EN Locations Search go to store ... Menu Welcome to the SHAREHOLDER SECTION Universal registration document 2020 Become A CARREFOUR SHAREHOLDER How do you become a Carrefour shareholder ? You only need to own one share to become a Carrefour shareholder and own a portion of its capital. You can hold Carrefour shares in two different forms: bearer and registered. Bearer shares The shares are registered with the financial intermediary of your choice. If the shares are held in bearer form, you can consolidate all of the shares in your portfolio within a single account; however, your identity is not known to Carrefour. Direct or intermediary registered shares • Direct registered shares Your shares are registered directly and exclusively in Carrefour's records, which means we can identify you and offer personal support. Carrefour has authorised Société Générale Securities Services (SGSS) to manage the direct registered shares. SGSS is your sole point of contact. • Intermediary registered shares Your stock portfolio is held by your financial intermediary, which manages your account and is your point of contact. However, your shares are entered in the Carrefour share register, which means we can identify you and make direct contact with you. What are the characteristics of the shareholding methods ? Buying and selling SHARES As an individual, you are not authorised to trade on the market. You must place your orders through an authorised financial intermediary who will handle their execution. 1 - For directly registered shares You must first be the holder of a direct registered share account and have signed a “securities account and order-taking agreement” with SGSS. Your orders are submitted to SGSS by: Telephone: Nomilia: +33 (0)2 51 85 67 89 Fax: +33 (0)2 51 85 53 42 Internet: www.sharinbox.societegenerale.com Letter: Société Générale Securities Services 32, rue du Champ-de-Tir CS 30812 44308 Nantes Cedex 3 2- For administered registered and bearer shares Consult with your authorised intermediary: they are responsible for executing the order, managing your account, receiving dividends and sending a transaction notice that stipulates the execution of a stock exchange order. 3 - Placing and making an order Among other things, the order must include: your identity; the transaction direction (buy or sell); the name of the security and/or the ISIN code, the number of shares to be bought or sold; the applicable account number; the validity period; the type of order. 4 - Validity period A “day” order is effective for the entire trading session. If it is not executed during this session, it is no longer valid and will no longer appear in the order book. A “Good-Till-Date” order remains active on the market until the specified date, unless executed or cancelled by the order originator. A “Good-Till-Cancelled” order is valid until the maximum period established by the financial intermediary, unless executed or cancelled. What different types of orders are there ? • Limit order (Type of order accepted for direct registered shareholders) A “limit order” enables the buyer to set a maximum price, and the seller a minimum price, at which the order will be executed. The order can be executed multiple times or may be partially filled. • Best limit order (Type of order accepted for direct registered shareholders) A “best limit order” is executed at the best price offered when the share is placed on the market. It will not be executed where there is a lack of liquidity. In the case of partial execution, the unexecuted portion of the order becomes a limit order at the price of the first execution. • Market order This takes priority over "best limit orders" and "limit orders". The order originator has assurance that it will be fully executed so long as the security is listed, but does not control the price. At the opening, the order is executed at the opening price. During the session, the order rises and falls to any necessary price until the desired quantity is fulfilled. • Stop order The order is executed once the price reaches a pre-determined threshold. • Stop limit order The order is only executed within a specific range. What is the deadline for the execution and payment of orders ? For direct registered shareholders: • Deadline SGSS records the date and time of orders received, and immediately sends them to selected traders for execution in accordance with the holder’s instructions. Orders received on days when the markets are closed are sent on the following trading day, depending on the necessary processing and delivery times. CONTACTS Société Générale Securities Services +33 (0)2 51 85 67 89 • Payment For purchases: except for the purchase of rights representing fractional shares during securities transactions, acceptance of a buy order is subject to SGSS receiving a cheque that covers 50% of the expected amount of the trade (purchase price multiplied by volume purchased plus related fees and commissions). Once payment for the transaction is received, your shares will be recorded as direct registered and you will receive a statement for the stock exchange transaction. For sales: SGSS will settle with you directly by cheque or by bank transfer (please provide bank details for the account where the funds should be paid). However, the proceeds of the share transfer will be withheld by SGSS until it receives confirmation of your order (for orders placed over the telephone). For dividend payments, payments are made by cheque or by bank transfer to your account (provide your bank details in advance). Note: when an order is placed by telephone, you must confirm it in writing. For intermediary registered and bearer shareholder: Speak with your financial intermediary. What are the benefits of direct registration ? Becoming a direct registered or intermediary registered shareholder offers the following benefits: 1 - Assurance of personalised information Direct registered shareholders are automatically invited to attend the Shareholders’ Meeting, and do not need to follow any prior formalities. They receive the notice of meeting directly at their residence, along with the postal vote/proxy form which includes the application for an admission card. You also have access to a telephone helpline at SGSS, which manages Carrefour’s shareholding service. A team of advisors will keep you informed about the management of your shares, tax rules applicable to securities and the organisation of Shareholders’ Meetings 2 - Double voting rights Each share held in registered form for at least two years benefits from a double voting right. 3 - As a registered shareholder, you also benefit from: • An exemption from custodial and management fees. • Access to the Sharinbox website: www.sharinbox.societegenerale.com. The secure Sharinbox website (access with a login sent by SGSS and a personalised password) allows you to check your personal data (postal address, tax address, bank details), and to view your holdings and the record of your transactions. It also enables you to place buy or sell orders on-line. How to convert my shares to direct registered shares ? How do I convert my shares to direct registered form? Simply sent your financial intermediary the duly completed and signed share transfer request form, which is available on our website. Your intermediary will submit your request to SGSS. Upon receipt of your shares, SGSS, authorised by Carrefour to manage registered accounts, will send you a certification that your shares have been registered in the corresponding account. SGSS will become your single point of contact. A transaction notice will be sent to you following each transaction performed on your account. The transaction notice is issued by any financial intermediary that informs the shareholder that the buy or sell order was executed. At the beginning of each year, SGSS will send you an annual statement of your portfolio’s value at 31 December of the previous year. How do I convert my shares to registered administered form? If you wish to hold your shares as intermediary registered shares, you do not need to transfer your shares or change your bank. Your registered administered securities account will be managed by the financial institution of your choice. Your banker must register with our manager, SGSS, and will continue to manage your securities account. SGSS will register your shares as registered administered shares at no cost once it receives the request submitted by your financial intermediary. Shares held in a PEA (share savings account) may be in registered administrative form. What is the cost of the share transfer and when will it be made? Fees and expenses for share transfers are determined by your financial intermediary. Please consult your intermediary’s fee schedule. For questions about the time required to transfer your shares, please speak with your financial intermediary. Conversion to a direct registered account is only final once your shares are actually transferred by your financial intermediary. Download the Conversion to registered shares form Download the Conversion into a pure registered form Tax implications OF YOUR SHARES What are the tax provisions ? The same tax treatment applies to bearer shares and registered shares. You may register your shares with no tax consequences. This does not constitute a transfer of ownership for tax purposes; rather, it is a change in the way that you hold your shares. This transaction is neutral with regard to capital gains tax on the sale of shares. At the start of the following year, you will receive a single tax declaration form (IFU) concerning the payment of dividends and any disposals made during the year just ended. SGSS calculates the capital gains or losses, providing a breakdown of capital gains and losses by the degree of tax relief based on the length of time the shares have been owned. This is supplied for your information only. Shareholders are solely responsible for determining their length of ownership and applicable tax relief. What are the specific cases ? For any information specific to your situation, please consult with your regular advisor or your tax office concerning the tax treatment of your share ownership. If your personal circumstances allow you to benefit from certain tax exemptions or reductions, if you are subject to taxation in countries in addition to France, and/or if your citizenship gives rise to tax obligations in other countries (for example, a U.S. citizen residing in France), you must check the specific rules that apply to your situation. Carrefour SHAREHOLDERS' CLUB Because Carrefour is always ready to listen to its stakeholders, we wish to strengthen this relationship with our shareholders through this Club. The aim is to better involve you as shareholders in our corporate project and create greater proximity in our relations. Good to know: to become a member of the Carrefour shareholders’ club, all you need is to hold at least one share in registered form or at least 100 shares in bearer form. What does the Carrefour shareholders’ club offer ? 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