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Jeremy Garnier

Chargeurs : H1 2020 Nextcap convictions: all you need is growth

After 2019 was marked by a timid rebound in small caps (underperforming vs large caps) in a macroeconomic environment plagued with persistent uncertainties, 2020 could offer new opportunities. That said, as inflows into small caps remain relatively sluggish and valuations are still higher than historic averages, we are prompted to favour, within our universe of coverage, quality, innovative stocks with differentiating characteristics: Generix Group, Sword Group, Compagnie des Alp...
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Chargeurs SA

Chargeurs SA is a France-based company, which provides customizable specialty material solutions. The Company and its subsidiaries operate in four sectors: Protective Films, Fashion Technologies, Museum Solutions and Luxury Materials. Protective Films designs, produces and markets technical solutions to protect the quality of steel, aluminum, plastic or other surfaces during the transformation process, as well as film application machines. Fashion Technologies produces and markets linings for clothing. Museum Solutions includes the industrial divisions Senfa, specialized in the functionalization of technical textiles, and Chargeurs Creative Collection, specialized in the provision of services to cultural institutions. Luxury Materials manufactures and markets combed wool ribbons. The Company is active globally.

Compagnie des Alpes SA

Compagnie des Alpes SA is a France-based holding company active in the tourism and leisure industry in two distinct areas: the operation and maintenance of ski resorts and the operation of family leisure parks and attractions. It equips, maintains and operates ski resorts in the Alps region in France, Italy and Switzerland. Its activities include lift handling, trail maintenance, grooming and snowmaking, and operation of ticket booths. Compagnie des Alpes SA is active in the leisure park industry through its subsidiary, Grevin & Cie SA, which manages leisure sites in France, the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. It offers three types of activities: theme parks, nature and animal parks, and tourist attractions. It operates in France, Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, Russia and Luxembourg. In April 2014, it sold 30% stake in Groupe Looping to HIG Capital France, and announced the agreement with MacEarth and the aquisition of 2.5% stake in the company.

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.

Generix Group SA

Generix is engaged in the design and distribution of computer software. Co.'s software programs cover commercial management, accounting, production and the management of human resources.

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.

Sword Group SE

Sword Group is a service company specializing in computer engineering, offering consulting and integration services to its customers. Co. is engagedin the implementation of innovative solutions that meet the strategic needs of its clients and adaptation requirements of their information systems. Co.'s business covers three main areas: IT Service, Solutions and Communication Technologies. In addition, Co. also provides Government Risk Management (GRC) solutions to its customers in the industries of energy, transportation, healthcare, insurance, banking, telecommunications, and international and governmental organizations. Co. offers two product lines and four solutions.

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Oddo BHF
Oddo BHF

​Oddo Securities provides securities brokerage and research services. The company offers equity, economic, and derivatives research and credit analysis services. It focuses on insurance, automotive, building materials, pharmaceuticals, telecommunications, information technology, and agri-food industries.

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Jeremy Garnier

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