QUESTIONS/ANSWERS
1 What is an employee shareholding plan?
An employee shareholding plan is a scheme enabling employees to acquire a stake in their company’s capital.
2 Why is EXOSENS offering me this plan?
EXOSENS wishes to involve you in the Group’s future by inviting you to become EXOSENS shareholders, via a Fonds Commun de Placement d’Entreprise (FCPE or Company Mutual Fund).
By subscribing to the 2025 Employee Shareholding Plan, you subscribe for units in the “ExoShare” FCPE.
3 What is the “ExoShare” FCPE?
The “ExoShare” FCPE is a portfolio of securities jointly held by all employees who subscribe for units in this FCPE.
By taking part in the offer, you will become an indirect shareholder of EXOSENS, as the EXOSENS shares will be held by the “ExoShare” FCPE. You will hold units in this FCPE, allocated in proportion to the amount invested.
4 Who can subscribe to ExoShare? What are the eligibility criteria?
All employees of a company where ExoShare is available and who meet the following two conditions are eligible:
- Having worked for EXOSENS for at least three months, continuously or discontinuously, between 1st January 2024 and 8 October 2025
- Holding an employment contract in force up to and including 8 October 2025
5 Can trainees participate?
No, insofar as a trainee does not have an employment contract with an EXOSENS Group company.
6 Can temporary workers subscribe?
No, because temporary workers are under contract with a temporary employment agency, not with an EXOSENS Group company.
7 Can an employee subscribe if he/she retires before the end of the lock-up period?
Yes, if the eligibility conditions are met.
8 Is it possible to subscribe during the notice period between 16 September and 8 October 2025?
Yes, if the eligibility conditions are met.
9 How do I subscribe online?
All it takes to subscribe is a few clicks:
- Click on the “Subscribe” button
- Identify yourself by entering the username that was emailed to you (or for those without work email was given to your HR representative) by Amundi before clicking on “First connection/Forgot password” to personalise your password
- Complete the subscription screen by entering the amount of your subscription for each payment method you have chosen, and remember to confirm your subscription
10 What happens if an employee loses their password?
If the password has been lost, they can contact their HR representative.
11 Can employees cancel their subscription once it has been confirmed?
Yes, the subscription can be modified during the entire subscription period. It becomes final on 8 October at 23:59 (Paris time).
12 What is the maximum investment limit?
Your investment cannot exceed 25% of your 2024 gross annual remuneration (including premiums and bonuses).
A simulator is available on this website to help determine the maximum amount that can be invested in ExoShare.
13 What happens if investment limits are not complied with?
If the maximum investment limit is not respected and the employee is audited by the tax authorities, they may lose the benefit of the favourable tax and social security provisions associated with an employee shareholding plan.
14 What happens if the volume of subscriptions exceeds the number of shares allocated by EXOSENS under the 2025 offer?
ExoShare covers a maximum of 1,523,294 EXOSENS shares. Should the total amount subscribed by all participants exceed this limit, the highest subscriptions will be capped at a level that allows the total number of shares offered to be met. Subscriptions for an amount equal to or less than this “maximum” level will be met in full, and subscriptions for a higher amount will be limited to this level.
If you have opted for several payment methods, the reduction will apply in the following order of priority:
- Voluntary payments by direct debit from your bank account (SEPA) or bank transfer
- Voluntary payments via payroll deduction (where applicable)
This operation will be conditional upon the final allocation and payment of the shares.
15 Where will the employees’ investment be kept under the 2025 Employee Shareholding Plan?
The amount subscribed is paid into the “ExoShare” FCPE.
Employees will hold units in the “ExoShare” FCPE, which will be held in an account opened in their name and managed by Amundi.
16 Why is the investment blocked until 1st June 2028?
The investment is blocked in until 1st June 2028 in return for the benefits of ExoShare.
17 Is it possible to exit the plan before 1st June 2028?
It is possible to release assets before the plan expires if one of the rules of early release applies.
18 What are the different cases of early release?
The rules of early release are specific to your country and listed in the local supplement available on this website under the “Documentation” section.
19 When can an early release be requested?
The event justifying the early release must occur after delivery of the shares, scheduled on 13 November 2025 (i.e. from 14 November 2025).
20 What procedure should I follow in case of early release?
Requests for early release can be made to your HR representative.
