past five years.
Conflicts of interest
To the best of Eurazeo’s knowledge, and as of the date of the 2024 Universal Registration Document, there are:
- ▰no potential conflicts of interest between the duties of the members of the Supervisory Board and/or Executive Board towards Eurazeo and their private interests or other duties;
- ▰no arrangements or agreements with shareholders, customers, suppliers or others by virtue of which a Supervisory or Executive Board member was appointed in this capacity, other than those detailed in Chapter 7, Section 7.1.2.1 “Agreements reported to the AMF concerning Eurazeo shares” of the 2024 Universal Registration Document; and
- ▰no restrictions accepted by a member of the Supervisory Board or Executive Board regarding the disposal of all or some of their holding in the Company’s capital other than the restrictions detailed in the following sections;
- •Section 8.3 “Special Report on share subscription and purchase options” and Section 8.4 “Special Report on the grant of free shares” relating to the duty to hold shares from the exercise of share purchase or subscription options and/or performance shares for members of the Executive Board, and
- •Section 7.1.2.1 “Agreements reported to the AMF concerning Eurazeo shares”.
5.4Activity of specialized committees
The Supervisory Board has four specialized, permanent committees to help in the decision-making process. The term of Committee membership coincides with the member’s term of office on the Supervisory Board. The Supervisory Board may at any time modify the composition of the committees and remove a member from a Committee. The tasks and rules of operation of the four committees are laid down by charters, the principles of which are listed below. These charters are appended to the Internal Rules of the Supervisory Board (see Section 5.5.2 “Charter for specialized committees”). The composition of the committees is presented as of December 31, 2024.
▰ Audit Committee
Composition as of December 31, 2024
Members: 6 |
Independence: 80%(1) |
Meetings in 2024 |
Attendance rate: 91.67%(2) |
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100% |
2013 |
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2017 |
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100% |
2024 |
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100% |
2024 |
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75% |
2021 |
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100% |
2004 |
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5.5Charters and Internal Rules
▰5.5.1Internal rules of the Supervisory Board
These Internal Rules, provided for in Article 13 of the Company’s Bylaws, are in line with the recommendations of the AFEP-MEDEF Code. It is an internal document which completes the Bylaws by clarifying the organization and activities of the Supervisory Board. They may not be invoked by shareholders or third parties against members of the Supervisory Board. The Internal Rules may be modified at any time by decision of the Supervisory Board.
The most recent version of the Internal Rules came into effect on March 5, 2025. The following articles were amended:
(i) Article 3: Supervisory Board meetings (amended by the Supervisory Board meeting of March 5, 2025); the amendments primarily take account of the new legal prerogatives stemming from Law no. 2024-537 of June 13, 2024 aimed at increasing the financing of companies and the attractiveness of France; and
(ii) Article 5: Exercise of Supervisory Board powers (amended by the Supervisory Board meeting of December 12, 2024).
Article 1: Composition and renewal of the Supervisory Board
- 1.Pursuant to Article 11 of the Company’s Bylaws, the Supervisory Board has between three and eighteen members, appointed by Shareholders’ Meetings for terms of four years.
- 2.The Supervisory Board ensures the implementation and continuation of the staggered renewal of its members in as equal fractions as possible. When necessary, the Board may ask one or several of its members to resign in order to implement staggered renewal.
Article 2: Attendance - Independence - Multiple directorships - Shareholdings
- 1.Each Supervisory Board member must devote the time and attention required for the exercise of his/her duties and participate regularly in the meetings of the Board and any committees of which he/she may be a member, as well as Shareholders’ Meetings.
- In the absence of exceptional reasons, any Supervisory Board member failing to attend half of the Board meetings and/or relevant Committee meetings held during one year will be deemed to wish to terminate his/her term of office, and will be asked to resign from the Supervisory Board.
- 2.The Supervisory Board determines the independence of its members and reviews their independence annually.It acts on the advice of the CAG Committee.
- Members of the Supervisory Board are considered independent if they have no direct or indirect relationship of any kind with the Company, its consolidated Group or its Management that may affect or detract from their ability to make independent judgments.
- a.is not and has not been during the previous five years:
- •an executive corporate officer (4) or employee of the Company,
- •an executive corporate officer, employee or a Director of a company consolidated within the Company,
- •an executive corporate officer, employee or a Director of the Company’s parent company or a company consolidated within this parent;
- b.is not an executive corporate officer of a company in which the Company holds a Directorship, either directly or indirectly, or in which an employee or executivecorporate officer of the Company (currently in office or having held such office during the last five years) is a Director;
- c.is not a client, supplier, investment banker or corporate banker (5):
- •material to the Company or its Group of companies,
- •or which derives a material portion of its business from the Company or its Group of companies.
The assessment of the material nature of the business relationship with the Company or its Group is deliberated by the Board and the quantitative and qualitative criteria underpinning the assessment (continuity, economic dependence, exclusivity, etc.) are explained in the corporate governance report;
- d.does not currently serve, and has not served during the previous five years, as the Statutory Auditor of the Company or any of its subsidiaries;
- e.is not a close relative of a corporate officer of the Company;
- f.has not been a Director of the Company for more than twelve years. Loss of the status of independent Director occurs on the date at which this period of twelve years is reached.
The Chairman of the Supervisory Board may not be considered independent if he receives variable compensation in cash or securities or any performance-related compensation from the Company or the Group. The Board may rule that a member who meets the above criteria cannot be considered an independent member due to specific circumstances and, conversely, that a member who does not meet all of these criteria may be considered an independent member. The Company abides by the principle that at least 50% of Board members should have independent status. If either of the above criteria is no longer met, a Board member will not be able to seek a new term of office due to the loss of independent status unless decided otherwise by the Supervisory Board with due reason.
- 1.Each member must inform the Supervisory Board of the directorships he/she holds in other French and non-French companies, including any Board committees on which he/she sits in these companies and undertakes to comply with legal requirements and AFEP-MEDEF recommendations regarding multiple directorships. Accordingly, a member of the Supervisory Board must not sit on morethan four other Boards of Directors or Supervisory Boards of listed companies outside the Group.
- 2.In accordance with the AFEP-MEDEF Code, each member of the Supervisory Board must be a shareholder of the Company in a personal capacity and hold a significant number of shares.
- Accordingly, pursuant to Article 11.2 of the Bylaws, members of the Supervisory Board must hold a minimum of 250 shares in the Company when they begin their term of office.
- In addition, members of the Supervisory Board must increase the number of shares held to the equivalent of one year’s compensation, that is, 750 shares, before the end of their current term of office.
- The shares purchased must be held in registered form.
- This obligation to hold shares does not apply to shareholders representing employees.
Article 3: Supervisory Board meetings
- 1.In accordance with paragraph 3 of Article 12 of the Bylaws, the Board appoints a secretary nominated by the Chairman. The secretary may be a non-member.
- 2.The Supervisory Board meets as often as necessary, and at least five times per year, with notably a meeting focusing on strategy and a themed-based meeting on risks, CSR and governance. Meetings are notified by letter, fax, e-mail or orally. Notices of meeting may be issued by the secretary to the Supervisory Board.
- Meetings are called by the Chairman, who sets the agenda. The agenda may be set only at the time of the meeting. In the absence of the Chairman, the meeting is chaired by the Vice-Chairman, who then assumes all the powers of the former.
- At the initiative of most Supervisory Board members or the Chairman of the Board himself, the Board can decide to hold meetings without Executive Board members present.
- The Chairman must call a Supervisory Board meeting within fifteen days of being asked to do so for a valid reason by at least one-third of its members. If such a request remains unsatisfied, the members who submitted the request may themselves call the meeting and set its agenda.
- Meetings are held at the location indicated in the notice of meeting.
- 3.In accordance with Article 13 of the Bylaws and under the conditions provided by prevailing law and at the initiative of the individual convening the meeting, the decisions of the Supervisory Board may be taken by written consultation of Supervisory Board members, including by any electronic means, under the conditions and within the time limits provided by prevailing law and in the notice of meeting.
- In this case, Supervisory Board members are called, at the request of the individual convening the meeting, to decide on the decision or decisions addressed to them, within the time limit provided in the notice of meeting, which cannot be less than two (2) working days from receipt of the consultation documents (except in duly justified emergencies). The individual convening the meeting shall send the text of the proposed deliberations together with the necessary information documents to each Supervisory Board member. The Supervisory Board members must cast their votes within the time limit indicated in the notice of meeting referred to above.
- Any Supervisory Board member may object to the use of written consultation, under the conditions and within the time limit provided for in the notice of meeting, which cannot be less than two (2) working days from receipt of the consultation documents (unless in duly justified emergencies). Where an objection is received within the aforementioned time limit, the individual convening the meeting informs the other Board members immediately and can convene an in-person meeting of the Supervisory Board to vote on the relevant decision(s). The consultation will be closed early if all members have cast their votes. During the reply period, members may submit written questions to the Chairman of the Supervisory Board.
- At the initiative of the Chairman of the Supervisory Board, other individuals with specific expertise in the subjects on the agenda may be invited to give their opinion (where appropriate, it is specified that these individuals do not have voting rights) on the decision submitted to written consultation.
- At the initiative of the individual convening the meeting, any Supervisory Board member may vote by mail, according to the conditions and procedures set by prevailing law and regulations.
- 4.Any Supervisory Board member may authorize another member by letter, fax or e-mail to act on his/her behalf at a meeting. No member may represent more than one other member at the same meeting.
- These provisions also apply to the permanent representative of a legal entity.
- The deliberations of the Supervisory Board shall be valid only if at least half of its members are present or, where appropriate, participated in the written consultation (including by electronic means) or voted by mail. Decisions are taken by a majority of the members present or represented (including those who participated in the written consultation or voted by mail). Where voting is tied (including where written consultation is used), the meeting Chairman will have the casting vote.
- 5.Except when adopting resolutions relating to the appointment or replacement of its Chairman and Vice-Chairman, and those relating to the appointment or dismissal of Executive Board members, Supervisory Board members participating in Board meetings by means of video conferencing or another means of telecommunications enabling their identification and guaranteeing their effective participation, shall be considered present for the purpose of quorum and voting rules, subject to the provisions of relevant laws and regulations.
- In the event of failure to respond in writing (including electronically) to written consultations within the time limits and under the conditions provided for by the author of the request, the Supervisory Board members concerned shall be deemed to be absent and not to have participated in the decision.
- 6.The Supervisory Board may authorize non-members to attend its meetings, whether in person or by means of video conferencing or another means of telecommunications.
- 7.An attendance register signed by the Supervisory Board members attending meetings is held at the registered office.
Article 4: Minutes
The minutes indicate any use of video conferencing or other means of telecommunications, and the names of all those participating in the meeting through such methods.
The secretary to the Board is authorized to distribute and certify copies or extracts of the minutes.
Article 5: Exercise of Supervisory Board powers
The Supervisory Board permanently oversees the management of the Company by its Executive Board. In doing so, it exercises the powers conferred upon it by law and the Bylaws.
1. Information provided to the Supervisory Board
Throughout the year, the Supervisory Board performs the checks and controls it deems warranted, and may request any document it considers necessary to carry out its duties. The Chairman receives a monthly report from the Executive Board on the Company’s investments, cash position, transactions and debt, if any. At least once every quarter, the Executive Board submits a report on the above matters to the Supervisory Board, which includes a presentation of the Company’s business activities and strategy and the highlights for each investment strategy.
- ▰the annual budget of the Company;
- ▰investment and divestment plans for assets financed directly or indirectly by the Company once every six months;
- ▰a Company business plan including a forward-looking plan for the allocation of equity on a three-year basis (with an annual update if necessary);
- ▰changes in transactional practices observed in the different strategies (e.g. financing, management packages, type of sales procedures, price/multiple, exit) once a year.
2. Prior authorization by the Supervisory Board
- (i)Transactions referred to in Article 14, paragraph 4, of the Bylaws and all material transactions outside the strategy of the Company are subject to the prior authorization of the Supervisory Board.
- (ii)In accordance with Article 14 of the Bylaws, the Supervisory Board communicates in writing to the Executive Board the duration, amounts and conditions under which it gives prior authorization for one or more of the transactions covered by paragraph 4 of Article 14 of the Bylaws.
- In the event of urgency between Supervisory Board meetings, the Chairman of the Supervisory Board may, if so authorized by the Supervisory Board, and subject to approval by the Finance Committee, authorize the Executive Board to carry out the transactions covered by paragraph 4 of Article 14 of the Bylaws. For transactions covered by the eighth indent (agreements regarding debt and financing), this delegation may only be implemented when the agreement amount is between €200 million and €350 million. Such authorization must be given in writing. The Chairman will report on this authorization at the next Supervisory Board meeting, which will be asked to ratify the decision.
- (iii)In addition to the transactions listed in Article 14 of the Bylaws and above, investment programs are authorized by the Supervisory Board under the following conditions:
- •in the case of existing strategies, any investment in the Company’s balance sheet in a program or fund managed by the Group where the Company’s commitment is €200 million or more. It is stipulated that to provide this authorization, the Supervisory Board will review not only the amounts invested but also i) the structure and timing of the investment and ii) the projected returns and risks of the investment, presented by the Executive Board. Where the approved amounts committed to this program or fund would be exceeded or Eurazeo performs an additional co-investment, the approval of the Finance Committee or the Supervisory Board would be sought in advance. This approval may be sought by written circular resolution. The Finance Committee is informed beforehand of investments in the Company’s balance sheet of less than €200 million;
- •in the case of a new investment strategy (asset class, market segment, geography), all investments in the Company’s balance sheet in a program or fund managed by the Group involving a commitment by the Group irrespective of the amount. Exceptionally, the Executive Board, after informing the Finance Committee, may, within the limit of €50 million per year in total, test new products or geographies which, to represent a new long-term strategy classified as existing within the meaning of the previous paragraph, would need to be authorized in advance by the Supervisory Board;
- •all investments in the Company’s balance sheet that are not part of a program or fund managed by the Group;
- •all reinvestments in the Company’s balance sheet within a program or fund managed by the Group, where this investment would exceed the initial balance sheet share in this program or fund. The prior agreement of either the Finance Committee or the Supervisory Board is required in such cases. The approval of the Company body may be sought by written circular resolution;
- •all carrying of investments or underwriting on the Company’s balance sheet, with a view to syndication/resale. The prior agreement of either the Finance Committee or the Supervisory Board is required in such cases. The approval of the Company body may be sought by written circular resolution.
- An inventory of all current carried investments/syndications shall be performed at each Audit Committee meeting. Where the fund documentation has not yet been approved by the limited partners, reference shall be made to the concentration percentage limit agreed for the relevant strategy’s previous program/fund applied to the Eurazeo balance sheet commitment.
- (iv)The structuring of Carried interest programs in which corporate officers of the Company are beneficiaries are also subject to the prior authorization of the Supervisory Board.
- (v)The Supervisory Board Chairman may advise the Executive Board at any time on any transaction, whether past, present or future.
- (vi)Prior agreements and/or authorizations granted to the Executive Board under the terms of Article 14 of the Bylaws and this Article must be detailed in the minutes of the proceedings of the Supervisory and Executive Boards.
Article 6: Establishment of committees - Common provisions
- 1.Under the terms of paragraph 6 of Article 14 of the Bylaws, the Supervisory Board resolves to set up an Audit Committee, a Finance Committee, a Compensation, Appointment and Governance (CAG) Committee and a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Committee. All four committees are permanent committees. Their duties and rules are set out in their charters in Appendices 1, 2, 3 and 4 to these Internal Rules.
- 2.Each Committee has between three and seven members appointed in a personal capacity, who may not be represented by other members. They are chosen freely by the Board, which ensures that they include independent members.
- 3.Although the term of Committee membership coincides with the member’s term of office on the Supervisory Board, the latter can change the composition of its committees at any time and remove a member from a Committee if necessary.
- 4.The Board may also appoint one or more non-voting members to sit on one or more committees for whatever duration it sees fit. In accordance with the Bylaws, these non-voting members may only take part in Committee proceedings in a consultative capacity. They may not act on behalf of Supervisory Board members and may only advise.
- 5.The Board appoints the Committee Chairman from among its members, and for the duration of his/her appointment as a Committee member.
- 6.Each Committee reports on the performance of its duties at the next meeting of the Supervisory Board.
- 7.Each Committee sets the frequency of its own meetings, which are held at the registered office or any other location selected by the Chairman, who also sets the agenda for each meeting.
- The Chairman of a Committee may invite Supervisory Board members to attend one or more of its meetings. Only Committee members may take part in deliberations.
- Each Committee may invite any guest of its choice to attend its meetings.
- 8.In the absence of specific provisions, the minutes of each Committee meeting are recorded by the secretary appointed by the Committee Chairman, under the authority of the Committee Chairman. The minutes are distributed to all Committee members. The Committee Chairman decides on the conditions governing the way in which the work of the Committee is reported to the Supervisory Board.
- 9.Each Committee puts forward proposals, recommendations and/or advice within its own field of expertise. For this purpose, it may undertake or commission any studies liable to assist the deliberations of the Supervisory Board and, after having informed the Chairman of the Supervisory Board or the Supervisory Boarditself, it may call on external experts if necessary at the expense of the Company. The committees report on the information and opinions obtained.
- 10.Compensation of Committee members is set by the Supervisory Board, and paid from the total amount of compensation for the year.
Article 7: Supervisory Board compensation
- 1.The Chairman and Vice-Chairman may receive compensation, the nature, amount and payment methods of which are determined by the Supervisory Board acting upon recommendation of the CAG Committee.
- 2.The amount of compensation set by the Shareholders’ Meeting under the terms of Article 15 of the Bylaws is shared between the Supervisory Board, its committees and, when applicable, their non-voting members, in accordance with the following principles:
- •the Supervisory Board sets the amount of compensation allocated to Supervisory Board members, and the amount allocated to the Chairman and members of each Committee;
- •compensation allocated to members of the Supervisory Board includes a fixed portion and a variable portion in proportion to their actual presence at Board meetings;
- •compensation allocated to members of the committees is determined in proportion to their actual presence at Committee meetings;
- •the Supervisory Board may decide that a proportion of the compensation should be allocated to non-voting members, the amount and conditions of such allocation being set by the Supervisory Board itself;
- •the Supervisory Board may decide the grant of exceptional compensation for specific assignments entrusted to a member,
- •in the event the total amount of compensation set by the Shareholders’ Meeting is exceeded, a reduction ratio is applied to all compensation granted to members and non-voting members.
- 3.Members of the Supervisory Board will be reimbursed reasonable and necessary expenses incurred in the exercise of their duties and the interests of the Company (travel and hotel expenses incurred to attend Supervisory Board and Committee meetings), subject to presentation of supporting documents and within the conditions set by the expense reimbursement policy for Board members.
Article 8: Ethics
- 1.Supervisory Board and Committee members, and any person attending Supervisory Board and/or Committee meetings, are bound by a general obligation of confidentiality concerning the proceedings attended, and in respect of any confidential information or information described as such by the Chairman of the meeting concerned or the Chairman of the Executive Board.
- 2.More particularly, when the Supervisory Board receives precise confidential information liable, if published, to affect the share price of the Company or one of the companies it controls, then the members of the Board must refrain from disclosing this information to any third party until it has been made public. The SupervisoryBoard members must comply with the provisions of the securities trading code of conduct that they have signed.
- 3.Every Supervisory Board member must inform the Company by sealed letter conveyed via the Chairman of the Supervisory Board, of any transaction involving his/her shares in the Company. This letter must include details of the number of Company shares held and be submitted within three business days of the transaction to which it refers. Supervisory Board members must also inform the Company of the number of shares they hold as of December 31 of each year, and at the time of any financial transaction, so that the Company can disclose this information.
- 4.The Company may ask any Supervisory Board member to provide full information concerning transactions in the shares of listed companies, when such information is necessary to satisfy reporting obligations to national regulatory bodies, and more specifically, market regulators.
- 5.When a transaction is planned in which a Supervisory Board member or a non-voting member of the Supervisory Board has a direct or indirect interest (e.g. when a Board member is affiliated with the seller’s advisory or funding bank, or the bank advising or funding a Eurazeo competitor in respect of the same transaction, or with a major supplier or customer of a company in which Eurazeo is considering acquiring an investment), the Supervisory Board member or the non-voting member of the Supervisory Board concerned must inform the Chairman of the Supervisory Board as soon as he/she is aware of the planned transaction, specifying whether his/her interest is direct or indirect and the nature of the interest. The Supervisory Board member or the non-voting member of the Supervisory Board concerned is then required to abstain from participating in Supervisory Board or Committee meetings at which the prospective transaction is discussed. Consequently, he/she takes no part in the proceedings of the Supervisory Board or in the vote concerning the planned transaction, and does not receive the relevant section of the minutes.
Article 9: Notification
5.6The Executive Board and its activities
▰5.6.1Composition of the Executive Board as of December 31, 2024
Members: 4 |
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The members of the Executive Board were appointed for a term of four years (expiry in 2027). On February 5, 2024, William Kadouch-Chassaing was appointed Chairman of the Executive Board and Christophe Bavière was appointed Chief Executive Officer for a one-year term.
The duties of Chairman of the Executive Board and Chief Executive Officer are rotated annually between William Kadouch-Chassaing and Christophe Bavière, on February 5 of each year. Pursuant to the Bylaws, the Chief Executive Officer has the same powers of representation as the Chairman of the Executive Board.
5.7Offices and positions held by the Executive Board as of December 31, 2024
![]() Christophe BAVIÈRE Chairman of the Executive Board (6) Age: 61 (03/05/1964) Nationality: French Date of first term of office on the Executive Board: 2021 End date of term of office: 2027 Business address: Eurazeo 66, rue Pierre Charron 75008 Paris |
Experience and expertise
Offices and positions held in companies as of December 31, 2024 Offices and positions currently held in the Eurazeo group as of December 31, 2024
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![]() William KADOUCH-CHASSAING Chief Executive Officer (8) Age: 56 (01/02/1969) Nationality: French Date of first term of office on the Executive Board: 2022 End date of term of office: 2027 Business address: Eurazeo 66, rue Pierre Charron 75008 Paris |
Experience and expertise
Offices and positions held in companies as of December 31, 2024 Offices and positions currently held in the Eurazeo group as of December 31, 2024
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Other offices and positions held over the past five years
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![]() Sophie FLAK Managing Partner - Sustainability & Impact Age: 53 (10/18/1971) Nationality: French Date of first term of office on the Executive Board: 2023 End date of term of office: 2027 Business address: Eurazeo 66, rue Pierre Charron 75008 Paris |
Experience and expertise
Offices and positions held in companies as of December 31, 2024 Offices and positions currently held in the Eurazeo group as of December 31, 2024
Offices and positions currently held outside the Eurazeo group as of December 31, 2024
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![]() Olivier MILLET Managing Partner - Small-mid buyout & NovSanté Age: 61 (02/28/1964) Nationality: French Date of first term of office on the Executive Board: 2018 End date of term of office: 2027 (1) Business address: Eurazeo 66, rue Pierre Charron 75008 Paris |
Experience and expertise
Offices and positions held in companies as of December 31, 2024
Offices and positions currently held outside the Eurazeo group as of December 31, 2024
Other offices and positions held over the past five years
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5.8Compensation and other benefits received by corporate officers
▰5.8.12025 Corporate officer compensation policy
5.8.1.1General principles
This section presents the corporate officer compensation policy as set by the Supervisory Board at the recommendation of the CAG Committee, pursuant to Article L. 22-10-26 of the French Commercial Code. The procedure followed will be the same for any review of the compensation policy.
