Dividends represent the payout of part of the Group’s net income, providing a return each year on the investment made by Mersen’s shareholders

Who receives the dividend ?

All shareholders, whether they own registered or bearer stock, receive the dividend proposed at the General Meeting of the shareholders held every year.

To receive the dividend, shareholders must simply own stock on the day prior to the ex-dividend date.

2017 dividend with respect to 2016

The Annual General Meeting held on May 18, 2017 has approved the payment of a dividend of €0.50 per share.

In line with our dividend policy, the payout represents approximately 34% of Group adjusted¹ net income.

The dividend has been paid on July 6^th, 2017. (ex-date July 4^th)

¹_{adjusted from non-recurring items}

Dividend over the past years