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The following pages contain information and documents relating to the simplified tender offer initiated by D&D International B.V. for the shares of S.T. Dupont S.A. (the " Offer").

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The Offer is made exclusively in France. The Offer has not been registered or approved outside of France and no action will be taken to register or approve it abroad. The documents relating to the Offer (including the draft offer document) and the information contained therein, are not intended to be distributed, released or published, directly or indirectly in countries other than France or made available to residents of such countries. The holders of the S.T. Dupont shares located outside of France can only participate in the Offer if permitted by applicable law and regulations without any formality or publicity being required on the part of D&D International B.V. The Offer is not open, whether directly or indirectly, to persons who are subject to particular restrictions applicable in accordance with laws in effect outside France and it cannot be accepted in any way in a country in which the Offer is subject to such restrictions.

Accordingly, for the reasons set out above, we are required to restrict access to the information and documents contained in the following web pages to shareholders of S.T. Dupont S.A. resident in France or in any other country in which the law or regulations permit residents to have access to such information and documents without any formality or publicity being required on the part of D&D International B.V.

Persons in possession of the documents and materials available on this webpage dedicated to the Offer (including any copy thereof) and of the information relating to the Offer are required to obtain information on any applicable local restrictions and to comply therewith. Failure to comply with these restrictions could constitute a violation of applicable securities and/or stock market laws and regulations in one of these countries. D&D International B.V. and S.T. Dupont S.A. disclaim all liability for any violation by any person of any restrictions applicable to them. It is your responsibility to ensure that you comply with all applicable laws and regulations. If you have any doubts about compliance with these restrictions, we recommend that you do not access this website.

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