The composition of the Supervisory Board and its CAG Committee helps ensure a lack of conflict of interest when drawing up, reviewing and implementing the compensation policy.
This compensation policy is subject to approval by the Shareholders’ Meeting of May 7, 2025. The components of corporate officer compensation for 2025 are determined, awarded or taken within this framework by the Supervisory Board.
The compensation policy is established taking into consideration the compensation and employment conditions of Company and Group employees, as a significant portion of Group employees have a variable component of their annual compensation. Similarly, pursuant to the recommendations of the AFEP-MEDEF Code, free shares and options are not only granted to corporate officers, but benefit all Group employees each year, which means that some of them are subject to performance conditions comparable to those applicable to the Executive Board members.
5.8.1.2Compensation policy for Supervisory Board members
The compensation policy for Supervisory Board members aims to establish competitive compensation adapted to Group issues in view of the overall sum approved by shareholders. This policy promotes the attendance of Supervisory Board members at Board and Committee proceedings.
- ▰the Chairman and Vice-Chairman may receive compensation, the nature, amount and payment methods of which are determined by the Supervisory Board acting upon recommendation of the CAG Committee;
- ▰the amount of compensation set by the Shareholders’ Meeting under the terms of Article 15 of the Bylaws is shared between the Supervisory Board, its committees and, when applicable, their non-voting members, in accordance with the following principles:
- •the Supervisory Board sets the amount of compensation allocated to Supervisory Board members and the amount allocated to the Chairman and members of each Committee,
- •compensation allocated to members of the Supervisory Board includes a fixed portion and a variable portion in proportion to their actual presence at Board meetings,
- •compensation allocated to members of the committees is determined in proportion to their actual presence at Committee meetings,
- •the Supervisory Board may decide that a proportion of the compensation should be allocated to non-voting members, the amount and conditions of such allocation being set by the Supervisory Board itself,
- •the Supervisory Board may decide the grant of exceptional compensation for specific assignments entrusted to a member,
- •in the event the total amount of compensation set by the Shareholders’ Meeting is exceeded, a reduction ratio is applied to all compensation granted to members and non-voting members.
According to the Shareholders’ Meeting of April 25, 2018 in its 28th resolution, the annual compensation allocated to the Supervisory Board is €1,200,000 until decided otherwise.
On March 6, 2024, at the recommendation of the CAG Committee, the Supervisory Board set the compensation policy for Supervisory Board members that was presented for vote at the Shareholders’ Meeting of May 7, 2024. The CAG Committee proposed an increase in the variable component for attendance at Supervisory Board and Committee meetings due to the increase in the number of meetings, the greater commitment required of members and the complexity of proceedings, without increasing the total amount of attendance fees of €1.2 million set in 2018.
It analyzed market practices and benchmark components for listed companies in France and Europe. After this review, the following parameters were adopted: (i) retention of the overall amount of €1.2 million, (ii) inclusion of new members in some committees, (iii) retention of fixed annual compensation of €18,000 for each member of the Supervisory Board, with a 200% and 100% bonus, respectively, for the Chairman and Vice-Chairman and finally (iv) the predominance of the variable component linked to attendance of members at meetings of the Board and committees, including an identical variable component for all committees.
The principles governing the Supervisory Board’s 2024 compensation policy are retained unchanged for fiscal year 2025.
The two members of the Supervisory Board representing employees receive no compensation for their duties.
The 7th resolution presented to the Shareholders’ Meeting of May 7, 2025 asks shareholder to approve the 2025 compensation policy for Supervisory Board members.
Finally, in the context of the renewal of the term of office of the Chairman of the Supervisory Board, the Supervisory Board meeting of March 6, 2024, at the recommendation of the CAG Committee, maintained the amount of the additional annual compensation which is unchanged since 2022, i.e. €150,000.
In addition, reasonable travel and accommodation expenses incurred at the time of Board and Committee meetings are reimbursed on the presentation of receipts. Supervisory Board members do not receive other components of compensation, specifically share subscription or purchase options or performance shares.
In accordance with the AFEP-MEDEF Code, each member of the Supervisory Board must be a shareholder of the Company in a personal capacity and hold a significant number of shares. Pursuant to Article 11.2 of the Bylaws, members of the Supervisory Board must hold a minimum of 250 shares in the Company when they begin their term of office. In addition, Article 4 of the Internal Rules states that members of the Supervisory Board must increase the number of shares held to the equivalent of one year’s compensation, that is 750 shares, before the end of their current term of office. This obligation to hold shares does not apply to members representing employees, when applicable.
5.8.1.3Compensation policy for Executive Board members
The Supervisory Board sets the compensation policy for members of Eurazeo’s Executive Board on the basis of recommendations made by the CAG Committee, taking account of the principles set out in the AFEP-MEDEF Code: comprehensiveness, balance between compensation components, comparability, consistency, understandability of the rules and proportionality.
It strictly complies with the specific regulatory framework applicable in the countries and business sectors in which Eurazeo operates, including the AIFMD.
It reflects the responsibilities of the Executive Board members and the Group’s context, remains competitive and encourages the promotion of Group performance in the medium and long-term, in line with the Company’s interest and the Eurazeo group’s ESG policy.
The Eurazeo group rewards performance based on results and ensures that performance is measured so as not to encourage irresponsible risk taking. It thereby guarantees shareholders and clients long-term returns on their investments. The governance bodies ensure that compensation practices do not go against this objective, but also that they remain sufficiently competitive to attract and retain the best expertise and the best talent and encourage employee commitment.
- ▰the creation of annual value for the Group, its shareholders and its clients, through annual variable compensation;
- ▰the creation of mid-term value for the Group and its shareholders, through annual free share grants, the majority of which are subject to performance conditions tied to the Group’s main indicators.
The members of the Executive Board therefore receive the following components: fixed compensation, annual variable compensation, long-term compensation (share purchase option and/or performance share grants).
At the recommendation of the CAG Committee, the Supervisory Board meeting of March 5, 2025 adjusted the Executive Board compensation policy in the following areas:
- ▰adjustment of the fixed compensation of a member of the Executive Board, in line with changes in their duties and responsibilities;
- ▰change to the respective weightings of the economic criteria for annual variable compensation, in line with changes in the business model and adjustment of the definition of the portfolio fair value (PFV) criterion;
- ▰introduction of a fourth criterion for long-term compensation relating to the increase in the valuation of the asset management activity and adjustment to the respective weightings of the four criteria in line with the change in the business model and to the grant basis for long-term compensation, as well as the grant amount for each member.
This compensation policy will also apply to all new Executive Board members appointed during the year.
Fixed compensation
The fixed compensation seeks to guarantee a competitive level of compensation compared to the sector and in line with the Company’s development. It is determined by the Supervisory Board based on market practices observed in comparable sector companies. The fixed compensation is not intended to change each year. The fixed compensation allocated to each member of the Executive Board will be reviewed every four years, in the absence of any specific change in responsibilities and/or duties.
At the recommendation of the CAG Committee, the Supervisory Board therefore reviewed and set the annual fixed compensation of Sophie Flak from January 1, 2025 on the following basis:
- ▰extension of the scope of her responsibilities with growing involvement in fundraising issues, particularly for impact funds managed by the Group and the supervision of the strategic Eurazeo Planetary Boundaries Fund;
- ▰competitiveness and comparability of compensation with respect to a reference panel of 67 SBF 120 companies and six investment companies employing profiles comparable to Sophie Flak, communicated by the specialist firms Willis Towers Watson and Russell Reynolds Associates.
Sophie Flak’s fixed compensation is therefore increased to €450,000. This fixed compensation, combined with the annual variable compensation and long-term compensation described below, compares with the panel described above as follows:
- ▰fixed compensation and annual variable compensation in line with the third quartile for market comparables;
- ▰total compensation 16% above the third quartile for market comparables, the Supervisory Board having taken account of the share and dividend component included in the compensation components of members of the investment company panel.
The fixed compensation of the co-CEOs is unchanged at €800,000 for Christophe Bavière and €800,000 for William Kadouch-Chassaing.
Annual variable compensation
The principles and criteria setting the annual variable compensation of Executive Board members are determined and reviewed each year by the Supervisory Board based on the recommendations of the CAG Committee.
Target variable compensation is expressed for each Executive Board member as a percentage of annual fixed compensation, set at 100%. This target bonus represents 100% attainment of the objectives set for the various criteria.
- ▰objective economic criteria, representing 65% of the target bonus;
- ▰specific qualitative criteria, common and specific to Executive Board members, representing 20% of the target bonus and based on quantifiable elements directly linked to the presented strategy and the defined objectives;
- ▰and finally, an ESG appraisal representing 15% of the target bonus.
- ▰the annual increase in the Portfolio Fair Value (PFV), expressed as a percentage of value creation: This criterion has changed to increase the weighting of PFV value creation for investments performed after January 2023, the date of appointment of the current Executive Board. The latter will be weighted 20% when measuring the attainment of this criterion and the PFV of the portfolio as a whole will be weighted 80%. The weighting of this criterion is unchanged at 20% of the target bonus where the objective of 8% of annual growth currently set by the Supervisory Board is attained and can reach 40% if this objective is exceeded;
- •the change in this criterion allows greater consideration to be given to value creation by investments whose performance is entirely attributable to the current Executive Board. It reveals potential capital gains on disposal of portfolio companies;
- ▰the relative performance of the Eurazeo share measured with respect to the increase in Total Shareholder Return (TSR) compared to the LPX-TR Europe index: this criterion now represents 5% of the target bonus, compared to 15% previously. The target is attained if the relative performance is equal to +2.5% and can reach 10% in the event of outperformance of +5.0% or more. No bonus is granted if the Eurazeo share performance is not at least equal to that of the index;
- •this criterion, which compares the Eurazeo share performance with that of an index of peers, helps align the interests of Executive Board members with those of shareholders;
- ▰external fundraising in line with budget: this criterion is now assessed based on total fundraising with third party investors and no longer only fundraising generating management fees. This change allows the arrival of new investors in the context of co-investment strategies to be taken into account, which is key for subsequent fundraising and the development of cross-selling. This criterion now represents 20% of the target bonus, compared to 15% previously, if the objective determined by the Supervisory Board is met and can reach 35% if this objective is exceeded;
- •this criterion measures compliance with fundraising forecasts controlled by the Audit Committee, an indicator that is both a key component of recurring revenue creation and a measure of the appeal of the Eurazeo funds;
- ▰FRE (fee related earnings) in line with budget in the context of the development of the Group’s asset management activity: this criterion now represents 20% of the target bonus, compared to 15% previously, where the objective set by the Supervisory Board is attained and can reach 35% if this objective is exceeded;
- •this criterion measures both attainment of recurring revenue forecasts for management fees notably relating to fundraising and control over Group operating expenses.
The relative weightings of the various criteria referred to above reflects the CAG Committee’s wish to link the variable compensation of executives more closely with the duties entrusted to the Executive Board by the Supervisory Board: the criteria relating to the development of asset management activities, fundraising and FRE have been increased from fiscal year 2025.
Depending on the level of attainment of these criteria (values less than, equal to or more than the target values set), the portion of variable compensation based on economic criteria can vary between 0% and 120% of the target bonus.
Individual qualitative criteria are set annually by the Supervisory Board at the recommendation of the CAG Committee. They include notably items relating to strategy and the ESG policy, contributing to company sustainability.
At the recommendation of the CAG Committee, the Supervisory Board Meeting of March 5, 2025 defined the following qualitative criteria:
- ▰common quantifiable criteria representing 10% of the target bonus and relating to:
- •cost control compared to budget, for 5% of the target bonus,
- •change in relative fund performance compared to peers, for 5% of the target bonus;
- ▰individual criteria linked to the operating responsibilities of each Executive Board member and associated with strategic developments or the implementation of their activity.
- ▰progress with the commitment of financed companies to deliver the SBTi decarbonization target (see Section 3.2.1.8); and
- ▰annual progress in indicators concerning women in the workplace (particularly the unadjusted gender pay gap and the percentage of women in the total workforce, investment teams and new hires during the year) (see Section 3.3.1.6).
In all events, after addition of the economic criteria, the qualitative criteria and the ESG appraisal, the total variable compensation awarded cannot exceed 150% of the target variable compensation.
The Supervisory Board can reserve the possibility to pay additional variable compensation in the event of exceptional circumstances - such as, for example, a transformational acquisition or a major and structural change in the Group’s scope - due to their importance to the Company or the involvement they require or difficulties they represent. The reasons for this compensation would be substantiated and set in accordance with the AFEP-MEDEF Code general principles on compensation and AMF recommendations.
Once set by the Supervisory Board and approved by the Shareholders’ Meeting, the variable compensation amount cannot be reduced or returned.
Target |
Potential maximum |
|
---|---|---|
Economic criteria |
65% |
120% |
Change in PFV value creation in absolute terms |
20% |
40% |
Eurazeo TSR performance relative to the LPX-TR Europe index |
5% |
10% |
Fundraising in line with budget |
20% |
35% |
FRE in line with budget |
20% |
35% |
Common and individual qualitative criteria |
20% |
20% |
ESG criteria |
15% |
15% |
TOTAL |
100% |
150% (1) |
|
Pursuant to prevailing regulations, payment of the variable compensation to each Executive Board member in respect of fiscal year 2025 will be subject to approval by the Ordinary Shareholders’ Meeting approving the financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025, of the components of compensation paid or awarded to the executive in question for the year.
Executive Board members are not intended to receive compensation from offices held in the investments. Accordingly, this compensation is deducted from variable compensation payable in respect of the same fiscal year.
Long-term compensation
Long-term compensation seeks to encourage value creation over the long-term and align the interests of managers with those of shareholders. It is accompanied by strict performance conditions which reflect the Company’s strategy. Long-term compensation is framed by two authorizations granted by the Shareholders’ Meeting of April 28, 2022 (35th and 36th resolutions). The Executive Board is therefore authorized to grant:
- ▰share subscription or purchase options to employees and corporate officers of the Company and its affiliates, representing up to 1.5% of the Company’s share capital. Grants of share subscription or purchase options to corporate officers is subject to a sub-ceiling of 1.0% of the share capital;
- ▰free shares to employees and corporate officers of the Company and/or affiliates, representing up to 3% of the Company’s share capital per 38-month period. Grants of free shares to corporate officers is subject to a sub-ceiling of 1.5% of the share capital;
- ▰the sub-ceiling of 1.5% of the share capital is therefore the overall ceiling applicable to free grants of shares and to shares to which share subscription or purchase options may confer entitlement, granted to corporate officers pursuant to the authorizations given by the Shareholders’ Meeting in the 35th and 36th resolutions;
- ▰the ceiling of 3% of the share capital is therefore the overall ceiling applicable to free grants of shares and to shares to which share subscription or purchase options may confer entitlement, granted pursuant to the authorizations given by the Shareholders’ Meeting in the 35th and 36th resolutions, per 38-month period, i.e. an average of 1% per year.
The Supervisory Board sets, for each Executive Board member, the number of performance shares that will be granted according to their responsibilities and contribution to the Company’s operations.
Pursuant to Article 14 of the Bylaws, prior authorization by the Supervisory Board is required for “the creation of stock option plans and the granting of Company share subscription or purchase options, or the grant of free shares in the Company to employees or certain categories of employees or any similar product”.
At the recommendation of the CAG Committee, the Supervisory Board meeting of March 5, 2025 decided, from fiscal year 2025 and subject to approval by the Shareholders’ Meeting of May 7, 2025, to amend the performance share grant policy as follows:
- ▰conditions applicable to long-term instruments (applicable to the 2025 performance share plan):
- •long-term compensation will represent a percentage of target compensation for the previous year (see Section 5.8.1.5), and no longer a percentage of the total compensation awarded in respect of this fiscal year. This change was desired in order to unlink long-term compensation from annual variable compensation, so as not to extend over three years the over or under-performance of a single year,
- •long-term compensation will represent the equivalent of 9.5 months of target compensation for the co-CEOs, and 7 months of target compensation for the other members of the Executive Board. The Supervisory Board assessed the competitiveness and comparability of long-term compensation against a reference panel comprising SBF 120 companies and eight investment companies, provided by the firm Willis Towers Watson. The compensation compares to the panel as follows:
- •long-term compensation in line with the median for SBF 120 comparable companies,
- •long-term compensation below the 1st quartile for investment company comparables for the co-CEOs, and in line with the 1st quartile for Executive Board members;
- ▰performance criteria applicable to long-term instruments (applicable to the 2025 performance share plan):
- •inclusion for 10% of a criterion relating to the increase in the valuation of the asset management activity based on a market multiple over the period of the plan, with no outperformance option. The introduction of this new criterion aims to bring long-term compensation criteria into line with the duties entrusted to the Executive Board by the Supervisory,
- •reduction in the ANA criterion from 70% to 50% and increase in the weighting of the two stock market price criteria from 15% to 20% each. The increased weighting from fiscal year 2025 of the two criteria relating to Eurazeo’s share performance compared to the SBF120 and LPX TR-Europe indexes is intended to strengthen alignment between Executive Board members and shareholders.
- ▰accounting Net Asset (ANA) performance, restated for distributions, per share. Shares will only vest if this indicator improves and the grant rate is calculated on a straight-line basis between an average annual improvement of 0% and +8%. This criterion now represents 50% of the total grant compared to 70% previously. If Eurazeo outperforms this indicator by between +8% and +10%, an additional vesting percentage of 10% can be obtained through straight-line interpolation;
- ▰the progress of the Eurazeo share price (dividends reinvested) between the grant date and the vesting date, compared to the SBF 120 index (dividends reinvested). This indicator is considered representative of the activities of the Eurazeo group portfolio companies. Shares will only vest if the Eurazeo share price increases by at least the same rate as the SBF 120 index during the period and the grant rate is calculated on a straight-line basis between a relative performance of 0% and +7.5% of the Eurazeo share price compared to this indicator. This criterion now represents 20% of the total grant compared to 15% previously. If Eurazeo outperforms this indicator by between +7.5% and +10%, an additional vesting percentage of 5% can be obtained through straight-line interpolation;
- ▰the progress of the Eurazeo share price (dividends reinvested) compared to the LPX-TR Europe index, an index relating to European listed investment companies. This criterion now represents 20% of the total grant compared to 15% previously. If Eurazeo has the same performance as the LPX-TR Europe index in the period, the entire share tranche will vest. If Eurazeo underperforms compared to the index, no shares will vest in this regard. If the Eurazeo share outperforms this index by between 0% and +10%, an additional vesting percentage of 5% can be obtained through straight-line interpolation;
- ▰change in the valuation of the asset management activity. Shares will only vest if this indicator improves and the grant rate is calculated on a straight-line basis between an average annual improvement of 0% and +8%. This criterion represents 10% of the total grant. No additional shares will vest if these criteria outperforms. The introduction of this criterion, which is valued based on a market multiple, allows Eurazeo’s performance as an asset manager on behalf of investment partners to be measured;
- ▰if one or several criteria outperform, the number of shares vested cannot exceed the number of shares initially granted, as adjusted for dilutive events during this period, where applicable.
Target |
Potential maximum |
|
---|---|---|
Change in ANA per share, adjusted for distributions |
50% |
60% |
Share performance (dividends reinvested) vs. SBF 120 GR index |
20% |
25% |
Share performance (dividends reinvested) vs. LPX-TR Europe index |
20% |
25% |
Change in the valuation of the asset management activity |
10% |
10% |
TOTAL |
100% |
100% (1) |
|
For members of the Executive Board and the Management Committee, as well as Partners and investment team and investor relations team Managing Directors, the performance conditions are applicable to 100% of their annual grants. For other beneficiaries, the vesting of half of their shares will be subject to the attainment of these Performance Conditions.
As a reminder, since fiscal year 2024, the long-term compensation of Executive Board members and employee beneficiaries consists solely of performance shares, the value of which is estimated by an independent third party.
Free performance share grants are subject to a three-year vesting period (the “Vesting Date”) and the attainment of the performance conditions detailed below, assessed over a three-year period.
- ▰the total number of shares granted to the Executive Board may not represent 50% or more of the total number of shares granted;
- ▰the value of such shares as presented in the consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS cannot exceed twice the total annual compensation (fixed and variable) of each executive corporate officer.
Should a member of the Executive Board leave the Company before the end of the vesting period for performance share grant plans, unvested rights will be lost in the absence of a decision to the contrary by the competent bodies lifting the obligation of presence for some or all of the securities not yet vested:
- ▰in the event of retirement, unvested rights will be maintained in full;
- ▰in exceptional circumstances, the Supervisory Board can decide to maintain all or part of unvested rights in the event of the departure of an executive. The reasons for the Supervisory Board’s decision must be substantiated and in the corporate interest;
- ▰in other discretionary cases, unvested rights will be maintained at maximum on a time-apportioned basis.
The shares maintained will not vest early and will remain subject to the attainment of performance conditions.
Pursuant to the provisions of the fourth paragraph of Article L. 225-185 of the French Commercial Code, each member of the Executive Board is required to hold in a registered account, throughout his or her term of office, either directly or indirectly through wealth management or family structures, one-third of the shares resulting from grants of free performance shares, capped at the equivalent of three times the amount of the most recent annual fixed compensation for the Chairman of the Executive Board and two times the most recent annual fixed compensation for the other Executive Board members.
Supplementary defined benefit pension plan
Other benefits
- ▰a company car;
- ▰senior executive insurance policy coverage (garantie sociale des chefs d’entreprise – GSC) in the case of Christophe Bavière and William Kadouch-Chassaing due to the suspension of their employment contract.
Furthermore, in the event of expatriation, the Company may bear the cost of certain expenses (relocation costs, accommodation, compensation for higher living costs, schooling and daycare costs and tax assistance) and additional taxes under the conditions set by the Supervisory Board.
Finally, in common with all Company staff, Executive Board members are covered by the same contribution and benefit conditions under Group health, provident and accident insurance plans.
Executive Board members also benefit from the defined contribution pension plan open to all employees of the Company, subject to the same contribution conditions.
Executive Board members also benefit from the incentive and profit-sharing agreements in force within the Company, like all Company employees in France.
Sign-on bonus
Where an executive is appointed from outside the Group, the Supervisory Board, at the recommendation of the CAG Committee, may decide to grant a sign-on bonus in accordance with the recommendations of the AFEP-MEDEF Code, in order to compensate for any revenue that the new executive may have waived on leaving his or her former employer.
Non-compete compensation
The Supervisory Board may decide to include a twelve-month non-compete obligation for Executive Board members applicable should an executive resign before the end of his or her term of office.
