Interesting young people to shareholding

Pierre-Antoine N., aged 27, is in the third year of his doctorate in plant physiology at the National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and the Environment (INRAE) in Dijon (Burgundy Franche-Comté region), where he just defended his doctoral thesis. As an agronomist, he works with Air Liquide on a daily basis as part of his professional duties.

I’ve been a Shareholder for three or four years now. My parents passed their shares on to me. My shares go back to my great- grandparents, who invested when Air Liquide was created. You could say it’s a family affair! Buying shares for your children is a good way to help them. Investing, even with a small budget, can make a difference when it comes to buying a car or a home. It gives you a good start in life.

Whether it’s an inheritance that is passed on from one generation to the next or one that you build up yourself, I think it’s important to invest in a company with a purpose like Air Liquide. I work in a research laboratory that needs technical gases to operate, and they are supplied by Air Liquide. I’m also aware of the importance of the Group in the field of healthcare, especially during this health crisis. The Group invests in the future and it is a source of pride for me to be a Shareholder.

I have an attachment to companies I know. I always read the newsletter, which keeps me informed about Air Liquide and its current events, research efforts and investment choices. Additionally, I work with start-ups, manufacturers and large companies in the wine industry and the luxury sector, and we often have a partner in common: Air Liquide! Proximity is built on several levels, anecdotal or otherwise. Every Tuesday, the Air Liquide truck comes to our laboratory to replenish our gas supply. That brings a smile to my face and makes me feel very close to the Group.