Investments

WIRB is the largest US « IRBs » (Institutional Review Boards), which are federally mandated to approve ethical issues in research protocols involving human subjects.

Founded in 1995, C.banner is the second largest retailer in the mid to premium women's footwear segment in China. C.banner designs, manufactures and retails 4 self-developed brands: C.banner, EBLAN, Sundance and Mio, as well as under licensed brands, via an extensive network of over 2,300 outlets across China. The Company was listed on Hong Kong Stock Exchange in September 2011

Acteon is a global provider of engineering services and products to offshore oil operators and contractors in the subsea arena. In 2012, the Group operated 41 facilities in 17 countries and had nearly 2,000 employees. This investment, alongside KKR, will allow the company to extend its development in emerging markets, including Brazil and the West African coast, while pursuing external growth.

Taminco is the largest independent global producer of alkylamines (group of molecules used by various industries including pharmaceutical and agrochemical) and their derivatives. It operates 7 manufacturing facilities wordlwide and has 800 employees spread accross 17 countries.

JELD-WEN is one of the world's leading manufacturers of doors and windows. With a complete range from standard to exclusive doors of high quality. JELD-Wen supplies and meet customers' needs across Europe. With a dedicated focus on developing, producing and marketing solutions for every market. In 2011, JELD-WEN employed more than 20,000 people worldwide and hasdmanufacturing and distribution locations in more than 20 countries.

In 2011, with 28,600 employees working from nearly 400 locations in 31 countries, Spie was the European leader in electrical and mechanical engineering and HVAC services, energy and communication systems. SPIE enhances the world around us and contributes to its development by helping local and regional authorities and companies design, build, operate and maintain greener, more energy-efficient facilities.