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Parrot — AGM Information 2012
Jun 6, 2012
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AGM Information
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Paris, June 6, 2012 at 18h00 CET
PARROT
« Société Anonyme » with a share capital of 1,934,920.57 € 174-178, quai de Jemmapes - 75010 Paris 394 149 496 RCS PARIS
This document has been drawn up in accordance with the provisions of Articles 241-2 of the General Regulations issued by the French securities regulator (Autorité des marchés financiers, AMF).
Date of the General Shareholders' Meeting having authorized the buyback program
Authorization granted at the General Shareholders' Meeting on June 6, 2012 for an 18-month period.
Percentage of capital held by the Company and objective-based breakdown of capital securities held by the Company in connection with the previous buyback program
As of June 6, 2012, the company held 447,207 treasury shares, representing 3.52% of the capital.
| Number of shares as of June 6, 2012 |
Allocation |
|---|---|
| 15 423 | Liquidity agreement |
| 431 784 | Allocation of stock options and/or bonus shares to Company or Group staff or corporate officers and/or capital reduction |
Objectives of the present share buyback program
The shares bought back may be used with a view to:
- Continue to implement the liquidity agreement;
- Allocate stock options and/or bonus shares;
- Be granted in exchange of payment in case of acquisitions;
- Reduce the Company's capital.
Maximum percentage of the capital, maximum number and characteristics of securities that the Company proposes to buy (outside of the liquidity agreement) - maximum purchase price
- Characteristics of securities concerned by the share buyback program: ordinary shares listed on Euronext Eurolist B under ticker PARRO, ISIN FR0004038263.
- Maximum number of securities that may be acquired outside of the liquidity agreement: 1,270,082.
- Percentage of the capital: 10% on June 6, 2012.
- Maximum purchase price: 41.125 euros, as authorized at the Combined General Meeting on June 6, 2012 for up to 20,000,000 euros.
Durée du Programme
18 months from the General Meeting on June 6, 2012, i.e. through December 5, 2013 included.
Operations carried out under the previous share buyback program
- Number of securities held in the portfolio at June 6, 2012: 447,207
- Percentage of capital held directly or indirectly as treasury stock at June 6, 2012: 3.52%
- Book value of the portfolio at June 6, 2012: approximately 7,574,000 euros
- Market value of the portfolio based on the closing price at June 6, 2012: : 8,161,527.75euros
ABOUT PARROT
Parrot, a global leader in wireless devices for mobile phones, stands on the cutting edge of innovation. The company was founded in 1994 by Henri Seydoux as part of his determination to drive the inevitable breakthrough of mobile phones into everyday life by creating high-quality, user-friendly wireless devices for easy living. Parrot has developed the most extensive range of hands-free systems on the market for cars. Its globally recognized expertise in the fields of mobile connectivity and multimedia around Smartphones has positioned Parrot as a key player of in-car infotainment. Additionally, Parrot designs and markets an exclusive 'Parrot by' range, consisting of a prestigious line of high-end wireless multimedia products in collaboration with some of the world's most well-renowned artists; and the AR.Drone, the first quadricopter piloted via wi-fi and using augmented reality.
Parrot, headquartered in Paris, currently employs more than 700 people worldwide and generates the majority of its sales overseas. Parrot is listed on NYSE Euronext Paris since 2006. (FR0004038263 – PARRO)
For more information: www.parrot.com / www.ardrone.com / www.parrotoem.com
CONTACTS
Analyst and investor relations Marie Ein T: +33(0) 1 53 65 68 68 - [email protected]