Jean-Paul Bize

LBO France Gestion SAS (LBO France) is one of the oldest independent private equity firms in France. Established in 1985, the firm manages leveraged buyout transactions through their small-cap, mid-cap and real estate funds. Headquartered in Paris, LBO France primarily targets French firms or companies which are based or which transact most of their business in France.

Actaris SAS designs and manufactures meters & associated systems for the electricity, gas, water and heater markets. It supplies water meters & associated automatic meter reading systems for the residential and commercial industrial markets. Actaris provides monitoring systems, communications modules and management software. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Argenteuil, France.

Actaris Metering Systems designs and manufactures meters and associated systems for the electricity, gas, water and heat markets. The company provides services to public and private energy and water suppliers, utility services and industrial companies. Actaris Metering Systems is headquartered in Greenwood, SC.

Direct Energie SA distributes and supplies electricity. The company serves small and medium businesses, municipalities, craftsmen, traders, and liberal professionals. Direct Energie was founded in 2003 by Xavier Caitucoli, Fabien Chone, and Thierry Roussel and is headquartered in Montrouge, France.

AMS Industries SAS provides investment services. The company is headquartered in Paris, France.

Greenweez SA operates an online platform that retails organic and green products. It offers house supplies, outdoor tools, baby and kids’ needs, groceries, beauty and skin care, and cosmetics. The firm provides delivery service. The company was founded by Romain Roy and Carl de Miranda in 2008 and is headquartered in Saint-Jorioz, France.

Direct Energie SA engages in electricity and natural gas generation. It also generates renewable and thermal electricity for individuals, professionals, businesses, and communities. It operates through the Production and Commerce segments. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Paris, France.

Part of AMS Industries SAS, Poiray International SAS is a jewelry and watch company based in Paris, France. The French company offers a range of collections of jewelry and watches, including the Dune collection which pays tribute to the most beautiful moments of summer. The private company was founded in 1975 by Michel Ermelin, François Hérail. The CEO is Sybille de Richecour-Falguière. Poiray International was acquired by AMS Industries SAS on September 10, 2014.