Groupe Eurotunnel SA (“the Company”) Application for Listing of 178,730 ordinary shares

The Company announces that it has issued 178,730 ordinary shares at a nominal value of 0.40 euro per share. The shares were issued as part of the merger of TNU SA into the Company, TNU SA's majority shareholder.

Application has been made for 178,730 ordinary shares to be admitted to the Official List of the UK Listing Authority and admitted to trading on the London Stock Exchange. Dealings are expected to commence on 19 May 2009.