Annual Shareholders' Meeting
PARIS, APRIL 30th 2019
The Annual Shareholders' Meeting of Accor was held today in Paris and chaired by Sébastien Bazin, Chairman and CEO.
Holders of 75.482% of the shares were present or represented by proxy.
During the Meeting, Sébastien Bazin presented the key components of Accor' strategy and highlighted the Group's achievements in 2018.
Jean-Jacques Morin, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, reviewed the Group's record financial performance in 2018, which included EBIT of €550 million, and commented on first-quarter 2019 activity.
The Shareholders' Meeting approved the payment of a €1.05 dividend per share, which will be paid 100% in cash.
The shares will trade ex-dividend from May 10, 2019 and the dividend will be paid on May 14, 2019.
All of the resolutions supported by the Board of Directors were adopted.
ABOUT ACCOR
Accor is a world-leading augmented hospitality group offering unique and meaningful experiences in 4,800 hotels, resorts, and residences across more than 100 countries. With an unrivalled portfolio of brands from luxury to economy, Accor has been providing hospitality savoir-faire for more than 50 years.
Beyond accommodations, Accor enables new ways to live, work, and play with Food & Beverage, nightlife, wellbeing, and co-working brands. To drive business performance, Accor’s portfolio of business accelerators amplifies hospitality distribution, operations, and experiences. Guests have access to one of the world’s most attractive hotel loyalty programs.
Accor is deeply committed to sustainable value creation, and plays an active role in giving back to planet and community. Planet 21 – Acting Here endeavors to act for “positive hospitality”, while Accor Solidarity, the endowment fund, empowers disadvantaged people through professional training and access to employment.
Accor SA is publicly listed on the Euronext Paris Stock Exchange (ISIN code: FR0000120404) and on the OTC Market (Ticker: ACRFY) in the United States.
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