Investments

One of the world's leader in the conception and manufacturing of semiconductor components, mainly for specific applications in very diverse sectors, particularly in automotive, electronics and mobile communications.

"Triple Play” - TV, broadband internet and telephone - services provider for one third of Swedish households, making it the leading company on the Swedish market.
Secondary LBO following the merger of Com Hem and UPC Sweden

A french leader in the management of retirement homes and specialists in providing accommodation for old persons requiring long term care. Ardian was approached to take a minority stake during the transaction. Ardian's presence provides reassurance for the various bodies that deal with Medica in the field of sheltered retirement homes with medical staff, where regulations are becoming increasingly stricter.

RSG is the 6th largest B2B distributor of roofing products in the United States with over 55 sales outlets, particulary in Southern USA.
Ardian was able to share with RSG the expertise in the sector it has gained from an equivalent investment in France.

A world leader in publications and surveys of audience levels in television, radio, press and internet and marketing information. Previously known as VNU.

Easou is a leading mobile Internet search engine company, which ranks as No.2 in mobile searching market just behind Baidu in China (Enfodesk, September 2010). 70% of its sales comes from advertisement with more than 30,000 clients.