Rueil-Malmaison (France), April 12, 2012 - In the meeting held on April 10, 2012, the Management Board has taken note of Mr. Jérôme GALLOT's decision not to seek renewal of his mandate as a member of the Schneider Electric supervisory board so as to devote his time exclusively to his other responsibilities. His mandate will expire at the end of the annual shareholders' meeting to be held on May 3, 2012. The Management Board has decided to propose the nomination of Mr. Antoine GOSSET-GRAINVILLE as his successor, at the upcoming annual shareholders' meeting.



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