Investments

The French leader in infrastructure equipment, including radio-telecommunication, TV and mobile phone masts. Based on its 18% equity stake and a seat on the board, Ardian plans to contribute to the improvement in the company's operational and strategic deployment in France and abroad.

Keolis is one of the leading private French public transport operator specialising in the operation of bus, tram, underground and regional trailway networks. The company's business is divided between France (60% of revenue) and abroad via numerous joint ventures in the UK, Germany, Scandinavia, Sweden, Netherlands, Belgium and Canada.

RSC is the second largest company in terms of revenues and warehouse stores in the US equipment rental market mainly for construction companies and industry.

One of the world's leader in the conception and manufacturing of semiconductor components, mainly for specific applications in very diverse sectors, particularly in automotive, electronics and mobile communications.

"Triple Play” - TV, broadband internet and telephone - services provider for one third of Swedish households, making it the leading company on the Swedish market.
Secondary LBO following the merger of Com Hem and UPC Sweden

A french leader in the management of retirement homes and specialists in providing accommodation for old persons requiring long term care. Ardian was approached to take a minority stake during the transaction. Ardian's presence provides reassurance for the various bodies that deal with Medica in the field of sheltered retirement homes with medical staff, where regulations are becoming increasingly stricter.