CHARGEURS (EPA:CRI) - CHARGEURS - Description of the 2021-2022 Share BuyBack Program

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Paris, April 8, 2021

              Description of the 2021-2022 Share Buyback Program

As required under articles 221-1 et seq. and 241-1 et seq. of the General
Regulations of France?s securities regulator (Autorité des Marchés
Financiers ? AMF), this document sets out the objectives and terms and
conditions of the new share buyback program approved by Chargeurs?
shareholders at the April 8, 2021 Annual General Meeting.

1. SHAREHOLDER AUTHORIZATION OF THE 2021-2022 SHARE BUYBACK PROGRAM

In the fourteenth resolution of the Annual General Meeting held on April 8,
2021, Chargeurs' shareholders approved the Board of Directors' recommendation
and, in accordance with articles L. 22-10-62 et seq. of the French Commercial
Code, granted the Board a new authorization to carry out a share buyback
program, the main
features of which are described below.

2. NUMBER OF SHARES HELD IN THE TREASURY AT MARCH 31, 2021 AND ALLOCATION PER
   OBJECTIVE OF THE SHARE BUYBACK PROGRAM

At March 31, 2021, Chargeurs held 1,167,860 shares in treasury out of the total
24,224,232 shares making up its capital.

Part of these treasury shares were allocated to ensuring the liquidity of
Chargeurs' shares or making a market in the shares through an investment
service provider acting independently under a liquidity contract that complies
with a code of ethics approved by the AMF.

3. OBJECTIVES OF THE 2021-2022 SHARE BUYBACK PROGRAM

                        Authorized objectives

a) To ensure the liquidity of Chargeurs' shares or to make a market in the
shares through an investment service provider acting independently under a
liquidity contract that complies with a code of ethics approved by the AMF.

b) To hold shares for future delivery in payment or exchange for the
securities of other companies, in cash, stock-for-stock or capital contribution
transactions conducted as part of the Company's external growth strategy,
within the limits set by the applicable regulations.

c) To reduce Chargeurs' capital by canceling the acquired shares.

d) To hold shares for delivery or exchange on exercise of rights attached to
securities convertible, redeemable, exchangeable or otherwise exercisable for
Chargeurs shares.

e) For allocation under stock option plans set up by Chargeurs and governed by
articles L.22-10-56 et seq. of the French Commercial Code or any similar
plan.

f) For allocation or sale to employees in connection with employee
profit-sharing plans or any employee savings plan set up at company or Group
level (or any similar plan) in accordance with the applicable laws, especially
articles L.3332-1 et seq. of the French Labor Code.

g) For allocation under free share plans governed by articles L.22-10-59 et
seq. of the French Commercial Code.

h) For the implementation of any accepted market practice or any market
practice that may be authorized in the future under applicable laws or by the
AMF.

4. MAXIMUM PROPORTION OF CHARGEURS' CAPITAL THAT MAY BE ACQUIRED, MAXIMUM
   NUMBER OF CHARGEURS SHARES THAT MAY BE HELD, AND MAXIMUM PURCHASE PRICE AND
   CHARACTERISTICS OF THE SHARES THAT MAY BE BOUGHT BACK UNDER THE 2021-2022
   PROGRAM

Maximum proportion of capital that may be acquired

10 % of the total number of shares making up Chargeurs' capital, less the
1,167,610 shares held in treasury, i.e. 1,253,513 shares on the Company's
capital at December 31, 2020.

Maximum number of Chargeurs shares that may be held

In accordance with article L.225-210 of the French Commercial Code, the number
of shares held in treasury at any given date may not represent more than 10% of
Chargeurs' capital at that date.

Maximum per-share purchase price and maximum total investment in the buyback
program

The maximum purchase price under the share buyback program is set at EUR30 per
share, for a maximum amount of 37,605,390 euros, which may be adjusted by the
Board of Directors if Chargeurs carries out any corporate actions.

Characteristics of the shares that may be bought back

Only ordinary Chargeurs shares may be bought back under the program (listed on
Euronext Paris (Compartiment B) under ISIN FR0000130692.

The shares may be bought back, sold or transferred at any time (except while a
public offer for the Company's shares is in progress) and by any method within
the limits allowed under the applicable regulations, in on- or off-market
transactions, including through block purchases or sales, or through the use of
options or derivatives traded on a regulated market or over-the-counter,
including call options.

5. DURATION OF THE NEW SHARE BUYBACK PROGRAM

In accordance with the terms of the fourteenth resolution of the Annual General
Meeting held on April 8, 2021, the buyback program may be carried out at any
time during the eighteen months following the date of the Annual General
Meeting at which it was authorized, namely until October 8, 2022. The new
authorization supersedes the unused portion of the previous authorization given
for the same purpose at the April 28, 2020 Annual General Meeting.

In accordance with applicable regulations, while the share buyback program is
in progress, any significant change in any of the information provided in
sections 3, 4 and 5 above will be publicly disclosed without delay, by the
methods specified in article 221-3 of said Regulations.

Financial calendar
Tuesday, May 4, 2021 (before market)   First-quarter 2021 financial information

ABOUT CHARGEURS

CHARGEURS is a world leader of niche technologies and services offering
integrated, high value-added solutions to its B2B and B2C customers. Active in
90 countries with nearly 2,500 employees, the Group, whose global signature is
High Emotion Technology(r), develops its manufacturing and technological
expertise across a range of sectors including premium materials protection,
fashion and luxury goods, museum services and healthcare.

As the Group begins a new chapter in its history of nearly 150 years, the Leap
Forward 2025 strategic plan is aimed at seizing market opportunities linked to
developments in production, distribution and consumption methods and widespread
demand for sustainable manufacturing solutions. Recognized for its highly
responsive, agile manufacturing and global footprint, Chargeurs' presence in
many areas of expertise supports its profitable and sustainable growth. In
2020, the Group generated revenue of EUR822m.

Financial Communications // +33 1 47 04 13 40 // comfin@chargeurs.com
www.chargeurs.com

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