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Paris La Défense, January 7, 2013

'Cyclone Dumile has no impact on Séchilienne Sidec plants in

La Réunion and Mauritius

Cyclone Dumile hit the La Réunion and Mauritius islands on January 3.

Séchilienne Sidec's solar and thermal plants on both islands did not suffer any damage and are operating normally.

The terms of the long-term sales agreements in place mean that the damage caused by the cyclone to the electrical supply system in La Reunion and Mauritius will have no financial consequences for Séchilienne Sidec.

Next scheduled communication: annual results on March 19' 2013

About Séchilienne-Sidec

Séchilienne-Sidec is an independent energy producer, with 20 years of experience in generating electricity from biomass resources. The group specializes in operating medium-sized power plants in complex environments where close cooperation with the industries supplying the biomass is essential. Séchilienne-Sidec is also a leading producer of photovoltaic power-generated electricity.

 Media contacts

HeadLand Consultancy

Sophie Ryan +33 (0)1 44 50 40 39,  sryan@headlandconsultancy.com

Constance Guillot-Chêne +33 (0)1 44 50 40 34, cguillot-chene@headlandconsultancy.com:
mailto:cguillot-chene@headlandconsultancy.com  

Investor Contact

Julien Gauthier +33 (0)1 41 16 82 75, julien.gauthier@sidec-sa.com

Séchilienne-Sidec : ?Cyclone Dumile has no impact on Séchilienne Sidec:
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