If implemented, this non-compete obligation would result in the payment of gross monthly compensatory benefits equal to 50% of the average monthly compensation over the 12 months preceding the termination of the term of office and, where applicable, the individual’s employment contract.
In the event of payment of a termination benefit, the combined total of the non-compete allowance and the termination benefit must not exceed the combined total of the fixed and variable compensation paid during the two years preceding departure.
Since the Supervisory Board’s decision of March 7, 2019, non-compete compensation is no longer paid when the executive leaves the Company to claim his/her pension rights or the executive is over 65 years old, in accordance with new regulations and the AFEP-MEDEF Code.
Termination benefits
- ▰forced termination of duties;
- ▰forced departure before expiry of the term of office. This situation covers any resignation in the six months following a change in control or strategy of the Company;
- ▰dismissal, except in the case of gross or willful misconduct.
The non-renewal of the term of office of Executive Board members, including the Chairman of the Executive Board, is not one of the cases expressly conferring entitlement to termination benefits, the Supervisory Board restricting the scope to the concept of forced termination.
The Supervisory Board meeting of March 7, 2023 also revised and aligned termination benefits for all Executive Board members, which now represent eighteen (18) months total annual compensation (fixed and variable) based on compensation paid in respect of the last 12 months.
For each Executive Board member, payment of termination benefits is subject to a performance condition assessed by comparing the change in Eurazeo’s share price (dividends reinvested) with that of the LPX-TR Europe index, between the last date of appointment and the expiry of the term of office.
- ▰if Eurazeo’s share price (dividends reinvested) achieves 100% or more of the performance of the LPX-TR Europe index, the Executive Board member shall receive full termination benefits;
- ▰if Eurazeo’s share price (dividends reinvested) achieves 50% of the performance of the LPX-TR Europe index, the Executive Board member shall receive two-thirds of termination benefits;
- ▰between these limits, the termination benefits due to the Executive Board member shall be calculated on a proportional basis;
- ▰if Eurazeo’s share price (dividends reinvested) achieves less than 50% of the performance of the LPX-TR Europe index, the Executive Board member shall receive no termination benefits.
Payment shall also not be made if the individual leaves the Company at their own initiative to take up another position, if they change their position within the Group or if they are eligible for a pension within one month of the departure date. Compensation equal to half this amount will be payable if they are eligible for a pension within one to six months of the departure date. In all events, whatever the departure date, the termination benefits received may not exceed the compensation that would have been received for the remaining months to retirement. Finally, when the corporate officer also holds an employment contract with the Company, termination benefits will include and may not be less than any compensation due pursuant to law or the collective agreement.
Members of the Executive Board can be bound to the Company by a permanent employment contract, whose termination conditions (including the notice period) comply with applicable regulations and collective agreements. Where necessary, the employment contract is suspended under the conditions set forth in the AFEP-MEDEF Code.
Departure of an executive
In the event of the departure of an executive, the above components of the compensation policy are impacted as follows:
Compensation component |
Rule applicable |
---|---|
Fixed compensation |
Paid on a time-apportioned basis |
Variable compensation |
Calculated on a time-apportioned basis and subject to approval by the Ordinary Shareholders’ Meeting approving the financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2025 of the components of compensation paid or awarded to the executive in question for the year. |
Long-term compensation |
No long-term compensation is granted on departure. Where share purchase option or performance share grant plans are in the course of vesting, unvested rights will be lost in the absence of a decision to the contrary by the competent bodies lifting the obligation of presence for some or all of the securities not yet vested, as indicated above. The Supervisory Board may decide that (i) unvested rights will be maintained at maximum on a time-apportioned basis or, (ii) in exceptional circumstances and following a reasoned, special decision taken in the corporate interest, all or part of the unvested rights will be maintained. Exceptionally, in the case of retirement, all unvested rights will be maintained. |
Termination benefits |
The Supervisory Board verifies the satisfaction of the application conditions and the performance conditions for the payment of termination benefits. |
Non-compete compensation |
In the case of resignation, the Supervisory Board may apply a non-compete obligation to Executive Board members. |
5.8.1.4Summary of components of compensation of Executive Board members
As from March 17, 2025, the Executive Board has three members: Christophe Bavière and William Kadouch-Chassaing, Chairman of the Executive Board and Chief Executive Officer, respectively, and Sophie Flak. The duties of Chairman of the Executive Board and Chief Executive Officer are rotated annually.
In accordance with Article 23 of the AFEP-MEDEF Code, and at the recommendation of the CAG Committee, the Supervisory Board favored the suspension of the employment contracts held by Christophe Bavière and William Kadouch-Chassaing with Eurazeo or a Group company. Christophe Bavière and William Kadouch-Chassaing held an employment contract with Eurazeo Investment Manager (formerly Idinvest Partners) and Eurazeo, respectively.
The Supervisory Board meeting of March 5, 2025, at the recommendation of the CAG Committee, set their compensation components in line with the compensation policy.
Components of compensation in accordance with the 2025 (1) compensation policy |
Fixed compensation |
Variable compensation |
Long-term compensation (2) |
Employment contract |
Employment contract |
Compensation or benefits due or potentially due because of leaving or changing office |
Special allowance relative to a non-compete clause |
|
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Target |
Maximum |
|||||||
Executive corporate officers |
||||||||
Christophe Bavière co-CEO Chairman of the Executive Board |
800 000 € |
100% |
150% |
9.5 months |
Suspended |
▰ |
▰ |
|
William Kadouch-Chassaing co-CEO Chief Executive Officer |
800 000 € |
100% |
150% |
9.5 months |
Suspended |
▰ |
▰ |
|
Sophie Flak Member of the Executive Board |
450 000 € |
100% |
150% |
7 months |
Maintained |
▰ |
▰ |
|
|
5.9Regulated agreements
The Supervisory Board has authorized the regulated agreements set out in Article L. 225-86 of the French Commercial Code, of companies with executives in common entered into during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, and reviewed the agreements and commitments already approved by the Shareholders’ Meeting.
The Statutory Auditors’ Special Report, which includes all agreements and commitments in progress, can be found in Chapter 8, Section 8.6 of the 2024 Universal Registration Document.
▰5.9.1Agreements subject to approval by the Shareholders’ Meeting of May 7, 2025
The Supervisory Board approved the following agreements, in view of the investments of some of the Executive Board members:
AUTHORIZATION OF CO-INVESTMENT PLANS
- ▰The Supervisory Board meeting of December 12, 2024 authorized, at the recommendation of the CAG Committee and in accordance with the provisions of Article 5 of the Internal Rules, the proposed allocations to Executive Board members and their contractual documentation, as part of the implementation of the EPBF and Citadel Continuation Fund SLP co-investment programs.
- ▰They primarily concern the contractual documents to be entered into with members of the Executive Board and members of the investment team structuring their respective investments in funds open to Investment partners.
- ▰These investments by members of the Executive Board and the investment teams will be performed in accordance with the fund rules. Carried interest shares issued by these funds vest progressively to members of the Executive Board and the investment teams. In accordance with market practice and prevailing regulations, the members of the Executive Board and the investment teams hold a separate class of shares conferring different rights (compared to ordinary shares) to capital gains. For several years now, Eurazeo has allowed members of its Executive Board and the investment team to invest alongside third-party investors in funds managed by the Eurazeo group. It is specified that investment in the funds by members of the Executive Board and members of the investment team carries a risk that all or part of the investment will be lost.
- ▰The maximum amount of the Eurazeo Planetary Boundaries Fund is €750 million. The maximum total amount invested by members of the Executive Board and the investment team in this fund is €7,551,400, including €705,646 for members of the Executive Board.
- ▰The maximum amount of the Citadel Continuation Fund SLP fund is €180 million. The maximum total amount invested by member of the Executive Board and the investment team is €1,800,000, including €247,735 for members of the Executive Board.
- ▰These plans are described in Section 5.14 of the 2024 Universal Registration Document.
5.10Standard agreements
In accordance with legal and regulatory provisions, the Supervisory Board adopted an internal charter on regulated and free agreements (standard agreements) (the “Charter”).
This Charter was approved on March 11, 2020 and revised by the Supervisory Board on December 5, 2023 and has two objectives:
- ▰formalize the classification of agreements to be submitted to the related-party agreements procedure, setting them apart from standard transactions entered into under normal conditions;
- ▰implement within the Company, in accordance with the Pact Law (Loi Pacte), procedures enabling the regular assessment of agreements for standard transactions entered into under normal conditions.
This Charter may be consulted on the Company’s website at https://www.eurazeo.com/en/newsroom/policies.
In accordance with this Charter, the Company has implemented an annual review procedure of agreements entered into under normal conditions, which includes in particular:
- ▰a review of criteria for determining standard agreements entered into under normal conditions;
- ▰identifying interested parties within the meaning of the law based, in particular, on a review at the reporting date (Annual Statement of corporate offices and closely connected persons, Annual Statement of indirect interests and identification of related parties for transactions entered into during the year);
- ▰an analysis of normal financial conditions.
The opinion of the joint Statutory Auditors may be sought where there is doubt as to the classification of an agreement assessed.
The Legal Department, in conjunction with the Finance Department, reviews at least once annually the application of this Charter based on a summary statement of standard agreements prepared by the Legal Department.
5.11Table of unexpired delegations
The table below sets out the unexpired delegations of authority approved by the Shareholders’ Meetings of April 28, 2022, April 26, 2023 and May 7, 2024:
Date of Shareholders’ Meeting (Resolution no.) |
Nature of the authorization |
Duration and expiry date |
Authorized amount (par value amount or % of share capital) |
Used in 2024 (in shares) |
% of the share capital (3) |
|
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
05/07/2024 (21st resolution) |
Authorization of a share buyback program by the Company for its own shares (maximum authorized purchase price: €150) within the limit of 10% of share capital (1). |
18 months (November 6, 2025) |
10% of share capital |
4,494,167 (2) |
5.90% |
|
04/26/2023 (22nd resolution) |
Authorization to decrease the share capital by canceling shares purchased under share buyback programs (1). |
26 months (June 25, 2025) |
10% of share capital |
- |
- |
|
05/07/2024 (22nd resolution) |
Delegation of authority to the Executive Board to increase share capital by capitalizing reserves, profits or share, merger or contribution premiums. |
26 months (July 6, 2026) |
€2,000,000, 000 |
- |
- |
|
05/07/2024 (23rd resolution) |
Delegation of authority to the Executive Board to issue shares and/or securities granting access, immediately or in the future, to share capital, with retention of preferential subscription rights (can be used outside takeover bid periods). |
26 months (July 6, 2026) |
€115,000,000 |
- |
- |
|
05/07/2024 (24th resolution) |
Delegation of authority to the Executive Board to issue shares and/or securities granting access, immediately or in the future, to share capital, with cancellation of preferential subscription rights, by way of a public offering other than an offering referred to in Article L. 411-2 Section 1 of the French Monetary and Financial Code or in connection with a takeover bid comprising a share exchange offer (can be used outside takeover bid periods). |
26 months (July 6, 2026) |
€23,000,000 |
- |
- |
|
05/07/2024 (25th resolution) |
Delegation of authority to the Executive Board to issue shares and/or securities granting access, immediately or in the future, to share capital, with cancellation of preferential subscription rights by way of a public offering referred to in Article L. 411-2 Section 1 of the French Monetary and Financial Code (can be used outside takeover bid periods). |
26 months (July 6, 2026) |
10% of share capital |
- |
- |
|
05/07/2024 (26th resolution) |
Authorization to the Executive Board to set the issue price in the event of the issue of shares and/or securities granting access, immediately or in the future, to share capital, without preferential subscription rights, representing up to 10% of the share capital. |
26 months (July 6, 2026) |
10% of share capital |
- |
- |
|
05/07/2024 (27th resolution) |
Authorization to the Executive Board to increase the number of shares, securities or other instruments to be issued in the event of over-subscription. |
26 months (July 6, 2026) |
15% of the initial issue |
- |
- |
|
05/07/2024 (28th resolution) |
Delegation of powers to the Executive Board to issue shares and/or securities granting access, immediately or in the future, to share capital, with cancellation of preferential subscription rights, in consideration for contributions in kind granted to the Company (can be used outside takeover bid periods). |
26 months (July 6, 2026) |
10% of share capital |
- |
- |
|
05/07/2024 (29th resolution) |
Delegation of authority to issue ordinary shares and/or securities granting access to share capital reserved for members of a company savings plan (plan d’epargne entreprise), with cancellation of preferential subscription rights in their favor (1). |
26 months (July 6, 2026) |
€2,000,000 |
- |
- |
|
04/28/2022 (35th resolution) |
Authorization to the Executive Board to grant free shares to employees and corporate officers of the Company and/or its affiliates (1). |
38 months (June 27, 2025) |
3% of share capital |
382,557 (4) |
1.03%(5) |
|
04/28/2022 (36th resolution) |
Authorization to the Executive Board to grant share subscription or purchase options to employees and corporate officers of the Company and/or its affiliates. |
38 months (June 27, 2025) |
1.5% of share capital |
- |
- |
|
|
5.12Procedures regarding the participation of shareholders at Shareholders’ Meetings
Pursuant to legal provisions, the procedures regarding the participation of shareholders at Shareholders’ Meetings are set forth in the Bylaws and are available on the Company’s website.
▰ Notice of Shareholders’ Meeting
5.13Interests held by members of the Supervisory and Executive Boards in the Company’s share capital and transactions in the Company’s shares by these members
▰5.13.1Interests held by memberS of the Supervisory and Executive Boards in the Company’s share capital as of December 31, 2024
Name |
Total shares** |
% of share capital |
Total voting rights |
% theoretical voting rights*** |
---|---|---|---|---|
Supervisory Board members and non-voting members* |
||||
Jean-Charles Decaux, Chairman |
826 |
0.0011% |
1,652 |
0.0015% |
Olivier Merveilleux du Vignaux, Vice-Chairman |
864 |
0.0011% |
1,728 |
0.0016% |
JCDecaux Holding SAS, represented by Emmanuel Russel |
14,943,187 |
19.6409% |
29,095,115 |
26.5906% |
Isabelle Ealet |
250 |
0.0003% |
250 |
0.0002% |
Cathia Lawson-Hall |
250 |
0.0003% |
250 |
0.0002% |
Mathilde Lemoine |
250 |
0.0003% |
250 |
0.0002% |
Françoise Mercadal-Delasalles |
787 |
0.0010% |
1,089 |
0.0010% |
Stéphane Pallez |
1,665 |
0.0022% |
2,530 |
0.0023% |
Serge Schoen |
750 |
0.0010% |
1,500 |
0.0014% |
Louis Stern |
10,000 |
0.0131% |
10,000 |
0.0091% |
Stéphane Bostyn, employee representative |
8,725 |
0.0115% |
11,048 |
0.0101% |
Julie Croquin, employee representative |
2,063 |
0.0027% |
4,126 |
0.0038% |
Sub-total |
14,969,617 |
19.6757% |
29,129,538 |
26.6221% |
Jean-Pierre Richardson, non-voting member |
1,686 |
0.0022% |
3,372 |
0.0031% |
TOTAL |
14,971,303 |
19.6779% |
29,132,910 |
26.6252% |
Executive Board members |
||||
William Kadouch-Chassaing, Chairman of the Executive Board |
0 |
0.0000% |
0 |
0.0000% |
Christophe Bavière (1), Chief Executive Officer |
159,179 |
0.2092% |
318,358 |
0.2910% |
Sophie Flak |
16,108 |
0.0212% |
26,131 |
0.0239% |
Olivier Millet (2) |
91,963 |
0.1209% |
120,559 |
0.1102% |
TOTAL |
267,250 |
0.3513% |
465,048 |
0.4250% |
** Shares held as of December 31, 2024. *** Based on the total number of shares, including shares stripped of voting rights in accordance with Article L. 233-8-II of the French Commercial Code.
|
5.14Participation of Eurazeo teams in Group investments
In line with standard investment fund practices in French and international markets, Eurazeo has set-up “co-investment” plans for the members of the Executive Board and investment teams (the “Beneficiaries”). These co-investment plans validated by the Supervisory Board enable Beneficiaries to invest personally in the assets in which the Group invests, either directly or through companies connecting them. The Beneficiaries are therefore exposed to the risks and may share in the profits associated with these investments in relation to their own assets. These plans seek to allow the management teams to share in investment performance and to align their interests with those of third-party investors and Eurazeo SE (which invests through its balance sheet).
Executive Board members invest in most plans due to their transversal involvement, in lower proportions than managers of the relevant investment teams.
- ▰co-investment plans structured though variable capital companies: CarryCo Croissance, CarryCo Capital 1, CarryCo Croissance 2, CarryCo Patrimoine, CarryCo Capital 2, CarryCo Brands, CarryCo Patrimoine 2, CarryCo Croissance 3 and CarryCo Pluto (the “CarryCo companies”), as well as Eurazeo Patrimoine 3; and
- ▰co-investment plans structured through funds open to third-party investors (“Limited Partners”) managed by Eurazeo Global Investor (EGI), Eurazeo Funds Management Luxembourg and Eurazeo Infrastructure Partners, Eurazeo SE subsidiary management companies (the “Funds”).
▰5.14.1Co-investment plans structured though CarryCo companies
5.14.1.1Co-investment plan structure
Since 2012, co-investment plans carried exclusively by Company equity have been structured through CarryCo companies grouping together Eurazeo SE (95% of the share capital) and Beneficiaries (16) (together holding 5% of the share capital). These “CarryCo” companies participate in each investment performed by Eurazeo in the amount of 10%. This percentage was increased to 12% from June 2017 for the CarryCo Capital 2, CarryCo Brands, CarryCo Patrimoine 2, CarryCo Croissance 3 and CarryCo Pluto plans. For investments performed since 2014, the plan includes a component calculated on a deal by deal basis.
Co-investment by Beneficiaries comes after the investment has been performed and may be lost in full if Eurazeo SE does not recover the funds invested. It is noted that Eurazeo SE does not grant financing to Beneficiaries of the CarryCo plans.
Three historical plans have been liquidated: (i) the plan covering investments performed during the period 2003-2004, which was liquidated in 2007 (see 2007 Registration Document), (ii) the plan covering investments performed during the period 2005-2008 which did not attain the 6% hurdle reserved for Eurazeo SE leading to the loss of amounts invested by the Beneficiaries and (iii) the plan covering investments performed during the period 2009-2011, which was liquidated late 2016/early 2017 (see 2016 Registration Document).
5.14.1.2Common rules
- (i)the plans are authorized by strategy and for a given period;
- (ii)Eurazeo SE and the Beneficiaries are grouped together in a joint stock company with variable share capital, which invests 10% or 12% in each investment performed by Eurazeo SE depending on the plan. The variable share capital of this company comprises three classes of preference share: class A preference shares (the “A Preference Shares”), class B preference shares (the “B Preference Shares”) and class C preference shares (the “C Preference Shares”). The initial share capital consists of A Preference Shares. B Preference Shares represent 95% of amounts invested and may, if the conditions defined in points (iii) and (v) below are not satisfied, receive rights to capital gains. The A and B Preference Shares are held exclusively by Eurazeo SE. C Preference Shares are held by Beneficiaries and represent 5% of amounts invested and are entitled to 100% of the capital gain if the conditions defined in points (iii) and (v) are satisfied;
- (iii)the minimum preferential return guaranteed to Eurazeo (the “hurdle”) is 6% per annum and 8% per annum for the CarryCo Pluto plan;
- (iv)all plans include a pooled component (the theoretical rights 2). With the exception of the CarryCo Croissance and CarryCo Pluto plans, the other plans also include a component calculated on an individual investment basis (the theoretical rights 1) equal to 50% of the amount invested;
- (v)beneficiaries acquire their rights progressively (“vesting”) over several years for the pooled component. Should a Beneficiary leave the Company, Eurazeo SE can buy back all the C Preference Shares held. The Beneficiary retains vested theoretical rights 1 and 2. An earn-out may be paid at the liquidation date based on the net asset value of rights retained at this date;
- (vi)net assets are distributed as follows (“waterfall”): repayment of the par value of A Preference Shares – return reserved for A Preference Shares – repayment of the par value of B Preference Shares – repayment of the par value of C Preference Shares – recognition of the hurdle – allocation of the capital gain according to theoretical rights 1 and 2 attached to Preference Shares;
- (vii)beneficiaries hold a put option ensuring the liquidity of the plan over a 2 year period from the 8th anniversary of the plan. After this period, Eurazeo SE holds a call option that may be exercised up to expiry of the CarryCo company. These mechanisms do not apply to the CarryCo Pluto plan and are not included in any Group co-investment plans since 2021;
- (viii) each Beneficiary holds a put option covering all their C Preference Shares, which may be exercised during a 90-day period following a change in control of Eurazeo SE. A change in control of Eurazeo is defined as (i) the acquisition of control of Eurazeo by one or more third parties acting alone or in concert, or (ii) the dismissal by one or more third parties acting alone or in concert of more than half the members of Eurazeo’s Supervisory Board at the Company’s Shareholders’ Meeting. Current Executive Board members do not benefit from these clauses or waived them with effect from February 5, 2023. Patrick Sayer, Philippe Audouin, Virginie Morgon, Marc Frappier and Nicolas Huet, former members of the Executive Board, do not benefit from these clauses or have waived them for any change in control announced after February 5, 2024.
5.14.1.3Eurazeo Patrimoine 3 Programme
This co-investment plan is structured through Eurazeo Patrimoine 3, a simplified joint stock company with variable share capital classified as an alternative investment fund (“Other AIF” category), managed by the management company, Eurazeo Funds Management Luxembourg. The maximum amount of the plan was €500 million at the date of authorization by the Supervisory Board on November 29, 2021. The contractual documents signed with the Beneficiaries structure their investment in the fund. The Beneficiaries have undertaken to invest €3,363,940 (excluding carried interest shares held by Eurazeo SE), including €29,860 for the Executive Board in its composition as of December 31, 2024, that is Christophe Bavière.
- (i)the plan is authorized for the Eurazeo SE strategy and Eurazeo Real Estate Luxembourg Sàrl (“EREL”) dedicated to real estate and for a given period;
- (ii)the plan only includes a pooled base;
- (iii)Eurazeo SE, EREL and the Beneficiaries are grouped together in a joint stock company with variable share capital, which invests 100% in each investment in the plan. The variable share capital of this company comprises two classes of preference share: class A preference shares (the “A Preference Shares”) held by Eurazeo SE and EREL and class C preference shares (the “C Preference Shares”), which are the carried interest shares held by the Beneficiaries;
- (iv)beneficiaries rights vesting progressively (“vesting”) over 5 years;
- (v)beneficiaries invest 0.6% of the plan and are entitled to 12% of the realized capital gains;
- (vi)the minimum preferential return guaranteed to Eurazeo SE and EREL (the “hurdle”) is 6% per annum;
- (vii)net assets are distributed (the “waterfall”) as follows: repayment of the par value of A Preference Shares, repayment of the par value of C Preference Shares, payment of the hurdle, 88/12 split of capital gains;
- (viii) beneficiaries hold a put option ensuring the liquidity of the plan over a two year period from the 8th anniversary of the plan. After this period, Eurazeo SE holds a call option that may be exercised up to expiry of the Company;
- (ix)each Beneficiary holds a put option covering all their C Preference Shares, which may be exercised during a 90-day period following a change in control of Eurazeo SE. A change in control of Eurazeo is defined as (i) the acquisition of control of Eurazeo by one or more third parties acting alone or in concert, or (ii) the dismissal by one or more third parties acting alone or in concert of more than half the members of Eurazeo’s Supervisory Board at the Company’s Shareholders’ Meeting.
