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2007 Combined Shareholders’ Meeting

Palais Brongniard, Place de la Bourse, 75002 Paris on 29th May 2007.


Agenda of the ordinary general meeting

  • directors’ report and group management report for the period closed on 31st December 2006 ;
  • chairman’s report as required by article L 225-37 of the French commercial code ;
  • special directors’ report on stock options, as required by article L 225-184 of the French commercial code ;
  • external auditors’ report on the annual financial statements and consolidated accounts ;
  • special audit report on those agreements defined in articles L 225-38 et seq. of the French commercial code [transactions with connected persons] ;
  • audit report on the internal supervisory procedures concerning financial reporting ;
  • discharge for directors ;
  • approval of financial statements and consolidated accounts for the financial year 2006 ;
  • net income appropriation – decision concerning distribution of dividend ;
  • setting of directors’ fees ;
  • renewal of tenure for two directors ;
  • renewed authorization for a corporate buyback programme ;
  • powers for filing and formalities

Agenda of the extraordinary general meeting

  • directors’ report ;
  • external auditors’ report ;
  • decision on a capital increase through capitalization of part of the line item “share premium” (additional paid-in capital) ;
  • distribution of 1 bonus share to shareholders for 10 existing shares held at the date of the combined ordinary and extraordinary general meeting ;
  • correlative amendment of article 7 of the memorandum and articles of association concerning the authorized capital ;
  • mention in the said articles of the company rules drawn up by the board of directors for meetings by videoconference or telecommunications (in pursuance of French decree n° 2006-1566, dated 11th December 2006, amending the decree n° 67-236 on commercial companies dated 23rd March 1967) ;
  • mention of the new written supports allowing directors to be represented ;
  • correlative amendment of article 14-II and IV of the articles of association ;
  • alignment of the articles of association to comply with the terms of the French law on financial security dated 1st August 2003 ;
  • cancellation of board representation by its chairman ;
  • correlative amendment of article 15-II of the articles ;
  • alignment of the articles of association to comply with the terms of French decree n° 2006-1566, dated 11th December 2006, amending the decree n°67-236 on commercial companies dated 23rd March 1967, regarding the conditions under which shareholders participate in meetings ;
  • correlative amendment of article 19 of the articles ;
  • authorization for the board of directors to proceed with the distribution of bonus shares as provided for in articles L 225-197-1 et seq. of the French commercial code ;
  • powers for filing and formalities

Poll results on the ordinary general meeting resolutions

Total number of shares: 50 181 537
Total number of votes: 50 181 537

Shareholders present and represented

Present Proxies Powers to chairman Postal vote Total
Number of shareholders 143 3 434 177 757
Number of shares 12 915 728 4 332 7 793 154 8 500 695 29 213 909
Number of votes 12 915 728 4 332 7 793 154 8 500 695 29 213 909

Shareholders’ votes

Powers to chairman + postal vote Day of meeting Total
Number of voters 611 143 754
Number of votes 16 293 849 12 920 060 29 213 909

1st resolution: ADOPTION OF 2006 ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS OF THE COMPANY

Resolution 1 Number of votes Percentage
Participated in vote
29 213 909
Did not participate in vote 0
Votes for 29 110 125 99,645%
Votes against 103 683 0,355%
Votes withheld 101 0,000%

2nd resolution: A DISCHARGE IN FULL TO DIRECTORS

Resolution 2 Number of votes Percentage
Participated in vote
29 213 909
Did not participate in vote 0
Votes for 29 115 476 99,663%
Votes against 98 122 0,336%
Votes withheld 311 0,001%

3rd resolution: NET INCOME APPROPRIATION - Net dividend of €0.60 per share

Resolution 3 Number of votes Percentage
Participated in vote
29 213 909
Did not participate in vote 0
Votes for 29 193 572 99,930%
Votes against Contre 20 236
Votes withheld 101 0,001%

4th resolution: DISTRIBUTION OF DIVIDEND IN 2003, 2004 AND 2005

Resolution 4 Number of votes Percentage
Participated in vote
29 213 909
Did not participate in vote 0
Votes for 29 213 684 99,999%
Votes against 84 0,000%
Votes withheld 141 0,001%

5th resolution: ADOPTION OF CONSOLIDATED ACCOUNTS AND REPORTS THEREON

Resolution 5 Number of votes Percentage
Participated in vote
29 213 909
Did not participate in vote 0
Votes for 29 174 787 99,866%
Votes against 39 021 0,134%
Votes withheld 101 0,000%

6th resolution: APPROVAL OF TRANSACTIONS WITH CONNECTED PERSONS MENTIONED IN AUDITORS’ SPECIAL REPORT

Resolution 6 Number of votes Percentage
Participated in vote
29 190 385
Did not participate in vote 23 524
Votes for 28 906 819 99,029%
Votes against 283 115 0,970%
Votes withheld 451 0,001%

7th resolution: ANNUAL SUM OF DIRECTORS’ FEES - Set at €200,000 for the business year 2006 and subsequent periods

Resolution 7 Number of votes Percentage
Participated in vote
29 213 909
Did not participate in vote 0
Votes for 29 060 970 99,476%
Votes against 152 171 0,521%
Votes withheld 768 0,003%

8th resolution: RE-ELECTION OF Mr JACQUES DE CHÂTEAUVIEUX AS A DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY

Resolution 8 Number of votes Percentage
Participated in vote
29 213 909
Did not participate in vote 0
Votes for 29 154 559 99,797%
Votes against 59 249 0,203%
Votes withheld 101 0,000%

9th resolution: RE-ELECTION OF Mrs VICTOIRE DE MARGERIE AS A DIRECTOR OF THE COMPANY

Resolution 9 Number of votes Percentage
Participated in vote
29 213 909
Did not participate in vote 0
Votes for 29 158 482 99,810%
Votes against 55 284 0,189%
Votes withheld 143 0,001%

10th resolution: RENEWAL OF AUTHORITY TO MAKE MARKET PURCHASES OF BOURBON S.A. SHARES
Maximum purchase price: €65
Number of shares acquired ≤ 10% of capital stock
Maximum budget authorized: €326 270 880

Resolution 10 Number of votes Percentage
Participated in vote
29 213 909
Did not participate in vote 0
Votes for 25 168 756 86,153%
Votes against 4 044 832 13,846%
Votes withheld 321 0,001%

11th resolution: POWERS FOR FORMALITIES RELATING TO ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING

Resolution 11 Number of votes Percentage
Participated in vote
29 213 909
Did not participate in vote 0
Votes for 29 213 684 99,999%
Votes against 84 0,000%
Votes withheld 141 0,001%

Poll results on the extraordinary general meeting resolutions

Total number of shares: 50 181 537
Total number of votes: 50 181 537

Titulaires présents et représentés

Present Proxies Powers to chairman Postal vote Total
Number of shareholders 149 4 402 163 718
Number of shares 13 263 908 8 556 7 247 864 8 316 681 28 837 009
Number of votes 13 263 908 8 556 7 247 864 8 316 681 28 837 009

Shareholders’ votes

Powers to chairman + postal vote Day of meeting Total
Number of voters 565 149 714
Number of votes 15 564 545 13 272 464 28 837 009

12th resolution: INCREASE OF SHARE CAPITAL FOR STOCK DIVIDEND: ONE SHARE FOR TEN HELD

Resolution 12 Number of votes Percentage
Participated in vote
28 837 009
Did not participate in vote 0
Votes for 28 822 823 99,951%
Votes against 4 085 0,014%
Votes withheld 10 101 0,035%

13th resolution: AMENDMENT OF MEMORANDUM AND ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION - Article 7 (sum of authorized capital)

Resolution 13 Number of votes Percentage
Participated in vote

28 837 009
Did not participate in vote 0
Votes for 28 826 784 99,965%
Votes against 84 0,000%
Votes withheld 10 141 0,035%

14th resolution: AMENDMENT OF MEMORANDUM AND ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION - Board meetings by videoconference or telecommunications - Representation of board-members

Resolution 14 Number of votes Percentage
Participated in vote
28 837 009
Did not participate in vote 0
Votes for 28 825 555 99,960%
Votes against 167 0,001%
Votes withheld 11 287 0,039%

15th resolution: AMENDMENT OF MEMORANDUM AND ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION - Article 14-II (organization and proceedings of board meetings)

Resolution 15 Number of votes Percentage
Participated in vote
28 837 009
Did not participate in vote 0
Votes for 28 648 784 99,347%
Votes against 176 938 0,614%
Votes withheld 11 287 0,039%

16th resolution: AMENDMENT OF MEMORANDUM AND ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION - Deletion of mention of representation of board of directors by its chairman

Resolution 16 Number of votes Percentage
Participated in vote

28 837 009
Did not participate in vote 0
Votes for 28 826 418 99,963%
Votes against 304 0,001%
Votes withheld 10 287 0,036%

17th resolution: AMENDMENT OF MEMORANDUM AND ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION - Article 15 (organization of work by board of directors)

Resolution 17 Number of votes Percentage
Participated in vote
28 837 009
Did not participate in vote 0
Votes for 28 826 368 99,963%
Votes against 254 0,001%
Votes withheld 10 387 0,036%

18th resolution: AMENDMENT OF MEMORANDUM AND ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION - Conditions governing participation of shareholders in board meetings

Resolution 18 Number of votes Percentage
Participated in vote
28 837 009
Did not participate in vote 0
Votes for 28 826 698 99,964%
Votes against 164 0,001%
Votes withheld 10 147 0,035%

19th resolution: AMENDMENT OF MEMORANDUM AND ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION - Article 19 (calling of general meetings)

Resolution 19 Number of votes Percentage
Participated in vote

28 837 009
Did not participate in vote 0
Votes for 28 664 804 99,403%
Votes against 162 018 0,562%
Votes withheld 10 187 0,035%

20th resolution: AUTHORIZATION GRANTED TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO ALLOT BONUS SHARES TO BOURBON STAFF MEMBERS

Resolution 20 Number of votes Percentage
Participated in vote
28 837 009
Did not participate in vote 0
Votes for 24 120 783 83,645%
Votes against 4 705 605 16,318%
Votes withheld 10 621 0,037%

21th resolution: POWERS FOR FORMALITIES RELATING TO EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING

Resolution 21 Number of votes Percentage
Participated in vote
28 837 009
Did not participate in vote 0
Votes for 28 826 769 99,964%
Votes against 139 0,000%
Votes withheld 10 101 0,036%