VINCI has finalized the acquisition of an additional 8.645% stake in LISEA, becoming its largest shareholder with a total shareholding of 42.045%.

VINCI Concessions has acquired 8.645% of LISEA’s share capital from Ardian and Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations, thereby solidifying its position as the largest shareholder in LISEA, the company that holds the concession for the South Europe Atlantic high-speed rail line (SEA HSL) between Tours and Bordeaux. 

The SEA HSL, built by a consortium led by VINCI Construction, has shortened travel times between Paris and Bordeaux from three to two hours and has enhanced the economic appeal of the areas it serves. More than 120 million passengers have taken the line since it opened in July 2017. Its flawless safety and reliability record is attributable to LISEA as well as MESEA, the line’s maintenance company (in which VINCI Concessions holds a 70% stake). MESEA supervises the facilities and handles the maintenance of corrective, preventive, and predictive equipment to the highest standards in the sector.