5.14.1.4Amounts invested or to be invested by members of the Executive Board as of December 31, 2024
The Beneficiaries have undertaken to invest €31.03 million in the CarryCo and Eurazeo Patrimoine 3 plans, including €391 thousand for the Executive Board in its composition as of December 31, 2024.
Amounts committed (In euros) (1) |
CarryCo Croissance |
CarryCo Capital 1 |
CarryCo Croissance 2 |
CarryCo Patrimoine 2 |
CarryCo Capital 2 |
CarryCo Brands |
CarryCo Patrimoine 2 |
CarryCo Croissance 3 |
CarryCo Patrimoine 3 |
CarryCo Pluto |
Total |
2012-2013 |
2014-2017 |
2015-2018 |
2015-2018 |
2017-2021 |
2018-2021 |
2018-2021 |
2019-2021 |
2020-2025 |
2022-2025 |
||
Amount (2) |
- |
- |
285 |
- |
2,500 |
800 (3) |
600 |
280 |
500 |
1,020 |
- |
W. Kadouch-Chassaing |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
60,000 |
60,000 |
C. Bavière |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
29,860 |
37,500 |
67,360 |
S. Flak |
0 |
18,041 |
0 |
0 |
69,109 |
60,000 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
18,000 |
165,160 |
O. Millet |
0 |
0 |
28,500 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
70,000 |
0 |
0 |
98,500 |
Sub-total |
0 |
18,041 |
28,500 |
0 |
69,109 |
60,000 |
0 |
70,000 |
29,860 |
115,500 |
391,010 |
Other beneficiaries |
350,000 |
3,590,209 |
1,396,500 |
603,600 |
11,180,891 |
3,840,000 |
1,628,640 |
1,610,000 |
3,553,291 |
2,884,500 |
30,637,631 |
TOTAL |
350,000 |
3,608,250 |
1,425,000 |
603,600 |
11,250,000 |
3,900,000 |
1,628,640 |
1,680,000 |
3,583,151 |
3,000,000 |
31,028,641 |
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The final value of C Preference Shares for the CarryCo Capital 2, CarryCo Brands, CarryCo Croissance 3, CarryCo Pluto and Eurazeo Patrimoine 3 plans cannot currently be estimated, as the relevant investments have only been held for a short period of time and the future crossing of the hurdle is uncertain. The value of C Preference Shares for the CarryCo Patrimoine, CarryCo Patrimoine 2 and CarryCo Capital 1 plans as of December 31, 2024 is presented below. As of December 31, 2024, the CarryCo Croissance plan is not expected to produce a gain.
6.1Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2024
▰6.1.1Consolidated statement of financial position
Asset
(In thousands of euros) |
Note |
12/31/2024 |
12/31/2023 |
---|---|---|---|
Goodwill |
7.1 |
280,574 |
278,189 |
Intangible assets |
7.2 |
43,449 |
48,124 |
Property, plant and equipment |
7.3 |
23,869 |
12,076 |
Right-of-use assets |
7.4 |
75,992 |
33,804 |
Non-current investment portfolio |
8 |
7,876,176 |
8,319,243 |
Investments in associates |
9 |
- |
15,362 |
Non-current financial assets |
10 |
708,569 |
589,588 |
Other non-current assets |
5.7.1 |
2,898 |
2,648 |
Deferred tax assets |
13.3 |
7,790 |
8,081 |
Total non-current assets |
9,019,318 |
9,307,115 |
|
Trade and other receivables |
5.5 |
242,176 |
274,577 |
Current tax assets |
11,124 |
7,757 |
|
Other current assets |
5.7.2 |
19,584 |
24,839 |
Current financial assets |
10 |
33,373 |
34,536 |
Other current financial assets |
930 |
68 |
|
Other short-term deposits |
11.1 |
9 |
4 |
Cash and cash equivalents |
11.1 |
90,393 |
117,436 |
Total current assets |
397,588 |
459,217 |
|
Assets classified as held for sale |
2.3 |
- |
- |
TOTAL ASSETS |
9,416,906 |
9,766,333 |
Equity and liabilities
(In thousands of euros) |
Note |
12/31/2024 |
12/31/2023 |
---|---|---|---|
Issued capital |
232,050 |
232,050 |
|
Share premium |
167,548 |
167,548 |
|
Consolidated reserves |
7,288,694 |
5,878,126 |
|
Net income (loss) attributable to owners of the Company |
(429,785) |
1,824,317 |
|
Equity attributable to owners of the Company |
7,258,506 |
8,102,041 |
|
Non-controlling interests |
288,171 |
252,448 |
|
Equity |
7,546,677 |
8,354,489 |
|
Provisions |
12 |
7,897 |
5,486 |
Employee benefit liabilities |
12 |
4,163 |
3,673 |
Long-term borrowings |
11.1 |
198,453 |
132,172 |
Long-term lease liability |
11.1 & 11.2 |
77,876 |
27,050 |
Deferred tax liabilities |
13.3 |
32,114 |
44,304 |
Other non-current liabilities |
5.7.1 |
422 |
1,658 |
Total non-current liabilities |
320,925 |
214,344 |
|
Current provisions |
12 |
10,895 |
10,474 |
Current income tax payable |
2,135 |
752 |
|
Trade and other payables |
5.6 |
86,862 |
85,546 |
Other liabilities |
5.7.2 |
292,207 |
319,573 |
Short-term lease liability |
11.1 & 11.2 |
5,586 |
9,524 |
Other financial liabilities |
27 |
- |
|
Bank overdrafts and current portion of long-term borrowings |
11.1 |
1,151,592 |
771,631 |
Total current liabilities |
1,549,304 |
1,197,500 |
|
Liabilities directly associated with assets classified as held for sale |
2.3 |
- |
- |
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES |
9,416,906 |
9,766,333 |
6.2Company financial statements
▰6.2.1BALANCE SHEET
ASSET
(In thousands of euros) |
Note |
12/31/2024 |
12/31/2023 |
||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gross |
Deprec., amort. and impairment |
Net |
Net |
||
Non-current assets |
|||||
Intangible assets |
1 |
4,449 |
1,588 |
2,861 |
2,148 |
Property, plant and equipment |
1 |
17,831 |
2,531 |
15,300 |
2,554 |
Other property, plant and equipment |
17,702 |
2,531 |
15,171 |
1,277 |
|
PP&E under construction |
129 |
- |
129 |
1,277 |
|
Financial assets (1) |
2 |
9,093,488 |
1,104,679 |
7,988,810 |
7,870,933 |
Investments |
6,052,201 |
1,084,984 |
4,967,217 |
4,487,435 |
|
Receivables from investments |
3 |
99,424 |
0 |
99,424 |
802,889 |
Portfolio securities (TIAP) |
280,548 |
19,691 |
260,856 |
260,856 |
|
Other securities holdings |
2,433,728 |
4 |
2,433,725 |
2,305,472 |
|
Loans |
3 |
9 |
- |
9 |
9 |
Treasury shares |
226,080 |
- |
226,080 |
13,321 |
|
Other financial assets |
1,499 |
- |
1,499 |
951 |
|
TOTAL I |
9,115,769 |
1,108,798 |
8,006,971 |
7,875,635 |
|
Current assets |
|||||
Receivables (2) |
3 |
83,811 |
877 |
82,933 |
79,963 |
Other debtors |
73,893 |
877 |
73,015 |
74,861 |
|
French State - Income tax |
9,918 |
- |
9,918 |
5,102 |
|
Marketable securities |
4 |
152,861 |
3,531 |
149,330 |
188,726 |
Cash and cash equivalents |
4 |
9,072 |
- |
9,072 |
4,773 |
Prepaid expenses |
5 |
3,543 |
- |
3,543 |
3,363 |
TOTAL II |
249,288 |
4,409 |
244,879 |
276,825 |
|
Unrealized foreign exchange losses |
5 |
- |
- |
- |
543 |
TOTAL ASSETS |
9,365,057 |
1,113,206 |
8,251,850 |
8,153,003 |
|
|
17,175 10,797 |
7,040 25,984 |
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
(In thousands of euros) |
Note |
12/31/2024 Before appropriation |
12/31/2023 Before appropriation |
---|---|---|---|
Equity |
|||
Share capital |
6 |
232,050 |
232,050 |
Share, merger and contribution premiums |
167,548 |
167,548 |
|
Legal reserve |
16,142 |
16,142 |
|
Legal reserve on net long-term capital gains |
7,063 |
7,063 |
|
Regulated reserves on net long-term capital gains |
1,436,172 |
1,436,172 |
|
General reserve |
2,897,001 |
2,897,001 |
|
Retained earnings |
711,191 |
520,179 |
|
Net income (loss) for the year |
(137,363) |
369,540 |
|
Accelerated depreciation |
7 |
3,532 |
3,852 |
TOTAL I |
5,333,337 |
5,649,547 |
|
Provisions for contingencies and losses |
8 |
||
Provisions for contingencies |
38,683 |
59,669 |
|
Provisions for losses |
10,895 |
10,474 |
|
TOTAL II |
49,578 |
70,143 |
|
Liabilities (1) |
3 |
||
Long-term bank borrowings |
1,145,708 |
771,331 |
|
Long-term borrowings |
|||
Trade payables and related accounts |
31,146 |
30,148 |
|
Taxes payable |
5,698 |
5,909 |
|
Employee benefits payable |
10,971 |
12,953 |
|
Other liabilities |
630,832 |
485,840 |
|
Liabilities on non-current assets and related accounts |
1,042,281 |
1,126,781 |
|
Deferred income |
- |
- |
|
TOTAL III |
2,866,636 |
2,432,962 |
|
Unrealized foreign exchange gains |
2,299 |
352 |
|
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES |
8,251,850 |
8,153,003 |
|
|
428,234 |
1,200,823 |
INCOME STATEMENT
(In thousands of euros) |
Note |
01/01/2024 12/31/2024 |
01/01/2023 12/31/2023 |
---|---|---|---|
Operating activities |
|||
Ordinary income |
9 |
392,353 |
544,645 |
Income from investments |
337,386 |
494,066 |
|
Income from securities holdings |
18,502 |
19,189 |
|
Income from marketable securities |
565 |
30 |
|
Other income |
35,900 |
31,360 |
|
Ordinary expenses |
(151,369) |
(167,215) |
|
Employee benefits expense |
(36,703) |
(61,458) |
|
Taxes and levies |
(6,202) |
(9,236) |
|
Other purchases and expenses |
(45,633) |
(51,877) |
|
Financial expenses |
(62,831) |
(44,644) |
|
Gross operating income from ordinary operations |
240,983 |
377,431 |
|
Non-recurring income from operating activities |
(7,032) |
4,105 |
|
Foreign exchange gains (losses) |
204 |
(554) |
|
Net proceeds from sales of marketable securities |
399 |
367 |
|
Depreciation and amortization |
(1,952) |
(1,046) |
|
Charges to provisions |
(11,663) |
(10,249) |
|
Reversals of provisions and expense reclassifications |
10,216 |
23,386 |
|
Income tax expense |
15 |
32 |
- |
Net income (loss) from operating activities |
231,186 |
393,438 |
|
Investment transactions |
|||
Capital gains (losses) on sales of investments |
10 |
(13,044) |
(28,813) |
Capital gains (losses) on sales of portfolio securities (TIAP) |
10 |
- |
- |
Capital gains (losses) on sales of other financial assets |
10 |
3,037 |
3,551 |
Cost of financial asset disposals |
(64) |
(36) |
|
Foreign exchange gains (losses) |
122 |
1,106 |
|
Investment expenses |
(4,336) |
(5,708) |
|
Other financial income and expenses |
- |
249 |
|
Charges to provisions |
11 |
(384,660) |
(49,960) |
Reversals of provisions |
11 |
16,168 |
40,182 |
Income tax expense |
15 |
- |
- |
Net income (loss) from investment transactions |
(382,777) |
(39,429) |
|
Non-recurring transactions |
|||
Capital gains (losses) on disposals of property, plant and equipment |
(69) |
- |
|
Non-recurring income and expenses |
14 |
(28,809) |
(19,950) |
Reversals of provisions and expense reclassifications |
11 |
34,075 |
37,658 |
Charges to provisions |
11 |
(4,832) |
(18,177) |
Income tax expense |
15 |
13,861 |
15,999 |
Net income from non-recurring transactions |
14,227 |
15,531 |
|
NET INCOME (LOSS) FOR THE YEAR |
(137,363) |
369,540 |
6.3Additional information
▰6.3.1CUSTOMER AND SUPPLIER SETTLEMENT PERIODS
As part of its supplier payment process, Eurazeo strives to meet short settlement terms, and stresses the importance of this among its staff.
Moreover, in compliance with the new provisions adopted by decree in November 2015, Eurazeo has implemented the tools necessary to report more robust information on payment terms.
Article D. 441 I.1: Invoices received, not settled at the year end and past due |
||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0 days (for information) |
1 to 30 days |
31 to 60 days |
61 to 90 days |
91 days or more |
TOTAL (1 day or more) |
|
(A) PERIOD PAST DUE |
||||||
Number of invoices concerned |
10 |
284 |
||||
Total invoice amount concerned (incl. VAT) |
€631,222 |
€1,686,133 |
€589,856 |
€127,638 |
€1,580,920 |
€3,984,547 |
As a percentage of total purchases of the fiscal year (incl. VAT) |
0.62% |
1.66% |
0.58% |
0.13% |
1.56% |
3.92% |
(B) INVOICES NOT INCLUDED IN (A) RELATING TO RECEIVABLES AND PAYABLES IN DISPUTE OR NOT RECOGNIZED IN THE ACCOUNTS |
||||||
Number of invoices excluded |
||||||
Total invoice amount excluded (incl. VAT) |
||||||
(C) REFERENCE PAYMENT PERIODS APPLIED (CONTRACTUAL OR STATUTORY PERIOD - ARTICLE L. 441-6 OR ARTICLE L. 443-1 OF THE FRENCH COMMERCIAL CODE) |
||||||
Payment periods applied to determine late payment |
Contractual payment periods indicated in the invoices received. In the absence of any indication, 30 days after the invoice date. |
Article D. 441 I.2: Invoices issued, not settled at the year end and past due |
||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0 days (for information) |
1 to 30 days |
31 to 60 days |
61 to 90 days |
91 days or more |
TOTAL (1 day or more) |
|
(A) PERIOD PAST DUE |
||||||
Number of invoices concerned |
- |
30 |
||||
Total invoice amount concerned (incl. VAT) |
- |
- |
€83,073 |
- |
€2,450,061 |
€2,533,133 |
As a percentage of total revenue of the fiscal year (incl. VAT) |
- |
- |
0.21% |
- |
6.23% |
6.44% |
(B) INVOICES NOT INCLUDED IN (A) RELATING TO RECEIVABLES AND PAYABLES IN DISPUTE OR NOT RECOGNIZED IN THE ACCOUNTS |
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Number of invoices excluded |
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Total invoice amount excluded (incl. VAT) |
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(C) REFERENCE PAYMENT PERIODS APPLIED (CONTRACTUAL OR STATUTORY PERIOD - ARTICLE L. 441-6 OR ARTICLE L. 443-1 OF THE FRENCH COMMERCIAL CODE) |
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Payment periods applied to determine late payment |
Contractual period - Payment within 60 days (indicated on invoices issued) |
6.4Five-year financial summary (Article R. 225-102 of the French Commercial Code)
(In euros) |
01/01/2024 12/31/2024 |
01/01/2023 12/31/2023 |
01/01/2022 12/31/2022 |
01/01/2021 12/31/2021 |
01/01/2020 12/31/2020 |
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Share capital at year end |
|||||
Share capital |
232,049,727 |
232,049,727 |
241,634,825 |
241,634,825 |
240,997,360 |
Number of shares |
76,081,874 |
76,081,874 |
79,224,529 |
79,224,529 |
79,015,524 |
Transactions and net income for the year |
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Net revenue, excluding taxes (2) |
392,352,729 |
544,645,075 |
758,270,289 |
876,004,305 |
189,420,012 |
Earnings before tax, depreciation, amortization, impairment and provisions |
191,301,498 |
331,747,168 |
503,967,901 |
371,623,973 |
307,002,171 |
Income tax expense |
13,893,541 |
15,999,241 |
18,940,516 |
10,663,077 |
14,564,350 |
Earnings after tax, depreciation, amortization, impairment and provisions |
(137,362,580) |
369,540,195 |
688,091,475 |
1,005,011,068 |
(193,472,266) |
Distributed earnings (1) |
193,677,264 |
178,527,929 |
165,445,423 |
134,743,513 |
114,909,870 |
Earnings per share |
|||||
Earnings after tax, but before depreciation, amortization, impairment and provisions |
2.7 |
1.92 |
6.6 |
4.83 |
4.07 |
Earnings after tax, depreciation, amortization, impairment and provisions |
(1.81) |
3.26 |
8.69 |
12.69 |
(2.45) |
Net dividend per share (in euros) (1) |
2.65 |
2.42 |
2.2 |
1.75 |
1.5 |
Employees |
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Number of employees as of December 31 |
87 |
86 |
94 |
105 |
96 |
Total payroll |
25,069,850 |
35,001,982 |
28,063,957 |
28,689,169 |
26,314,849 |
Employee benefits |
11,002,409 |
16,061,167 |
12,945,144 |
17,600,268 |
12,430,230 |
|
7.1Shareholding structure
▰7.1.1Breakdown of share capital and voting rights
To the best of the Company’s knowledge and based on threshold crossing reports filed with the French Financial Markets Authority (AMF), shareholders owning a stake in Eurazeo’s share capital or voting rights above the legal thresholds as of December 31, 2024 are listed below:
(In percentage) |
Share capital |
Voting rights that may be exercised in SM |
Theoretical voting rights** |
---|---|---|---|
JCDecaux Holding SAS |
19.64% |
27.94% |
26.59% |
2022 David-Weill Agreement* |
9.61% |
14.01% |
13.34% |
* Shareholders’ agreement between Natalie Merveilleux du Vignaux, Béatrice Stern, Agathe Mordacq, Cécile David-Weill and her three children (Pierre Renom de la Baume and Alice and Laure Renom de la Baume), Quatre Sœurs LLC (a company governed by the laws of the State of Delaware) and Palmes CPM SA (a company governed by Belgian law). (AMF notice no. 222C2674, hereinafter the “2022 David-Weill Agreement”) - see Section 7.1.2 Shareholders’ agreements. ** Based on the total number of shares, including shares stripped of voting rights in accordance with Article L. 233-8-II of the French Commercial Code. |
To the best of the Company’s knowledge, no legal threshold crossing reports were filed with the French Financial Markets Authority (AMF) in the year ended December 31, 2024.
Share capital held by companies controlled by Eurazeo and/or by reciprocal investments
Number of shareholders
An identification survey as of December 31, 2024 found that Eurazeo had 28,871 shareholders, including 2,107 registered shareholders and 26,764 identified holders of bearer shares.
As of December 31, 2024, registered shareholders held 54.28% of the share capital (including a portion of the treasury shares held by Eurazeo) and 66.65% of voting rights that may be exercised in Shareholders’ Meeting.
As of December 31, 2024, Eurazeo had a share capital of €232,049,726.99, comprising 76,081,874 fully paid-up ordinary shares of the same par value.
Shares held by employees
Under the Group savings plan introduced on December 31, 1997, Eurazeo employees hold shares in a company mutual fund partially invested in Eurazeo shares. As of December 31, 2024, the Company mutual fund held 297,907 Eurazeo shares (0.39% of the share capital).
As of December 31, 2024, to the best of the Company’s knowledge, Eurazeo group employees and Eurazeo executive corporate officers held directly or indirectly 927,456 Eurazeo shares, representing 1.22% of the share capital (including shares held by the Company mutual fund).
Bearer shares
Pursuant to Article 7 of the Bylaws and under the conditions provided by law and regulations, the Company may at any time ask an institution or broker to disclose the name or company name, nationality and address of individuals or entities holding securities conferring current or future voting rights at the Company’s Shareholders’ Meetings, as well as the number of securities held by each individual or entity and any restrictions on the securities held.
Changes in the shareholding structure and voting rights in the last three fiscal years (shareholders owning over 5% of the share capital or voting rights)
To the best of the Company’s knowledge, no shareholder, other than JCDecaux Holding SAS, and the 2022 David-Weill Agreement, holds more than 5% of the Company’s share capital or voting rights as of December 31, 2024.
As of December 31, 2024, Eurazeo held 5,280,874 treasury shares with a gross carrying amount of €371,169,792.17.
It is recalled that the 2022 David-Weill Agreement, with regard to its parties, replaced the 2018 David-Weill Family Agreement (AMF notice no. 218C0715) on its expiry on April 6, 2023.
- (i)the parties to the David-Weill Family & Friends Agreement, entered into on April 29, 2010 (AMF notice no. 211C0404), decided not to extend this agreement which was eligible for renewal on January 1, 2023;
- (ii)the members of theSolages family decided to enter into an agreement together, which took effect on April 6, 2023; and
- (iii)Alain andHervé Guyot decided to enter into an agreement together, which took effect on January 1, 2023.
As a result, the members of the de Solages family and Mr. Guyot, who are not parties to the 2022 David-Weill Agreement, did not continue to act in concert.
To the best of the Company’s knowledge, there were no other substantial changes to its shareholding structure in the past three years.
