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EXCLUSIVE TALKS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF QUADRAN21 June 2017
DISCLAIMER
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• This document presents the contemplated acquisition by Direct Energie of 100% of Quadran's share capital.• Certa in s tatements contained in this document are forward-looking statements (including objectives and trends), which address our vision of the financial condition, results of
operations, strategy, expected future business and financial performance of Direct Energie. These data do not represent forecasts within the meaning of European Regulation No. 809/2004.
• When used in this document, words such as “anticipate”, “believe”, “estimate”, “expect”, “may”, “intend”, "predict," "hope," "can," "will," "should," "is designed to," "with the intent," "potential”, “plan” and other words of similar import are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements include, without limitation, projections for improvements in process and operations, revenues and operating margin growth, cash flow, performance, new products and services, current and future markets for products and services and other trend projections as well as new business opportunities.
• Although Direct Energie believes that the expectation reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, such s tatements are not guarantees of future performance. Actual results may differ materially from the forward-looking statements as a result of a number of risks and uncertainties, many of wh ich are outside our control.
• Please refer to the most recent Reference Document (Document de référence) filed by Direct Energie with the French Autorité des marchés financiers for additional information in relation to such factors, ri sks and uncertainties.
• Accordingly, we caution you against relying on forward-looking statements. The forward-looking s tatements abovementioned are made as of the date of this document and neither Direct Energie nor any of i ts subsidiaries undertake any obligation to update or review such forward -looking s tatements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Consequently neither Direct Energie nor any of i ts subsidiaries are l iable for any consequences that could result from the use of any of the above statements.
• The historical figures regarding the Quadran Group included in this document were provided to Direct Energie by the Quadran Group as part of the process to acquire the QuadranGroup. The estimated figures and targets regarding the Quadran Group are based on the information provided to Direct Energie by the Quadran Group, as adjusted on the basis of certa in assumptions and estimates considered reliable by Direct Energie. Figures relating to the Quadran Group provided in this document have not been audited or subject to a limited review by Direct Energie’s auditors.
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Direct Energie entered in exclusive talks to acquire Quadran and to strengthen its position as the leading independent French energy player
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Transaction in line with the group’s vertical integration strategy, generating stable regulatedearnings and strong growth prospects
After carve-out of international and non-core activities, Direct Energie would acquire Quadran’sFrench activities in wind, solar, biogas and hydro power generation, representing a 363 MWportfolio as of 2016 and over 800 MW by end 2018 (gross capacities)
All cash transaction at closing for an equity value of c. €303m, potential earn out of c. €113mover 2017-19
Unanimous support from the Board of Directors of Direct Energie
Acquisition financing fully underwritten and€100m planned capital increase
Quadran’s work council will be consulted regarding the contemplated transaction, which wouldalso be subject to customary regulatory clearances
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2014 2015 2023
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A favorable French renewable market
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RTE scenarios for French renewables (in GW)
One of the best European regulatory frameworks
• France wind and solar assets benefit from a feed-in-tariff framework since the early 2000s
• France never imposed any retroactive measure on granted tariffs
• Tariffs are guaranteed for a 15/20 year period and adjusted periodically (inflation indexation in particular)
• Since 2011 for solar and 2017 for wind, tariffs are set for larger installations by tender offer processes and valid for 20 years
• Upcoming CfD scheme implementation will maintain earnings’ visibility of previous regulation
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2014 2015 2023
241 - 2 GW annual
additions
Wind onshore
1 - 2 GW annualadditions
Solar
Significant growth potential for French renewables
• Renewables currently account for 19.5% of domestic consumption, of which c.2/3 are covered by hydro generation with limited growth potential
