Carmat SAS is a France-based Company engaged in the development and production of heart prosthesis. The Company is developing an orthotopic and biocompatible artificial heart which works like a natural heart and which is hydraulically activated. The Company formed a network of partnerships with hospitals and various scientific companies, such as The Georges Pompidou European Hospital, The Marie Lannelongue Surgical Center, The Hospital Charles Nicolle of Rouen, Dedienne Sante, PaxiTech, Vignal Artru Industries, French Vessels and Blood Institute, Laboratoire de Recherche Biochirurgicale and others. As of December 31, 2011, a company MATRA DEFENSE held a 30.57% stake in the Company’s shareholdings.