Comunicati Stampa

Avantium è stata selezionata per partecipare a CleanEquity Monaco 2010, la vetrina più importante per le aziende che operano nel settore delle tecnologie pulite ed ecologiche (Cleantech) di nuova generazione . La conferenza si terrà il 4 e 5 marzo allo Sporting d Hiver di Monaco . Un gruppo di aziende Cleantech tra le più interessanti al mondo, selezionate da un panel di esperti, interverrà dinanzi a un pubblico composto da investitori finanziari e strategici del settore, policy maker, giuristi e rappresentanti dei media . Il CEO di Avantium Tom van Aken, che interverrà alla conferenza, ha commentato: "Siamo entusiasti di partecipare a CleanEquity e di avere l opportunità di parlare dei nostri "Furanici" . Avantium found the key to unlock the enormous potential of Furanics materials and fuels . Strong performance and breakthrough economics are accelerating the commercialization of our green building blocks . Furanics will be your winner in green materials, plastics and green fuels . Innovator Capital, London specialist investment bank, hosts the annual invitation-only event . CleanEquity Monaco s regional host is the Monaco Chamber of Economic Development . Other local partners include Prince Albert II of Monaco s Foundation, the Monte Carlo SBM, and the Stelios Philanthropic Foundation . Collaborators for the 2010 event include Arup, Covington and Burling LLP, the Hugin Group, Invest Securities, Royal Philips Electronics NV and the UNEP Fi . Plenary sessions, led by sector experts, will discuss and identify key industry themes, drivers and constraints, as well as forward looking trends . Avantium ProfileAvantium, an Amsterdam based research and technology company, develops and commercialises Furanics bioplastics and biofuels . The company has an efficient and low cost process to convert biomass (carbohydrates) into Furanics . Furanics are proven building blocks to make polymers, chemicals and fuels . Avantium is actively partnering with leading industrial companies such as chemical producers, polymer producers and oil majors . The technology to economically produce Furanics has been created by Avantium s proprietary high-throughput research and technology platform . This unique capability has been proven over the last 10 years by providing advanced R&D services and systems to energy and chemical companies, including the world s largest oil and chemical companies worldwide . More informationDirk den OudenDirector New Business Developmentdirk . denouden@avantium . comT: +31205860158Copyright Hugin Questo comunicato é distribuito da Hugin . L emittente è l unico responsabile per il contenuto del comunicato . [CN#163433]

Lunedì, 22 Febbraio 2010

La settimana in Borsa

Borsa di Milano

Il titolo del Gruppo Benetton ha chiuso le contrattazioni di venerdì 19 Febbraio a Piazza Affari al prezzo di riferimento di 5,88 euro, facendo registrare una performance del +6% rispetto alla chiusura del venerdì precedente .

Durante la settimana sono stati scambiati volumi medi giornalieri intorno a 239mila pezzi .

Rispetto ad inizio anno il titolo ha fatto segnare una performance in flessione del -5,8% . Nello stesso periodo gli indici FTSE Italia All-Share (ex Mibtel), FTSE Italia Mid Cap Ind (ex Midex) e l indice Bloomberg Europe Apparel hanno registrato una performance rispettivamente del -5,9%, -4,2% e -4,4% .

Eventi

Giovedì 28 Gennaio scorso il Consiglio di Amministrazione del Gruppo Benetton ha esaminato i risultati preliminari delll esercizio 2009 . I ricavi consolidati si attestano a 2 . 050 milioni di euro (-2,8% a cambi costanti), in forte crescita nei mercati emergenti (+15% a cambi costanti), utile netto superiore alle previsioni oltre i 120 milioni di euro . Migliora la posizione finanziaria netta al 31/12/2009, attestandosi a 570 milioni di euro rispetto ai 689 milioni del 31/12/2009 .

Si rammenta che i dati completi verranno esaminati ed approvati dal Cda in calendario il prossimo 18 marzo .

Vi ricordiamo che nel nostro sito internet è disponibile il calendario 2010 con i prossimi appuntamenti finanziari . Maggiori dettagli su www . benettongroup . com/investors

Copyright HuginThe appendixes relating to the press release are available on: http://www . hugingroup . com/documents_ir/PJ/CO/2010/163408_66_4PG7_20100204-WeeklyNews-IT . doc Questo comunicato é distribuito da Hugin . L emittente è l unico responsabile per il contenuto del comunicato . [CN#163408]

