MESSAGE FROM IAN MEAKINS, CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Dear Shareholders, I am pleased to invite you to attend Rexel’s Shareholders’ Meeting. This is an important opportunity for communication, discussions and decision-making with the Group’s management. We would like you to take part in this event. This year’s Meeting will take place on May 24. The Shareholders’ Meeting gives the arguments for us to present the Group’s financial results, strategic priorities and the outlook for the year as well as to answer any questions you may have. In the attached Convening Notice of the Shareholders’ Meeting, you will find the detailed resolutions for which you will be asked to cast your vote. You can choose to take part in the event: •Either online via our e-voting website (www.sharinbox.societegenerale.com), where you wil l find details of the voting procedures and different voting options available to you; •Or by attending in person: Thursday, May 24, 2018 at 10:00 AM (Doors open at 9:30 AM) 28, avenue George V 75008 Paris Alma-Marceau or George V metro station Alma-George V car park (in front of 19 avenue George V) •Or you can vote by post/mail or by proxy. We look forward to your participation and appreciate your trust and confidence. Ian Meakins Chairman of the Board of Directors