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M&A Activity • May 10, 2010

GDF SUEZ sells a 12.5% stake in Elia for EUR 160 millions

On Monday May 10, 2010, Electrabel and Publi-T finalized the disposal of 12.5% of Electrabel S.A.'s participation in Fluxys S.A. The disposal of 6 035 522 shares was completed at the price of € 26.50 per share, for a total amount of € 160 million. This transaction represents a capital gain of € 122 million for GDF SUEZ.

The participation of Electrabel within the capital of Elia was thus reduced to 11.74%.

The group GDF SUEZ will sell its remaining stake depending on the market opportunities.

One of the leading energy providers in the world, GDF SUEZ is active across the entire energy value chain, in electricity and natural gas, upstream to downstream. It develops its businesses (energy, energy services and environment) around a responsible-growth model to take up the great challenges: responding to energy needs, ensuring the security of supply, fighting against climate change and maximizing the use of resources. GDF SUEZ relies on diversified supply sources as well as flexible and high-performance power generation in order to provide innovative energy solutions to individuals, cities and businesses. The Group employs 200,650 persons worldwide and achieved revenues of €79.9 billion in 2009. GDF SUEZ is listed on the Brussels, Luxembourg and Paris stock exchanges and is represented in the main international indices: CAC 40, BEL 20, DJ Stoxx 50, DJ Euro Stoxx 50, Euronext 100, FTSE Eurotop 100, MSCI Europe and ASPI Eurozone.

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