SOGEPA
Encyclopedia
SOGEPA is a French
holding company
owned completely by the government of France
. It is one of the largest public bodies investing in European aerospace
technology, indirectly owning 15% of EADS
via its holding in SOGEADE
.
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
holding company
Holding company
A holding company is a company or firm that owns other companies' outstanding stock. It usually refers to a company which does not produce goods or services itself; rather, its purpose is to own shares of other companies. Holding companies allow the reduction of risk for the owners and can allow...
owned completely by the government of France
Government of France
The government of the French Republic is a semi-presidential system determined by the French Constitution of the fifth Republic. The nation declares itself to be an "indivisible, secular, democratic, and social Republic"...
. It is one of the largest public bodies investing in European aerospace
Aerospace
Aerospace comprises the atmosphere of Earth and surrounding space. Typically the term is used to refer to the industry that researches, designs, manufactures, operates, and maintains vehicles moving through air and space...
technology, indirectly owning 15% of EADS
EADS
The European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company N.V. is a global pan-European aerospace and defence corporation and a leading defence and military contractor worldwide...
via its holding in SOGEADE
SOGEADE
SOGEADE is a French holding company.It was created solely to hold French interests in newly-founded EADS.French government holds a veto right since foundation...
.