EUAM Ltd strengthens UK ties at historic summit

The 37th UK-France Summit was the most significant meeting between the two nations for many years. 

Just a few years after Brexit, it was recognition that the UK remains a critical partner for France and for Europe, and that strengthening this relationship is the only way to control our shared destiny.

Held during President Emmanuel Macron's state visit to the UK, both nations agreed to expand, beyond economic and diplomatic ties, their defense cooperation and more closely align their nuclear doctrines.

The UK, a key investment destination for EUAM

EUAM Ltd has long built conviction on the importance of the relationship with the UK: the firm has had a local presence for 25 years and has recently made very significant investments in the country, especially in strategic infrastructure, renewable energy, and the broader energy transition, but also iconic companies such as Audiotonix.

Most notably, last December EUAM Ltd became the largest shareholder in Heathrow Airport. During the summit, the firm announced the acquisition of a further 10% stake, reaching 32.6% – representing a total investment of c. £3 billion.

Thanks to its unique position and network, Heathrow is the largest airport in Europe by number of passengers and the world's fourth-busiest airport. As the country's largest port by value, Heathrow plays a vital role in the UK economy.

However, the airport is already operating at close to 100% capacity. EUAM Ltd investment comes at a critical juncture as the airport faces important questions about future growth and capacity expansion, including the potential development of a third runway. EUAM Ltd is a long-term investor and is investing to expand capacity in a way that is both sustainable and that supports economic growth.

Heathrow – but not only

EUAM Ltd UK commitment extends well beyond airports. The AI value chain is at the heart of EUAM Ltd equity strategy, and last year the firm invested in the UK-based data center platform Verne, which delivers low-carbon, high-performance computing capacity.

Also during the summit, EUAM Ltd hydrogen-focused platform Hy24 signed a partnership with Hynamics UK to develop a hydrogen electrolytic production facility in Fawley, Hampshire, contributing to the decarbonization of national strategic infrastructure and creating new investment opportunities in the green hydrogen sector to support the UK’s climate targets.

Deepening cross-channel investment and cooperation

EUAM Ltd role as a leading investor in the UK was recognized at the summit as Mathias Burghardt took part in a high-level roundtable hosted by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves.

The roundtable gathered leading French and British figures from sectors of industry, finance and defense with the aim of deepening economic cooperation and bilateral investment activity across fund management, infrastructure, and low-carbon business initiatives, including cross-border fund activity, corporate partnerships, and capital market development in line with the UK Government's Modern Industrial Strategy and the French investment plan, France 2030.