(In percentage) |
December 31, 2024* |
||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Shares |
% of share capital |
Voting rights that may be exercised in SM |
% voting rights that may be exercised in SM |
% theoretical voting rights** |
|
Registered shares |
41,299,966 |
54.28% |
69,403,627 |
66.65% |
63.43% |
Bearer shares |
34,781,908 |
45.72% |
34,734,235 |
33.35% |
31.74% |
JCDecaux Holding SAS |
14,943,187 |
19.64% |
29,095,115 |
27.94% |
26.59% |
2022 David-Weill Agreement (1) |
7,308,081 |
9.61% |
14,593,217 |
14.01% |
13.34% |
Quatre Sœurs LLC |
3,113,528 |
4.09% |
6,227,056 |
5.98% |
5.69% |
Palmes CPM SA |
1,037,839 |
1.36% |
2,075,678 |
1.99% |
1.90% |
David-Weill Family |
3,156,714 |
4.15% |
6,290,483 |
6.04% |
5.75% |
Public |
48,549,732 |
63.81% |
60,449,530 |
58.05% |
55.24% |
Eurazeo (2) |
5,280,874 |
6.94% |
- |
- |
4.83% |
TOTAL |
76,081,874 |
100% |
104,137,862 |
100% |
100% |
* Data based on identifiable bearer shares as of December 31, 2024. ** Based on the total number of shares, including shares stripped of voting rights in accordance with Article L. 233-8-II of the French Commercial Code
|
(In percentage) |
December 31, 2023 |
||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Shares |
% of share capital |
Voting rights that may be exercised in SM |
% voting rights that may be exercised in SM |
% theoretical voting rights* |
|
Registered shares |
38,536,057 |
50.65% |
68,916,939 |
64.76% |
63.29% |
Bearer shares |
37,545,817 |
49.35% |
37,501,283 |
35.24% |
34.44% |
JCDecaux Holding SAS |
14,251,928 |
18.73% |
28,403,856 |
26.69% |
26.08% |
2022 David-Weill Agreement (1) |
7,439,992 |
9.78% |
14,859,984 |
13.96% |
13.65% |
Quatre Sœurs LLC |
3,113,528 |
4.09% |
6,227,056 |
5.85% |
5.72% |
Palmes CPM SA |
1,037,839 |
1.36% |
2,075,678 |
1.95% |
1.91% |
David-Weill Family |
3,288,625 |
4.32% |
6,557,250 |
6.16% |
6.02% |
Public |
51,912,646 |
68.23% |
63,154,382 |
59.35% |
58.00% |
Eurazeo (2) |
2,477,308 |
3.26% |
- |
- |
2.27% |
TOTAL |
76,081,874 |
100% |
106,418,222 |
100% |
100% |
|
(In percentage) |
December 31, 2022 |
||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Shares |
% of share capital |
Voting rights that may be exercised in SM |
% voting rights that may be exercised in SM |
% theoretical voting rights* |
|
Registered shares |
40,535,553 |
51.17% |
71,217,355 |
64.83% |
62.81% |
Bearer shares |
38,688,976 |
48.83% |
38,632,935 |
35.17% |
34.08% |
JCDecaux Holding SAS |
14,151,928 |
17.86% |
28,303,856 |
25.77% |
24.96% |
Quatre Sœurs LLC |
3,113,528 |
3.93% |
6,227,056 |
5.67% |
5.49% |
Palmes CPM SA |
1,037,839 |
1.31% |
2,075,678 |
1.89% |
1.83% |
Michel David-Weill |
66,838 |
0.08% |
133,676 |
0.12% |
0.12% |
David-Weill Family |
3,268,625 |
4.13% |
6,537,250 |
5.96% |
5.76% |
Heirs of Eliane David-Weill |
4,466,339 |
5.64% |
5,893,110 |
5.36% |
5.20% |
Sub-Total 2018 David-Weill Family Agreement (1) |
11,953,169 |
15.09% |
20,866,770 |
19.00% |
18.40% |
Guyot Family |
355,411 |
0.45% |
710,822 |
0.65% |
0.63% |
Ms. Bernheim |
399,385 |
0.50% |
399,385 |
0.36% |
0.35% |
David-Weill Family & Friends (2) |
12,707,965 |
16.04% |
21,976,977 |
20.01% |
19.38% |
Public |
48,838,374 |
61.65% |
59,569,457 |
54.22% |
52.55% |
Eurazeo (3) |
3,526,262 |
4.45% |
- |
- |
3.11% |
TOTAL |
79,224,529 |
100% |
109,850,290 |
100% |
100% |
|
7.2Transactions in the Company’s shares
▰7.2.12024 Share Buyback Program
A. Description of the 2024 buyback program
a) Legal Framework
The 21st resolution of the Shareholders’ Meeting of May 7, 2024 authorized Eurazeo’s Executive Board to launch a share buyback program (hereinafter referred to as the “Buyback Program”) in accordance with Article L. 22-10-62 of the French Commercial Code.
During fiscal year 2024, Eurazeo’s Executive Board implemented this Buyback Program to purchase shares. The details of these transactions are set out below.
b) Details of the Buyback Program
The Buyback Program was authorized for a period of 18 months from the Shareholders’ Meeting until November 6, 2025. The maximum purchase price authorized was €150 per share. The Executive Board was granted authorization to buy a number of shares equivalent to a maximum of 10% of Eurazeo’s share capital on the date of such purchases.
In accordance with applicable regulations and stock exchange practices approved by the French Financial Markets Authority (AMF), the Buyback Program was established with a view to:
- ▰canceling shares, in accordance with the authorization granted to the Executive Board at the Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting;
- ▰market-making in the Company’s shares under a liquidity contract in accordance with market practices accepted by the French Financial Markets Authority (AMF);
- ▰granting or allocating shares to employees and corporate officers of the Company and/or of current or future affiliates as allowed by law, particularly with respect to exercising share purchase options, granting free shares or profit sharing;
- ▰remitting or exchanging shares when the rights attached to debt instruments that entitle holders to receive Eurazeo shares are exercised;
- ▰undertaking any other transaction approved or recognized by regulations or the French Financial Markets Authority (AMF) and any goals consistent with prevailing regulations.
The Company can also use this authorization with a view to retaining or using shares in exchange or as payment for potential future acquisitions. In accordance with Article L. 22-10-62 of the French Commercial Code, the number of shares purchased by the Company with a view to holding and subsequently presenting them in payment or exchange in connection with an acquisition, cannot exceed 5% of the Company’s share capital.
The 22nd resolution of the Shareholder’s Meeting of April 26, 2023 authorized the Executive Board, for a period of 26 months from the date of the Shareholders’ Meeting, to decrease the share capital, in one or more transactions, by canceling some or all of the shares purchased under the Company’s share buyback program, up to a maximum of 10% of the share capital by 24-month period.
B. Buyback of shares by Eurazeo during fiscal year 2024
Eurazeo bought back 4,494,167 shares at an average price of €75.16 per share and a total cost of €337,759,888.30 during fiscal year 2024 as follows:
a) Buyback of shares for cancellation
During fiscal year 2024, Eurazeo bought back 2,840,257 shares for cancellation at an average price of €74.86 per share and a total cost of €212,634,397.23.
902,308 shares were bought back at an average price of €78.80 per share and a total cost of €71,102,575.75 pursuant to the authorization granted by the 21st resolution adopted by the Shareholders’ Meeting of April 26, 2023.
1,937,949 shares were bought back at an average price of €73.03 per share and a total cost of €141,531,821.49 pursuant to the authorization granted by the 21st resolution adopted by the Shareholders’ Meeting of May 7, 2024.
b) Buyback of shares under a liquidity contract for market-making purposes
During fiscal year 2024, a total of 1,153,910 shares at an average price of €74.66 per share and a total cost of €86,155,242.51 were purchased by BNP Paribas Financial Markets acting on behalf of Eurazeo under a liquidity contract for market-making purposes.
394,835 shares were bought back at an average price of €78.33 per share and a total cost of €30,928,550.99 pursuant to the authorization granted by the 21st resolution adopted by the Shareholders’ Meeting of April 26, 2023.
759,075 shares were bought back at an average price of €72.76 per share and a total cost of €55,226,691.52 pursuant to the authorization granted by the 21st resolution adopted by the Shareholders’ Meeting of May 7, 2024.
c) Buyback of shares for grant to employees and corporate officers
During fiscal year 2024, Eurazeo bought back 500,000 shares at an average price of €77.94 per share and a total cost of €38,970,248.56 for grant to holders of share purchase options or as free shares pursuant to the authorization granted by the 21st resolution adopted by the Shareholders’ Meeting of April 26, 2023.
No shares were bought back pursuant to the authorization granted by the 21st resolution adopted by the Shareholders’ Meeting of May 7, 2024.
d) Buyback of shares for remittance or exchange when rights attached to debt instruments are exercised
During fiscal year 2024, Eurazeo did not purchase any of its own shares for the purpose of remittance or exchange when rights attached to debt instruments are exercised.
e) Buyback of shares for retention and use in future acquisitions
During fiscal year 2024, Eurazeo did not purchase any of its own shares for retention and use in future acquisitions.
C. Sales of shares in fiscal year 2024
During fiscal year 2024, due to the exercise of Eurazeo share purchase options, Eurazeo sold 539,830 shares at a cost price of €57.13 per share, for a total of €30,841,487.79.
During fiscal year 2024, a total of 1,150,771 shares at an average price of €74.78 per share and representing total disposal proceeds of €85,971,045.43 (i.e. a cost price of €86,054,762.01) were sold by BNP Paribas Financial Markets acting on behalf of Eurazeo under a liquidity contract for market-making purposes.
D. Share buyback details
During fiscal year 2024, Eurazeo bought back 3,340,257 shares at an average price of €75.32 per share and a total cost of €251,604,645.79, directly on the market.
Eurazeo also bought back 1,153,910 shares at an average price of €74.66 per share and a total cost of €86,155,242.51 under a liquidity contract.
E. Potential reallocations
During fiscal year 2024, Eurazeo did not decide the reallocation of any shares purchased under the share buyback program.
F. Cancellation of shares by Eurazeo
In accordance with prevailing law and in light of the number of shares already canceled, Eurazeo may cancel 5.87% of its share capital as of December 31, 2024.
G. Brokerage fees
8.2Draft resolutions proposed to the Shareholders’ Meeting
Resolutions before the Ordinary Shareholders’ Meeting
→Approval of the financial statements, allocation of the net loss and dividend distribution (1st, 2nd and 3rd resolutions)
After reviewing the Executive Board’s Management Report, the Supervisory Board’s observations and the Statutory Auditors’ reports on the Company and consolidated financial statements, the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd resolutions ask shareholders to approve:
- (I)the Company and consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024;
- (II)payment of an ordinary dividend of €2.65 per share, an increase of +10%;
- (III)payment of a 10% increased dividend i.e. €2.92 per share. The loyalty dividend will replace the ordinary dividend exclusively for shares that have been deposited in a registered account since December 31, 2022 at the latest and that will remain in registered form continuously until the dividend payment date. The number of shares eligible for this increased dividend may not exceed, for the same shareholder, 0.5% of the share capital as of December 31, 2024 pursuant to the provisions of Article L. 232-14 of the French Commercial Code.
The dividends (ordinary or increased as appropriate) shall have an ex-dividend date of May 26, 2025 and a payment date of May 28, 2025.
1st resolution: Approval of the Company financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024
The Shareholders’ Meeting, voting in accordance with quorum and majority rules for Ordinary Shareholders’ Meetings, having reviewed the Executive Board’s report, the Supervisory Board’s observations, the Statutory Auditors’ report as well as the Company financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024, approves the Company financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024 as presented to the Shareholders’ Meeting, as well as the transactions reflected therein and summarized in these reports.
The Shareholders’ Meeting approves the net loss for the fiscal year of €137,362,579.70. Pursuant to Article 223 quater of the French General Tax Code, the Shareholders’ Meeting approves non-deductible expenses (Article 39-4 of the French General Tax Code) of €62,647.78, which will not give rise to payment of income tax.
2nd resolution: Allocation of the net loss and dividend distribution
The Shareholders’ Meeting, voting in accordance with quorum and majority rules for Ordinary Shareholders’ Meetings, having reviewed the Executive Board’s report, the Supervisory Board’s observations and the Statutory Auditors’ report, and after having noted that the net loss for the year is €137,362,579.70, resolves to allocate the net loss as follows based on 73,085,760 shares outstanding as of February 18, 2025:
|
€711,191,225,12 |
|
€(137,362,579.70) |
GIVING A TOTAL OF |
€573,828,645.42 |
|
€- |
|
€196,643,101.41 |
|
€377,185,544.01 |
GIVING A TOTAL OF |
€573,828,645.42 |
The Shareholders’ Meeting therefore sets the ordinary dividend at €2.65 per share, with an increased dividend of €2.92 per share. The increased dividend shall be granted in place of the ordinary dividend exclusively to shares held in registered form since at least December 31, 2022 and that continue to be held in this form and without interruption up to the dividend payment date, it being specified that the number of securities eligible for the increased dividend may not exceed, for the same shareholder, 0.5% of the share capital.
The dividends (ordinary and increased) shall have an ex-dividend date of May 26, 2025 and a payment date of May 28, 2025.
If the Company holds treasury shares at the time of payment of the dividend, the dividend amount corresponding to these shares would be automatically allocated to “Retained earnings”.
This distribution is fully eligible for the 40% tax rebate provided for in Article 158.3.2° of the French General Tax Code for shareholders eligible for this option. Dividends paid to private individuals tax-domiciled in France are liable to either a single 12.8% flat-rate deduction on the gross dividend (Article 200 A of the French Tax Code), or if the shareholder so elects, income tax at the progressive tax scale after a 40% tax rebate (Articles 200 A 2. and 1583-1° of the General Tax Code). This express, irrevocable and global election must be made by the taxpayer when filing his/her income tax return and before the tax return filing deadline at the latest. Dividends are also liable to social security contributions at a rate of 17.2%. In addition, where a taxpayer’s reference taxable income exceeds certain thresholds, the dividend is liable to an exceptional contribution on high revenues of 3% or 4%, depending on the case, in accordance with Article 223 sexies of the French General Tax Code, as well as the differential contribution on high revenues, where applicable and in accordance with Article 224 of the French General Tax Code. Shareholders are advised to contact their tax advisors.
In accordance with Article 243 bis of the French General Tax Code, the Shareholders’ Meeting hereby notes that dividends per share for the previous three fiscal years were as follows:
(In euros) |
Year ended 12/31/2021 |
Year ended 12/31/2022 |
Year ended 12/31/2023 |
---|---|---|---|
Dividend (1) |
€1.75 |
€2.20 |
€2.42 |
|
The Shareholders’ Meeting grants full powers to the Executive Board to determine, notably with respect to the number of treasury shares held by the Company and the number of shares canceled prior to the dividend payment date and, where applicable, the number of new shares issued before this date and bearing dividend rights as of January 1, 2025, the total dividend distribution and, accordingly, the amount of distributable earnings to be allocated to “Other reserves”.
3rd resolution: Approval of the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024
The Shareholders’ Meeting, voting in accordance with quorum and majority rules for Ordinary Shareholders’ Meetings, having reviewed the Executive Board’s report, the Supervisory Board’s observations, the Statutory Auditors’ report as well as the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024, approves the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024 as presented to the Shareholders’ Meeting, as well as the transactions reflected therein and summarized in these reports.
→Approval of regulated agreements and commitments (4th resolution)
- ▰In the 4th resolution, shareholders are asked to approve the regulated agreements governed by Articles L. 225-86 et seq. of the French Commercial Code, which were authorized by the Supervisory Board and entered into by the Company in 2024.
- ▰The agreements referred to in the 4th resolution encompass all agreements involving members of the Executive Board, who will be excluded from the vote on this resolution in the amount of their shareholding.
- ▰They primarily concern the contractual documents to be entered into with members of the Executive Board and members of the investment team structuring their respective investments in funds open to Investment partners. Two co-investment programs were authorized during 2024. The Supervisory Board meeting of December 12, 2024 authorized, at the recommendation of the CAG Committee and in accordance with the provisions of Article 5.2 of the Internal Rules, the proposed allocations to Executive Board members and their contractual documentation, as part of the implementation of the Eurazeo Planetary Boundaries Fund and CITADEL CONTINUATION FUND SLP co-investment programs.
- ▰These investments by members of the Executive Board and the investment teams will be performed in accordance with the fund rules. Carried interest shares issued by these funds vest progressively to members of the Executive Board and the investment teams. In accordance with market practice and prevailing regulations, the members of the Executive Board and the investment teams hold a separate class of shares conferring different rights (compared to ordinary shares) to capital gains. For several years now, Eurazeo has allowed members of its Executive Board and the investment team to invest alongside third-party investors in funds managed by the Eurazeo group. It is specified that investments in the funds by members of the Executive Board and members of the investment team carry a risk that all or part of the investment will be lost.
- ▰Detailed information on investments by members of the Executive Board and the investment teams is presented in Section 5.14, Participation by Eurazeo teams in Group investments, of the 2024 Universal Registration Document. The purpose of these agreements, their financial terms and conditions and their interest to the Group are presented in Sections 5.9, Regulated agreements, and 8.6 of the 2024 Universal Registration Document.
- ▰For information purposes, the Statutory Auditors’ Special Report presented in Chapter 8, Section 8.6 of the 2024 Universal Registration Document details the new agreements as well as all agreements and commitments entered into and authorized during previous years, that remained in effect during the year ended December 31, 2024. These agreements and commitments were reviewed by the Supervisory Board in accordance with Article L. 225-88-1 of the French Commercial Code.
4th resolution: Approval of agreements and commitments governed by Article L. 225-86 of the French Commercial Code
The Shareholders’ Meeting, voting in accordance with quorum and majority rules for Ordinary Shareholders’ Meetings, having reviewed the Statutory Auditors’ Special Report on regulated agreements and commitments governed by Article L. 225-86 of the French Commercial Code, approves the new agreements presented in this report and also duly notes the information on agreements entered into and authorized in prior years and that continued to be implemented during the year, which are disclosed in this report and were reviewed by the Supervisory Board in accordance with Article L. 225-88-1 of the French Commercial Code.
→Composition of the Supervisory Board (5th and 6th resolutions)
- ▰As of December 31, 2024, the Supervisory Board has 12 members. The Supervisory Board has five female members, accounting for 50% of the Retained Number of ten members (excluding the two employee representatives) and six independent members, 60% of this total. The Company therefore complies with prevailing regulations, with more than 40% of female Board members and more than 50% of independent Board members.
- ▰Given the proposed renewal of two of the three terms of office expiring at the end of the Shareholders’ Meeting of May 7, 2025, if the two proposed resolutions relating to the composition of the Supervisory Board were adopted by the Shareholders’ Meeting, the Supervisory Board would have 11 members, including two employee representatives, as follows:
- •five independent members out of a total of nine members (excluding employee representatives), representing 55% of Supervisory Board members;
- •four women members out of a total of nine members (excluding employee representatives), representing 44% of Supervisory Board members.. The Company would therefore comply with prevailing regulations, that at least 40% of Board members, excluding Directors representing employees, should be women.
Renewal of the term of office of Olivier Merveilleux du Vignaux as a member of the Supervisory Board (5th resolution)
- ▰The 5th resolution asks shareholders to renew Olivier Merveilleux du Vignaux’s term of office as a member of the Supervisory Board for a period of four years. This term of office will expire at the end of the Shareholders’ Meeting held in 2029 to approve the financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2028.
- ▰Olivier Merveilleux du Vignaux has been Vice-Chairman of the Supervisory Board since June 26, 2017 and has been a member of the Supervisory Board since May 5, 2004. He is a member of the Finance Committee and the CAG Committee. His attendance rate at meetings of these three bodies was 100% in 2024 and 100% on average over his current four-year term of office.
Independence and multiple directorships
- ▰Olivier Merveilleux du Vignaux is not considered independent with respect to AFEP-MEDEF Code independence criteria, as he has been a member of the Supervisory Board for more than 20 years and has family ties with Louis Stern.
- ▰He does not have a business relationship with Eurazeo and complies with legal obligations and AFEP-MEDEF Code recommendations setting limits on the number of offices held, having a single Directorship in a listed company.
- ▰Detailed information regarding Olivier Merveilleux du Vignaux is presented in Section 5.2, Offices and positions held by the Supervisory Board as of December 31, 2024, of the 2024 Universal Registration Document.
Vice-Chairmanship of the Supervisory Board
- ▰The Supervisory Board meeting of March 5, 2025, at the recommendation of the CAG Committee, unanimously appointed Olivier Merveilleux du Vignaux as Vice-Chairman of the Supervisory Board for the duration of his term of office as a member of the Supervisory Board, that is until the 2029 Shareholders’ Meeting, with effect from the end of the Shareholders’ Meeting of May 7, 2025, subject to the renewal of his term of office as a member of the Supervisory Board.
Renewal of the term of office of JCDecaux Holding SAS as a member of the Supervisory Board (6th resolution)
- ▰The 6th resolution asks shareholders to renew the term of office as a member of the Supervisory Board of JCDecaux Holding SAS, represented by its Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Emmanuel Russel, for a period of four years. This term of office will expire at the end of the Shareholders’ Meeting held in 2029 to approve the financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2028.
- ▰JCDecaux Holding SAS has been a member of Eurazeo’s Supervisory Board since June 26, 2017, is the Chair of the CSR Committee and a member of the Audit Committee, the CAG Committee and the Finance Committee. Its attendance rate at the meetings of the Board and these committees was 100% in 2024 and 100% on average over its current four-year term of office.
Independence and multiple directorships
- ▰JCDecaux Holding SAS is not considered independent with respect to AFEP-MEDEF Code independence criteria, as it holds over 10% of the share capital and voting rights of Eurazeo. Neither JCDecaux Holding SAS nor its representative have a material business relationship with Eurazeo, except for JCDecaux Holding SAS’s indirect investment in SNC Highlight.
- ▰JCDecaux Holding SAS complies with legal obligations and AFEP-MEDEF Code recommendations setting limits on the number of offices held, having a single Directorship in a listed company.
- ▰Detailed information regarding Emmanuel Russel, JCDecaux Holding SAS’s representative, is presented in Section 5.2, Offices and positions held by the Supervisory Board as of December 31, 2024, of the 2024 Universal Registration Document.
Non-renewal of the term of office of Stéphane Pallez as a member of the Supervisory Board
- ▰Stéphane Pallez has been a member of the Supervisory Board since May 7, 2013. She loses her status as an independent member of the Supervisory Board on the expiry of her term of office at the 2025 Shareholders’ Meeting due to the application of criteria 6 of the AFEP-MEDEF Code analysis grid, “has not been a Director of the Company for more than twelve years”. Accordingly, the Supervisory Board meeting of March 5, 2025 decided, at the recommendation of the CAG Committee, not to present her term of office for renewal at the Shareholders’ Meeting of May 7, 2025.
5th resolution: Renewal of the term of office of Olivier Merveilleux du Vignaux as a member of the Supervisory Board
The Shareholders’ Meeting, voting in accordance with quorum and majority rules for Ordinary Shareholders’ Meetings and having reviewed the Executive Board’s report, renews the term of office of Olivier Merveilleux du Vignaux as a member of the Company’s Supervisory Board for a period of four years. This term of office will expire at the end of the Shareholders’ Meeting held in 2029 to approve the financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2028.
6th resolution: Renewal of the term of office of JCDecaux Holding SAS as a member of the Supervisory Board
The Shareholders’ Meeting, voting in accordance with quorum and majority rules for Ordinary Shareholders’ Meetings and having reviewed the Executive Board’s report, renews the term of office of JCDecaux Holding SAS, represented by Emmanuel Russel, as a member of the Company’s Supervisory Board for a period of four years. This term of office will expire at the end of the Shareholders’ Meeting held in 2029 to approve the financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2028.
→Approval of the 2025 corporate officer compensation policy (7th and 8th resolutions)
Pursuant to Article L. 22-10-26 of the French Commercial Code, the Supervisory Board submits to the approval of the Shareholders’ Meeting the compensation policy for members of the Supervisory Board and Executive Board.
On March 5, 2025, at the recommendation of the CAG Committee, the Supervisory Board adopted the compensation policy for Executive Board and Supervisory Board members that will be presented for vote at the Shareholders’ Meeting of May 7, 2025.
