Statement

An article in La Tribune reported that Mr. de Lasteyrie has lodged a criminal complaint against un-named parties (plainte contre X) on August 4, 2004, which purportedly alleges criminal violations committed at the time of Rhodia’s public listing. According to Mr. de Lasteyrie, environmental liabilities unjustly assumed by Rhodia amount to €2.85 billion.

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