Artémis was founded in 1992 by French entrepreneur François Pinault. Artémis is a holding company which manages a range of companies and holds shares in various sectors, in France and abroad. For over 20 years, Artémis has been the controlling shareholder of Kering (previously PPR), one of the world leaders in apparel and accessories in Luxury and Sport & Lifestyle. Artémis also owns Christie's, the worldwide leading auction house, and Château Latour vineyards, rated a "Premier Cru Classé" since 1855. As a professional shareholder, Artémis is focused on long-term growth and shareholder value creation, while remaining on the watch for new investment opportunities.