Almost two thirds of our respondents’ investments were not negatively impacted by rising energy prices and inflation GLOBAL TURMOIL In your opinion, has the price of energy in In your opinion, did the inflation and the France (compared to other European macroeconomic context impact your countries) had an impact on your company's investments in France (compared company's investments? to investments in other European countries)? “The increase in energy is temporary, whereas our investment decisions are made over 3 to 5 years. It is not a criterion for future investments.” CEO, Chemicals “France has taken the necessary measures to limit inflation and is doing better than its neighbors. We are less exposed than Germany in terms of access to energy and its costs.” Development Director, Aeronautics “Inflation has led us to reduce our investment ambitions, to spread them out over time or to postpone them. However, this situation is similar in other countries than France.” Institutional Relations, Food & Beverage Note: In % of respondents #AmChamBainBarometer Source : AmCham-Bain Barometer, Bain analysis PAR 200203 - AmCham Bain Barometer ... 29