Natixis Partners advised Meridiam on the acquisition of SUEZ

Following the successful tender offer of Veolia on SUEZ, a consortium of investors composed of Meridiam and GIP, each with a 40% stake, and the Caisse des Dépôts Group with CNP Assurances, with a 20% stake, acquired SUEZ. SUEZ will be a major player in environmental services with annual revenues of nearly €7 billion, including SUEZ's Water and Recycling & Recovery activities in France, international assets in Italy, Central Europe, Africa (including Morocco), Central Asia, India, China and Australia, as well as global digital and environmental activities, enabling it to maintain its growth prospects and innovation capacities in France and internationally.