France and its regions For the regions you settled in, what were the main determining factors (maximum 3) To explain their choice of settling in a particular regions, American investors overwhelmingly favor Île de France Grand Est Hauts-de-France geographic location as one of the three most determining factors for >70% of investors. The economic 80% 80% dynamism of the region, the quality of the infrastructure, and the qualification of the workforce are cited as the other key criteria for settlement decisions by 30 to 40% of investors. The policies and actions carried out in terms of attractiveness by the Grand Est and Hauts-de-France regions convince a majority of investors. 63% For the regions you settled in, what were the main determining factors (maximum 3) 48% 50% All regions 43% 42% Mostly acquisitions 71% 38% or historical location 33% 30% 25% 25%25% 21% 20% 10% 13% 8%7% 5% 4% 4% s s s s s s 0%0% m e Other m e Other m e Other Location rkforce Locationrkforce Location rkforce 41% InfrastructureWoQuality of lifRegional aidsWoInfrastructureRegional aidsQuality of lifInfrastructureWoRegional aidsQuality of lif 34% Economic dynamisImplementation cost Economic dynamisImplementation cost Implementation costEconomic dynamis 31% Mostly acquisitions or Are you satisfied with the policies and actions carried out by the regions in which you are located historical location to attract foreign investment? Île de France Grand Est Hauts-de-France 14% 2% 5% 11% 29% 9% 44% 6% 53% 41% Geographic Infrastructure Implementation Regional aid 39% location quality costs 36% Economic Qualification Quality Other 29% dynamism and availability of life 17% of workforce 5% Very positive Positive Neutral Negative Very negative st st 18 21 edition AmCham-Bain Barometer 21 edition AmCham-Bain Barometer 19