AST Groupe operates as a real estate developer in France, specializing in the development and construction of individual houses, timber-framed houses under its Natilia brand, apartments, and commercial buildings. The company also engages in land development, project financing, real estate financing and insurance consultancy, kitchen and interior fittings, and franchise services. Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Décines-Charpieu, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, AST Groupe holds a leading position as the third largest national builder and the largest network of franchises for timber-framed houses in France. Recent major changes include the acquisition of its construction division by Groupe Trecobat and Hexaom, establishing Hexabat Invest to operate this segment, marking a strategic shift and reorganization of its business operations. AST Groupe continues to focus on its core real estate development activities within the French market, concentrating on housing and land development projects while leveraging its franchise network for timber frame houses.