• The 2015 Energy Transition Law set in particular a target to increase the proportion of renewable energy in gross final energy consumption to 23% by 2020 and to 32% by 2030
Quadran: a major French renewable energy player
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A high quality French renewables platform
Strong growth prospects from development portfolio
An expert player covering the whole value chain
A highly experienced management team
Study / Development
activities
Overview of assetsTransaction perimeter
Quadran: a high quality French renewable platform
4 MW
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c. 363 MW
Other
Wind on-shore
Energies Libres
Core businesses
France
Interna-tional
Wind onshore
Biogas
Solar
Hydro
Wind offshore
Solar
Plants / activities located in metropolitan France, French DOM-TOM
Plants / activities located abroad (Morocco, Poland, Tunisia, Seychelles, Phi l ippines, I le Maurice)
Transaction perimeter
One of the leading independent French renewable players with c. 570 MW of 2017E targeted gross installed capacity
Wind on-shore
Biogas
Hydro
Gross capacity(1)
2016 2017E
Total
12 MW
113 MW
234 MW
4MW
c. 570 MW
14 MW
190 MW
363 MW
Solar
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Note (1): figures as indicated by Quadran management, not constituting a guidance
Wind80%
Solar17%
Hydro3%
Wind66%
Solar30%
Other4%
Wind62%
Solar34%
Biogas3%
Hydro1%
Strong growth prospects from development portfolio
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Installed capacity to more than double from 2016 to 2018 with 2018E gross capacity to reach over 800 MW and EBITDA over €100m by 2019
2019 and beyond
> 2,000 MWc. 200 MW
20182017
c. 250 MW
Upcoming new capacities (all fully consolidated)
Of which 80 MW already commissioned
EBITDA
CAPEX
> €40m > €60m > €100m
c. €530m
An expert player covering the whole value chain
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Ongoing developmentAdvanced
DevelopmentFinancing GenerationConstruction
Project identification
Site studies
Relationship development with landowners and local administrations
Specific team dedicated to project finance and co-equity investors
Technical assistance
Coordination and oversight of construction companies
Daily operation
Maintenance of farms and plants
Employees c. 100c. 40 (incl.
management)c. 10 c. 60
Beyond renewable generation capacity, Quadran would bring its expertise in project development, financing, construction and O&M
A highly experienced management team
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Jean-Marc BOUCHETChairman, future Quadran non-executive VP 20 years sector experience Founder of JMB Energie (historical mother company of
Quadran)
Jérôme BILLEREYCEO More than 25 years of sector experience Within the group since 1990
Chairman and CEO
Regional directors Technical support
Jérôme SUDRESSouth Regional Director More than 20 years of sector experience Within the group since 1995
Bruno SAUBREMENTOperations Director 15 years sector experience Within the group since 2014
Laurent ALBUISSONCentre, West and Overseas Regional Director 20 years sector experience Joined Vergnet in 1997 Previously energy engineer at ADEME
Guirec DUFOURConstruction Director 10 years sector experience Within the group in 2008
Charles LHERMITTENorth-East and Poland Regional Director More than 15 years of sector experience Joined Quadran in 2010 Took part of the development of the very 1st multimegawatt
wind turbine in the East
Denis LEFEBVREProspecting and Network Director More than 30 years of sector experience Within the group since 1994
A major step in accelerating Direct Energie’s balanced growth strategy
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Direct Energie – Progressive vertical integration
Generation Innovation & Ventures
Thermal (CCGTs) Energy Services
Bayet (France) / 400 MW
Marcinelle (Belgium) / 400 MW
Energy efficiency, smart metering, remote
control…
Customers
ResidentialNon residential (incl.
local authorities)
Upstream (Generation) SupplyEnergy
services
Landivisiau (France) / 400 MW
At project stage – construction expected H1 2018
Renewables
Wind
Solar
Biomass
Hydro
Regulated
Direct Energie aiming to cover the full value chain from production to home energy services
Market trend for integration between decentralized renewable assets and customers energy needs will require both customer services and renewable technologies expertise
Merchant /Retail hedging
Energy Supply
Secured financing and solid proforma balance sheet
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Transaction structure Key financing terms & timing
• €303m acquisition price to be paid in cash at closing
• €113m earn-out mechanism, out of which up to €75m to be paid in newly issued Direct Energie shares
• Acquisition financing fully underwritten
• Planned launch of a €100m capital increase
• Following employee representatives consultation, signing expected this summer and closing before year end, subject to customary regulatory approvals
French• Wind onshore• Solar• Biogas• Hydro
International assets
Wind offshore
Energies Libres
CarveOut
100%
€303m cash payment at closing
Up to €113m cash &
equity earn-out over 2017-19