Monthly report – May 2011

• HEADLINES

>> Q1 2011 results: Good overall business performance

Group net income totalled EUR 916 million, reflecting the good overall business performance.

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>> 2011 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders

963 shareholders attended the meeting held by Societe Generale on 24 May 2011 at La Défense (near Paris).

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Watch the video presenting the two new Board members

>> Societe Generale Group: key figures

How many people work for Societe Generale Group? In how many countries? Find the answer to these questions, as well as other information on the Group, in our visual presentation!

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• OUR BUSINESSES

>> The vital role of trading floors in the economy

The public image of trading floors is far from positive. And yet they play a vital role in the economy. Find out why.

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>> SG CIB ranked Best Performing Global Equity Broker

Societe Generale Corporate & Investment Banking has been ranked #1 global equity broker in the Pensions & Investments Tradewatch report.

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>> SGPB Hambros voted Global Wealth Manager of the year

Societe Generale Private Banking Hambros has been voted Global Wealth Manager of the Year in 2011 by the Financial Times and the Investors Chronicle magazine.

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• HUMAN RESOURCES

>> Push my Career, the first edition of an innovative recruitment event

Societe Generale has organised a special recruitment event for young graduates. This event focuses on recruitment training and advice for students.

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>> 90 years ago of employee training at Societe Generale

Training was introduced at Societe Generale in 1921. The training structure, for many years considered the best in the financial market, is a real trademark of the company. A look back at 90 years of education within the company.

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>> Appointments in Societe Generale’s communication teams

Societe Generale announces the appointments of Jean-Marc Vallas to the position of Head of Group Internal and Institutional Communication, and Jean Bourdoncle to the position of Head of Communication for the Private Banking, Global Investment Management and Services division.

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• OUR COMMITMENTS

>> Announcement of the 32 players selected for Rugby World Cup 2011 at Societe Generale Towers

On Wednesday 11 May, French trainer Marc Lièvremont announced the 32-strong squad for Rugby World Cup 2011 in New Zealand at Societe Generale towers.

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Read the post written by Sylvaine Pascual, one of the bloggers invited to the press conference

>> Responsible Growth Practices

Philippe Reclus from France's Responsible Growth Foundation interviews Chairman and CEO Frédéric Oudéa on Societe Generale's business commitments and practices and how they respect the principles of sustainable growth.

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>> Liu Bolin disappears into Societe Generale's historical Central Branch

Liu Bolin, the Chinese artist and specialist in urban camouflage was at Societe Generale's historical Central Branch for an exclusive performance. Watch our behind-the-scenes film.

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