criteo is a global performance marketing technology company that enables e-commerce companies to leverage large volumes of data to efficiently and effectively engage and convert their customers. with our predictive software algorithms, coupled with deep insights into consumer intent and purchasing habits, we are able to price and deliver highly relevant and personalized advertisements in real-time. every day we are presented with billions of opportunities to connect users with relevant messaging. partnering with our clients to optimize our advertising placement decisions based on data and activity on their websites, criteo helps improve online shopping by allowing them to reach more customers and to increase their volume of online sales. to this day, we operate globally in 130 countries with more than 1600 employees and have 27 offices worldwide. furthermore, we partner with over 8,500 clients and are in direct relationship with over 11,000 publishers.