BOSQAR INVEST Hosts Esko Aho for Discussion on Innovation and Competitiveness

Zagreb, Croatia, September 9th, 2024 – On Monday, BOSQAR INVEST (BOSQAR d.d. – ZSE: BSQR) had the pleasure of welcoming Esko Aho, former Prime Minister of Finland, to its headquarters in Zagreb.

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During this visit, a round table discussion was held, where important topics influencing businesses across BOSQAR INVEST's verticals were explored in depth.

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The discussion focused on the group's largest vertical – Business Process and Technology Outsourcing (BPTO) – and the importance of investing in new technology to maintain a competitive advantage in today's rapidly evolving BPTO landscape.

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Another critical topic included BOSQAR's ambitious plans in the agriculture and food industry.

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"We are thankful to Esko for sharing valuable insights during this visit," Darko Horvat, President of the Management Board at BOSQAR d.d., said.

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"Our discussions reaffirmed the imperative of staying ahead of technological trends, which is of special importance in the highly competitive industries in which BOSQAR operates," he added.

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From his end, Aho acknowledged the group's persistent work in making innovation central to their success and growth over the years.

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"This visit reaffirmed my belief in the group's vision and strategic efforts. It has been a pleasure to see firsthand how they are pushing the boundaries in multiple industries," Esko Aho, former Prime Minister of Finland, said.

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About BOSQAR INVEST:

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BOSQAR INVEST (BOSQAR d.d., together with its subsidiaries) is a European leader that operates in the industries of business process and technology outsourcing, information technology, employment services (HR), eCommerce, and food.

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With an innovative business model, BOSQAR INVEST accelerated its expansion on the market with intensive organic growth and an M&A platform. Through its buy-and-build strategy, it has acquired 57 companies since 2016. BOSQAR INVEST is focused on improving the profitability and operations of each of its acquired companies through its standardized operational models that result in significant organic growth of all companies inside the Group and the Group itself.

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Today, BOSQAR INVEST operates through four business verticals: the BPTO business vertical (brand: Mplus), the HR business vertical (brands: Manpower and Workplace), the eCommerce business vertical (brand: Eplus ventures), and the food business vertical. All business verticals are focused on shareholder value creation through a commitment to best practices in digitalization, structured key accounts management programs, rigorous financial stability and cash management, strong and dedicated management teams, and a focus on results.

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In its ownership structure, BOSQAR INVEST brings together pension funds, institutional investors, international private equity funds, development institutions, and private investors. The BOSQAR INVEST business community consists of over 13,800 employees, and the group provides its services to clients who, in addition to Croatia, do business in 57 countries around the world.