SSQ Insurance obtains $150 million in financing from CDPQ

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Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ) announced a transaction of up to $150 million in the form of a loan to SSQ Insurance, one of the largest insurance and investment companies in Québec. As a result of this transaction, SSQ Insurance will optimize its capital structure and pursue the execution of its strategic plan, which includes a focus on innovation and Canada-wide development. As such, SSQ Insurance will continue its digital transformation in order to continuously and efficiently meet the rapidly changing needs of its clients, particularly in the insurance industry. false false false Through its resistance to economic cycles, the insurance industry is perfectly aligned with the investment profile that CDPQ seeks. In addition to stakes in some Québec-based insurers, CDPQ has recently conducted significant transactions in this industry in Australia, the United States and the United Kingdom. Note that CDPQ’s initial investments in SSQ Insurance go back to the beginning of the 2000s. false false false ABOUT SSQ INSURANCE Founded in 1944, SSQ Insurance is a mutualist company that puts community at the heart of insurance. With assets under management of $12 billion, SSQ Insurance is one of the largest companies in the industry. Working for a community of over three million customers, SSQ Insurance employs 2,000 people. Leader in group insurance, the company also sets itself apart through its expertise in individual life and health insurance, general insurance and the investment sector. For more information, go to ssq.ca. ABOUT CAISSE DE DÉPÔT ET PLACEMENT DU QUÉBEC Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (“CDPQ”) is a long-term institutional investor that manages funds primarily for public and parapublic pension and insurance plans. As at June 30, 2018, it held CAD308.3 billion in net assets. As one of Canada’s leading institutional fund managers, CDPQ invests globally in major financial markets, private equity, infrastructure, real estate and private debt. For more information, visit cdpq.com, follow us on Twitter @LaCDPQ or consult our Facebook or LinkedIn pages.