Foraco announces change to proposed record date for annual dividend being
presented for approval at shareholders' meeting

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MARSEILLES, France, May 11 /CNW/ - Foraco International SA (the "Company" or "Foraco") will be having its ordinary and extraordinary meeting of shareholders on May 18, 2010 (the "Meeting").

At the Meeting, the Company will be proposing an amendment to the resolution that relates to the approval of the Company's annual dividend (Resolution No.10 as set out in the Company's Information Circular dated April 16, 2010). The Company will be proposing that the dividend record date be changed from Tuesday, May 18, 2010 to Tuesday, May 25, 2010. The dividend payment date of June 15, 2010 will remain unchanged.

About Foraco International SA

Foraco International SA (TSX: FAR) is a global leading drilling services company that provides turnkey solutions for mining, energy, water and infrastructure projects. Supported by its founding values of integrity, innovation and involvement, Foraco has grown into a global enterprise with operations in 20 countries across five continents. For more information about Foraco, visit www.foraco.com.

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