Schneider Electric awarded at The Asia M&A Atlas Awards 2009

- Wins Asia-Pacific M&A deal of the year Award in the above 5 Million USD Category-

New Delhi (India), October 14, 2009: Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy
management has been conferred with ‘Asia-Pacific M&A deal of the year in the above 5 million
USD category’ by the Asia M&A Atlas. The Asia M&A Atlas Awards recognizes top deals,
dealmakers and firms from The Asia Pacific and Australia M&A communities.

Schneider Electric recently made acquisitions of Conzerv Systems and Meher Capacitors in India
to augment their Energy Efficiency business. With the two acquisitions Schneider Electric
unveiled a unique and comprehensive offer portfolio which encompasses the full life cycle of
Energy Efficiency - Measure, Fix the basics, Automate & Monitor.

Acknowledging the award Mr. Olivier Blum, Country President - Schneider Electric India said,
“This recognition validates the strategy we have developed in Energy Efficiency and our
determination to walk the talk without any compromise. The acquisitions we have made thus
illustrate the benefits we bring to India and to the world. Beyond deal making, Schneider Electric
also takes pride in consistently implementing successful post-merger integration and building very
strong relationship with the promoters and teams of acquired companies. In short, our
acquisitions validate our commitment in helping people make the most of their energy.”

The Asia M&A Atlas Awards are founded on the principles of authenticity, objectivity and
excellence. The finalists are selected based on eligibility standards that are evaluated on
identifiable set of criteria and the merits of the deal. The award honors companies which have
exhibited excellence through their outstanding professional development.

The prestigious Asia M&A Atlas Awards gala and dinner received a record no. of nominations this
year and saw executives from top companies gather together to honor Asia’s best.

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™”.www.schneider-electric.com

For further information, please contact:

Press Contact : Press Contact :

Schneider Electric India Vaishnavi Corporate Communications
Gaurav Sharma Manpreet Singh / Ashish Mishra / Krityanand Kundan
Phone : 9871823339 Phone : 9810286337 / 9871117251 / 9990099562
Fax : +91 11 41678010 / 11 Fax : +91 11 23704070

tél. +33 (0)1 41 29 70 76

tél. +33 (0)1 41 29 70 76