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Benoit Valleaux ...
  • Christophe-Raphaël Ganet
  • Delphine Brault
  • Emmanuel Matot
  • Florent Laroche-Joubert
  • Nicolas Thorez
  • Roland Pfaender,MBA,CFA,CCRA
  • Stephane Houri

ODDO BHF Small & MIDCAP MORNING NEWS - 17/10/2019

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Underlyings
Albioma

Albioma is an independent energy producer that develops projects in the thermal biomass, solar power, and anaerobic digestion sectors. Co. provides industrial partners with expertise in energy production via hybrid combustion of biomass. In addition, Co. produces biogas by biological decomposition of organic matter in a confined oxygen-free medium, which it either converts into electricity and heat or purifies and then injects into the gas transmission network. It operates facilities on Reunion Island, Mayotte, Guadeloupe, Martinique, and French Guyana, mainland France and Southern Europe. Co. divides its operation into three segments: Thermal Biomass, Solar Power, and Anaerobic Digestion.

Bigben Interactive SA

Bigben Interactive is engaged in designing and distributing accessories for video game consoles for the European markets (France, Germany, Belgium, Luxemburg, the Netherlands). Co.'s activities can be divided into four categories: design and distribution of accessories for video game consoles (controllers, steering wheels, memory cards, pistols); exclusive distribution of video game software; non exclusive distribution of video game consoles and software; publication and distribution of promotional products (USB keys, watches, electronic gifts, audio gifts).

Claranova SE

Claranova SA, formerly Avanquest SA, is a France-based holding company engaged in the technology industry. The Company operates through three businesses including Avanquest Software, that develops, publishes and markets Personal Computer (PC) software products in several categories, including system utilities, home graphics, digital imaging and small business solutions; the PlanetArt business operates a print-on-demand platform, which features five brands covering both Website and mobile application technologies. Among its applications is FreePrints, a mobile photo printing solution for iOS and Android. The Company also operates through myDevices business, which enables enterprises to design, prototype and commercialize Internet of Things (IoT) solutions through Cayenne, a drag-and-drop IoT project builder. Claranova SA offers its products and services in approximately 100 countries worldwide.

Coface SA

Coface is a holding company that performs its activities through its primary operating subsidiary, Compagnie franASSaise d'assurance pour le commerce extA(c)rieur and its subsidiaries. Through its subsidiaries, Co. is a provider of credit insurance to businesses with solutions to protect them against the rist of client insolvency on both domestic and export markets.

Devoteam SA

Devoteam is an Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) consulting group. Co. specializes in technologies of IT infrastructures, middleware and telecommunication networks. Co. covers the technical, organizational and financial aspects of its clients' projects. It is subdivided into two business line segments. The Technology Consulting segment handles the design and implementation of solutions. This segment operates in three areas: expertise, systems integration and outsourcing under the DVO and DVS brands. The Business Consulting segment can be defined as the provision of skills to companies and organizations, under the Devoteam Consulting brand.

Ekinops SA

Ekinops SA is a France-based company engaged in the provision of optical transport solutions for service providers and private networks. The Company develops optical aggregation and transportation sub-systems for metropolitan and long-distance networks. Its products include switching, routing and multi-protocol solutions; optical amplifiers, optical filters, as well as optical protection units, among others. Its system can be configured through a software download to manage the aggregation of multiprotocol services through integration of systems and functionalities, allowing systems to be used through a single protocol. Ekinops operates a network of business offices in Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

Groupe Gorge SA

Groupe Gorge is a holding company engaged in three areas of operation: Smart Safety Systems (develops Smart Safety Systems designed to operate in hostile and constrained environments for civil and defense sectors); Protection in Nuclear Environments (protection solutions in nuclear environments: shielding by partition systems in nuclear power stations & protection against radiation for staff working in nuclear environments); and Industrial Project Services (industrial projects and maintenance, creating production tools and turnkey operation areas, projects and services in industrial robotics, iron works, automation, 3D printer offerings, electricity and fire fighting systems).

HighCo SA

High Co SA is a France-based marketing services group for mass-market retailers and consumer goods manufacturers. The Company offers marketing solutions, such as coupon issuing, a promotional technique that entitles the customer to a discount on a product; sampling, which consists in offering free samples to test a product; point-of sale, which ranges from shelf tags to in-store radio announcements, floor graphics and in-store field marketing; clearing, which consists of processing discount coupons and money-back offers; marketing communication agencies, which provide support for brands and retailers in their marketing campaigns, and digital services with the subsidiary, HighCo 3.0., which advises and assists clients on the integration of digital technologies for distributors and brands. The Company operates in France, Spain, United Kingdom, Poland, Russia and Turkey, among others.

