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DASSAULT AVIATION : Dassault Aviation enters exclusive discussions with Alcatel-Lucent to acquire its stake in Thales

Written by thomas · Filed Under Aeronautics News 

November 19, 2008

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PARIS–(Marketwire – November 18, 2008) – Following Dassault Aviation’s press release on October 13, 2008 and Alcatel-Lucent’s one on October 14, 2008, both companies today announced that they are entering exclusive discussions until December 15, 2008 to acquire Alcatel-Lucent’s 20.8% stake in Thales by Dassault. The acquisition price will be 38 euros per share.

Dassault Aviation’s work’s council and board of directors will be called for a meeting.

Dassault Aviation will file with the AMF (French Financial Market Authority) a request for exemption to launch a mandatory tender offer.

Besides, Dassault Aviation has launched discussions with the French state to define the scope of their partnership as shareholders of Thales.

Dassault Aviation and Alcatel-Lucent will keep the market informed about any significant change in their negotiations.

About Dassault Aviation

Dassault Aviation is a major world player in the aeronautical industry, involved in the civilian and military fields. The company’s leadership status is driven by expertise in emerging and strategic technologies, trend- setting design capabilities, lean and flexible production facilities, a highly skilled and committed workforce, and a broad portfolio of civilian and military products.

World leader for the top-of-the-range business jets and only manufacturer of business jets in Europe with the Falcon family, Dassault Aviation also produces the Rafale combat aircraft. The French authorities appointed Dassault Aviation as prime contractor of nEUROn, an European UCAV demonstrator programme.

Thanks to its unique experience as an architect of complex airborne systems and digital flight control systems, the Company brings innovative cooperation schemes to the European military aviation sector.

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