Core Points - Societe Generale has launched a new global employee share ownership program, allowing eligible employees and retired former employees to subscribe for a capital increase on preferential terms [1][4] - The subscription period for the share offer is set from June 2 to June 16, 2025, with settlement and delivery of shares scheduled for July 24, 2025 [1][12] - This program is the 32nd offered by the Group, aimed at involving employees in the company's development and enabling them to benefit from long-term value creation [4] Subscription Details - The capital increase targets a maximum of 12,044,800 shares, with a total nominal amount of EUR 15,056,000 [5][8] - The subscription price is set at EUR 35.76, reflecting a 20% discount based on the average market price [8][10] - The subscription will be available through employee mutual funds in France and directly via registered shares outside France [8][12] Eligibility and Limits - Eligible participants include employees with at least three months of seniority and retired former employees who have retained assets in the Company or Group Savings Plans [10] - The total amount of payments made by beneficiaries cannot exceed 25% of their gross annual remuneration or EUR 20,000 [10][12] - The program includes two tranches: one for employees under Company or Group Savings Plans and another for those under the International Group Savings Plan [9][13] Rights and Marketability - New shares will bear dividend rights as of January 1, 2025, and will be fully assimilated with existing shares [14] - Shares will be subject to a five-year unavailability period, with specific conditions for early release depending on local legislation [14][12] - The new shares will be listed on Euronext Paris, with the listing expected around July 29, 2025 [12][14]
Societe Generale launches a new global employee share ownership programme