Saft Groupe: Results of Stock Dividend Payment Offer
By Prne, Gaea News NetworkThursday, July 2, 2009
PARIS - At their Annual General Meeting of 3rd June 2009, Saft Groupe S.A. shareholders voted a dividend of EUR0.68 per ordinary share for 2008, with the option of a payment in shares.
The option period closed on 25th June 2009. Shareholders representing almost half of the share capital exercised the option of a stock dividend payment.
Accordingly, 241,815 new ordinary shares will be issued and delivered with effect from 6th July 2009.
From 7th July 2009, Saft Groupe S.A.’s share capital will be increased from EUR18,514,086 to EUR18,755,901 divided into 18,755,901 fully paid shares with a nominal value of EUR1.
The new shares will be quoted on the Eurolist market of the NYSE Euronext Paris S.A. stock exchange under the same ISIN code as the existing shares.
About Saft
Saft batteries are used in high-performance applications such as industrial infrastructure and processes, transportation, space and defence. Saft is the world’s leading manufacturer of nickel-cadmium batteries for industrial applications and of primary lithium batteries for a wide range of end markets. The group is also the European leader for specialized advanced technologies for the defence and space industries. With approximately 4,000 employees worldwide, Saft is present in 18 countries. Its 15 manufacturing sites and extensive sales network enable the group to serve its customers worldwide. Saft is listed in the SBF 120 index on the Paris Stock Market. For more information, visit Saft at www.saftbatteries.com
Press and Investor Contacts: Saft Jill LEDGER, Corporate Communications and Investor Relations Director Tel.: +33-1-49-93-17-77, jill.ledger@saftbatteries.com FINANCIAL DYNAMICS Stephanie BIA, Tel.: +33-1-47-03-68-16, stephanie.bia@fd.com Yannick DUVERGE, Tel.: +33-1-47-03-68-10, yannick.duverge@fd.com Clement BENETREAU, Tel.: +33-1-47-03-68-12, clement.benetreau@fd.com
Source: Saft Groupe
Press and Investor Contacts: Saft: Jill LEDGER, Corporate Communications and Investor Relations Director; Tel.: +33-1-49-93-17-77, jill.ledger at saftbatteries.com. FINANCIAL DYNAMICS: Stephanie BIA, Tel.: +33-1-47-03-68-16, stephanie.bia at fd.com; Yannick DUVERGE, Tel.: +33-1-47-03-68-10, yannick.duverge at fd.com; Clement BENETREAU, Tel.: +33-1-47-03-68-12, clement.benetreau at fd.com
