SAFT GROUPE: Results of Stock Dividend Payment Offer

PARIS, July 8, 2010 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- At their Annual General Meeting of 9th June 2010, Saft Groupe S.A. shareholders voted a dividend of EUR0.68 per ordinary share for 2009, with the option of a payment in shares.

The option period closed on 30th June 2010. Shareholders representing 55.75% of the share capital exercised the option of a stock dividend payment.

Accordingly, 410,647 new ordinary shares will be issued and delivered with effect from 9th July 2010.

From 9th July 2010, Saft Groupe S.A.'s share capital will be increased from EUR24,688,543 to EUR25,099,190 divided into 25,099,190 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 http://www.saftbatteries.com

    Press and Investor Contacts:

    Saft

    Jill LEDGER, Corporate Communications and Investor Relations Director
    Tel.: +33-1-49-93-17-77, [email protected]

    FINANCIAL DYNAMICS

    Stephanie BIA, Tel.: +33-1-47-03-68-16, [email protected]
    Yannick DUVERGE, Tel.: +33-1-47-03-68-10, [email protected]
    Clement BENETREAU, Tel.: +33-1-47-03-68-12, [email protected]

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