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PRESENTATION OF THE GROUP

Our 6 fundamentals

5 PROXIMITY Proximity, a feature of the Eurazeo teams, is encouraged by a tighter organization. It is embodied in the relationships of trust forged with shareholders. It is also expressed in the quality of the dialogue developed with investment management teams. Eurazeo usually favors a majority or key shareholder role to better coordinate with the teams. u Distinguishing feature: The partnership culture is a made in Eurazeo trademark: Eurazeo shares the vision of its company managers, offers them their time and contributes to steering their strategic decisions. With one objective: help them free their growth potential. 6 HUMAN CAPITAL Eurazeo has seven teams of first rate experts. Five of the teams specialize in targeted first-rate sector investments (Capital, Growth, SMEs, Asset Management, Brands). They are backed by two cross-functional teams (Corporate and Development), who deploy a full range of key skills: digital, CSR, legal, HR, risk management, financing, audit, management control, etc. Used throughout the investment cycle, the talents of the Eurazeo teams aremany. These talents lie in their ability to detect the transformation potential of companies in advance, accelerating it by encouraging best practices, and valuing it at the appropriate time. This fundamental work requires commitment, professionalismand discipline, in order to combine the imperatives of investment selection and performance throughout the holding period. u Distinguishing feature: Eurazeo’s strength is the ability tomanage complex transformations beyond the introduction of capital. The portfolio companies benefit froma strategic and operational support that is unique in the Private Equitymarket, due to the creativity of Eurazeo’s teams, as well as their expertise, market knowledge and networks. Amajor competitive edge tomaintain a constant lead.

3 RESPONSIBILITY Responsibility is a pillar in Eurazeo’s strategy: it guides its investment choices and strategic investment decisions and influences relations with all its stakeholders. Eurazeo is one of the first private equity firms to have formalized a CSR policy for its investments and itself. An initiative which makes Eurazeo one of the few companies of its sector to be ranked in the main SRI indicators. u Distinguishing feature: A dedicated shareholder, Eurazeo encourages its portfolio companies to make progress in the areas of governance, the environment, and social and societal responsibility, enabling them to commit over the long term. A winning strategy that guarantees performance and appeal.

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4 BALANCE

Eurazeo diversifies its asset classes (by sector, geographic area, maturity and risk profile) by rotating its portfolio on a regular and sustained basis. No assets exceed the threshold of 10% to 15% of the Net Asset Value (NAV), which reduces risk for its shareholders. u Distinguishing feature: Balance is the basis of the performance/risk management equation. The Eurazeo business model is strengthened through international expansion and investment strategy diversification. �

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