RE:RE:RE:RE:RE:RE:RE:RE:RE:PR DisasterLike I said many times the Caisse has a mandate from the Province to help Quebec Companies.
They had been part of SIO PPs at least three times ,most likely four since June 2006.
I am surprised they have not acted yet since they have the Control to exercise changes.
What can they do and how remains their call, depending on results we may see something soon, I have said this before but how much longer can it go it`s anybodys guess at this stage.
If not drastic changes at least they should force or bring some much needed help and at the same time give the BOD another good shake,hopefully for the good.
The question is would they get involved??.
We`ll need money very soon, how can they help, or would they help again ,we`ll see that very soon.
We all know we need help and expertise to go over the hump, we`ll never do it on our own, we are always at the edge facing the cliff, some experience help with Financial contacts may do it, but the longer we wait the harder it`ll be.
The other option I have been singing is to put the house in order and sell it, to do that they may also need somebody with expertise and experience.
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Achievements in Qubec
Qubec is the market that la Caisse knows best. It has developed a unique offer that leads to promising partnerships with Qubec’s businesses and economic actors. It is active in all regions, providing financing and assistance to promising companies at all stages of their development. La Caisse is also a leading player on Qubec’s real estate and bond markets.
Over the past four years, la Caisse has continued to enhance the financing and assistance it provides to Qubec companies at all stages of their growth. In 2014, it emphasized the expansion projects of Qubec companies in Canada and the international arena.
Expertise in four main investment areas
La Caisse strives to act on the best business and investment opportunities by joining forces with promising small, medium-sized and large businesses in all regions of Qubec. It makes profitable long-term investments in areas it is very familiar with.
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Private Equity group: value-added expertise
La Caisse is recognized for its outstanding private equity expertise. It develops true partnerships with its investee companies and assists them with their growth projects by providing access to its extensive network of financial experts, experienced directors and entrepreneurs, in Qubec and on the international scene.
In 2014, la Caisse’s new private equity investments and commitments in Qubec totalled $985 million. Here are the Private Equity group’s main Qubec investments as at December 31, 2014:
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A key role in public and private financing
La Caisse is one of the largest purchasers of Qubec bonds, whether they are issued by the Qubec government, crown corporations, municipalities, paragovernmental corporations or private companies. It also provides loans to finance the growth of many Qubec companies. Through its sustained activity on Qubec’s bond market, la Caisse helps increase the resources available to Qubec’s public bodies and private businesses in addition to contributing to the liquidity of their securities. In this way, they have better access to financing and can generate economic activity.
As at December 31, 2014, la Caisse’s total holdings of bonds issued by Qubec’s public and private sectors amounted to $34.0 billion.
Equity markets: building strong Qubec companies
Highly active in a number of public Qubec companies, la Caisse invests for the long term. As at December 31, 2014, its total assets invested in Qubec equities amounted to $8.3 billion.
During the year, the weight of Qubec equities continued to increase and now stands at 34% of its Canadian equity portfolio, which significantly exceeds the S&P/TSX Index, of which Qubec companies represent 17% as at December 31, 2014.
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Small caps
La Caisse invests in publicly traded Qubec companies with a stock market capitalization of less than $400 million. Its commitment, amounting to $200 million, stimulates Qubec’s equity market and promotes the growth of these companies.
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Financing offer
Solutions to take action
Whether your project involves:
- mergers & acquisitions;
- exports and globalization;
- business transfer and corporate succession;
- productivity improvement; or
- innovation and R&D
la Caisse offers financing solutions adapted to your needs, regardless of your company’s stage of development, throughout Qubec.
Examples of partner companies
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A constructive role as a result of our partnerships and funds
In order to offer Qubec businesses the best financial services and tools on the market, la Caisse has established different funds and partnerships that also strengthen its contribution to Qubec’s economic development.
With commitments of more than one billion dollars, la Caisse’s portfolio of funds addresses a variety of business needs, at all stages of growth and in different key sectors.
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Economic initiatives
Entrepreneurship and the next generation of financial leadership
La Caisse’s actions will benefit Qubec in ways that go far beyond numbers because it seeks, above all, to play a meaningful and sustained role in the economy. Through various initiatives, la Caisse fosters the development of small and medium-sized businesses, strengthens Qubec’s entrepreneurial culture and advances projects that make a real difference for Qubec.
It also wants to help strengthen Qubec as a financial centre. The volume and scope of its activities have made la Caisse a financial integrator in Qubec. It is active, both directly and indirectly, in all areas of the financial sector. It draws on this critical mass to maintain an active, modern Qubec financial community that acts as a catalyst for economic development and growth.
- La Caisse is a major buyer of goods and services from Qubec suppliers.
- La Caisse helps stimulate the creation and growth of financial businesses in Qubec.
- La Caisse provides financial support to organizations whose mission is to contribute to the betterment of society and the advancement of the business community.