Schneider Electric SE — Capital/Financing Update 2011

Jul 1, 2011

Financial information

Schneider Electric successfully launches bond issue worth € 750 million

Rueil-Malmaison (France), July 01, 2011 – Today, Schneider Electric launched a €750 million EMTN (Euro Medium Term Note) issue maturing in July 2018. The coupon rate for this bond is 3.75 per cent.

The details of the issuance are the following:

Amount	€ 750 million
Maturity	July 2018
Coupon	3.75%
Implied rate	3.857%

About Schneider Electric

As a global specialist in energy management with operations in more than 100 countries, Schneider Electric offers integrated solutions across multiple market segments, including leadership positions in energy and infrastructure, industrial processes, building automation, and data centers/networks, as well as a broad presence in residential applications. Focused on making energy safe, reliable, and efficient, the company's 110,000 plus employees achieved sales of 20 billion euros in 2010, through an active commitment to help individuals and organizations "Make the most of their energy". www.schneider-electric.com/company

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