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Saint-Gobain today Group profile

1.2 A solid financial base

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1.2.1 Very good financial results

1.2.2 A stable shareholder base

OWNERSHIP STRUCTURE AT DECEMBER 31, 2017

Recurring earnings per share €2.96 Shareholders’ equity €18,468M Net debt €5,955M

0.4% Treasury shares

6.7% Individuals

2.5% Wendel

7.4% Group savings plan (employees)

22.2% French institutional investors

5.7% BlackRock

55.1% Foreign institutional investors

Industrial investment €1.538M

1.2.3 Performance acknowledged by the financial and non-financial rating agencies

Saint-Gobain’s long-term debt has been rated BBB with a stable outlook by Standard & Poor’s since December 9, 2014. Saint-Gobain’s long-term debt has been rated Baa2with a stable outlook by Moody’s since December 9, 2014. Saint-Gobain is included on the CAC 40 index , the DJ Euro Stoxx 50 index and the Global Dow , a 150-stock index representing both the traditional and innovative sectors.

In the area of sustainable development and corporate social responsibility, Saint-Gobain is included on the MSCI World ESG Leaders, STOXX® Global ESG Leaders, Euronext-Vigeo Europe 120, Euronext Vigeo Eurozone 120, Ethibel ESI Excellence Global, Ethibel ESI Excellence Europe, FTSE4Good indices and Dow Jones Sustainability Index. Inclusion in ethical stockmarket indices reveals recognition of the Group’s long-term commitment and of the results achieved in the area of corporate social responsibility.

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