We encourage you to consult the answers to our most frequently asked questions about General Meetings, taxation, shares and the AREVA group.
The date of the General Meeting will be published in the calendar of financial events as soon as it is known.
AREVA General Meetings are open to all shareholders or holders of voting right certificats.
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 attribute 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.
The last dividend paid for the 2009 financial year was 7.06 euros. It was paid on June 30, 2009.
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.
Dividends are credited directly to your securities account.
The dividend will be paid to you automatically, as long as you own at least one AREVA share on the eve of the payment date.
If you are an U.S. shareholder residing outside of France, we suggest you consult with your broker or financial advisor for additional assistance.
Dividends paid to French taxpayers are included in their taxable income calculation and are subject to social contributions. Two options are available for the taxation of dividends received.
To include dividends in their income tax calculations
This is the most popular choice.
This option entitles French tax residents to two successive deductions:
- an unlimited annual allowance of 40%,
- a fixed annual amount of €3.050 for a couple and €1.525 for a single individual.
The PLF (in French: Prélèvement Libératoire Forfaitaire) withholding tax
In this case, deductions mentioned above are not applicable. The PLF withholding tax is set at 19% from January 1st, 2011 and applies to all dividends received during the year without any deduction.
You have to indicate this choice to your bookrunners.
Before confirming your choice, make sure that it is advantageous when applied to your personal situation.
In both cases, social contributions of 12.3% are withheld directly (8.2% for CSG, 0.5% for CRDS, 2.2% for social contribution and 1.4% for RSA and additional social contribution).
The 2011 Finance Law
The 2011 Finance Law modified the terms for the taxation of dividends:
- Revocation of the 50% dividend tax credit, applicable beginning with 2010 taxable income, even for securities held in a PEA (Plan d’Epargne en Actions).
- Increase in the PLF withholding tax rate to 19% (vs 18% in 2010).
- Increase in social contribution to 12.3% (vs 12.1% in 2010).
If you are subject to the French wealth tax, you may report:
- either the latest known share price on December 31,
- or the average share price for the last 30 trading days of the year.
In January 2005, the extra-financial rating agency Innovest carried out a social and environmental assessment requested by AREVA. The results of the evaluation are available in the summary of the Innovest report.
During first half 2005, AREVA commissioned Vigeo to evaluate social responsibility in the uranium extraction managerial system(Uranium extraction is part of AREVA’s Mining/Front-End business group). The results of the evaluation are available in the summary of Vigeo report.
To learn more about all upcoming financial events, consult the calendar.
The Reference Document, presents a range of information on the group including a detailed analysis of the group’s financial statements as well as all business, a description of the group’s different activities and legal information. This document is filed with the Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF, the French financial market authority). An interactive version is also available
The report on responsible growth presents the main events of the past year respecting governance, activity, sustainable development and financial results. An interactive version of the report is also available.
The 2009 figures, economic, social, societal and environmental data presents the issues and performance of the group’s professions respecting sustainable development.
Financial press releases are also available for viewing.
AREVA was created on September 3, 2001, based on the structure of its predecessor, CEA-Industrie. CEA Industrie’s capital was 95%-owned by Commissariat à l’Énergie Nucléaire (the CEA). Today, public sector holdings (CEA, the French state and CDC) of group capital has risen close to 87%. 4% of AREVA’s share capital is float.
To learn more about nuclear energy, please consult our publications, notably All About Nuclear Energy…from Atom to Zirconium (Book + DVD - 2008 publication)
To learn more about the group's strategy and businesses, visit the Strategy section of this site.
To learn more about the group, we encourage you to visit all of the sections of this website, accessible via the site map.
An ordinary share is a marketable security representing a fraction of the capital of a public limited company or a company limited by shares, issued to shareholders in exchange for a capital contribution. This security confers rights to its holder: a share in the profits in the form of a dividend, a vote in the General Meeting, right to information and a final dividend in the event of liquidation.
The “How to become a shareholder” section of this website explains the steps to follow.
The AREVA IC is included in the French SBF 120 index, which comprises the 120 largest market capitalizations in France.
AREVA's share capital is listed at Euronext Paris and 4% of the capital is float.
AREVA is listed on the Eurolist market - Compartment A, Paris.
You have the choice between 2 methods of holding your AREVA shares:
- Bearer shares: held in a trading account with the broker of your choice. In this case, AREVA may not always be able to identify you, except during occasional surveys on bearer shares through Euroclear France. As a result, you will not automatically receive information concerning the group's activities. However, this method offers the advantage of holding your entire stock portfolio in a single account.
- Registered shares: you acquire your stock directly from Société Générale Securities Services, the financial intermediary duly authorized by AREVA. These shares are recorded directly and exclusively on the books of Société Générale Securities Services, which enables a personalized service.
To switch from bearer shares to registered shares, please contact our securities service agent, Société Générale Securities Service.
The contact details of our financial intermediary are as follows:
Société Générale Securities Services
Service aux Émetteurs
32 rue du Champ de Tir BP 81236
44312 Nantes Cedex 3
France
Tél. : +33 (0)2 51 85 67 89
www.nominet.socgen.com
www.sg-securities-services.com
You may order a copy of the AREVA group annual report by:
- submitting the order form posted on our website;
- contacting our Shareholders Department.
AREVA's Shareholders Department team is available to answer your questions. Contact us:
- by phone: 0 810 699 756 (local call in France);
- by email: actionnaires@areva.com.