Suez : Icon News The Board of Directors of the SUEZ Group acknowledges receipt of the letter published today by Veolia

Paris, 7th January 2021

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SUEZ GROUP ACKNOWLEDGES RECEIPT OF THE LETTER

PUBLISHED TODAY BY VEOLIA

The Board of Directors of SUEZ acknowledges receipt of the letter published today by Veolia, which aims to set out its project, more than 4 months after its announcement. The Board of Directors of SUEZ has repeatedly requested details to be provided.

The Board will examine the document received. The interests of the project for shareholders and other stakeholders, including employees and clients need to be assessed in the light of alternative projects with the potential to create significant shareholder value, within a rapid and controlled implementation schedule. The Board will also be attentive to the coherence with the SUEZ 2030 strategic plan and the Group's Purpose.

As stated by Veolia itself, a binding offer cannot be filed at the moment with the Autorité des Marchés Financiers: indeed, the operation proposed was organized and structured by Veolia in irregular terms; the operation is subject to legal procedures and suspensive judgments in court.

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