Company Investors
European Directories s.a. (“EDSA”) was formed in July 2005 following the buyout of the Yellow Brick Road businesses by a consortium led by the Macquarie Capital Alliance Group together with Caisse de Depot et Placement du Quebec and Nikko Principal Investments Ltd. In November 2005 EDSA purchased the directory assets of TDC Forlag and integrated them in to the group.
► Macquarie Capital Alliance Group
Macquarie Capital Alliance Group (“MCAG”) is an Australian Stock Exchange listed investment fund which was established in March 2005 to raise A$1 billion to co-invest alongside the Macquarie Bank Group and its clients globally. MCAG has a broad investment mandate, with the ability to invest in any industry sector other than property. MCAG also sponsored the acquisition of BBC Broadcast. www.macquarie.com.au/mcag
► Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec
The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec ("Caisse") manages funds primarily for public and private pension and insurance plans. As at December 31, 2005, it held $122 billion of net assets making it one of Canada's largest financial institutions. Caisse invests in the main financial markets as well as in private equity and real estate. www.lacaisse.com
► Nikko Principal Investments Limited
Nikko Principal Investments Limited (“NPIL“) was established in the United Kingdom in 1997 as the principal finance arm of Nikko Cordial Corporation, one of Japan's largest securities companies. NPIL conducts principal investment business (medium to long-term investment utilising its own capital) in the European market. www.nikko.co.uk |