The change of identity marks a new stage for the company after a group of investors led by the Caisse des dépôts et consignations (CDC) took control of the group last December, making the French state its main shareholder.
Orpea's reorganization, concluded after a fast-track safeguard procedure aimed at reducing the group's heavy debt, has also resulted in significant dilution for shareholders. (Written by Diana Mandiá, edited by Blandine Hénault)