EURAZEO_REGISTRATION_DOCUMENT_2017

PRESENTATION OF THE GROUP

Our 4 acceleration drivers

1 BECOME A KEY PLAYER IN THE TRANSATLANTIC MARKET P

2 EXPAND ACTIVITIES AND INVESTMENT SCOPE P

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Amajor partnership tomultiply strategies. In the highly competitive Private Equity market, the scope and diversity of investment strategies, international expertise and business network quality are essential criteria in attracting and accessing quality sourcing and achieving optimal performances. This is why, on November 29, 2017, Eurazeo entered into a strategic partnership with Rhône, an international private equity company based in London and New York, managing over €5 billion in assets. Rhône is a top performer in its sector. This deal will form the basis for a highly complementary partnership in terms of sector and geographic coverage and a shared investment philosophy. It is intended to bolster Eurazeo’s transatlantic positioning and enrich its deal flow, through the pooling of business networks. The partnership, which will take effect in the first half of 2018, covers Eurazeo’s acquisition of a 30% stake in Rhône for US$ 105 million in cash and two million newly issued Eurazeo shares. The agreement will be materialized by the presence of three Eurazeo representatives on the Rhône Management Board and a Rhône representative serving as a non-voting menber on the Eurazeo Supervisory Board. While they will be closely coordinated, the two companies will continue to conduct their business independently p “This partnership represents a tremendous opportunity to extend our reach and consolidate our network of investors and partners, making us the benchmark for transatlantic investments.” Virginie Morgon

Apresenceinvirtually all Private Equitysegments. Eurazeo diversifies its investment strategies to seize themaximumnumber of opportunities, while reducing its risks. Eurazeo has thus announced the 70%acquisition of Idinvest, a leader in growth capital, private debt, mandates and dedicated funds in France and Europe. Idinvestmanages almost €7 billion in assets for insurance companies, leading institutional investors, and private individuals. Eurazeo’s assets under management will double, and add venture capital, debt and funds of funds to its business lines. Eurazeo will invest in fundsmanaged by the Idinvest teams, who in returnwill retainmanagement independence. After directing its investments toward attractive asset classes (private debt via an interest in Capzanine, and assetmanagement, by investing in the leading European platform IMSquare), Eurazeo founded Eurazeo Brands inMay 2017, a division specializing in consumer brands. The team carried out its first investment inNEST Fragrances, a creator of premium fine and home fragrance. “Our objective is to support brands in all aspects of their development by leveraging our strengths, namely our geographic footholds, our partnerships and our expertise.” Jill Granoff The deployment in thismarket segment demonstrates the expertise that Eurazeo has acquired in recent years through its investments in brands such as Moncler and companies like VestiaireCollective. Eurazeo intends to capitalize on its experience and international network to seize growing opportunities that are emerging in this sector, alongwith new consumer patterns andmarketingmethods. Eurazeo has allocatedUS$ 600 toUS$ 800million to be invested over the next five years in companieswith a distinct concept and preferably positioned in growth sectors: beauty, fashion, household appliances, leisure, well-being and food. Managed fromaNewYork office, Eurazeo Brandswill invest jointlywith the EurazeoCapital teams for investments exceedingUS$ 100million.

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