ALIAD is integrated into the Group's new network of entrepreneurial companies and contributes to Air Liquide's growth and competitiveness by investing in young innovative companies that offer new technologies. By investing in a dedicated subsidiary, Air Liquide ensures flexibility and reactivity in developing these projects. Air Liquide is a leading industrial gas company that generated approximately EUR 23.3 billion of revenue in 2021, serving a wide range of industries, including chemicals, energy, healthcare, food and beverage, and electronics. The healthcare division serves around 1.8 million patients and 15,000 hospitals and clinics annually, and Air Liquide employs approximately 65,000 people.