I mean, do you really feel him, kook(s), our Lucky, like, and what he brings to the world???
'I do, boss! I love Lucky ... these days.'
So do I, Voice. He grows on you, doesn't he?
Anyway ...
Hello,
Please find attached the press release regarding Vauban Infrastructure Partners' acquisition of 38.7% in Financière Groupe Proxiserve, a major player in energy services in France.
Obviously, that's not Lucky.
'Hello, Estelle!'
Vauban and Asterion acquired Proxiserve as co-controlling shareholders in 2019. Today, Vauban has strengthened its position in Financière Groupe Proxiserve by becoming its sole reference shareholder. This transaction constitutes the first full exit from Asterion's Fund I portfolio, three and a half years later.
And it all makes perfect sense.
Proxiserve, a leading French company in the energy services sector, owns and operates notably more than 4.5 million water and heat meters, which on average reduce energy consumption by 15%. Proxiserve also contributes to the decarbonization of transportation by being the leader in installation of electric vehicles charging stations, with 125,000 stations installed since 2013.
Fine.
Don't hesitate to contact me for any further information.
Best,
Estelle
And NOW(!) ... we have Lucky with the PDF ...
'Take it away, Lucky!'
Paris January 16th 2023 Vauban Infrastructure Partners acquires 38 7% in Financière Groupe Proxiserve major player in energy services in France from Asterion Industrial Partners with this transaction Vauban increases its stake in Proxiserve to 99 7% this constitutes the first full exit!!! from Asterion s Fund I portfolio!!! since acquisition by Asterion and Vauban in 2019 Proxiserve grew its smart meters asset base and introduced new EV products Vauban and Asterion acquired Proxiserve as co controlling shareholders in 2019 today Vauban has strengthened its position in Financière Groupe Proxiserve « Proxiserve » or the « Company » by becoming its sole!!! reference shareholder this transaction constitutes the first full exit!!! from Asterions Fund I portfolio three!!! and a half years later Proxiserve a leading French company in the energy services sector owns and operates notably more than 4 5 million water and heat meters which on average reduce energy consumption by 15 % Proxiserve also contributes to the decarbonization of transportation by being the leader in installation of electric vehicles charging stations with 125 000 stations installed since 2013 from 2019 to 2022 with the support of the shareholders to the Management s strategy Proxiserve continued its strong and steady growth while demonstrated a remarkable resilience during the THING!!! crisis!!! Proxiserve is now very well positioned to seize the numerous growth opportunities arising from its underlying markets this bilateral transaction represents an opportunity for the fourth Vauban flagship fund CIF IV to invest in one of the key players in energy services in France whose activities benefit from promising markets and the support of public authorities towards the energy transition Vauban has now exclusive control over the Company through its various investment funds under management and will enable the company to accelerate its development in promising and added value activities such as the operation of heat meters and heat pumps the investment!!! in Proxiserve along Vauban represented the first transaction by Asterions Infrastructure Fund I after the conclusion of the initial value creation plan it was now an ideal point in time to hand over its stake to its partner Vauban for the continuation of the companys success the sale!!! of its stake also concludes the first exit by an Asterion fund Stéphane Caine Chairman and CEO of Proxiserve says we would like to thank Asterion and Vauban for supporting Proxiserve during what has been a turbulent time today we are a company well positioned to seize the numerous growth opportunities offered by our underlying markets and we look forward to continuing our growth trajectory with Vauban who??? has already proven to be of great value Vincent Cassagne Investment Director and Partner at Vauban Infrastructure Partners added the increase of Vauban s stake in Proxiserve is in line with our first investment in the company in 2019 we consider that Proxiserve is not!!! only aligned with Vaubans ESG policy but that the Company also contributes to creating value over the long term Proxiserve benefits from a balanced portfolio of businesses cutting edge technologies and a highly diversified client base with broad national coverage to provide sustainable services to all we would like to thank Asterion for this fruitful cooperation between likeminded investors Le Centorial intracommunautaire C2 internal Natixis Nicole Hildebrand Partner at Asterion Industrial Partners concludes the growth!!! of Proxiserves business over the last few years has been tremendous and Vauban and the Company s management team have played an instrumental role in developing Proxiserve into one of Frances leading energy services companies we are leaving!!! the Company in the hands of a shareholder fully committed!!! to the further growth of the business and its
Nice one, Lucky!
ENDS
ENDS
ENDS
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Anything else?
Yippee!
'What, Mikey?!'
I finally made a recording of Shady, Dodgy, Shifty this morning that makes the song sound like the potential iconic masterpiece it should be.
'Yippee! / Will you use it?'
Well ... unless I get an even better recording, but probably, yes. [I'll have another go at the weekend - if it's warmer.]
'Great!'
I had to record it before six, FFS.
'Ha! I bet your neighbours love you.'
I don't care what they love, Voice. I record that early because it's the only time in the day when they're not slamming car doors or wailing like banshees in the street.
Anyway ...
It's still cold.
I'm waiting for summer, me.
And then I will complain about the terrible heat.
Never mind, eh?
Laters.
'Bye!'
