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SeLoger.com, formerly Poliris

European Capital Invests €13 Million in Poliris, Leading French Online Real Estate Listing Publisher

Paris - January 24, 2006 - European Capital, S.A. SICAR announced today it has invested €13 million ($16 million) in the mezzanine facility of Poliris, the leading French online publisher of real estate housing listings for real estate agencies. European Capital's investment represents a majority share of the warranted mezzanine facility arranged by BNP Paribas, supporting the acquisition of Poliris by 3i. Poliris management is maintaining a significant equity investment. European Capital will be Agent of the mezzanine facility and will have a Board observer seat. [more...]