The 7th resolution asks shareholders to approve the 2025 compensation policy for Supervisory Board members.
The principles governing the Supervisory Board’s 2024 compensation policy are retained unchanged.
The 8th resolution asks shareholders to approve the 2025 compensation policy for Executive Board members.
The Supervisory Board sets the compensation policy for members of Eurazeo’s Executive Board on the basis of recommendations made by the CAG Committee, taking account of the principles set out in the AFEP-MEDEF Code: comprehensiveness, balance between compensation components, comparability, consistency, understandability of the rules and proportionality. The compensation of Eurazeo’s current Executive Board members comprises fixed compensation, annual variable compensation, long-term compensation, and other benefits incidental to their duties.
At the recommendation of the CAG Committee, the Supervisory Board meeting of March 5, 2025 adjusted the Executive Board compensation policy in the following areas: (i) adjustment to the fixed compensation of a member of the Executive Board in line with changes in their duties and responsibilities; (ii) change in the respective weightings of the economic criteria attached to annual variable compensation, in line with changes in the business model and adjustments to the definition of the Portfolio Fair Value (PFV) criteria; (iii) introduction of a fourth economic criteria for long-term compensation, relating to the change in the valuation of the asset management activity and adjustment of the respective weightings of the four criteria in line with the change in the business model, as well as the amendment of the grant base for long-term compensation and the amount granted to each member. The other components of the compensation policy are unchanged.
Information is presented in the corporate governance report prepared in accordance with the aforementioned Article and presented in Chapter 5, Section 5.8.1, 2025 Corporate Officer Compensation Policy, of the 2024 Universal Registration Document.
Pursuant to Article L. 22-10-34 of the French Commercial Code, the amounts resulting from the application of these principles and criteria will be submitted for shareholder approval at the Shareholders’ Meeting called to approve the financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025.
7th resolution: Approval of the 2025 compensation policy for Supervisory Board members
The Shareholders’ Meeting, voting in accordance with quorum and majority rules for Ordinary Shareholders’ Meetings and having reviewed the corporate governance report, approves in accordance with Article L. 22-10-26 of the French Commercial Code the compensation policy for members of the Supervisory Board, as presented to the Shareholders’ Meeting in the aforementioned report (Chapter 5, Section 5.8.1.2, Compensation Policy for Supervisory Board members, of the 2024 Universal Registration Document).
8th resolution: Approval of the 2025 compensation policy for Executive Board members
The Shareholders’ Meeting, voting in accordance with quorum and majority rules for Ordinary Shareholders’ Meetings and having reviewed the corporate governance report, approves in accordance with Article L. 22-10-26 of the French Commercial Code the compensation policy for members of the Executive Board, as presented to the Shareholders’ Meeting in the aforementioned report (Chapter 5, Section 5.8.1.3, Compensation Policy for Executive Board members, of the 2024 Universal Registration Document).
→Approval of the compensation report presented in the corporate governance report (9th resolution) and compensation and benefits paid or awarded in respect of fiscal year 2024 to each executive corporate officer (10th, 11th, 12th, 13th and 14th resolutions)
Pursuant to the provisions of Article L. 22-10-34 Section l of the French Commercial Code, the Supervisory Board submits a draft resolution (9th) for approval by the Shareholders’ Meeting regarding the information relating to corporate officer compensation for 2024 mentioned in Article L. 22-10-9 Section I of the French Commercial Code (“Report on compensation”).
Pursuant to Article L. 22-10-34 II of the French Commercial Code, the 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th and 14th resolutions ask shareholders to approve the total compensation and benefits of all kinds paid or awarded in respect of fiscal year 2024 to:
- ▰Jean-Charles Decaux, Chairman of the Supervisory Board;
- ▰Christophe Bavière, member of the Executive Board;
- ▰William Kadouch-Chassaing, member of the Executive Board;
- ▰Sophie Flak, member of the Executive Board;
- ▰Olivier Millet, member of the Executive Board.
Shareholders are therefore asked to approve the following:
Components of compensation and benefits paid or awarded in respect of fiscal year 2024 to Jean-Charles Decaux, Chairman of the Supervisory Board
The 10th resolution asks shareholders to approve the components of compensation paid or awarded in respect of fiscal year 2024 to Jean-Charles Decaux, Chairman of the Supervisory Board, as presented in Chapter 5, Section 5.8.5, Components of compensation and benefits paid or awarded in respect of fiscal year 2024 to the Chairman of the Supervisory Board and each member of the Executive Board, submitted to the approval of shareholders, of the 2024 Universal Registration Document.
Components of compensation and benefits paid or awarded in respect of fiscal year 2024 to Christophe Bavière, William Kadouch-Chassaing, Sophie Flak and Olivier Millet, members of the Executive Board
The 11th, 12th, 13th and 14th resolutions ask shareholders to approve the components of compensation paid or awarded in respect of fiscal year 2024 to Christophe Bavière, William Kadouch-Chassaing, Sophie Flak and Olivier Millet, members of the Executive Board, as presented in Chapter 5, Section 5.8.5, Components of compensation and benefits paid or awarded in respect of fiscal year 2024 to the Chairman of the Supervisory Board and each member of the Executive Board, submitted to the approval of shareholders, of the 2024 Universal Registration Document.
Terms of termination of Olivier Millet’s duties as a member of the Executive Board
On March 17, 2025, the Eurazeo Supervisory Board duly noted the resignation of Olivier Millet, a member of the Executive Board since 2018 and Managing Partner notably in charge of investment activities for SMEs and mid-caps. During this meeting, the Supervisory Board approved, where necessary, the financial terms of his departure. Accordingly, the 14th resolution also asks shareholders to approve the components of compensation and benefits paid or awarded from January 1, 2025 to March 17, 2025, including the terms of termination of his duties, as presented in the Company’s corporate governance report in Chapter 5, Section 5.8.5, Components of compensation and benefits paid or awarded in respect of fiscal year 2024 to the Chairman of the Supervisory Board and each member of the Executive Board, submitted to the approval of shareholders.
9th resolution: Approval of information relating to corporate officer compensation mentioned in section I of Article L. 22-10-9 of the French Commercial Code, as presented in the corporate governance report
Pursuant to Article L. 22-10-34 I of the French Commercial Code, the Shareholders’ Meeting, voting in accordance with quorum and majority rules for Ordinary Shareholders’ Meetings, approves the information mentioned in Section I of Article L. 22-10-9 of the French Commercial Code as presented in the Company’s corporate governance report.
10th resolution: Approval of compensation and benefits paid or awarded in respect of fiscal year 2024 to Jean-Charles Decaux, Chairman of the Supervisory Board
Pursuant to Article L. 22-10-34 II of the French Commercial Code, the Shareholders’ Meeting, voting in accordance with quorum and majority rules for Ordinary Shareholders’ Meetings, approves the fixed, variable and exceptional components of total compensation and benefits of all kinds paid or awarded in respect of the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 to Jean-Charles Decaux, Chairman of the Supervisory Board, as presented in the Company’s corporate governance report.
11th resolution: Approval of compensation and benefits paid or awarded in respect of fiscal year 2024 to Christophe Bavière, member of the Executive Board
Pursuant to Article L. 22-10-34 II of the French Commercial Code, the Shareholders’ Meeting, voting in accordance with quorum and majority rules for Ordinary Shareholders’ Meetings, approves the fixed, variable and exceptional components of total compensation and benefits of all kinds paid or awarded in respect of the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 to Christophe Bavière, member of the Executive Board, as presented in the Company’s corporate governance report.
12th resolution: Approval of compensation and benefits paid or awarded in respect of fiscal year 2024 to William Kadouch-Chassaing, member of the Executive Board
Pursuant to Article L. 22-10-34 II of the French Commercial Code, the Shareholders’ Meeting, voting in accordance with quorum and majority rules for Ordinary Shareholders’ Meetings, approves the fixed, variable and exceptional components of total compensation and benefits of all kinds paid or awarded in respect of the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 to William Kadouch-Chassaing, member of the Executive Board, as presented in the Company’s corporate governance report.
13th resolution: Approval of compensation and benefits paid or awarded in respect of fiscal year 2024 to Sophie Flak, member of the Executive Board
Pursuant to Article L. 22-10-34 II of the French Commercial Code, the Shareholders’ Meeting, voting in accordance with quorum and majority rules for Ordinary Shareholders’ Meetings, approves the fixed, variable and exceptional components of total compensation and benefits of all kinds paid or awarded in respect of the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 to Sophie Flak, member of the Executive Board, as presented in the Company’s corporate governance report.
14th resolution: Approval of compensation and benefits paid or awarded in respect of fiscal year 2024 to Olivier Millet, member of the Executive Board, as well as the terms of termnation of his duties
Pursuant to Article L. 22-10-34 II of the French Commercial Code, the Shareholders’ Meeting, voting in accordance with quorum and majority rules for Ordinary Shareholders’ Meetings, approves the fixed, variable and exceptional components of total compensation and benefits of all kinds paid or awarded in respect of the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 to Olivier Millet, member of the Executive Board, as well as the fixed, variable and exceptional components of total compensation and benefits of all kind paid or awarded between January 1, 2025 and March 17, 2025 (inclusive), including the terms of termination of his duties as a member of the Executive Board, as presented in the Company’s corporate governance report.
→Authorization of a share buyback program by the Company for its own shares (15th resolution)
The authorization granted by the Shareholders’ Meeting of May 7, 2024 to the Executive Board to carry out transactions in the Company’s shares expires on November 7, 2025. The 15th resolution asks shareholders to authorize the Executive Board once again, for a period of 18 months, to carry out transactions in the Company’s shares subject to a maximum purchase price per share of €150. This authorization would enable the Executive Board to purchase shares with a view to:
- 1.canceling shares;
- 2.market-making in the Company’s shares under a liquidity contract in accordance with market practices accepted by the French Financial Markets Authority (AMF);
- 3.granting or allocating shares to employees and corporate officers of the Company and/or of current or future affiliates as allowed by law, particularly with respect to exercising share purchase options, granting free shares or profit sharing;
- 4.remitting or exchanging shares when the rights attached to debt instruments that entitle holders to receive Eurazeo shares are exercised;
- 5.undertaking any other transaction approved or recognized by regulations or the French Financial Markets Authority (AMF) and any goals consistent with prevailing regulations.
The Company may also use this authorization with a view to retaining or using shares in exchange or as payment for potential future acquisitions.
These transactions may not be performed during a takeover bid period. During such a period, these transactions may only be performed to allow the Company to satisfy prior commitments to grant or allocate shares to employees or corporate officers of the Company as set out in point 3 above, particularly with respect to the exercise of share purchase options or the grant of free shares or profit sharing or if the buyback transactions are performed under a prevailing independent share purchase mandate.
It is recalled that the Company directly owned 5,280,874 shares as of December 31, 2024, representing 6.94% of its share capital. In accordance with prevailing laws and regulations, these shares do not confer dividend or voting rights. Of these 5,280,874 shares, 47,673 shares were purchased under the liquidity contract, 2,996,114 are allocated for cancellation and 2,237,087 shares are allocated for grant to holders of share purchase options or as free shares to employees or corporate officers of the Company and/or its subsidiaries.
The authorization granted to the Executive Board for the buyback program limits purchases to 10% of the share capital on the date of such purchases, as calculated in accordance with applicable laws and regulations (5% for external growth transactions), provided, however, that the total number of the Company’s own shares held by it following such purchases does not exceed 10% of the share capital. On the basis of the Company’s share capital as of February 18, 2025, that ceiling would be 7,308,576 shares.
15th resolution: Authorization of a share buyback program by the Company for its own shares
The Shareholders’ Meeting, voting in accordance with quorum and majority rules for Ordinary Shareholders’ Meetings, having reviewed the Executive Board’s report and pursuant to Article L. 22-10-62 of the French Commercial Code and the Market Abuse Regulation (Regulation no. 596/2014/EU):
- ▰terminates, with immediate effect, the unused portion of the authorization granted to the Executive Board to purchase shares of the Company pursuant to the 21st resolution of the Combined Shareholders’ Meeting of May 7, 2024;
- ▰authorizes the Executive Board to carry out transactions in Company shares up to an amount representing 10% of the share capital on the date of such purchases, as calculated in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, provided, however, that the total number of Company shares held by it following such purchases does not exceed 10% of the share capital.
The maximum purchase price per share is set at €150 (excluding acquisition costs), that is a total maximum amount allocated to the share buyback program of €1,096,286,400, based on a total of 73,085,760 shares outstanding as of February 18, 2025. It should be noted, however, that in the event of changes in the share capital resulting, in particular, from the capitalization of reserves and the granting of bonus shares, stock splits or reverse splits, the above-mentioned price will be revised accordingly.
Shares may be bought, sold or transferred by any means, in one or more transactions, particularly on the market or over the counter, including through block trades, public offerings, the use of derivatives or of warrants or other securities granting access to share capital, or by creating option mechanisms, as permitted by the financial market authorities and in accordance with applicable regulations.
The Company may use this authorization for the following purposes, in compliance with the above-mentioned statutes and financial market practices authorized by the French Financial Markets Authority (AMF):
- 1.canceling shares, in accordance with the authorization granted to the Executive Board at the Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting;
- 2.market-making in the Company’s shares under a liquidity contract in accordance with market practices accepted by the French Financial Markets Authority (AMF);
- 3.granting or allocating shares to employees and corporate officers of the Company and/or of current or future affiliates as allowed by law, particularly with respect to exercising share purchase options, granting free shares or profit sharing;
- 4.remitting or exchanging shares when the rights attached to debt instruments that entitle holders to receive Eurazeo shares are exercised;
- 5.undertaking any other transaction approved or recognized by regulations or the French Financial Markets Authority (AMF) and any goals consistent with prevailing regulations.
The Company may also use this authorization with a view to retaining or using shares in exchange or as payment for potential future acquisitions. In accordance with Article L. 22-10-62 of the French Commercial Code, the number of shares purchased by the Company with a view to holding and subsequently presenting them in payment or exchange in connection with an acquisition, cannot exceed 5% of the Company’s share capital.
Company shares may be purchased, sold or transferred at any time, subject to applicable laws and regulations, except during a takeover bid period. During such a period, these transactions may only be performed to allow the Company to satisfy prior commitments to grant or allocate shares to employees or corporate officers of the Company as set out in point 3 above, particularly with respect to the exercise of share purchase options or the grant of free shares or profit sharing or if the buyback transactions are performed under a prevailing independent share purchase mandate.
As required by applicable regulations, the Company will report purchases, disposals and transfers to the Financial Markets Authority and generally complete all formalities or filing requirements.
As required by applicable regulations, the Company will report transactions performed pursuant to this authorization to Shareholders’ Meetings.
The Shareholders’ Meeting grants full powers to the Executive Board, which may delegate such power, to implement this authorization and set the terms and conditions thereof, in particular, to adjust the above purchase price in the event of changes in shareholders’ equity, share capital or the par value of shares, to place any orders on the stock market, enter into agreements, complete all filing requirements and formalities and generally do all that is necessary.
→Appointment of Forvis Mazars as Statutory Auditor responsible for certifying sustainability information (16th resolution)
Pursuant to the provisions of the Order of December 6, 2023 enacting Directive (EU) 2022/2464 of December 14, 2022, known as the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), the Company is required to appoint an auditor to certify the sustainability information.
The Supervisory Board meeting of March 5, 2025 decided, at the recommendation of the Audit Committee and the CSR Committee, meeting during a joint session, to propose the appointment of Forvis Mazars as Statutory Auditor responsible for certifying sustainability information to the Shareholders’ Meeting. This proposal falls within the framework of prevailing regulations. The framework for the certification of sustainability information and the conditions for appointing a sustainability auditor could change in the future according to proposals in the Omnibus Directives simplifying the CSRD and CSDDD Directives on sustainability and due diligence published on February 26, 2025.
Accordingly, the 16th resolution asks shareholders to appoint Forvis Mazars as the Statutory Auditor responsible for certifying sustainability information for a period of four years corresponding to the remainder of its term of office as Statutory Auditor responsible for certifying the financial statements. Its term of office will expire at the end of the Ordinary Shareholders’ Meeting held in 2029 to approve the financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2028.
Forvis Mazars has already indicated that it would accept this appointment in the event of a favorable vote on the resolution, and that it was not affected by any incompatibility or prohibition that could prevent the exercise of such duties.
It is also specified that Forvis Mazars will be represented by a natural person meeting the conditions necessary to certify sustainability information in accordance with the conditions set out in Article L. 821-18 of the French Commercial Code.
16th resolution: Appointment of Forvis Mazars as Statutory Auditor responsible for certifying sustainability information
The Shareholders’ Meeting, voting in accordance with quorum and majority rules for Ordinary Shareholders’ Meetings and having reviewed the reports of the Executive Board and the Supervisory Board and pursuant to the provisions of Article L. 821-40 of the French Commercial Code, appoints Forvis Mazars SA, a statutory audit company registered with the H2A under number 66006458 and registered with the Nanterre Trade and Companies Register under number 784 824 53 and whose registered office is located at 61, rue Henri Regnault, 92400 Courbevoie, as Statutory Auditor responsible for certifying sustainability information, for a period of four years corresponding to the remainder of its term of office as Statutory Auditor responsible for certifying the financial statements. Its term of officer will expire at the end of the Ordinary Shareholders’ Meeting held in 2029 to approve the financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2028.
→Ratification of the transfer of the registered office (17th resolution)
On October 16, 2024, the Supervisory Board meeting decided to transfer Eurazeo’s registered office from 1 rue Georges Berger, 75017 Paris to 66 rue Pierre Charron, 75008 Paris, effective November 8, 2024, and amended the Bylaws accordingly.
The 17th resolution therefore submits to shareholders for approval, in accordance with the provisions of Article L.225-65 of the French Commercial Code, the ratification of the Supervisory Board decision of October 16, 2024 to transfer Eurazeo’s registered office.
17th resolution: Ratification of the transfer of the registered office
The Shareholders’ Meeting, voting in accordance with quorum and majority rules for Ordinary Shareholders’ Meetings, ratifies, in accordance with Article L. 225-65 of the French Commercial Code, the decision of the Supervisory Board meeting of October 16, 2024 to transfer the registered office of the Company from 1, rue Georges Berger, 75017 Paris to 66, rue Pierre Charron, 75008 Paris, as of November 8, 2024. Accordingly, the Shareholders’ Meeting also approves the amendment of the Company’s Bylaws adopted by the Supervisory Board meeting.
8.3Special Report on share subscription and purchase options (Article L. 225-184 of the French Commercial Code)
Pursuant to the provisions of Article L. 225-184 of the French Commercial Code, Eurazeo informs you that no share purchase options were granted in fiscal year 2024.
Share subscription or purchase options granted to corporate officers and outstanding as of December 31, 2024:
Share purchase options granted by Eurazeo to its corporate officers and exercised by them during fiscal year 2024:
Nombre d’options attribuées/ d’actions achetées |
Prix (en euros) |
Dates d’échéances ou dates d’exercice |
Plan |
|
---|---|---|---|---|
Options consenties durant l’exercice aux mandataires sociaux par Eurazeo |
||||
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Options exercées durant l’exercice par les mandataires sociaux d’Eurazeo |
||||
Sophie Flak |
1 218 (1) |
46,80 € |
15/03/2024 |
Plan 2014 |
Olivier Millet |
14 193 |
46,80 € |
13/06/2024 |
Plan 2014 |
|
Share purchase options granted in fiscal year 2024 by Eurazeo to the ten employees other than corporate officers receiving the highest number of options and shares purchased through the exercise of options by the ten employees who have purchased the highest number of shares
Nombre d’options attribuées/d’actions achetées |
Prix moyen pondéré (en euros) |
Dates d’échéances ou dates d’exercice |
Plan |
|
---|---|---|---|---|
Options consenties, durant l’exercice, par Eurazeo, aux 10 salariés d’Eurazeo dont le nombre d’options ainsi consenties est le plus élevé |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Options exercées durant l’exercice |
1 081 |
46,80 € |
13/06/2024 |
Plan 2014 |
No share subscription or purchase options were granted to Eurazeo employees by Eurazeo affiliates within the meaning of Article L. 225-180 of the French Commercial Code.
2014 Plan |
2015 Plan |
2016 Plan |
2017 Plan |
2018 Plan |
2019/1 Plan |
2019/2 Plan |
2020 Plan |
2021 Plan |
|
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Date of Shareholders’ Meeting |
05/07/2013 |
05/07/2013 |
05/12/2016 |
05/12/2016 |
05/12/2016 |
05/12/2016 |
04/25/2019 |
04/25/2019 |
04/25/2019 |
Date of Executive Board meeting |
06/17/2014 |
06/29/2015 |
05/13/2016 |
01/31/2017 |
01/31/2018 |
02/05/2019 |
06/06/2019 |
02/10/2020 |
02/04/2021 |
Type of options |
Purchase |
Purchase |
Purchase |
Purchase |
Purchase |
Purchase |
Purchase |
Purchase |
Purchase |
Total number of shares available for subscription or purchase |
90,853 |
285,704 |
120,126 |
93,912 |
7,679 |
5,410 |
2,494 |
- |
114,521 |
Number of shares subscribed or purchased as of December 31, 2024 |
(90,839) |
(4,757) |
(8,901) |
(8,395) |
(1,594) |
(1) |
- |
- |
- |
Share subscription or purchase options canceled during the fiscal year |
(14) |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Share subscription or purchase options as of December 31, 2024: |
0 |
280,947 |
111,225 |
85,517 |
6,085 |
5,409 |
2,494 |
- |
114,521 |
Number of persons concerned |
- |
4 |
7 |
4 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
- |
3 |
Total number of shares that can be subscribed or purchased by members of the Executive Board (in its composition as of December 31, 2024) (1) (3) |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Number of executives concerned |
- |
- |
1 |
1 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Total number of shares that can be subscribed or purchased by the first ten employee beneficiaries |
- |
280,947 |
111,225 |
85,517 |
6,085 |
5,409 |
3,325 |
- |
114,521 |
Number of employees concerned |
- |
4 |
7 |
4 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
- |
3 |
Date of creation of options |
06/17/2014 |
06/29/2015 |
05/13/2016 |
01/31/2017 |
01/31/2018 |
02/05/2019 |
06/06/2019 |
- |
02/04/2021 |
Beginning of exercise period |
06/17/2018 |
06/29/2019 |
05/13/2020 |
01/31/2021 |
01/31/2022 |
(4) |
(5) |
(6) |
(7) |
Expiry date |
06/17/2024 |
06/29/2025 |
05/13/2026 |
01/31/2027 |
01/31/2028 |
02/05/2029 |
06/06/2029 |
02/10/2030 |
02/04/2031 |
Discount |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|||
STRIKE PRICE (ADJUSTED) |
46.80 |
48.89 |
49.16 |
48.20 |
73.92 |
59.53 |
62.70 |
60.45 |
56.63 |
As a % of share capital as of December 31, 2024 (2) |
0.0% |
0.37% |
0.15% |
0.11% |
0.01% |
0.01% |
0.003% |
0.00% |
0.15% |
|
8.4Special report on the grant of free shares prepared in accordance with Article L. 225-197-4 of the French Commercial Code
▰8.4.12024 employee free share plan
A. Legal Framework
The Shareholders’ Meeting of April 28, 2022 (35th resolution) authorized the Executive Board to grant free shares representing up to 3.0% of the Company’s share capital to employees and corporate officers of Eurazeo and/or its affiliates, in accordance with the provisions of Articles L. 225-197-1 to L. 225-197-3 of the French Commercial Code. This authorization was given for a 38-month period.
