EURAZEO (EPA:RF) - SIGNATURE OF A NEW SHAREHOLDERS AGREEMENT AMONG CERTAIN EURAZEO FAMILY SHAREHOLDERS
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PRESS RELEASE
PARIS, APRIL 11, 2018
SIGNATURE OF A NEW SHAREHOLDERS AGREEMENT AMONG CERTAIN EURAZEO FAMILY
SHAREHOLDERS
The David-Weill(1) and Solages(2) families have signed a new shareholders'
agreement.
Under this agreement, which has an initial term of five-years and is
subsequently renewable for three- year periods, members of the David-Weill and
Solages families, who jointly hold 15.07% of Eurazeo's(3) share capital and
23.43% of the voting rights, have decided to strengthen their shareholder
relationship within the company by granting each other a right of first refusal
pro rata to their Eurazeo stakes should one of the members sell its shares. The
David-Weill and Solages families have also granted Eurazeo a right of second
refusal should no member exercise its right of first refusal.
The provisions of the agreement currently in force between the family
shareholders remain unchanged. They were published by the French Financial
Markets Authority (AMF) on April 4, 2011 (notice no. 211C0404).
The main provisions of the new shareholders' agreement between the David-Weill
and Solages families have been notified to the French Financial Markets
Authority (AMF), which will publish a summary, in accordance with applicable
regulations.
Michel David-Weill, Chairman of the Eurazeo Supervisory Board, stated: "The
shareholders' agreement that my family members and I have signed further
demonstrates our historical ties to Eurazeo. It exemplifies our support for its
growth strategy and its management team, as well as our confidence in the
Company's future. This agreement will ensure the stability of our shareholders'
group and its long-term commitment alongside Eurazeo."
Virginie Morgon, Chairwoman of the Eurazeo Executive Board, added: The Eurazeo
teams take honor and pride in the longstanding support of Michel David-Weill
and the members of his family. Through its status as a key shareholder and the
presence of Michel David-Weill and Olivier Merveilleux du Vignaux on the
Supervisory Board, this shareholders' group has accompanied the growth of
Eurazeo since its creation, and witnessed its transformation into a leading
global investment company. In reinforcing their commitment, the David-Weill and
Solages families have shown their determination to further our company's
ambition. The signature of this shareholders' agreement adds to Eurazeo's
solidity and family base, while respecting its independence."
(1) Mr. Michel David-Weill, the undivided estate of Michel David-Weill's
children, Quatre Soeurs LLC and Palmes CPM SA.
(2) Mr. Amaury de Solages, Mrs. Myriam de Solages, Mr. Jean-Manuel de Solages
and CB Eurazeo LLC.
(3) Based on share capital comprising 72,315,130 shares and 83,728,501 voting
rights, pursuant to section 2 of Article 223-11 of the AMF General regulation.
About Eurazeo
> With a diversified portfolio of approximately EUR15 billion(1) in assets
under management, including EUR9 billion from third parties, Eurazeo is a
leading global investment company with offices in Paris and Luxembourg, New
York, Shanghai and Sao Paulo. Its purpose and mission is to identify,
accelerate and enhance the transformation potential of the companies in which
it invests. The firm covers most private equity segments through its five
business divisions - Eurazeo Capital, Eurazeo Croissance, Eurazeo PME,
Eurazeo Patrimoine and Eurazeo Brands - and through Idinvest business
divisions. Its solid institutional and family shareholder base, robust
financial structure free of structural debt, and flexible investment horizon
enable Eurazeo to support its companies over the long term. As a global
long-term shareholder, the firm offers deep sector expertise, a gateway to
global markets, and a stable foothold for transformational growth to the
companies it supports.
(1) pro-forma of the Idinvest and Rhône investments
> Eurazeo is listed on Euronext Paris.
> ISIN: FR0000121121 - Bloomberg: RF FP - Reuters: EURA.PA
EURAZEO CONTACTS
CAROLINE COHEN
HEAD OF INVESTOR RELATIONS
E-mail: ccohen@eurazeo.com
Tel: +33 (0)1 44 15 16 76
STEPHANIE BAJARD
COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT
E-mail: smaria@eurazeo.com
Tel: +33 (0)1 44 15 80 44
PRESS CONTACT
HAVAS WORLDWIDE PARIS
MAEL EVIN
E-mail: mael.evin@havas.com
Tel: +33 (0)6 44 12 14 91
For more information, please visit the Group's website: www.eurazeo.com
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