Ipsen SA

Ipsen is global biotechnology specialty care company. Co. engages in research, development, manufacture and sale of pharmaceutical products for human healthcare. Co.'s product portfolio includes pharmaceutical products marketed around the world to specialists working in its targeted therapeutic areas (oncology, endocrinology, neurology and haematology). These products are specialist care drugs. Co. also markets products in other therapeutic areas including gastroenterology, cardiovascular and cognitive disorders. These products are primary care drugs. Co.'s brand names include Decapeptyl®, Somatuline®, Dysport®, Nutropin Aq®, Smecta®, Forlax®, Nisis®,Adrovance®, Exforge® and Adenuric®.

Manutan International SA

The Manutan Group is a retailer whose focus is on the multichannel distribution market, providing supplies and equipment for a businesses and local authority customer base. Co. mainly markets its products and services in 19 countries throughout Europe where it has operations, Africa, Asia and in the Middle East. Co.'s product offerings comprise over 200,000 items, covering products required by businesses for their materials handling, lifting, storage, industrial supplies, safety, hygiene, packaging, office and workshop furniture, supplies and consumables needs, as well as furniture for hotels and restaurants, and educational, healthcare and sport materials for local authorities.

Mediawan SA

Mediawan was incorporated as a Special Purpose Acquisition Company for the purpose of acquiring one or more operating businesses or companies in the traditional and digital media content and entertainment industries in Europe. Through it's subsidiary, Groupe AB, Co. is an independent publisher, producer and distributor of audiovisual content in French-speaking Europe. Its main activities are producing and distributing TV series, TV films, cartoons and documentaries as well as publishing TV channels and related digital services. The group has a portfolio of 19 channels, which are distributed in French-speaking Europe and Africa.

Mercialys SA

Mercialys is a real estate company, specialized in the transformation and management of shopping centers. Co. manages a portfolio of 91 properties located throughout France at Dec 31, 2013. Co.'s assets are classified into three categories: large regional shopping centers (GLA of over 365,800 sq. m.), neighborhood shopping centers (GLA of over 181,600 sq. m.), and Other assets (40,900 sq. m.). At Dec. 31, 2013, the portfolio comprised 25 large regional shopping centers, 36 neighborhood shopping centers, and 18 other sites such as food stores, specialty stores, independent cafeterias, service malls, and convenience stores, representing a total gross leasable area of about 588,300 sq. m.

Netgem SA

Netgem is a provider of Internet services through television. Co.'s solution enables businesses and communities to build one-to-one Web-based relationships with their customers and members by providing access to online services. Co.'s technology operates on a Linux-based open software platform and a thin-client access device. Co.'s Netgem Solution is available for standard telephone connection at 56kbs, ISDN lines, Ethernet connection (ADSL modems) and broadband cable (DOCSIS standard) Co. offers the Netbox, which transforms every television set into an Internet-enriched television using only a standard telephone connection.

Rexel SA

Rexel distributes low and ultra-low voltage electrical products to contractors, industrial and commercial customers (industrial and commercial companies, municipalities, public entities, parts manufacturers and panel builders). Its products are used for new installations, or maintenance & repair of existing installations. Its products covers Electrical Installation Equipment, Conduits and Cables, Lighting, Security & Communication, Climate Control, Tools, White & Brown Products. Co. also offers services to its customers, such as logistics & distribution, technical assistance & training. Co. operates mainly in four geographical areas: Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific and Latin America.

SES-imagotag SA

Ses Imagotag SA Formerly known as Ses-Imagotag SA. Ses Imagotag SA is a France-based company, which designs and markets electronic shelf labeling systems for food and non-food retail industries. The Company's solutions include store electronic systems (SES), electronic labels, software, radio and mounting systems. The Company's solutions are designed for every type of retail environment, including hypermarkets, supermarkets, electronics stores, garden centers, pharmacies and service stations. The Company's products are distributed in approximately 50 countries worldwide. Ses Imagotag SA's main clients include Intermarche, E. Leclerc, Monoprix, Groupe Casino, Carrefour and Auchan. The Company has a global presence, through its own subsidiaries and representations, in Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, Scandinavia, Canada, Mexico and Singapore, as well as more than 60 international partners. It operates through imagotag GmbH, a manufacturer of electronic components.

SMCP SA

SMCP is engaged in the apparel and accessories retail market. Co.'s products are sold through a network of points of sale and websites. Co.'s product range is composed of on-trend and quality womenswear, menswear and accessories. Co.'s three brands can be characterized as follows: Sandro, targeted at sophisticated and self-confident women with a sleek, cool sense of style and a Parisian nonchalance; Maje, a bohemian chic positioning, targeting a feminine and young-at-heart and joie de vivre clientele and Claudie Pierlot, characterized as Parisian-preppy, wise and with a rebel touch. Claudie Pierlot is focused on a timeless, effortless style.