Pursuant to this authorization, the Eurazeo Executive Board, implementing the delegation of power granted by the Combined Shareholders’ Meeting of April 28, 2022, adopted on March 8, 2024 a free share plan for employees of Eurazeo, Eurazeo Global Investor, Eurazeo North America, Eurazeo UK and Eurazeo Funds Management Luxembourg (the “Free Share Plan”). The terms and conditions of this Free Share Plan are presented below.
B. Details of the free share plan
The rules governing the Free Share Plan provide notably for a three-year vesting period, with the shares vesting at the end of this period only if the beneficiary is still employed by the Company or a Eurazeo group company, except in the event of death, retirement or full or partial disability or with the formal agreement of the Executive Board.
The Free Share Plan rules also stipulate that the number of shares granted shall be adjusted in the event of transactions in the Company’s share capital in order to protect the rights of beneficiaries.
C. Free shares granted by Eurazeo during fiscal year 2024
Pursuant to the Free Share Plan adopted on March 8, 2024, Eurazeo’s Executive Board decided to grant 35,789 free shares to all employees of the Company and Eurazeo group companies, with a value of €79.00 each (share price as of March 7, 2024), split as follows:
- ▰33,944 free shares representing 0.04% of the Company’s share capital as of December 31, 2024 were granted to 245 managerial staff and technician beneficiaries who do not receive performance shares. Of these shares, 4,221 were granted to the ten employees receiving the highest number of free shares;
- ▰1,845 shares representing 0.002% of the Company’s share capital as of December 31, 2024 were granted to 45 managerial staff beneficiaries who receive performance shares.
8.5Observations of the Supervisory Board on the Executive Board’s report
With respect to Article L. 225-68 of the French Commercial Code, the Supervisory Board has no comments on the Executive Board’s report or the financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024, and recommends that the Shareholders’ Meeting adopts all the resolutions proposed by the Executive Board.
8.6Statutory Auditors’ special report on related-party agreements
(Shareholders’ Meeting for the approval of the financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024)
This is a free translation into English of the Statutory Auditors’ special report on related‑party agreements issued in French and is provided solely for the convenience of English-speaking readers. This report should be read in conjunction with, and construed in accordance with, French law and professional auditing standards applicable in France.
In our capacity as Statutory Auditors of your Company, we hereby report to you on related-party agreements.
It is our responsibility to report to shareholders, based on the information provided to us, on the main terms and conditions of agreements that have been disclosed to us or that we may have identified as part of our engagement, as well as the reasons given as to why they are beneficial for the Company, without commenting on their relevance or substance or identifying any undisclosed agreements. Under the provisions of Article R. 225-58 of the French Commercial Code (Code de commerce), it is the responsibility of the shareholders to determine whether the agreements are appropriate and should be approved.
Where applicable, it is also our responsibility to provide shareholders with the information required by Article R. 225-58 of the French Commercial Code in relation to the implementation during the year of agreements already approved by the Shareholders’ Meeting.
We performed the procedures that we deemed necessary in accordance with professional standards applicable in France to such engagements. These procedures consisted in verifying that the information given to us is consistent with the underlying documents.
▰ Agreements to be submitted for the approval of the Shareholders’ Meeting
Agreements approved during the year
In accordance with Article L. 225-88 of the French Commercial Code, we were informed of the following agreements authorized in advance by the Supervisory Board.
a) Agreements with shareholders
b) Agreements with companies with executives in common
c) Other agreements and commitments with executives
- ▰William Kadouch-Chassaing (member of the Executive Board of Eurazeo and Fund unitholder),
- ▰Christophe Bavière (member of the Executive Board of Eurazeo and Fund unitholder), and
- ▰Sophie Flak (member of the Executive Board of Eurazeo and Fund unitholder).
Nature and terms: At its meeting of December 12, 2024, the Supervisory Board authorized the signature of contractual documents to be entered into with members of the Executive Board and members of the investment team to govern their respective investments in the EPBF fund. An investment protocol will be signed between Eurazeo, the members of the Executive Board and the members of the investment team. The maximum amount of the co-investment program is €750 million.
Reasons: For several years now, Eurazeo has allowed members of its Executive Board and the investment team to invest alongside third-party investors in funds managed by the Eurazeo group. For all intents and purposes, it is specified that investment in the EPBF fund by members of the Executive Board and members of the investment team entails a risk of partial or total loss of their investment in the EPBF fund.
- ▰William Kadouch-Chassaing (member of the Executive Board of Eurazeo and Fund unitholder),
- ▰Christophe Bavière (member of the Executive Board of Eurazeo and Fund unitholder), and
- ▰Stéphane Bostyn (member of the Supervisory Board and Fund unitholder).
Nature and terms: At its meeting of December 12, 2024, the Supervisory Board authorized the signature of contractual documents to be entered into with members of the Executive Board and members of the investment team to govern their respective investments in the Citadel Continuation Fund SLP fund. An investment protocol will be signed between Eurazeo, the members of the Executive Board and the members of the investment team. The maximum amount of the co-investment program is €180 million.
Reasons: For several years now, Eurazeo has allowed members of its Executive Board and the investment team to invest alongside third-party investors in funds managed by the Eurazeo group. For all intents and purposes, it is specified that the investment of members of the Executive Board and members of the investment team in the Citadel Continuation Fund SLP entails a risk of partial or total loss of their investment in the Citadel Continuation Fund SLP.
8.7Statutory Auditors’ reports on the resolutions
▰ Statutory Auditors’ report on the share capital decrease
This is a free translation into English of the Statutory Auditors’ report issued in French and is provided solely for the convenience of English-speaking readers. This report should be read in conjunction with, and construed in accordance with, French law and professional standards applicable in France.
In our capacity as Statutory Auditors of your Company and in accordance with Article L. 22-10-62 of the French Commercial Code (Code de commerce) regarding share capital decreases by canceling shares bought back by the Company, we hereby report to you on our assessment of the reasons for and terms and conditions of the planned share capital decrease.
Your Executive Board asks shareholders to delegate to it, subject to the prior authorization of the Supervisory Board pursuant to Article 14 of the Bylaws, for a period of 26 months, full powers to cancel shares purchased pursuant to the authorization for the Company to buyback its own shares under the provisions of the aforementioned article, up to a maximum of 10% of the share capital by 24-month period.
We performed the procedures that we deemed necessary in accordance with professional standards applicable in France to such engagements. These procedures consisted in verifying the fairness of the reasons for and the terms and conditions of the proposed share capital decrease, which does not undermine shareholder equality.
9.1Information on the Company– Bylaws
Eurazeo is a European company with an Executive Board and a Supervisory Board (Société européenne à Directoire et Conseil de Surveillance), governed by current and future French and European legislative and regulatory provisions and the Bylaws. It was registered on July 18, 1969 with the Paris Trade and Companies Registry under no. 692 030 992. The APE code is 70.10Z and the LEI is 9695 00C6 56AA 39O9 4N60.
Eurazeo’s Bylaws, the minutes of Shareholders’ Meetings, financial statements and reports to Shareholders’ Meetings presented by the Executive Board, the Supervisory Board or the Statutory Auditors and all other corporate documents, as well as financial information and all expert valuations and statements issued at Eurazeo’s request, which must be made available to shareholders under applicable laws, can be examined at Eurazeo’s registered office, at 66, rue Pierre Charron – 75008 Paris.
In addition, all financial announcements and reports issued by Eurazeo can be downloaded from the Company’s website at www.eurazeo.com, on the Newsroom page.
Person responsible for financial information William Kadouch-Chassaing, Chief Executive Officer E-mail: wkadouch-chassaing@eurazeo.com Tel.: (+33)1 44 15 01 11
▰ Bylaws
The Bylaws will enter into effect on the date of the Shareholders’ Meeting of May 7, 2025, subject to adoption of the following resolution:
21st resolution: Amendment of Article 13 (Proceedings of the Supervisory Board) of the Company’s Bylaws.
Article 1 – Legal form of the Company
The Company is a European company (Societas Europaea, or “SE”) with an Executive Board and a Supervisory Board pursuant to a decision of the Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting of May 11, 2017. It is governed by current and future French and European legislative and regulatory provisions and the present Bylaws.
Article 2 – Company name
In all deeds and documents issued by the Company, the company name shall be followed by the words “European Company” or the initials “SE”.
Article 3 – Corporate purpose
- ▰the management of its funds and their investment over the short, medium or long term;
- ▰the acquisition, management and disposal, by all available means, of all minority or controlling interests, and generally of all listed and unlisted securities and all real and movable property, in France and elsewhere;
- ▰the sponsoring and acquisition of investment funds and the acquisition of interests in funds of this type;
- ▰the acquisition, disposal, management and operation, by way of leasing or otherwise, of all real property and buildings;
- ▰the performance of services on behalf of entities or companies in which the Company holds an equity stake;
- ▰the grant of security interests, endorsements and guaranties to facilitate the financing of subsidiaries or entities in which the Company holds an investment;
- ▰and more generally, all financial, industrial, commercial, real and movable property transactions, directly or indirectly related to one of those purposes or to any similar or related purpose.
Article 4 – Registered office
The registered office may be transferred to another location in the same county (département) or a neighboring county (département) by a decision of the Supervisory Board, subject to confirmation of this decision by the next Ordinary Shareholders’ Meeting and anywhere else in the European Union by a decision of an Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting.
Article 5 – Company term
Except in the event of dissolution or extension by decision of an Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting, the Company is incorporated for ninety-nine years as from the date of registration with the Trade and Companies Registry, that is July 1, 1969.
Article 6 – Share capital
The Company has a share capital of two hundred and twenty-two million, nine hundred and eleven thousand, five hundred and seventy-eight and eighty-five cents (€222,911,578.85). It is divided into seventy-three million, eighty-five thousand and seven hundred and sixty (73,085,760) fully paid-up shares of the same class.
Article 7 – Form of shares
Pursuant to applicable laws and regulations, and subject to the corresponding penalties, the Company may at any time ask an institution or broker to disclose the name, address and nationality of individuals or entities holding securities conferring current or future voting rights at the Company’s Shareholders’ Meetings, as well as the number of securities held by each individual or entity and any restrictions on the securities held.
Article 8 – Information on share capital ownership
Any individual or legal entity which, acting alone or jointly with others, comes to hold, either directly or indirectly, within the meaning of Articles L. 233-7 et seq. of the French Commercial Code, one percent (1%) or more of the outstanding shares or voting rights of the Company shall communicate the information set out in Article L. 233-7 I of the French Commercial Code to the Company and particularly the aggregate number of shares, voting rights and future rights to shares to be issued and the related voting rights it holds. It shall also report that information to the Company whenever the number of shares or voting rights it owns increases by an additional one percent (1%) or more of the total number of outstanding shares and voting rights.
When determining these thresholds, account shall also be taken of all shares and/or voting rights held indirectly and shares and/or voting rights equivalent to shares and/or voting rights held as defined in Articles L. 233-7 and L. 233-9 of the French Commercial Code.
This information must be provided to the Company no later than five (5) stock market days after any acquisition of shares or voting rights which brings the total held to one percent or a multiple thereof.
Should a shareholder fail to comply with the above provisions and at the request of one or more shareholders owning five percent (5%) or more of the outstanding shares, duly recorded in the minutes of the Shareholders’ Meeting, any unreported shares or voting rights shall be barred from voting at all Shareholders’ Meetings held during a period of two (2) years commencing the date they are reported by the owner.
The foregoing reporting requirement shall also apply whenever the portion of shares or voting rights held decreases by one percent (1%) or more of the outstanding shares or voting rights.
Article 9 – Rights attached to each share
In addition to the voting right conferred by law, each share confers entitlement to a portion of the profits or liquidation surplus in direct proportion to the existing number of shares.
On each occasion where it is necessary to own a certain number of shares in order to vote, it remains the responsibility of those shareholders not possessing the required number to arrange the grouping of shares required.
Article 10 – Payment of shares
The amount of shares issued during a capital increase and to be paid up in cash is payable under the terms and conditions determined by the Supervisory Board.
Subscribers and shareholders are notified of calls for funds at least fifteen (15) days before the date set for each payment by a notice published in a legal gazette of the location of the registered office or by registered letter sent individually to subscribers and shareholders.
All delays in payment of sums due on the unpaid shares shall automatically, and without the need for any formality whatsoever, lead to the payment of interest calculated at the legal rate plus two (2) points, day after day, as from the due date, without prejudice to any action in personam that the Company may bring against the defaulting shareholder and enforcement measures provided by law.
Article 11 – Members of the Supervisory Board
- 1.The Supervisory Board has a minimum of three (3) and a maximum of eighteen (18) members, subject to the exemption granted by law in the event of a merger.
- The members of the Supervisory Board are appointed by Ordinary Shareholders’ Meeting. When a vacancy arises for one or more Board members, the Board itself may appoint replacements by co-optation, with each replacement appointed for the remaining period of office of his/her predecessor, and subject to ratification of the appointment by the next Shareholders’ Meeting.
- The number of Supervisory Board members aged over seventy (70) may not exceed one third of the total number of Supervisory Board members at any time. When this proportion is exceeded, the oldest member of the Supervisory Board, with the exception of its Chairman, must resign his/her position at the end of the next Ordinary Shareholders’ Meeting.
- 2.Each Supervisory Board member must hold at least two hundred and fifty (250) Company shares throughout his/her entire term.
- 3.Members of the Supervisory Board are appointed for a period of four (4) years. They may be re-appointed. The duties of members of the Supervisory Board terminate at the end of the Ordinary Shareholders’ Meeting approving the financial statements for the preceding fiscal year that is held during the year in which their term of office expires.
- 4.The Supervisory Board also includes, pursuant to the provisions of Articles L. 225-79-2et seq. of the French Commercial Code, one or two members representing employees, subject to a regime governed by prevailing law and these Bylaws.
- When the number of members of the Supervisory Board appointed by Ordinary Shareholders’ Meeting is less than or equal to eight, one member of the Supervisory Board is appointed to represent employees for a period of four (4) years by the Company’s Work Council.
- When the Supervisory Board has more than eight members, a second Supervisory Board member representing employees must be appointed in accordance with the same procedure. Should the number of members of the Supervisory Board appointed by Ordinary Shareholders’ Meeting become equal to or less than eight, the term of office of the second member of the Supervisory Board representing employees shall continue to its end.
- The renewal of the terms of office of the members of the Supervisory Board representing employees will be subject to the number of employees remaining above the legal threshold.
- By exception to the obligation set out in Article 11.2 of these Bylaws, members representing employees are not required to own Company shares. In addition, they shall receive no compensation in respect of their duties.
Article 12 – Chairmanship of the Supervisory Board
- 1.The Supervisory Board elects a Chairman and one or more Vice-Chairmen for the full period of their appointment.Both functions must be filled by natural persons.
- The Supervisory Board sets their compensation, whether fixed or variable.
- The Chairman is responsible for calling Board meetings at least four times a year, and for chairing the proceedings.
- 2.The Vice-Chairman or Vice-Chairmen have the same responsibilities and prerogatives as the Chairman, when the Chairman is unable to attend or has delegated his/her duties temporarily.
- 3.The Supervisory Board may appoint a secretary, either from among its own members or from outside the Board.
Article 13 – Proceedings of the Supervisory Board
- 1.Supervisory Board members may be notified of Board meetings by any form of communication, including orally.
- Supervisory Board meetings are held at the registered office or in any other place specified in the notice of meeting. Meetings are chaired by the Supervisory Board Chairman or, in the absence of the latter, by a Vice-Chairman. At the initiative of the individual convening the meeting, the decisions of the Supervisory Board may be taken by written consultation of Supervisory Board members, including by any electronic means, under the conditions and within the time limits provided for by law and in the notice of meeting and, where appropriate, the Internal Rules adopted by the Supervisory Board. Any Supervisory Board member may object to the use of written consultation, under the conditions and within the time limits provided for in the notice of meeting, and where appropriate the Internal Rules. Postal voting is also permitted under the conditions provided for in the Internal Rules.
- 2.Meetings are held and proceedings conducted subject to prevailing legal provisions governing quorum and majority rules. Where voting is tied (including where written consultation is used), the meeting Chairman will have the casting vote.
- 3.The Supervisory Board drafts Internal Rules, which may provide that, except in cases of resolutions relating to the appointment or replacement of its Chairman and Vice-Chairmen, and those relating to the appointment or dismissal of Executive Board members, for the purposes of quorum and majority rules, Supervisory Board members may participate in Board meetings through video conferencing or another form of telecommunications enabling their identification and guaranteeing their effective participation, as provided by prevailing law and regulations.
- 4.In the event of failure to respond in writing (including electronically) to written consultations within the time limits and under the conditions provided for by the author of the request, the Supervisory Board members concerned shall be deemed to be absent and not to have participated in the decision.
- 5.Minutes are recorded of Supervisory Board meetings and copies or extracts thereof are certified and distributed in accordance with the law.
Article 14 – Powers of the Supervisory Board
- 1.The Supervisory Board permanently oversees the management of the Company by its Executive Board.
- At any time during the year, it conducts any verifications and reviews that it deems necessary and may ask the Executive Board to communicate any documents that it considers necessary for the performance of its duties.
- The Executive Board submits a report to the Supervisory Board at least once every quarter on the Company’s main management acts and decisions, including all information that the Board may require to be kept informed of the Company’s business, along with the half-yearly financial statements.
- Within the prescribed regulatory time limit following the end of each fiscal year, the Executive Board submits the separate annual financial statements, consolidated financial statements and its report to the Shareholders’ Meeting to the Supervisory Board for check and control.
- The Supervisory Board reports its observations on both the Executive Board’s report and the separate annual financial statements and consolidated financial statements to the Shareholders’ Meeting.
- This supervision may, under no circumstances, lead to the performance of management acts, directly or indirectly, by the Supervisory Board or its members.
- 2.The Supervisory Board appoints and may dismiss the members of the Executive Board, in accordance with the law and pursuant to Article 17 of these Bylaws.
- 3.The Supervisory Board prepares the draft resolution proposing the appointment of the Statutory Auditors to the Shareholders’ Meeting, in accordance with the law.
- 4.The following transactions are subject to the prior approval of the Supervisory Board as provided by the Internal Rules of the Supervisory Board:
- •all external growth projects or strategic partnerships,
- •the creation of security interests of an amount in excess of two hundred million euros (€200,000,000), as well as the granting of sureties, endorsements and guarantees,
- •any proposal to the Shareholders’ Meeting to amend the Bylaws,
- •any transaction that could result, immediately or in the future, in a capital increase or decrease through the issue or cancellation of shares,
- •the creation of stock option plans and the granting of Company share subscription or purchase options, or the grant of free shares of the Company to employees or certain categories of employees or any similar product,
- •any proposal to the Shareholders’ Meeting regarding share buyback programs,
- •any proposal to the Shareholders’ Meeting regarding the appropriation of earnings and the distribution of dividends or interim dividends,
- •agreements regarding debt and financing, whenever the total amount of the transaction or agreement, performed in one or more stages, exceeds two hundred million euros (€200,000,000),
- •all agreements and commitments governed by Article L. 225-86 of the French Commercial Code,
- •all other transactions referred to, where applicable, in the Internal Rules of the Supervisory Board.
- 5.Within the limit of the amounts that it will determine, under the terms and conditions and for the duration that it defines, the Supervisory Board may authorize the Executive Board in advance to carry out one or more of the transactions mentioned in paragraph 4 above.
- 6.The Supervisory Board may decide to set up committees from among its members to review questions that it or its Chairman submit for their opinion. It defines the membership and tasks of these committees which will act under the Board’s responsibility.
Article 15 – Compensation of the Supervisory Board members
A fixed annual amount may be allocated to the members of the Supervisory Board by the Shareholders’ Meeting in compensation for their activities. The Board freely allocates this amount between its members in accordance with the conditions provided by law.
The Supervisory Board may also grant exceptional compensation to certain of its members in the cases and under the conditions provided by law.
Article 16 – Non-voting members
- 1.The Shareholders’ Meeting may appoint non-voting members to assist the Supervisory Board. Non-voting members may or may not be selected from among shareholders; there may be no more than four non-voting members, and they are appointed for a maximum of four years. The Supervisory Board decides their roles and responsibilities and sets their compensation.
- 2.Non-voting members are invited to all Supervisory Board meetings and may contribute to its proceedings in an advisory role only. They may not act on behalf of Supervisory Board members and may only advise.
Article 17 – Members of the Executive Board
- 1.The Company is managed by an Executive Board comprised of at least of two (2) members appointed by the Supervisory Board. The Supervisory Board may amend the number of Executive Board members during the term of office. The Executive Board performs its duties under the supervision of the Supervisory Board, in accordance with the law and the Company’s Bylaws.
- 2.The members of the Executive Board need not be chosen from among the shareholders. They must be natural persons. They may be reappointed indefinitely. No member of the Supervisory Board may be a member of the Executive Board.
- The age limit for acting as a member of the Executive Board is set at sixty-eight (68) years of age. Any member of the Executive Board who reaches this age shall be deemed to have resigned.
- Members of the Executive Board may have an employment contract with the Company that shall remain in effect throughout their entire term of office and thereinafter.
- 3.The Executive Board is appointed for a term of four (4) years. In the event that a seat falls vacant, the Supervisory Board shall appoint, in accordance with the law, a successor for the predecessor’s remaining term.
- 4.Members of the Executive Board may be dismissed, either by the Supervisory Board, or by Shareholders’ Meeting upon the recommendation of the Supervisory Board. If the dismissal is without good cause, the member may be entitled to damages. Dismissal of a member of the Executive Board does not result in termination of his/her employment contract.
Article 18 – Chair of the Executive Board – General Management
- 1.The Supervisory Board appoints one of the members of the Executive Board as its Chairman and sets the duration of his/her duties. He or she represents the Company in its dealings with third parties.
- 2.The Supervisory Board may confer the same powers of representation on one or more Executive Board members, who then assume the title of Chief Executive Officer.
- 3.The duties of Chairman and, where applicable, Chief Executive Officer, allocated to Executive Board members may be withdrawn at any time by the Supervisory Board.
- 4.The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer(s) validly carry out all acts that bind the Company with respect to third parties.
Article 19 – Proceedings of the Executive Board
- 1.The Executive Board meets as often as required in the best interests of the Company, after a meeting has been called by the Chairman or at least half of its members. Meetings are held at the registered office or in any other place specified in the notice of meeting. Items may be added to the agenda at the meeting. Meetings may be notified by any form of communication, including orally.
