This operation is fully in line with SYSTRA’s ambition to strengthen its position as a leader in public transport and sustainable mobility in a global market with strong growth potential. With a presence in 80 countries, SYSTRA intends to accelerate its growth strategy with the support of the new shareholders, especially through a proactive acquisition policy in high-potential geographical areas.
The participation of LATOUR CAPITAL-FIMALAC in SYSTRA’s capital would be very good news for the Group. It would mark a new stage in the growth trajectory of SYSTRA, which has been putting its expertise at the service of populations and regions for over 65 years. For several years we have been committed to a vigorous development plan in the very dynamic transport engineering market. The support of the new shareholders, alongside our historic shareholders SNCF and RATP, would enable us to move forward more quickly and more securely to make SYSTRA an undisputed world champion in its category.
Pierre Verzat, CEO of SYSTRA
With 10,700 employees worldwide, SYSTRA’s mission is to make travel more fluid throughout the world in order to bring populations closer together. Signature team for transport solutions, SYSTRA supports its partners and clients throughout the lifecycle of their projects, as demonstrated by its involvement in The Grand Paris Express, the High Speed 2 project in the UK, the Dubai metro and the Samuel-De Champlain bridge in Canada.
Completion of the transaction remains subject to the information and consultation procedure with employee representative bodies and the approval of the various regulatory authorities. In addition, it will give rise to a referral to the ‘Shareholdings and Transfers Commission’.