Press releases

March 4, 2009

Siemens release: AREVA asserts its rights

Siemens has announced the signature of an agreement to create a nuclear joint venture with Rosatom.

AREVA points out that Siemens with its 34% share in AREVA NP has a number of compulsory obligations under the shareholders' agreement dated January 30, 2001, which in particular contains a non-competition clause.

AREVA has informed Siemens that by announcing this joint venture it is in breach of contract, with all the ensuing consequences by virtue of the shareholders' agreement.

Contacts

AREVA press office:
Fleur Floquet-Daubigeon / Julien Duperray / Pauline Briand
Tel: +33 1 34 96 12 15 - Fax: +33 1 34 96 16 54
press@areva.com

AREVA Investors Relations:
Isabelle Coupey: Tel : +33 1 34 96 14 85
isabelle.coupey@areva.com
Manuel Lachaux: Tel: +33 1 34 96 11 53
manuel.lachaux@areva.com