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Mr. Louis-Simon Gélinas
Manager, Impact and Sustainable Investments
louis-simon.gelinas@fondaction.com2175, Boulevard De Maisonneuve Est
Montréal, H2K 4S3
Québec, Canada
T. 1-800-253-6665
E.investissement@fondaction.comA forerunner in sustainable finance for over 25 years, Fondaction brings together people who are committed to positive change to make Quebec's economy fairer, more inclusive, greener and more successful. As a labour-sponsored fund, Fondaction represents tens of thousands of investors and hundreds of companies committed to moving Quebec forward. As of November 30, 2023, it manages net assets totalling $3.5 billion, invested in several hundred companies and financial markets, with a focus on investments that generate positive economic, social and environmental impacts in addition to financial returns. Fondaction helps maintain and create jobs, reduce inequalities and combat climate change.
Services offered to companies
Fondaction mobilizes capital, expertise and creativity to support Quebec SMEs in the realization of their sustainable growth projects. Helping companies face current and future challenges and seize opportunities at home and abroad, while improving their performance, is what Fondaction does best. Based on a collaborative approach, Fondaction offers entrepreneurs a true partnership based on unique expertise, solutions tailored to their needs, and operational and financial agility. Tailor-made financing solutions : The financing package offered by Fondaction can be adapted to any business project that is part of a positive transformation, depending on its stage of development and sector of activity. We make various forms of financing available: share capital - common or preferred shares (equity); convertible debt (quasi-equity); unsecured loan; preferred shares. Our support is focused on five main investment themes designed to positively transform the Quebec economy: sustainable agrifood; the fight against climate change; sustainable cities and communities; health and well-being; sustainable production and transition. A truly accessible retirement savings solution for your employees : By allowing your employees to contribute to a Fondaction RRSP through payroll deduction, you offer them an accessible retirement savings solution. For your employees, it means advantageous tax credits based on eligibility criteria. For you, as the employer, it's a simple, inexpensive and advantageous solution. For everyone, it's a simple way to participate in the positive transformation of the economy. Ownership of investment fund shares is subject to ongoing fees. Fondaction shares are not guaranteed, their value and performance will fluctuate, and past performance is not indicative of future returns. Before investing, please consult the prospectus at fondaction.com/prospectus.