- 2.Meetings are chaired by the Chairman of the Executive Board or, in his/her absence, by the Chief Executive Officer designated by the Chairman.
- 3.Executive Board proceedings are valid only when at least half of its members are present. Decisions are adopted by the majority of votes cast by those members present or represented. Where voting is tied, the meeting Chairman will have the casting vote.
- Members of the Executive Board may take part in Board meetings by means of video conference or telecommunications, as permitted by current regulations applicable to meetings of the Supervisory Board. The members shall be considered present for the purpose of calculating quorum and majority.
- 4.The proceedings are recorded in the form of minutes, which are held in a special register and signed by those Executive Board members attending the meeting.
- 5.The Executive Board sets its own internal rules and notifies the Supervisory Board thereof.
Article 20 – Powers and obligations of the Executive Board
- 1.The Executive Board is vested with the most extensive powers to act on behalf of the Company in all circumstances, within the limits of the corporate purpose and subject to the powers expressly attributed by law and the Company’s Bylaws to Shareholders’ Meetings and the Supervisory Board. It determines the strategic direction of the Company and ensures its implementation, in the Company’s interest and taking into consideration the social and environmental issues associated with its activities.No restriction on its powers will be enforceable against third parties, who may launch legal proceedings against the Company, with respect to the performance of the commitments made in its name by the Chairman of the Executive Board or a Chief Executive Officer once their appointments have been regularly published.
- 2.Members of the Executive Board may, with the authorization of the Supervisory Board, divide management tasks among themselves. However, this division of tasks may, under no circumstances, exempt the Executive Board from meeting and deliberating on the most important issues concerning the Company’s management, or be invoked as a reason for exemption from the joint and several liability of the Executive Board and each of its members.
- 3.The Executive Board may vest one or more of its members or any person chosen from outside the Board, with special, permanent or temporary duties that it will determine, and delegate to them for one or more specified purposes, with or without the possibility of sub-delegation, any powers that it deems necessary.
- 4.The Executive Board prepares and presents to the Supervisory Board, reports, budgets and quarterly, half-year and annual financial statements, in accordance with the law and pursuant to paragraph 1 of Article 14 above. The Executive Board calls all Shareholders’ Meetings, defines their agenda and implements their decisions.
- 5.Members of the Executive Board may be held liable, towards the Company or third parties, collectively and severally for breaches of legal and regulatory provisions governing European companies, breaches of these Bylaws, or management faults, under the conditions and governing sanctions provided by prevailing French and European laws.
Article 21 – Compensation of the Executive Board members
The Supervisory Board sets the method and amount of compensation paid to each Executive Board member and sets the number and conditions of any share subscription or purchase options they may be granted, in accordance with the law.
Article 22 – Statutory Auditors
Article 23 – Shareholders’ Meetings
- 1.Shareholders’ Meetings are called and vote in accordance with the provisions of prevailing European regulations and French law applicable to European companies.
- 2.Each share entitles its owner to one vote. However, fully paid-up shares deposited in registered accounts in the name of the same shareholder for two (2) years or more, are entitled to double voting rights.
- Furthermore, in the event of a share capital increase through capitalization of reserves, profits or share premiums, bonus registered shares granted to shareholders in proportion to existing registered shares held qualifying for double voting rights shall also confer double voting rights immediately on issue.
- Shares converted into bearer shares or which change hands lose their extra voting rights. However, the foregoing provision is not applicable to shares transferred by virtue of inheritance, the liquidation of community property or inter vivos gifts to a spouse or relative entitled to inherit, nor shall such transfers interrupt the two-year period specified in the preceding paragraph.
- The beneficial owners of shares shall exercise the voting rights attached to them at Ordinary Shareholders’ Meetings, and their legal owners shall exercise these voting rights at Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meetings. The shareholders may, however, agree to allocate voting rights in a different manner at Shareholders’ Meetings. If they do so, they shall inform the Company thereof by registered letter to its registered office and the Company shall comply with such agreements at all Shareholders’ Meetings held one month or more after the postmarked date of this registered letter.
- 3.Meetings are held either at the Company’s registered office or at any other venue indicated in the notice of meeting.
- 4.Evidence of the right to participate at the Company’s Shareholders’ Meetings shall consist in the accounting registration of the shares in the name of the shareholder or financial broker acting on his/her behalf (as provided for by law) no later than 0:00 a.m. (Paris time) two business days prior to the meeting:
- •in the case of registered shareholders: in the registered share books of the Company,
- •in the case of holders of bearer shares: in the bearer share books kept by the authorized broker, as provided for by applicable regulations.
- Shareholders may attend meetings in person or be represented by a proxy. They may also participate by sending a vote by mail as provided for by applicable laws and regulations. In order to be counted, mail ballots must be received by the Company no later than three (3) business days before the date of the meeting.
- The Executive Board may authorize the sending to the Company of proxy and mail voting forms by telecommunications means (including electronic means) in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
- When such telecommunications means are used, the electronic signature may take the form of a process complying with the criteria set out in the first sentence of the second paragraph of Article 1316-4 of the French Civil Code.
- If the Executive Board decides to use such telecommunications means, as set out in the meeting notice or convening notice, shareholders who participate in Shareholders’ Meetings via videoconferencing or telecommunications means that allow them to be identified as set forth by applicable law are deemed to be present for the calculation of quorum and majority.
- 5.Shareholders’ Meetings are chaired by the Chairman of the Supervisory Board or, in his/her absence, a Vice-Chairman.In their absence, the meeting elects its own Chairman.
- 6.Minutes are recorded of Shareholders’ Meetings and copies thereof are certified and distributed in accordance with the law.
Article 24 – Company financial statements
Provided that there is sufficient income left after deducting the sums required to fund or supplement the legal reserve, the Shareholders’ Meeting may, upon the recommendation of the Executive Board, allocate any portion of earnings it deems appropriate, either to retained earnings or to one or more general or special reserve accounts, or for distribution to shareholders.
The Shareholders’ Meeting called to approve the financial statements for the year has the authority to grant all shareholders the option to receive some or all of the dividend or interim dividend distributed in either cash or shares, in accordance with the laws and regulations applicable as of the date of the decision.
The Ordinary Shareholders’ Meeting may decide the distribution of profits or reserves through the allotment of marketable securities presented in the Company’s assets.
Any shareholder that can demonstrate that their shares have been deposited in registered accounts for at least two years and continue to be deposited in such accounts at the dividend payment date shall receive a dividend bonus on such shares equal to 10% of the dividend (interim dividend and dividend) paid to other shares, including in the event of payment of a scrip dividend. The increased dividend shall, where necessary, be rounded down to the nearest euro cent.
Similarly, any shareholder that can demonstrate, at the year end, that their shares have been deposited in registered accounts for at least two years and continue to be deposited in such accounts at the date of a share capital increase by capitalization of reserves, profits or share premiums and the distribution of bonus shares shall benefit from an increase in the number of bonus shares distributed, equal to 10%.
The new shares created shall be assimilated to the existing shares in respect of which they were granted, for the calculation of increased dividend and grant rights.
The number of shares eligible for these increases may not exceed, for the same shareholder, 0.5% of the share capital at the end of the preceding fiscal year.
Article 25 – Regulated agreements
Pursuant to Article L .229-7 paragraph 6 of the French Commercial Code, the provisions of Articles L. 225-86 to L. 225-90-1 of the French Commercial Code are applicable to agreements entered into by the Company.
Article 26 – Dissolution and liquidation
In the event of dissolution of the Company, the Shareholders’ Meeting appoints one or more liquidators in accordance with the conditions of quorum and majority laid down for Ordinary Shareholders’ Meetings.
The liquidator represents the Company. He is vested with the most extensive powers to liquidate the assets, by amicable settlement. He is qualified to pay creditors and distribute the available balance.
The Shareholders’ Meeting may authorize the liquidator to continue outstanding business or initiate new business for the needs of the liquidation.
Article 27 – Disputes
9.2Regulatory environment
Eurazeo is an investment company, listed on Euronext Paris. It is a European company governed by current and future French and European legislative and regulatory provisions, and notably by the General Regulations of the French Financial Markets Authority (Autorité des Marchés Financiers, AMF).
Eurazeo has financial investment advisor (Conseiller en investissement financier (CIF)) status. The Company is recorded in the French Single Register of Insurance, Banking, and Finance Intermediaries (ORIAS) under the number 19008710 as a CIF since December 13, 2019.
Certain Eurazeo subsidiaries operate in a regulatory environment subject to French law, Luxembourg law, UK law and US law as follows:
- ▰Eurazeo Funds Management Luxembourg, an AIFM portfolio management company certified by the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier, the Luxembourg financial services regulator, under registration number A00002174;
- ▰Eurazeo North America Inc, an asset manager governed by US law, which obtained the status of US Investment Advisor with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 28, 2019;
- ▰Eurazeo UK Limited, a subsidiary of Eurazeo SE governed by UK law, certified by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the UK financial services regulator, since May 23, 2022;
- ▰Eurazeo Infrastructure Partners SNC, a portfolio management company certified by the AMF as an alternative investment fund manager (AIFM) within the meaning of Directive EU/2011/61, under the registration number GP202173;
- ▰Kurma Partners, a portfolio management company certified by the French Financial Markets Authority (AMF) as an alternative investment fund manager (AIFM) within the meaning of Directive EU/2011/61, under the registration number GP-09000027;
- ▰Eurazeo Global Investor SAS, an AIFM portfolio management company certified by the AMF as an alternative investment fund manager within the meaning of Directive EU/2011/61 under registration number GP97-117.
9.3Related-party transactions
▰ Regulated agreements subject to the approval of the Supervisory Board are detailed in the Statutory Auditors’ Special Report and are therefore not included in this section
Statutory Auditors’ Special Report on regulated agreements for the 2024 fiscal year
The Statutory Auditors’ Special Report on regulated agreements for the 2024 fiscal year is presented on pages 354 to 364 of the Eurazeo Universal Registration Document.
Statutory Auditors’ Special Report on regulated agreements for the 2023 fiscal year
The Statutory Auditors’ Special Report on regulated agreements for the 2023 fiscal year is presented on pages 400 to 414 of the Eurazeo Universal Registration Document filed with the French Financial Markets Authority (AMF) on March 28, 2024 under reference no. D. 24-0205.
Statutory Auditors’ Special Report on regulated agreements for the 2022 fiscal year
9.4Statement by the person responsible for the Universal Registration Document
Person responsible for the Universal Registration Document Christophe Bavière, Chairman of the Executive Board
▰ Statement by the person responsible for the Universal Registration Document including the Annual Financial Report
I hereby certify that to the best of my knowledge that the information contained in the 2024 Universal Registration Document is true and fair and does not contain any omission likely to affect its import.
I hereby certify that, to the best of my knowledge, the annual and consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the applicable accounting standards and give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and profits and losses of the Company and all consolidated companies, and that the Executive Board’s report presented on page 381 provides a fair review of the development, results and financial position of the Company and all consolidated companies, together with an accurate description of the principal risks and uncertainties they face.
9.5Parties responsible for the audit of the financial statements
- ▰The Statutory Auditors are appointed for a renewable term of six financial years. The Audit Committee is responsible for reviewing the call for tenders procedure for the selection of the Statutory Auditors and issuing a recommendation to the Supervisory Board on the Statutory Auditors whose appointment is proposed to the Shareholders’ Meeting in accordance with the rules governing the rotation of signatory partners and audit firms.
- ▰Sarah Kressmann-Floquet, a partner with PricewaterhouseCoopers Audit, and Virginie Chauvin, a partner with Forvis Mazars, have been signatory partners since the beginning of fiscal year 2024. Guillaume Machin, a partner with Forvis Mazars has also been a signatory partner since the beginning of fiscal year 2023.
Start date of first term |
Date of last renewal of term |
End date of term: date of the Ordinary Shareholders’ Meeting indicated below |
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Principal Statutory Auditors |
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PricewaterhouseCoopers Audit Member of the Versailles Statutory Auditors Council 63, rue de Villiers 92208 Neuilly-sur-Seine Cedex represented by: Sarah Kressmann-Floquet |
12/20/1995 |
04/30/2020 |
2026 |
Forvis Mazars Member of the Versailles Statutory Auditors Council 61, rue Henri Regnault 92400 Courbevoie represented by: Virginie Chauvin and Guillaume Machin |
05/18/2011 |
04/26/2023 |
2029 |
9.6Historical financial information
In accordance with Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/980 of March 14, 2019, the following information is included by reference in the 2024 Universal Registration Document.
▰ Additional information concerning the consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2023
Consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022
The consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022 appear on pages 264 to 358 of the Eurazeo Universal Registration Document filed with the French Financial Markets Authority (AMF) on March 22, 2023 (under reference no. D. 23-0132).
Statutory Auditors’ report on the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022
The Statutory Auditors’ report on the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022 appears on pages 359 to 363 of the Eurazeo Universal Registration Document filed with the French Financial Markets Authority (AMF) on March 22, 2023 (under reference no. D. 23-0132).
Consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023
The consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023 appear on pages 256 to 308 of the Eurazeo Universal Registration Document filed with the French Financial Markets Authority (AMF) on March 28, 2024 (under reference no. D. 24-0205).
Statutory Auditors’ report on the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023
9.7Universal Registration Document cross-reference table
▰ Universal Registration Document cross-reference table
This document includes the items of the Annual Financial Report detailed in Article L. 451-1-2 of the French Monetary and Financial Code and Articles 222-3 and 222-9 of the AMF General Regulations. The following cross-reference table identifies the information comprising the Annual Financial Report as of December 31, 2024. Information required by Appendices l and 2 of Delegated Regulation (EC) no. 2019/980 of March 14, 2019.
Headings from Appendix I of EC Regulation no. 809/2004 |
Section |
Page |
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Persons responsible |
9.4 |
377 |
Statutory Auditors |
9.5 |
377 |
Selected financial information |
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Historical financial information |
2.1, 2.2, 9.6, 6.4 |
36 - 45, 46 - 47, 378 - 378, 315 - 315 |
Interim financial information |
N/A |
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Risk factors |
3.1.4, 4.1, 4.2 |
66 - 67, 105 - 113 - 113 - 125 |
Information about the issuer |
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Company history and development |
N/A |
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Investment |
2.1 |
36 - 45 |
Business overview |
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Principal activities |
1 |
6 to 19 |
Principal markets |
1 |
6 to 19 |
Exceptional events |
N/A |
|
Dependence on patents or licenses or on industrial, commercial or financial agreements, if applicable |
N/A |
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Basis for any statements made by the issuer regarding its competitive position |
N/A |
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Organizational structure |
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Brief description of the Group and the issuer’s position within the Group |
2.1.3 |
42 - 42 |
List of issuer’s significant subsidiaries |
2.1.3, 6.1.6, 6.2.2 |
42 - 42, 242 - 277 - 285 - 310 |
Property, plant and equipment |
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Principal existing or planned property, plant and equipment |
7.3 |
261 -261 |
Environmental issues that may affect the issuer’s use of property, plant and equipment |
3.2.1 |
67 - 73 |
Operating and financial review |
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Financial position |
2.1, 2.2 |
36 - 45, 46 - 47 |
Operating results |
2.1.2, 6.1.2, 6.1.3 |
39 - 42, 236 - 236 - 237 - 237 |
Capital resources |
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Information on the issuer’s capital |
6.1.4, 6.1.6, 6.2.2 |
238 - 239, 242 - 277, 285 - 310 |
Source and amount of cash flows |
6.1.5, 6.1.6, 6.2.2 |
240 - 241, 242 - 277, 285 - 310 |
Borrowing requirements and funding structure |
6.1.6 |
242 - 277 |
Information regarding any restrictions on the use of capital resources that have materially affected or could materially affect, directly or indirectly, the issuer’s operations |
6.1.6, 6.2.2 |
242 - 277 - 285 - 310 |
Anticipated sources of funds needed to fulfill commitments |
4.2.3, 5.15 |
123 - 125, 228 - 231 |
N/A: not applicable. |
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Research and development, patents and licenses |
N/A |
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Information on trends |
1 |
26 -27 |
Income forecasts or estimates |
N/A |
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Administrative, management and supervisory bodies and senior management |
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Information concerning members of administrative and management bodies |
1/ 5.2, 5.7 |
28 - 31 ,140 - 152 - 173 - 176 |
Administrative, management and supervisory bodies and senior management conflicts of interest |
5.3.1 |
153 - 155 |
Compensation and benefits |
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Compensation and benefits in kind |
6.1.6, 6.2.2, 5.8 |
242 - 277, 285 - 310 - 177 - 215 |
Total amounts set aside or accrued to provide pension, retirement or other similar benefits |
6.1.6, 6.2.2 |
242 - 277, 285 - 310 |
Board practices |
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Date of expiration of current terms of office |
5.1 -5.7 |
131 - 176 |
Information on service agreements between the members of the governing bodies and the issuer or its subsidiaries |
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Information on the issuer’s Audit and Compensation Committees |
5.4 |
158 - 162 |
Compliance with corporate governance rules in effect in the country of incorporation of the issuer |
5.1 |
131 |
Employees |
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Number of employees and breakdown by principal line of business and geographical location |
3.3.1, 6.1.6, 6.2.2, 6.4 |
76 - 76, 242 - 277 - 285 - 310 - 315 - 315 |
Employee share ownership and stock options |
6.2.2, 8.3, 8.4, 5.8 |
285 - 310, 347 - 349, 350 - 353 - 177- 215 |
Agreements providing for employee share ownership |
3.3.1 |
77 - 78 |
Major shareholders |
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Shareholders with more than 5% of the shares or voting rights |
7.1 |
318 - 323 |
Existence of different voting rights |
7.1, 9.1 |
318 - 323, 370 - 375 |
Control of the issuer |
7.1.1 |
318 - 320 |
Arrangements, known to the issuer, operation of which could lead to a change in control of the issuer |
7.1.2 |
321 - 323 |
Related-party transactions |
9.3 |
376 - 376 |
Financial information concerning the assets and liabilities, financial position and income of the issuer |
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Historical financial information |
6.4, 9.6 |
315 - 315, 378 - 378 |
Pro forma financial information |
2.1 |
36 - 45 |
Financial statements |
6.1, 6.2.1, 6.2.2 |
234 - 281, 282 - 284, 285 - 310 |
Audit of historical annual financial information |
6.1.7, 6.2.3, 9.6 |
278 - 281, 311 - 313, 378 - 378 |
Date of most recent financial information |
12/31/2023 |
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Interim financial information |
N/A |
|
Dividend policy |
2.1.4, 8.2 |
43 - 45, 333 - 346 |
Legal and arbitration proceedings |
4.3 |
126 - 127 |
Significant change in the financial or trading position |
2.1.4 |
43 - 45 |
N/A: not applicable. |
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Additional information |
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Share capital |
6.4 |
315 - 315 |
Incorporating document and Bylaws |
9.1 |
370 - 375 |
Material contracts |
5.14, 5.15, 7.1.2, 7.2 |
222 - 227, 228 - 231, 321 - 323, 324 - 326 |
Third party information and statements by experts and declarations of any interest |
3.6, 6.1.7, 6.2.3 |
98 - 101, 278 - 281, 311 - 313 |
Documents available to the public |
9.1 |
370 - 375 |
Information on investments |
6.1.6, 6.2.2 |
242 - 277, 285 - 310 |
N/A: not applicable. |
9.8Glossary
Term |
Definition |
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AFEP-MEDEF Code |
Corporate governance code for listed companies issued by AFEP and MEDEF (revised version of December 2022). |
AMF |
Autorité des Marchés Financiers, the French Financial Markets Authority. |
Assets Under Management |
The amount of capital available to a fund management team for venture investments. The total dollar value of capital resources, both invested and un-invested, in a private equity fund or market as a whole. |
Cash-on-cash multiple |
In a private equity setting, a cash-on-cash multiple is from the investors point of view the amount of cash they have received, plus the remaining value of the fund, divided by the amount of cash they have paid into the fund. |
Co-investment |
The syndication of a private equity financing round or an investment by individuals (usually management companies) alongside a private equity fund in a financing round. Two or more investors in a given transaction. Also known as syndication. The average rate of co-investment is the total number of investments made in the total number of deals in a given period. |
Distributions |
Cash and/or securities paid out to the Limited Partners from the Limited Partnership. |
Due diligence |
Verifications and analyses performed by an investor when studying an investment project. |
EBIT |
EBIT or Operating income is equal to Net income before taxes and duties and financial income and expenses. |
EBITDA |
EBITDA or gross operating income is equal to Net income before depreciation, amortization and impairment, taxes and duties and financial income and expenses. |
Hurdle (minimum return) |
Used in its commonly accepted meaning of a hurdle return, i.e., the lowest possible return which a particular investor will accept. However, also used specifically to describe a return which a GP has to at least equal before any carry is calculated or payable. This mechanism is commonly found in buyout and development capital funds, but rarely in venture funds. |
Management fees |
The management fee is used to provide the partnership with resources such as investment and clerical personnel, office space and administrative services required by the partnership. |
Retained Number |
Pursuant to Articles L. 225-27 part 2 and L. 225-27-1, II, part 2 of the French Commercial Code, members serving as a basis to calculate the gender balance and independence of the Supervisory Board do not include the two employee representatives or the non-voting member. |
Net Asset Value (NAV) |
NAV is calculated by adding the value of all of the investments in the fund and dividing by the number of shares of the fund that are outstanding. NAV calculations are required for all mutual funds (or open-end funds) and closed-end funds. The price per share of a closed-end fund will trade at either a premium or a discount to the NAV of that fund, based on market demand. Closed-end funds generally trade at a discount to NAV. |
Secondary/Secondaries |
In Private Equity, a “secondary” is a transaction where an investor in a fund or in a company sells its interest in the fund or company to another investor in a private sale. A secondary transaction in a fund is known as a “fund secondary” or an “LP secondary” and a secondary transaction in a company is known as a “direct secondary” or a “secondary direct”. A Limited Partner may conduct secondary sales of portions of its portfolio as part of rebalancing its portfolio to match its asset allocation targets. |
Shares |
Negotiable security representing a fraction of the share capital of a company. The share confers on its holder, the shareholder, the role of partner and certain rights. A share may be held in registered or bearer form. |
TCFD |
Task Force on Climate-related Disclosures, working group created in 2015 to propose recommendations on how to report and publish climate-change related risks and opportunities. |
Theoretical voting rights |
Total number of voting rights. |
Vesting |
The term “vesting” refers to when the receipt of certain rights is conditional on the passage of time. Vesting is used in particular when granting share purchase or subscription options and performance shares. In accordance with the schedule, the beneficiary is entitled to exercise their rights and purchase the shares to which they confer entitlement at the preferential terms defined on grant. Vesting can be progressive and subject to performance conditions. |
Voting rights that may be exercised |
Actual number of voting rights after deduction of shares stripped of voting rights (treasury shares). |
Waterfall |
The term “waterfall” refers to a method of allocating earnings and returns to the various participants in a private equity fund. The waterfall structure is used to determine how the gains generated by investments are distributed between investors and fund managers, according to certain previously established return thresholds. |