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2017 REGISTRATION DOCUMENT including the Annual Financial Report CONTENTS MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD 5 CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY 191 OF DIRECTORS AND THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 2 Introduction: CSR policies and corporate strategy 193 GROUP PROFILE 4 5.1 Social information 196 5.2 Human resources information 206 5.3 Environmental information 214 1 PRESENTATION OF THE GROUP 9 5.4 CSR reporting methodology and 1.1 Safran overview 11 independent third-party report 218 1.2 Group strategy 16 1.3 Group businesses 17 6 CORPORATE GOVERNANCE 225 1.4 Competitive position 31 6.1 Safran's corporate governance structure 227 1.5 Research and development 31 6.2 Membership structure of the Board 1.6 Industrial investments 36 of Directors 229 1.7 Sites and production plants 38 6.3 Operating procedures and work of the Board of Directors and the Board 1.8 Group purchasing policy 39 Committees 255 1.9 Safran quality performance and policy 40 6.4 Application of the AFEP-MEDEF Corporate Governance Code 264 2 REVIEW OF OPERATIONS IN 2017 6.5 Directors’ interests in the Company’s share capital 265 AND OUTLOOK FOR 2018 43 6.6 Compensation policy for corporate 2.1 Comments on the Group’s performance officers and Directors and compensation in 2017 based on adjusted data 45 and benefits awarded 266 Comments on the consolidated financial 2.2 6.7 Cross-reference table for the corporate statements 61 governance report prepared in accordance 2.3 Comments on the parent company with Article L.225-37 of the French financial tatementss 64 Commercial Code 286 2.4 Outlook for 2018 68 2.5 Acquisition of Zodiac Aerospace 68 7 INFORMATION ABOUT THE COMPANY, 2.6 Subsequent events 70 THE CAPITAL AND SHARE OWNERSHIP 289 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 73 7.1 General information and bylaws 291 3 7.2 Information on share capital 297 3.1 Group consolidated financial statements 7.3 Share ownership 301 at December 31, 2017 75 7.4 Relations with shareholders 305 3.2 Statutory Auditors’ report on the consolidated financial statements 144 7.5 Stock market information 307 3.3 Parent company financial statements at December 31, 2017 148 8 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 309 3.4 Statutory Auditors’ report on the financial 8.1 Agenda 311 statements 171 8.2 Report of the Board of Directors on the resolutions put forward at the Annual RISK FACTORS 175 General Meeting and text of the proposed 4 resolutions 312 4.1 Risk management 177 8.3 Use by the Board of Directors of an 4.2 Internal control system 178 authorization given at the June 15, 2017 4.3 Risk factors 181 Annual General Meeting 332 4.4 Insurance 189 8.4 Statutory Auditors’ Reports 337 9 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 347 9.1 Persons responsible 349 9.2 Statutory Auditors 350 9.3 Historical financial information 350 9.4 Documents on display 351 9.5 Cross-reference tables 351 DOCUMENT 2017 INCLUDING THE ANNUAL REGISTRATIONFINANCIAL REPORT The Registration Document is available on the website at www.safran-group.com The French version of this Registration Document (document de référence) was filed with the French financial markets authority (Autorité des marchés financiers – AMF) on March 29, 2018 pursuant to Article 212-13 of the AMF's General Regulations. It may only be used in connection with a financial transaction if it is accompanied by a memorandum approved by the AMF. This document has been established by the issuer and is binding upon its signatories. The English language version of this report is a free translation from the original, which was prepared in French. In all matters of interpretation, views or opinions expressed in the original language version of the document in French take precedence over the translation. This Registration Document contains the Annual Financial Report in accordance with Article 222-3 of the AMF's General Regulations. The cross-reference table referring to information required in an Annual Financial Report is provided in section 9.5.3 of this Registration Document. MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER MESSAGEFROM THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER We kicked off 2018 “ with a major event ROSS McINNES PHILIPPE PETITCOLIN Chairman of the Board of Directors Chief Executive Officer 2 SAFRAN – 2017 REGISTRATION DOCUMENT afran and Zodiac Aerospace joined Having moved swiftly on our decision to forces this year to create the world’s refocus operations on aerospace and defense, third largest aerospace company we were able to complete the disposal of our (excluding aircraft manufacturers), detection and security businesses under with more than 90,000 employees excellent financial conditions in the first half of worldwide and revenue of around 2017. Safran Identity & Security and Oberthur €21 billion(1). Technologies have combined to form a leading France-based digital security SLeveraging the contribution of