AREVA in exclusive negotiations for the sale of its connectors activities

Press release

FACTS AND FIGURES / FINANCE

September 15, 2005

AREVA confirms that it is negotiating exclusively with Bain Capital Ltd. for the sale of FCI, its wholly owned connectors activity.

The purpose of the negotiations is to iron out the details of a proposed transaction to be submitted to next AREVA's Supervisory Board.

Bain Capital Ltd. meets AREVA's selection criteria, regarding the valuation of FCI, the buyer's industrial and social strategy, its financial capability.