SPIE SA

Spie is a provider of electrical engineering and IT services and an infrastructure and building contractor. Co. helps to design, finance, manage and implement an array of projects ranging from high-speed TGV and conventional rail lines to metros and light rail systems. In addition, Co. offers telecom and information network services. Through the Commercial Segment, Co. is engaged in construction and renovation projects. Co. also offers wired building services as well as multi-disciplinary industrial maintenance and facilities management solutions.

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson Class B

Ericsson provides communications technology and services. Co.'s services, software and infrastructure – especially in mobility, broadband and the cloud – enable the telecom industry and other sectors to do business, increase efficiency, improve the user experience and capture new opportunities. Co. has more than 110,000 professionals and customers in more than 180 countries. Co. provides support for networks with more than 2.5 billion subscribers. Co.'s core business areas are called Radio, Core and Transmission and Telecom Services. Co. divides its operations into three business segments: Networks, Global Services and Support Solutions.

Verimatrix SA

Inside Secure designs, develops and sells software, silicon IP, tools and know-how to be integrated into mobile and connected devices to protect its customers' transactions, content, applications, and communications. Co. is serving markets such as: network security; IoT security; content & application protection; and mobile payment & banking. Co.'s technology protects solutions for a broad range of customers including: service providers; digital content distributors; security system integrators; device vendors; and semiconductor manufacturers.

Vetoquinol SA

V?toquinol is a global player in the animal health sector, serving both the livestock (cattle and pigs) and pet (dogs and cats) markets. Co. designs, develops, and sells veterinary drugs and non-medicinal products in Europe, the Americas and the Asia Pacific region, as an independent entity. Co. is also active in the therapeutic fields of anti-infectives, pain-inflammation and cardiology-nephrology treatment. As of Dec 31 2013, Co.'s product portfolio included brands such as Aurizon®, Epiphen®, Ipakitine®, Marbocyl®, Propalin®, Tolf?dine®, Tolfine®, Clavaseptin®, and Vetprofen®. Co.'s brands are V?toquinol, Tomlyn, and Evsco in the U.S.A. and Equistro for the horse range.

Virbac SA

Virbac is an independent veterinary pharmaceutical laboratory. Co. develops and provides veterinarians and farmers with medicines and vaccines that improve the health of food producing animals. Co. markets a range of products designed for pets and livestock. It offers seven types of products for companion animals (Parasiticides, Immunology, Antibiotics/dermatology, Specialties, Equine, Specialized pet food and Other products), and four types of products for food producing animals (Bovine parasiticides, Bovine products (excluding parasiticides), Pig/poultry antibiotics and Other products). Co. markets its products in the ethical (veterinarian) and OTC markets.

Visiativ SA

Visiativ SA. Visiativ SA is a France-based company engaged in the information technology (IT) consulting and other services. The Company offers integration services for various enterprises, active in the fields of industry, retail and services. Its portfolio of solutions includes Aeronautics & Defense, Consumers goods, Industrial equipment, Transport & mobility, Life sciences, High technologies, Finance & services and Engineering & construction, among others. Visiativ SA operates through NC2 Network Computer Communication SASU (NC2), a Tour De Salvagny-based provider of data processing and hosting services and Solo Solution Autonome SAS, a Guilherand-Granges-based provider of computer systems design services.

Wallix Group SA

Wallix Group SA. Wallix Group SA is a France-based company specialized in the security software industry. The Company publishes computer security software relating to the access control and the traceability of privileged accounts or privileged access management (PAM) in the information systems of a number of companies. The Group serves various sectors, including healthcare, cloud & telcos and bank & insurance, among others. Through its solution, Wallix Bastion, the Group helps companies enhance their protection from cyber risks. Its solutions are distributed via a network of trained resellers. Wallix Group's portfolio includes audit and compliance, remote access security, cloud security and controlling industrial systems. In addition, through its subsidiaries the Company also provides computer security software editing services. Apart from France, the Company also operates in the United States.

Worldline SA

Worldline is a financial transaction processing company based in France. Co's operations are organized along three segments covering payments and digital services: Merchant Services & Terminals (facilitating consumer engagement around end-to-end e-payment transactional services on any device – before, during and after the point of sale); eMobility and eTransactional Services (assists businesses and governments in developing new digital services enabling strategic digital transformation); and Financial Processing & Software Licensing (provides processing services to banks and financial institutions for managing card-based and online cashless payments).

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Benoit Valleaux

Christophe-Raphaël Ganet

Delphine Brault

Emmanuel Matot

Florent Laroche-Joubert

Nicolas Thorez

Roland Pfaender,MBA,CFA,CCRA

Stephane Houri

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