Guillaume de Bélair, new Chairman of RIBER`s Executive Board

Bezons, December 6, 2016 - 5:45 pm - RIBER, a market-leading equipment manufacturer for semiconductor materials, is announcing Mr Etienne Grodard`s departure and his replacement with Mr Guillaume de Bélair as Chairman of the Executive Board.

As announced on December 2, 2016, Mr Etienne Grodard has resigned from his positions as a member and Chairman of the Executive Board for personal reasons.

During its meeting on December 6, 2016, the Supervisory Board acknowledged this choice and thanked Mr Etienne Grodard for his dedication over the past few months, as well as the results achieved in terms of the Company`s commercial and financial development.

Mr Etienne Grodard is replaced by Mr Guillaume de Bélair as Chairman of the Executive Board with effect as of today.

Mr Guillaume de Bélair, 39, has 17 years` experience in various financial functions, particularly in corporate and investment banking with the Natixis Group, in the credit investment sector, in France and internationally. Since 2014, he has specialized in investment consulting and analysis, notably in connection with turnaround strategies focused on consolidating banking relationships and financial communications, in addition to identifying and engaging investment funds. Since 2015, he has also been an independent director of the company Marie Brizard Wine & Spirits SA. Mr Guillaume de Bélair is a graduate from both Université Paris-Dauphine and French financial analysts association (SFAF) and is a member of the French institute of directors (IFA).

About RIBER:

Riber designs and produces molecular beam epitaxy (MBE) systems as well as evaporation sources and cells for the semiconductor industry. This high-tech equipment is essential for the manufacturing of compound semiconductor materials and new materials that are used in numerous consumer applications, from new information technologies to OLED flat screens and next-generation solar cells.
Riber recorded €12.8 million in revenues for 2015, with 93 employees at the end of 2015. The company is ISO9001 certified. Riber is listed on Euronext Paris (Compartment "C") and is part of the CAC Small, CAC Technology and CAC T. HARD. & EQ indices. Riber is eligible for SME share-based savings schemes.

ISIN: FR0000075954 - RIB
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Guillaume de Bélair, new Chairman of RIBER`s Executive Board

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