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Events 14 May 2019

Annual shareholders meeting of May 14, 2019

Edenred, the world leader in payment solutions for the working world, held its Annual Shareholders Meeting in Paris today, chaired by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Bertrand Dumazy, and adopted all of the resolutions proposed by the Board of Directors.

With a quorum of 73.11% and chaired by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Bertrand Dumazy, the Annual Shareholders Meeting held in Paris approved all of the resolutions proposed by the Board of Directors including the payment of a 2018 dividend of €0.86 per share, with the option of receiving 100% of the amount in new shares*. The dividend will be payable from May 20, 2019. The reinvestment option may be exercised between May 22 and the close of business on June 5, 2019. Any shareholder who has not exercised their option by the close of this period will receive the entire dividend in cash. The dividend will be paid on June 11, 2019.

The Shareholders Meeting was an opportunity for management team to comment on the record 2018 financial results, which notably included double-digit organic operating revenue growth across all the Group’s regions and business lines. The result of the successful implementation of the Fast Forward strategic plan, this performance reflects Edenred’s strong sales momentum and ability to develop innovative solutions, in particular via its global technology platform. 2018 was also a big year for acquisitions. Thanks to its strong cash flow generation, the Group continues to provide high shareholder returns while also maintaining a level of debt enabling a “Strong Investment Grade” BBB+ rating by Standard and Poor’s.

At the Shareholders Meeting, shareholders were provided with the 2019 Integrated Report (available at www.edenred.com) detailing Edenred’s business model, which is undergoing major transformation in response to new trends in the working world. An overview of the business model during the presentation demonstrated the Group’s ability to generate profitable and sustainable growth, and to share the fruits of this growth with all of its stakeholders. 

Jacques Adoue, Executive Vice President, Human Resources and Corporate Social Responsibility, and Jeanne Renard, Senior Vice President, Transformation notably presented Edenred’s outreach programs and commitment to diversity through initiatives such as the signature of France’s Diversity Charter at the beginning of 2019. 
Following Jean-Bernard Hamel’s appointment by Edenred’s Works Council as employee representative director in June 2018, the Board of Directors now comprises 11 members, and is in compliance with the AFEP-MEDEF Code with regard to gender balance and director independence.

The full results of the resolution votes, as well as a summary of the meeting, will shortly be available in the Investors/Shareholders section of www.edenred.com.

 

*Disclaimer: The option to receive the dividend payment in shares does not constitute an offer or a solicitation to subscribe to or purchase securities in the United States within the meaning of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, or in any other country where such transaction would be contrary to the applicable laws and regulations. The option to receive the dividend payment in shares is not available in certain countries, such as those where such an option would require registration with, or authorization from, the local securities regulator. Shareholders residing outside France should inquire about and comply with any local restrictions.

 

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Edenred is a leading digital platform for services and payments and the everyday companion for people at work, connecting more than 60 million users and more than 2 million partner merchants in 45 countries via close to 1 million corporate clients.

Edenred offers specific-purpose payment solutions for food (such as meal benefits), engagement (such as gift cards and engagement platforms), mobility (such as multi-energy solutions, including EV charging, maintenance, toll and parking) and corporate payments (such as virtual cards). 

True to the Group’s purpose, “Enrich connections. For good.”, these solutions enhance users’ well-being and purchasing power. They improve companies’ attractiveness and efficiency,and vitalize the employment market and the local economy. They also foster access to healthier food, more environmentally friendly products and sustainable mobility.

Edenred’s 12,000 employees are committed to making the world of work a connected ecosystem that is safer, more efficient and more responsible every day.

In 2023, thanks to its global technology assets, the Group managed €41 billion in business volume, primarily carried out via mobile applications, online platforms and cards.

Edenred is listed on the Euronext Paris stock exchange and included in the following indices: CAC 40, CAC 40 ESG, CAC Large 60, Euronext 100, Euronext Tech Leaders, FTSE4Good and MSCI Europe.

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