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01 Feb '21

Cobepa reinforces its shareholding in International SOS

BRUSSELS - February 1st, 2021

Cobepa is pleased to announce that it is reinforcing its shareholding in International SOS and welcomes FFP as new investor. In the context of the acquisition of a minority interest in International SOS by FFP, Cobepa reinforces its shareholding in the company, thereby underlining its commitment to International SOS and its management team.

Founded in 1985 in Singapore by Arnaud Vaissié and Dr. Pascal Rey-Herme, International SOS offers medical prevention and security services, access to healthcare and emergency intervention to international companies and government organizations. Operating in 85 countries, the company employs 10,000 health, security and logistics experts dedicated to supporting and assisting 12,000 organizations 24/7. In its financial year ended 30 June 2020, the company achieved sales of $1.2 billion, balanced between America, Asia-Pacific and EMEA.

Commenting on this transaction, Robert Peugeot, Chairman of the Board of Directors of FFP, said: "I am delighted that FFP is joining forces with a talented team, with whom we share the same values, to contribute to the development of a player without equal in the world."

Bertrand Finet, CEO of FFP, added: "International SOS has shown strong resilience and agility in the face of the crisis we are going through, and has a know-how that responds to the growing concerns of companies and governments in terms of health and security at work."

Arnaud Vaissié, Chairman and CEO of International SOS, added: "International SOS is delighted to welcome FFP, a partner with a long-term vision and a great industrial history, to accompany the group in its future development".

Jean-Marie Laurent Josi, CEO of Cobepa, concludes: "Throughout our thriving partnership over the last 14 years, we have been incredibly impressed by the achievements of the International SOS team which has grown the company into the undisputed global market leader in their space through their relentless focus on delivering premium healthcare and security services to the benefit of their global clients. We are delighted to reinforce our commitment to International SOS in this transaction and welcome FFP alongside us to accompany International SOS in the future."