Implementation of the squeeze-out procedure in respect of the equity securities of EDF
Following the reopening of the simplified public tender offer (the "Offer") filed by the French State for the equity securities of EDF1 and in accordance with the notice released on 26 May 2023 by the French Financial Markets Authority, the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (the "AMF"), the squeeze-out procedure in respect of the EDF shares and OCEANEs was completed on 8 June 2023.
The implementation of the squeeze-out procedure led to the transfer to the French State of the securities not tendered in the Offer, and to the delisting of EDF shares from Euronext Paris and of EDF OCEANEs from Euronext Access. The French State now holds all of EDF’s share capital and voting rights.
As a result, former EDF shareholders will not be entitled to participate in the 2023 Annual General Meeting2.
In the context of the energy transition, this operation confirms EDF's key role in the production of carbon-free electricity and in supporting its customers towards greater energy efficiency.
Important information
This press release was prepared for information purposes only. It does not constitute an offer to the public and may not be deemed to constitute any form of soliciting for the purpose of buying or selling financial securities. The circulation of this press release, the Offer, and the acceptance of the Offer may be subject to a specific regulation or restrictions in some countries. The Offer is not directed at persons subject to such restrictions, either directly or indirectly, and it may not be accepted by anyone located in a jurisdiction where the Offer is subject to such restrictions. Consequently, persons in possession of this press release must familiarize themselves and comply with any restrictions that may apply to them.
EDF may not be held liable for the violation, by any person or entity, of any applicable legal or regulatory restrictions.
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About EDF
As a major player in energy transition, the EDF Group is an integrated energy company active in all businesses: generation, transmission, distribution, energy trading, energy sales and energy services. EDF group is a world leader in low-carbon energy, having developed a diverse production mix based mainly on nuclear and renewable energy (including hydropower). It is also investing in new technologies to support energy transition. EDF’s raison d’être is to build a net zero energy future with electricity and innovative solutions and services, to help save the planet and drive well-being and economic development. The Group is involved in supplying energy and services to approximately 40.3 million customers (1), of whom 30.3 million in France (2).
(1) Customers are counted per delivery site. A customer can have two delivery points: one for electricity and another one for gas.
(2) Including ÉS (Électricité de Strasbourg) and SEI.
1 See press release dated 23 May 2023.
2 See the convening notice published in the Bulletin des Annonces Légales Obligatoires dated 10 May 2023. Shareholders convened to the 2023 Annual General Meeting will be informed by e-mail notably sent by Uptevia or via the EDF website.
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