Schneider Electric China plans to strengthen its Medium Voltage Vacuum technology partnership

施耐德电气（中国）计划加强中压真空技术合作企业

Beijing, China, June 27, 2006 - Schneider Electric’s (Euronext: SCHN) main Chinese subsidiary, Schneider Electric China Investment Co. Ltd. (SECI) has announced today its intention to participate into the equity conversion process of Shaanxi Baoguang Vacuum Electronic Apparatus Co. Ltd. (SBVE) with the intention of taking an equity stake of about 40% in SBVE.

中国北京6月27日消息——施耐德电气中国主要的子公司，施耐德电气（中国）投资有限公司(SECI)今天宣布计划参与陕西宝光真空电子电器有限公司(SBVE)的资产转换过程，打算收购SBVE 40%的资产净额。

Such an equity stake may only be obtained if the equity reform plan presented by SBVE is approved by the relevant authorities and shareholders, and a number of other conditions precedent are satisfied.

要收购这样的资产，SBVE提出的这个资产重组计划必须得到相关部门和股东的批准，并且要满足一系列其他的先决条件。

SBVE is a leading manufacturer of Vacuum Interrupters, the main technological component of Medium Voltage Vacuum Circuit Breakers. It is listed in the Shanghai Stock Exchange and reported sales of about 29 M€ in 2005.

SBVE是一家领先的中压真空电路断路器中的主要技术部件的真空断续器制造商。该公司在上海证券交易所挂牌上市，2005年的报道销售额大约为2900万欧元。

This transaction would reinforce Schneider Electric China’s set-up in Medium Voltage and would complement the formation of Schneider (Shaanxi) Baoguang Electrical Apparatus Co. Ltd. (SSBEA), a new Joint Venture dedicated to the manufacturing and distribution of Medium Voltage Vacuum Circuit Breakers.

本次交易将加强施耐德电气（中国）的中压产品结构，而且补充了施耐德陕西宝光电气有限公司(SSBEA) 架构。SSBEA是一家专注于生产和销售中压真空电路断路器的新合资企业。

The transaction would also be beneficial for SBVE as Schneider Electric plans to provide technical support and enhanced international commercial perspectives.

交易同样使SBVE受益，因为施耐德电气计划向其提供技术支持和更好的国际商业远景规划。

About Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric is the world’s power and control specialist. Through its world-class brands, Merlin Gerin, Square D and Telemecanique, Schneider Electric anticipates and satisfies its customers’ requirements in the residential, building, industry, energy and infrastructure markets. With 92,000 employees and operations in 130 countries, Schneider Electric generated sales of €11.7 billion in 2005 through 13,000 distributor outlets.

关于施耐德电气

施耐德电气公司是全球电力与控制的领导者。通过旗下三大国际著名品牌，Merlin Gerin（梅兰日兰）、Square D（美商实快电力）和Telemecanique（TE电器），施耐德电气公司为能源与基础设施、工业、建筑及民用住宅等市场提供着系列齐全的优质产品及服务。施耐德电气2005年全球销售额为117亿欧元，在全世界130个国家拥有92, 000名员工以及13，000多个销售点。

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