NATIXIS // 2021 Universal Registration Document

COMMENTS OF THE FISCAL YEAR Main investments and divestments performed over the period

Main investments and divestments 4.3 performed over the period

Business Line

Investment description

Full year 2021 Asset Management Acquisition of non-controlling interests (remaining 50%) of AEW UK Investment Management LLP. Payments

Acquisition in June 2021 of Jackpot, a start-up specializing in the digitization of vouchers and the issuance of e-gift cards, which will become the sole supplier for the entities of the Benefits business unit while continuing to offer its solution to companies outside Natixis.

Full year 2020 Asset Management The merger of the fixed-income and insurance management activities of Ostrum Asset Management and La Banque Postale Asset Management was completed on October 31, 2020. This merger marks the creation of a leader in asset management in Europe, with over €430 billion in assets under management and over €590 billion managed through its services platform at the end of September 2020. Full year 2019 Asset Management Acquisition of a minority stake in US Asset Management company WCM Investment Management (WCM) and conclusion of an international distribution agreement. Asset Management Conclusion of a strategic partnership agreement with Fiera Capital, the leading publicly-traded independent distribution platform in Canada, and acquisition of a minority stake of 11% in its capital. Private Banking Acquisition of asset manager and investment advisory firm Massena Partners, a partner of Natixis Wealth Management for 20 years. The deal allows Natixis Wealth Management to bolster its Private Equity and real estate club deal offering by leveraging on the long-standing partnerships formed with Massena Partners and other leading players in these segments.

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Acquisition of a majority stake in Azure Capital, one of Australia’s top M&A advisory boutiques.

Corporate & Investment Banking

In addition, a number of targeted disposals were carried out.

Business Line

Divestment description

Full year 2020 Natixis

Sale of a 29.5% stake in Coface to leading US insurance firm Arch Capital Group. Asset Management Announced divestment of Natixis Investment Managers from its 50.01% stake in the capital of H2O Asset Management. Such transaction would be subject to consideration and approval by relevant regulatory authorities. Full year 2019 Natixis Sale of entities performing retail banking activities to BPCE. Asset Management Sale of the Canadian distribution business to Fiera Capital. Asset Management Disposal of Darius Capital.

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