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For the third year in a row, the Group achieved growth on three fronts:

• Growth of the Automotive division operating margin to 6%1 versus 5% in 2015
• Growth of sales : 3.15 million vehicles sold2, up 5.8%
• Growth of the net financial position thanks to a positive €2.7 billion Free Cash Flow3 in 2016

The Group is improving its medium-term operational outlook.

For the first time since 20114, a dividend of €0.48 per share will be submitted for approval at the next Shareholders’ Meeting.

Carlos Tavares, Chairman of PSA Group Managing Board, comments: “These results demonstrate our ability to consistently deliver an excellent performance in an adverse environment. They are the outcome of the Group’s operating efficiency improvement and our competitive teams’ focus on the execution of the Push to Pass plan. Day after day, the Group is building the conditions for profitable and sustainable growth, reinforced by the success of the first launches in its product offensive.”

In 2016, Group revenues were €54,030 million compared to €54,676 million in 2015 and Automotive revenues were €37,066 million, compared to €37,514 million in 2015 which represent respectively a growth of 2.1% and 2.7%, at constant exchange rates, driven notably by the success of recently launched models and the Group’s pricing power strategy. Net of adverse change in exchange rates, both Group and Automotive revenues were down 1.2%.

The Group recurring operating income was €3,235 million, up 18% compared to 2015. The Automotive recurring operating income was €2,225 million, up 19% compared to 2015. In an environment characterised by adverse exchange rates, this growth was driven by higher volumes, positive price and mix effects, and lower fixed and production costs.

The Group non-recurring operating income and expense was a charge of €624 million, compared to a charge of €757 million in 2015.

Net financial income and expense was a charge of €268 million versus a charge of €642 million in 2015.

Net income reached €2,149 million, an increase of €947 million compared to 2015. Net income, Group share, reached €1,730 million compared to €899 million in 2015.

Banque PSA Finance reported recurring operating income of €571 million5, up 11% versus 2015.

Faurecia recurring operating income was €970 million, up 17%.

The free cash flow of manufacturing and sales companies was €2,698 million.

Total inventory, including independent dealers, stood at 406,000 vehicles at 31 December 2016, an increase of 56,000 units year on year.

The net financial position of manufacturing and sales companies was €6,813 million at 31 December 2016, compared to €4,560 million at 31 December 2015.

A dividend of €0.48 per share will be submitted for approval at the next Shareholders’ Meeting with an ex-dividend date considered to be on 15 May 2017, and the payment date on 17 May 2017.

Market outlook

In 2017, the Group anticipates a stable automotive market in Europe, Latin America and Russia, and growth of 5% in China.

Operational outlook improved

The new objectives of the Push to Pass plan are to:

• deliver over 4.5% Automotive recurring operating margin6 on average in 2016-2018, and target 6% by 2021;
• deliver 10% Group revenue growth by 20187 vs 2015, and target additional 15% by 20217.

Financial Calendar26 April 2017: First-quarter 2017 revenue10 May 2017: 2016 Shareholders’ Meeting26 July 2017: 2017 Interim results25 October 2017: Third-quarter 2017 revenue

The PSA Group's consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2016 were approved by the Managing Board on 16 February 2017 and reviewed by the Supervisory Board on 22 February 2017. The Group's Statutory Auditors have completed their audit and are currently issuing their report on the consolidated financial statements.

The report on the annual results and the presentation of the 2016 results can be consulted on the Group’s website(www.groupe-psa.com), in the “Finance” section.

About PSA Group

With sales and revenue of €54 billion in 2016, the PSA Group designs unique automotive experiences and delivers mobility solutions that provide freedom and enjoyment to customers around the world. The Group leverages the models from its three brands, Peugeot, Citroën and DS, as well as a wide array of mobility and smart services from its Free2Move brand, to meet the evolving needs and expectations of automobile users. The French automobile manufacturer PSA is the European leader in terms of CO2 emissions, with average emissions of 102.4 grams of CO2 per kilometer in 2016, and an early innovator in the field of autonomous and connected cars, with 1.8 million such vehicles worldwide. It is also involved in financing activities through Banque PSA Finance and in automotive equipment via Faurecia. Find out more at groupe-psa.com/en.

