IDI: management transactions · France · AMF

About IDI

IDI (ISIN FR0000051393) is a French listed investment company and one of the long-standing pioneers of private equity in France. The group was listed on the stock market in 1991 and has a history spanning more than 50 years, making it one of the oldest publicly traded private equity vehicles in the French market. Its business model is built around long-term, independent investment capital, deployed primarily into French SMEs and mid-sized companies (ETIs), while also extending to selected international opportunities through dedicated platforms. At the core of IDI’s strategy is growth capital and leveraged buyouts (LBOs), with a focus on supporting entrepreneurs through ownership transitions, expansion plans and strategic transformations. The company typically targets businesses valued between €10 million and €150 million, with investment tickets generally ranging from €25 million to €70 million, and up to €250 million in co-investment situations. This flexible mandate allows IDI to act as either a majority or minority shareholder depending on the transaction and the company’s needs. IDI’s platform is organized around several complementary investment activities. IDI Private Equity Europe invests proprietary capital in European small and lower mid-cap companies, while IdiCo Gestion manages third-party capital across European private equity, secondary transactions, small and lower mid-cap strategies, and private debt. In parallel, IDI Emerging Markets provides specialist know-how in emerging and high-growth markets. This structure gives the group a diversified deal flow and broad investment reach, while preserving a disciplined, long-term approach to portfolio building. IDI holds a prominent position among listed investment companies in France. It is listed on Euronext Paris, compartment B, and is eligible for the PEA-PME retail investment scheme. The company emphasizes its independence, permanent capital structure and transparency, which are key differentiators in the private equity universe. Headquartered in Paris, IDI combines a strong domestic base with the ability to invest across sectors and geographies. A notable feature of IDI is its long-term track record, highlighted by the group’s historical performance since 1991 and its substantial investment capacity. Rather than acting as a short-term financial sponsor, IDI positions itself as a durable partner to entrepreneurs, helping them accelerate organic growth and execute build-up strategies. This makes the company a distinctive listed vehicle in the French private equity landscape, blending financial expertise with a permanent-capital investment philosophy.