EDF launches Electranova Capital, an investment fund for energy start-ups specialising in innovative technologies that respect the environment
EDF joined forces with Idinvest Partners, a well-known expert when it comes to funding SMEs, to create a venture capital fund called Electranova Capital. The aim of this fund, endowed with a minimum investment capacity of €60 million, is to encourage the emergence of innovative projects focusing on new technologies with a view to embracing the challenge of a low-carbon energy model, for both energy production and usage.
Quarterly financial information
EDF's sales in the first quarter of 2012 totalled €20.8 billion, showing6.5% organic growth compared to the first quarter of 2011. France contributed to the growth in sales, with 5.1% organic growth, as did theinternational segment, with 8.7% organic growth.
Consob confirms mandatory tender offer on Edison at €0.89 per ordinary share, with the incremental cost of €0.05 per ordinary share to be shared equally with Delmi
EDF announces that the Consob issued yesterday evening a formal communication which validates necessary elements -most notably the price for the mandatory tender offer - for a revised structure for the Edison reoganisation. The net incremental cost to EDF of this revised structure is a maximum of approximately €25 million.
CONSOB decision - April 4th Press release
EDF takes note of the communication of the CONSOB released this evening regarding the range of price between 0.84€ and 0.95€ per ordinary share that could be applicable to the mandatory offer on Edison to be launchedby EDF as a result of the shareholding reorganisation of Edison announced on December 27th, 2011.
EDF: bond issue in two tranches €1 billion 15-year and £500 million 25-year
EDF (A+ S&P / Aa3 Moody’s / A+ Fitch) launched yesterday a bond issue in two tranches, in euros and sterling pounds.
EDF joins the FTSE4Good Index
Following an in-depth independent analysis and based on social, environmental and nuclear safety criteria, the FTSE4Good Policy Committee has approved the inclusion of the EDF Group into the prestigious FTSE4Good index. The EDF Group is now one of five nuclear operators globally meeting the stringent criteria developed and overseen by the FTSE4Good Policy Committee.
EDF announces progress on UK nuclear new build and hails Franco-British declaration to strengthen co-operation on energy
EDF has today demonstrated further progress towards plans to build up to four new nuclear plants in the UK, through signing new agreements at the Franco-British Summit in Paris.
2011 full-year results
EDF SA's Board of Directors met on 15 February 2012 under the chairmanship of Henri Proglio to approve the financial statements and the consolidated accounts for the fiscal year ended on 31 December 2011.
AREVA and EDF strengthen their long-term partnership for natural uranium
EDF and AREVA have reached an agreement on the principles of a long-term partnership to supply natural uranium over the 2014-2030 period, ensuring the security of supply and the competitiveness of the French nuclear fleet.
EDF and Exelon Reach Agreement Concerning Autonomy of Constellation Energy Nuclear Group
EDF Agrees to Withdraw Opposition to Exelon and Constellation Merger