Harvardsky Prumyslovy Holding, A.S. (Czech Republic)

Harvardsky prumyslovy holding, a.s. is an investment holding company based in Prague with historical roots in the Harvard investment funds created during the Czech voucher privatisation. The company operates as a joint stock holding structure managing a portfolio of financial assets, equity stakes, claims and other property interests originating mainly from earlier privatisation investments and related legal and financial restructurings. Its activities are focused on the administration, restructuring and possible realisation of these assets, the management of its own capital structure and the handling of obligations towards its broad shareholder base. Harvardsky prumyslovy holding carries out corporate governance activities, convenes general meetings, organises corporate actions such as share buybacks and communicates with shareholders through specialised websites and information channels. Its operations are primarily domestic, with assets and legal relationships concentrated in the Czech Republic, complemented by selected foreign positions linked to historical investments. The key brand and asset is the Harvardsky prumyslovy holding (HPH) name itself and the portfolio of securities and claims held in the company. Strategically the company is oriented towards maximising value for shareholders through the orderly management and potential monetisation of its asset portfolio, optimisation of its capital structure and the resolution of outstanding legal and financial issues that arose from the transformation of the former investment funds into the current holding company.