Dividends: payment terms and history

Dividend policy

On June 30, 2009, the Supervisory Board approved a dividend policy supported by the French State as shareholder and incorporated into the group’s development plan. Thus, starting with the dividend paid in 2011 based on the financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2010, and for a three-year period, the distribution rate for dividends will be limited to 25% of the net income attributable to owners of the parent.

The distribution rates, 80% in 2004, 33.3% in 2005, 46% in 2006, 32.3% in 2007, 42% in 2008 and 46% in 2009 of the group's share of the consolidated net income.

Next dividend distribution

The dividend is automatically paid into your share account. In the event of any discrepancy, you may contact the securities service, Société Générale Securities Services.

Custodian and transfer services are provided by:

Société Générale Securities Services
Service aux Émetteurs
32 rue du Champ de Tir BP 81236
44312 Nantes Cedex 3
France
Tel: +33 (0)2 51 85 67 89
www.nominet.socgen.com
www.sg-securities-services.com

Dividend payment for the year ended december 31st, 2010

In line with the strategy of strengthening AREVA’s shareholders’ equity, the Supervisory Board of AREVA did not propose to the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders the payment of a dividend for 2010.

Dividend history

* Not applicable. ** Exceptional dividend.