NATIXIS -2020 Universal Registration Document

7 CAPITAL AND SHARE OWNERSHIP

Other information concerning Natixis share capital and securities

Other information concerning 7.3 Natixis share capital and securities

Form and transfer of shares 7.3.1

(Chapter II, Article 4 of the bylaws) Shares in the Company may either be registered shares oirdentifiable bearer shares, at the shareholder’s discretion. They are registered in share accounts and are transferredaccording to the terms provided for by law and regulations.

Securities not conferring rights to the share capital 7.3.2

On November 25, 1985, Banque Française du Commerce Extérieur, Natixis’ predecessor, issued 140,000 non-votingshares with a par value of FRF 5,000 (€762.25). The coupon is payable annualloyn November 25. Redemptions are at the initiativeof the borrower. At December 31, 2020, 47,000 non-voting shares wereoutstanding.

Stock subscription option 7.3.3

No stock options were granted by the Company in fiscal years 200t9o 2020.

Natural or legal persons exercising or potentially 7.3.4 exercising control over Natixis

As the main shareholder of Natixis, BPCE assumes theresponsibilities provided for by banking regulations. The application of the Afep-Medef Corporate Governance rules and the rules set out for members of the Board of Directors prevent the risk of abusive exercise of control.

Other information on the capital 7.3.5

In fiscal year 2020, Natixis did not pledge any of its shares.

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