Pargesa Holding SA

Overview

Pargesa Holding SA is a Swiss investment company headquartered in Geneva, specializing in long-term value creation across multiple sectors. The company operates as a holding entity, managing a diverse portfolio of investments in financial, commercial, and industrial sectors. Pargesa Holding SA is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the ticker symbol PARG and is included in the SPI and EURO STOXX 600 indices. The company's investment strategy involves acquiring significant stakes in market-leading companies across various industries, including financial services, consumer goods, industrial sectors, healthcare, digital technology, energy, media, telecommunications, retail, transportation, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, automotive, and construction. Pargesa Holding SA focuses on investments that offer potential for long-term growth and value creation. Pargesa Holding SA's portfolio is managed through its subsidiary, Groupe Bruxelles Lambert (GBL), a Belgian holding company. Pargesa Holding SA holds a 50% stake in GBL, which in turn holds significant investments in companies such as Imerys, Suez, Total, Lafarge, and Pernod Ricard. This structure allows Pargesa Holding SA to leverage GBL's expertise and resources in managing its investments effectively. Pargesa Holding SA's investment philosophy emphasizes a long-term approach, aiming to create value for its shareholders by building a portfolio of shareholdings in companies that are market leaders in their respective sectors. The company acts as a professional shareholder, focusing on sustainable growth and value creation over time. Pargesa Holding SA's commitment to long-term value creation is supported by the partnership established in 1990 between its two controlling shareholders: the Power Corporation group in Canada and the Frère group in Belgium. This partnership provides stability and a solid foundation for the company's investment activities, enabling it to pursue strategic investments that align with its long-term objectives. Pargesa Holding SA's investment approach is characterized by a focus on quality investments, active ownership, and a commitment to sustainable growth. The company seeks to identify and invest in companies with strong market positions, solid financial performance, and potential for long-term value creation. By maintaining a diversified portfolio and taking an active role in its investments, Pargesa Holding SA aims to deliver consistent and sustainable returns to its shareholders over time.

Investment Focus

• Focus on market-leading companies with potential for long-term growth
• Preference for investments in financial services, consumer goods, industrial sectors, healthcare, digital technology, energy, media, telecommunications, retail, transportation, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, automotive, and construction industries
• Active ownership approach with a commitment to sustainable growth and value creation