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Press release

N° 36-09

Saft Groupe
Results of stock dividend payment offer

Paris, 3rd July 2009 - At their Annual General Meeting of 3rd June 2009, Saft
Groupe S.A. shareholders voted a dividend of EUR0.68 per ordinary share for
2008, with the option of a payment in shares.

The option period closed on 25th June 2009. Shareholders representing almost
half of the share capital exercised the option of a stock dividend payment.

Accordingly, 241,815 new ordinary shares will be issued and delivered with
effect from 6th July 2009.

From 7th July 2009, Saft Groupe S.A.'s share capital will be increased from
EUR18,514,086 to EUR18,755,901 divided into 18,755,901 fully paid shares with a
nominal value of EUR1.

The new shares will be quoted on the Eurolist market of the NYSE Euronext Paris
S.A. stock exchange under the same ISIN code as the
existing shares.

About Saft
Saft batteries are used in high-performance applications such as industrial
infrastructure and processes, transportation, space and defence. Saft is the
world's leading manufacturer of nickel-cadmium batteries for industrial
applications and of primary lithium batteries for a wide range of end markets.
The group is also the European leader for specialized advanced technologies for
the defence and space industries. With approximately 4,000 employees worldwide,
Saft is present in 18 countries. Its 15 manufacturing sites and extensive sales
network enable the group to serve its customers worldwide. Saft is listed in the
SBF 120 index on the Paris Stock Market. For more information, visit Saft at
www.saftbatteries.com

Press and Investor Contacts:

Saft
Jill LEDGER, Corporate Communications and Investor Relations Director
Tel.: +33 1 49 93 17 77, jill.ledger@saftbatteries.com

FINANCIAL DYNAMICS
Stéphanie BIA, Tel.: +33 1 47 03 68 16, stephanie.bia@fd.com
Yannick DUVERGÉ, Tel.: +33 1 47 03 68 10, yannick.duverge@fd.com
Clément BENETREAU, Tel.: +33 1 47 03 68 12, clement.benetreau@fd.com

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