UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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For the month of February 2013
Commission File Number: 001-15248
VEOLIA ENVIRONNEMENT
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
36-38, avenue Kléber
75116 Paris, France
(Address of principal executive offices)
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PRESS RELEASE
Agreement reached on financing
of Dalkia’s international operations
Paris, February 15, 2013. Dalkia has announced that an agreement regarding the financing of its subsidiary Dalkia International has been reached with Veolia Environnement and EDF.
The agreement provides for the issuance of €600 million in super-subordinated bonds by Dalkia International, to which its shareholders will subscribe in proportion to their direct interests in the capital, i.e. respectively €144 million for EDF and €456 million for Dalkia, financed by a long-term loan from Veolia Environnement
Dalkia Chairman Franck Lacroix states: “This agreement will enable Dalkia International to meet its requirements, while making it possible to seek external financing under better conditions. This agreement confirms our shareholders’ responsible commitment to their joint subsidiary and their confidence in Dalkia’s growth prospects. Our energy services offerings are indeed a key lever of energy transition both in France and internationally.”
Dalkia markets a unique approach, combining energy conservation across an entire municipality or region with a commitment to reduce its clients’ energy bill and cut their carbon footprint. Dalkia serves a market worth over €150 billion, operating in three related areas, i.e. heating and cooling systems, industrial utilities, and energy services for buildings, in its priority geographies, namely Europe, North America, the Middle East and China.
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Dalkia is a subsidiary of Veolia Environnement and EDF. It is world leader in energy services, supplying innovative solutions to enable municipalities and businesses to grow sustainably. In a context of climate change, energy price volatility and scarce resources, clients can benefit from Dalkia’s experience to develop, build and operate more environmentally friendly and more economical energy systems. With more than 52,000 employees in 40 countries, Dalkia reported a revenue of €8.3 billion in 2011.
Website: www.dalkia.com
Contact
Sandrine Guendoul
Tel. + 33 1 71 75 12 52 – +33 6 25 09 14 25
Important Disclaimer
Veolia Environnement is a corporation listed on the NYSE and Euronext Paris. This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on management’s current expectations or beliefs and are subject to a number of factors and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements, including the risks described in the documents Veolia Environnement has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Veolia Environnement does not undertake, nor does it have, any obligation to provide updates or to revise any forward-looking statements. Investors and security holders may obtain a free copy of documents filed by Veolia Environnement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission from Veolia Environnement.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Dated: February 19, 2013
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VEOLIA ENVIRONNEMENT
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By: /s/ Antoine Frérot
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Name: Antoine Frérot
Title: Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
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