Investments

Altares is a leading player in Data Economy, its mission is to enhance the Data capital of its clients by transforming their information assets in economic performance. As an independent trusted partner, the Group provides decision makers a prospective and contextualized view of business challenges of the new economy.

In a changing world, globalization, cloud, big data, open data ... Altares collects, aggregates, analyzes, and enriches the data structure to make them "smart" and to make an agile decision-making tool for the General and Operational management of companies. The Group helps clients transform their data to drive growth.

Exclusive partner of Dun & Bradstreet in France, the first international network of BtoB information, Altares is positioned as the partner of choice for large companies, SMEs and ETI by providing preferential access to the databases of over 240 million companies in 220 countries. The company employs 300 people and has a turnover of 60 million euros.

The company is based in Legnano (Italy) and comprises two distinct entities: The first produces machine tools, automatic control systems and machine tool components while the second produces a complete range of valves, engines, cylinders and exhaust accessories.The group is backed by a strong international presence via a network of branches and distributors and shows sales in excess of €40m in 2008.

SynerLAB is one of the leading French Contract Manufacturing Organisations of generic and ethical pharmaceutical products (i.e. patent protected and prescription sales) supplying laboratories. SynerLAB focuses on dry pharmaceutical forms including capsules, tablets, powders, granules etc and liquid forms such as syrups and mixtures.

Founded in 1996, Welcome Real-Time is a provider of payment software products that help banks combat commoditization and develop deeper cardholder and merchant relationships by using the EMV (Europay-Mastercard-Visa : standards established to ensure technical inter-operability and security of cards system) platform to create a richer and more memorable payment experience for customers.

The Trecobat Group is a leader in the business of construction of wooden houses and the major regional player in the Brittany. With a turnover of €105m in 2006 and more than 1,000 homes sold during the year, the Trecobat Group is experiencing significant annual growth since 1996.

KTP Kunststoff Palettentechnik manufactures and markets storage and transport solutions, particularly folding containers for large volumes and plastic palettes. Based in Bous, near Saarbruecken, the company employs 60 people in 2006. Its main customers are automotive and parts manufacturers.