Calyon is happy to support the team's ambitions and the values behind the sport of rugby The first season of our partnership, 2003/2004, proved difficult for the team, and on our side, we were just starting to merge the Finance and Investment Banking businesses of Crédit Agricole and Crédit Lyonnais. However, by the time the merger was completed in May 2004, Calyon was born and the team had met its objectives. In 2004, the team won the French Championships for the second year in a row, and last year, reached the finals of two leading tournaments, including the European Rugby Cup. Shared values We wanted to become the official partner of Stade Français Paris, not only because the club and team are so well-known, but also because it introduces people to our new brand and allows us to offer our customers high-quality public relations. In addition, the sport of rugby corresponds with our values and those of our customers, who are major corporations and financial institutions. "Winning, cohesion, and team spirit correspond with the values of our company," affirms Bertrand Hugonet, Calyon's Head of Communications.