Paris, France - June 18, 2013 -Valeo SA and Osram GmbH have agreed on an option contract by which, if the reciprocal options are exercised by Osram or Valeo early 2014, Valeo would be committed to acquire Osram shares in the companies' joint operations in North America (until then, Valeo and Osram will continue operating in North America under a 50%/50% joint venture).

Valeo and Osram have also agreed to reinforce their cooperation in automotive lighting business with a global strategic supply agreement.
The closing of the transaction will be subject to approval by the competent antitrust authorities.

Valeo is an independent industrial Group fully focused on the design, production and sale of components, integrated systems and modules for the automotive industry, mainly for CO2 emissions reduction. Valeo ranks among the world's top automotive suppliers. With operations in 28 countries through its 123 plants, 20 research centers, 36 development centers and 12 distribution platforms, the Group employs 73,000 people.

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