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Consolidated Income Statement

              2015   2016   Manufacturing   Finance       Manufacturing   Finance     (in million euros) and sales companies Eliminations TOTAL and sales companies Eliminations TOTAL     companies               companies             Revenue   54,426   267   (17)   54,676   53,884   161   (15)   54,030 Recurring operating income (loss)   2,729   4       2,733   3,234   1       3,235 Operating income   1,970   6       1,976   2,610   1       2,611 Net financial income (expense)   (642)           (642)   (272)   4       (268) Income taxes   (687)   (19)       (706)   (498)   (19)       (517) Share in net earnings of companies at equity   314   123       437   (67)   195       128 Profit (loss) from operations held for sale or to be continued in partnership   72   65       137   174   21       195 Consolidated profit   1,027   175       1,202   1,947   202       2,149 Attributable to owners of the parent   737   162       899   1,532   198       1,730 attributable to non-controlling interests   290   13       303   415   4       419 Basic earnings per €1 par value share attributable to equity holders of the parent               1.14               2.16 Diluted earnings per €1 par value share – attributable to equity holders of the parent               0.96               1.93  

Consolidated balance sheet

          Assets   31 December 2015   31 December 2016   Manufacturing   Finance       Manufacturing   Finance     (in million euros) and sales companies Eliminations TOTAL and sales companies Eliminations TOTAL     companies               companies             Total non-current assets   20,926   1,131   (2)   22,055   22,311   1,654       23,965 Total current assets   18,839   1,193   (608)   19,424   20,133   1,087   (32)   21,188 Total assets of operations held for sale or to be continued in partnership   616   7,048   (33)   7,631   -   -   -   - TOTAL ASSETS   40,381   9,372   (643)   49,110   42,444   2,741   (32)   45,153             Equity     and liabilities   31 December 2015   31 December 2016 Manufacturing   Finance     Manufacturing   Finance     (in million euros) and sales companies Eliminations TOTAL and sales companies Eliminations TOTAL     companies               companies             Total equity               12,219               14,618 Total non-current liabilities   9,984   17       10,001   10,123   15       10,138 Total current liabilities   20,104   3,405   (551)   22,958   19,797   632   (32)   20,397 Total transferred liabilities of operations held for sale or to be continued in partnership   401   3,623   (92)   3,932   -   -   -   - TOTAL EQUITY & LIABILITIES               49,110               45,153  

Consolidated statement of cash flows

              2015   2016   Manufacturing   Finance       Manufacturing   Finance     (in million euros) and sales companies Eliminations TOTAL and sales companies Eliminations TOTAL     companies               companies             Consolidated profit from continuing operations   955   (4)       951   1,773   171       1,944 Funds from operations   4,490   22   1   4,513   4,466   69       4,535 Net cash from (used in) operating activities of continuing operations   5,432   6,560   41   12,033   4,937   1,356   177   6,470 Net cash from (used in) investing activities of continuing operations   (2,692)   (125)   111   (2,706)   (2,673)   113   10   (2,550) Net cash from (used in) financing activities of continuing operations   (644)   (830)   142   (1,332)   (905)   (330)   (447)   (1,682) Net cash related to the non-transferred debt of finance companies to be continued in partnership       (8,234)   (5)   (8,239)       (2,615)   305   (2,310) Net cash from the transferred assets and liabilities of operations held for sale or to be continued in partnership   42   938   (218)   762   (255)   1,097   1   843 Effect of changes in exchange rates   (112)   (19)   3   (128)   (93)   16       (77) Increase (decrease) in cash from continuing operations and from operations held for sale or to be continued in partnership   2,026   (1,710)   74   390   1,011   (363)   46   694 Net cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period   8,427   2,603   (128)   10,902   10,453   893   (54)   11,292 Net cash and cash equivalents of continuing operations at end of period   10,453   893   (54)   11,292   11,464   530   (8)   11,986

1 Recurring operating income related to revenue

2 Of which 233,000 vehicles produced in Iran under Peugeot license in 2016, following the final JV agreement signed with Iran Khodro on 21 June 2016

3 Sales and Manufacturing companies

4 Dividend in respect of 2010, paid on 7 June 2011.

5 100% of the result of Banque PSA Finance. In the financial statements of the PSA Group, joint ventures are consolidated using the equity method and other activities covered by the agreement with Santander are reclassified as “Operations held for sale or to be continued in partnership.”

6 Recurring operating income as a proportion of revenue

7 At constant (2015) exchange rates

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