Nexans sells its residual interest in the European winding wire sector

Paris, June 28, 2007 - Nexans, the worldwide leader in the cable industry, has announced the sale to Superior Essex of its 40% minority interest in Essex Nexans, a joint venture created in October 2005, which merged Superior Essex and Nexans European winding wires activities. This operation completes Nexans’ withdrawal from the European winding wire sector.