BIC: Disclosure of Total Number of Voting Rights and Number of Shares Forming the Capital as of May 31st, 2007

Regulatory News: As of May 31, 2007, the total number of issued shares of SOCIÉTÉ BIC (Paris:BB) is 49,785,371 shares, representing : 74,299,094 voting rights 73,878,022 voting rights excluding shares without voting rights About BIC BIC is a world leader in stationery, lighters and shavers. For more than 50 years, BIC has honored the tradition of providing high-quality, affordable products to consumers everywhere. Through this unwavering dedication, BIC has become one of the most recognized brands in the world. BIC products are sold in more than 160 countries around the world. In 2006, BIC recorded net sales of 1,448 million euros. The Company is listed in the Eurolist Euronext Paris, the SBF120 and CAC Mid 100 indexes. BIC is also part of the FTSE4Good Europe Index of Ethical Companies. For more information, please consult the corporate web site: www.bicworld.com