Zodiac company, Idemia. Aerospace, a leading supplier of aircraft systems, cabins and seats, the Group will be Our joint venture with Airbus, renamed able to provide its ever-expanding, ArianeGroup, is set to provide Europe with increasingly diversified customer base with independent access to space thanks to its a balanced offering of propulsion and next generation launch vehicles. Building on equipment solutions. the success of Ariane 5, ArianeGroup is busy preparing Ariane 6. The historic combination reflects the vigorous momentum generated in 2017, when the In 2018, we will be tackling three main Group successfully demonstrated that it challenges. had the means to reach its goals. The first is the continued ramp-up of LEAP Our revenue grew 7.4% on an organic basis, production. Between 1,100 and 1,200 LEAP beating forecasts to stand at €16.5 billion. engines will be delivered in 2018, backed by Recurring operating income, representing 15% clear objectives in terms of delivery of revenue at €2.47 billion, and cash flow of schedules, quality and costs. We will be €1.4 billion, representing 58% of recurring relentless in our efforts. operating income and nearly 80% of profit from continuing operations, were in line with The second is of course the integration of our objectives. In light of these performances, Zodiac Aerospace. We are working diligently a dividend of €1.60 per share has been put to to make that happen. Everyone is committed the approval of the Annual General Meeting to achieving the expected synergies, securing for 2017 (€1.52 for 2016). the operational turnaround, supporting the return to confidence among customers and Apart from the combination agreed with reaping all the benefits of the merger. It’s our Zodiac Aerospace, 2017 was shaped by the job to unlock the full potential of the new ramp-up of the LEAP program, which is organization and express all of the qualities critical to our future. A total of 459 LEAP that our two strategically matched, engines were delivered, proving that the world-class aerospace groups have to offer. transition from the CFM56 has been practically seamless, an exceptional feat in The third challenge has to do with innovation. the history of the global aerospace industry. Because, more than anything, innovation is what will allow us to make further strides In helicopter turbines, we made the best of toward greater aerospace fuel economy, a persistently tense market and are actively a reduced environmental footprint in line with preparing for the future. 2018 is expected society’s expectations, and more electric to be a year of recovery. aircraft. Against a backdrop of big data, augmented reality and additive manufacturing, In aircraft equipment, our competitiveness we need to stay at the cutting edge of drive is continuing to pay off.Faced with technology across our businesses by digitalizing a highly competitive environment, we are our processes, our services and our products. ready to ramp up large-scale programs such as the A330neo, fitted with our nacelles, All of our stakeholders – shareholders, wiring, power transmission and landing customers, partners and employees – systems. We delivered the first prototypes of are aware that today’s challenges present our Electric Taxiing by Safran system in late a unique opportunity. 2017, demonstrating our ability to differentiate our offering through continually innovative And we are convinced that Safran has the technology. means at its disposal to write a great new chapter in its history. Our Defense business had a successful year, reporting higher revenue in line with our projections. Ross McInnes and Philippe Petitcolin (1) Unaudited pro forma results based on the previous 12 months for both companies. SAFRAN – 2017 REGISTRATION DOCUMENT 3 GROUP PROFILE GROUP PROFILE Employing 58,324 The Group differentiates itself from the Safran enjoys particularly sound funda- people worldwide, competition through its technological mentals with front-ranking technical and Safran is an expertise. Its complementary businesses commercial positions, profitable and give it a genuine advantage, driving sustainable recurring service activities international high- growth and enabling the Group to with- offering high added value, truly innova- technology group stand economic cycles. From both a tive research and development, a healthy operating in the technological and managerial point of financial situation and strong operat- aircraft propulsion and view, the Group's various businesses are ing cash flow, which allow it to leverage equipment, space and integrated and complementary. opportunities for organic growth and defense markets. It is acquisition-led development. The combi- Safran has a strong positioning in nation with Zodiac Aerospace in early a leading global player Aerospace. Its installed fleet of engines, 2018, for example, led to the creation of a on markets in which especially the CFM56®, offers significant global leader in aircraft equipment.
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