2016 Annual Report
Great projects
Great companies
Investing with a business owner mindset. That’s our approach to creating long-term value for our clients, the depositors. It means investing based on deep convictions. And focusing on quality assets rooted in the real economy.
Download the Annual Report 2016Net assets
as at December 31, 2016
Highest credit ratings reaffirmed
The DBRS, Standard & Poor’s and Moody’s ratings agencies have reaffirmed the credit ratings of la Caisse and CDP Financial with a stable outlook.
Caisse net assets from 2011 to 2016
(in billions of dollars)
We focus on quality assets
Net assets as at December 31, 2016
Results
OVER FIVE YEARS
IN 2016
Net assets as at December 31, 2016
Results
OVER FIVE YEARS
IN 2016
Net assets as at December 31, 2016
Results
OVER FIVE YEARS
IN 2016
Geographic exposure
of the overall portfolio
as at December 31, 2016
We invest in the real economy
by focusing on tangible assets and working with world-class partners.
Download the Annual Report 2016CAISSE EXPOSURE
TO GLOBAL MARKETS,
UP $106 BILLION SINCE
THE END OF 2011
DP WORLD
The creation of a $5-billion investment platform – in partnership with a major port operator – targeting global ports and port terminals. Caisse’s interest: 45%.
EUROFINS
EUR 200-million investment in this world leader in analytical laboratory testing, based in Europe.
1211 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS
Acquisition, with Callahan Capital Properties, of the remaining stake in this iconic Manhattan office tower.
AZURE POWER GLOBAL
A 21% interest in this Indian company which ranks among the country’s largest solar power producers.
LOGOS
Investment in this Australian real estate company, established in China and which owns and develops logistics properties in Shanghai and key Asia-Pacific cities.
GREENSTONE FINANCIAL SERVICES
A 44% interest in this Australian insurance distribution leader.
An active partner in the growth of Québec companies, drivers of the Québec economy
More than ever, la Caisse is focusing on the private sector: businesses, real estate and infrastructure. Why? Because it drives economic growth in Québec. Over the past five years, our total assets in the private sector have increased significantly. And this will continue to be a priority in the coming years.
SMEs THROUGHOUT QUÉBEC THAT PARTNER WITH LA CAISSE
GROWTH AND GLOBALIZATION
Engage as an active partner in the growth and globalization of Québec companies, particularly by leveraging our international network.
IMPACTFUL PROJECTS
Undertake impactful projects, in particular in real estate and infrastructure, to benefit our depositors, the Québec economy and all Quebecers.
INNOVATION AND THE NEXT GENERATION
Focus on innovation and the next generation, develop ecosystems to work with SMEs that will succeed in the new economy, and stimulate entrepreneurship.
TRIOTECH
A $40-million investment to accelerate the global growth of this company which designs, manufactures and markets rides based on a multi-sensorial experience.
ADDÉNERGIE
An $8.5-million investment for the Canada-wide growth of the network and the development of technology for this designer and manufacturer of smart charging solutions for electric vehicles.
HOPPER
A $40-million investment to foster the international growth of this mobile app, which was ranked many times as one of the travel industry’s 10 best.
FELIX & PAUL STUDIOS
Investment by Fonds Espace CDPQ in this cinematic virtual reality experience studio: $1.3 million.
STINGRAY DIGITAL GROUP
A further investment of $16 million in this multi-platform musical services leader.
MOMENT FACTORY
Overall financing of $18 million in the creation of a new entity dedicated to permanent multimedia infrastructure projects.
Our diversified investments contribute
to our clients’ financial stability and to Quebecers’ wealth
OUR PRINCIPAL DEPOSITORS
DEPOSITORS
ENTRUST THEIR FUNDS TO LA CAISSE
They are primarily retirement funds and insurance plans.
TOGETHER THEY DISTRIBUTE BENEFITS TO MORE THAN
For our eight principal depositors we generated returns that vary between:
IN 2016
OVER FIVE YEARS
OUR PRINCIPAL DEPOSITORS
The Réseau express métropolitain
Announced in spring 2016, the Réseau express métropolitain (REM) will link downtown Montréal to the South Shore, the West Island, the North Shore and the airport. With its fully automated light rail transit (LRT) system, the REM will be the fourth largest automated transit network in the world.
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