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Schneider Electric reinforces its position in complete automation solutions in
the Middle East

Rueil-Malmaison (France), January 21, 2010 - Schneider Electric announced today
that it has signed an agreement to acquire Cimac, the leading systems integrator
for industrial automation solutions in the Middle East Gulf region.

Cimac implements complete automation, control and electrical distribution
solutions, primarily for Water-Waste Water and Oil & Gas customers. As Gulf
market leader with proven technologies and know-how in implementing solutions,
it employs over 400 people and generates sales in excess of EUR40 million.

With this acquisition, Schneider Electric will be able to capture new
opportunities in the fast-growing automation market in UAE and across the Gulf
countries, while offering geographical complementarities in other Middle East
countries.

Michel Crochon, Executive Vice-President of Schneider Electric's Industry
business, commented: "Together with Cimac, we are able to further extend our
regional capabiities, providing complete automation and control solutions in
line with our customers needs. We are very excited as the combination of
technologies, channels, markets, and above all talent wil transform us into a
formidable force in the automation solutions arena of this key region of the
world".

The closing of the transaction, subject to local authority approvals, is
expected to occur soon. This acquisition meets Schneider Electric's Return on
Capital Employed criteria.

About Schneider Electric 
As a global specialist in energy management with operations in more than 100
countries, Schneider Electric offers integrated solutions across multiple market
segments, including leadership positions in energy and infrastructure,
industrial processes, building automation, and data centres/networks, as well as
a broad presence in residential applications. Focused on making energy safe,
reliable, and efficient, the company's 114,000 employees achieved sales of more
than 18.3 billion euros in 2008, through an active commitment to help
individuals and organisations "make the most of their
energy(TM)".www.schneider-electric.com 

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