BGI EcoTechAG è stata selezionata per partecipare a CleanEquity Monaco 2010, la vetrina più importante per le aziende che operano nel settore delle tecnologie pulite ed ecologiche (Cleantech) di nuova generazione . La conferenza si terrà il 4 e 5 marzo allo Sporting d Hiver di Monaco . Un gruppo di aziende Cleantech tra le più interessanti al mondo, selezionate da un panel di esperti, interverrà dinanzi a un pubblico composto da investitori finanziari e strategici del settore, policy maker, giuristi e rappresentanti dei media . Innovator Capital, banca londinese che si occupa di investimenti specializzati, è l organizzatrice di questo evento annuale, a cui è possibile accedere esclusivamente su invito . Organizzatrice regionale di CleanEquity Monaco è la Chambre de développement économique di Monaco . Other local partners include Prince Albert II of Monaco s Foundation, the Monte Carlo SBM, and the Stelios Philanthropic Foundation . Collaborators for the 2010 event include Arup, Covington and Burling LLP, the Hugin Group, Invest Securities, Royal Philips Electronics NV and the UNEP Fi . Plenary sessions, led by sector experts, will discuss and identify key industry themes, drivers and constraints, as well as forward looking trends . About BGI EcoTech AG:BGI EcoTech AG is a company specialising in the renewable energies growth market, with a particular focus on photovoltaic systems . BGI EcoTech AG, which was founded in 1990, operates as a holding company . With subsidiaries and distribution companies in Germany, Austria, Spain, Italy, Canada, Czech Republic and Dubai, BGI is represented in the most important and potentially fastest growing markets worldwide . The company s largest holding is Ralos Group, one of Europe s leading premium system solutions providers in the photovoltaic field . The company develops, plans, constructs and operates innovative photovoltaic plants, the capacity of which ranges from private solar power systems to powerful large-scale power plants of all sizes . Company contact:BGI EcoTech AGPfungstädter Str . 100a64297 DarmstadtGermanyTel . : +49 (0) 6151 95165-0Fax: +49 (0) 6151 95165-20info@bgi-ecotech . dewww . bgi . ralos . deInvestor relations contact:GFEI AktiengesellschaftHamburger Allee 26-2860486 Frankfurt am MainTel . : +49 (0) 69 74 30 37 00Fax: +49 (0) 69 74 30 37 22bgi-ecotech@gfei . dewww . gfei . deCopyright Hugin Questo comunicato é distribuito da Hugin . L emittente è l unico responsabile per il contenuto del comunicato . [CN#163422]

Cardia Bioplastics Limited è stata selezionata per partecipare a CleanEquity Monaco 2010, la vetrina più importante per le aziende che operano nel settore delle tecnologie pulite ed ecologiche (Cleantech) di nuova generazione . La conferenza si terrà il 4 e 5 marzo allo Sporting d Hiver di Monaco . Un gruppo di aziende Cleantech tra le più interessanti al mondo, selezionate da un panel di esperti, interverrà dinanzi a un pubblico composto da investitori finanziari e strategici del settore, policy maker, giuristi e rappresentanti dei media . Innovator Capital, banca londinese che si occupa di investimenti specializzati, è l organizzatrice di questo evento annuale, a cui è possibile accedere esclusivamente su invito . Organizzatrice regionale di CleanEquity Monaco è la Chambre de développement économique di Monaco . Other local partners include Prince Albert II of Monaco s Foundation, the Monte Carlo SBM, and the Stelios Philanthropic Foundation . Collaborators for the 2010 event include Arup, Covington and Burling LLP, the Hugin Group, Invest Securities, Royal Philips Electronics NV and the UNEP Fi . Plenary sessions, led by sector experts, will discuss and identify key industry themes, drivers and constraints, as well as forward looking trends . About Cardia BioplasticsCardia Bioplastics Limited (ASX CODE: CNN) develops, manufactures and markets sustainable resins derived from renewable resources for the global packaging and plastic products industries . The company holds a strong patent portfolio to drive its mission is to be the international leader in the supply of technically advanced sustainable resins made from renewable resources . Established in Australia in 2002 as Biograde, the company Headquarters and Global Applications Development Centre is in Melbourne, Australia . The Product Development Centre and manufacturing plant is in Nanjing, China . There are Cardia Bioplastics offices in Europe and the Americas, and a network of leading distributors across Australia, the Americas, Asia and Europe . The company s growth is fuelled by the global trend towards sustainable packaging . As Biograde, the company was the exclusive supplier of biodegradable packaging to the 2008 Olympic and Paralympic Games . Biograde was awarded the Australian Chamber of Commerce "Australia-China Business Excellence Award" in 2008 and the 2009 CleanEquity Monaco Conference award for Excellence in the field of Environmental Technology Commercialisation . Visit www . cardiabioplastics . com . Further information:Pat VolpeTel: +61 3 9813 3228Email: p . volpe@cardiabioplastics . comCopyright Hugin Questo comunicato é distribuito da Hugin . L emittente è l unico responsabile per il contenuto del comunicato . [CN#163366]

Response Global Media LimitedCorrespondence: 30 Spalding RoadLondon SW17 9BW+44 (0)20 8682 3638info@responsible-investor . comwww . responsible-investor . com________________________________________RESPONSIBLE INVESTOR EVENTS PRESENTASustainable Emerging Markets, Londra, 3 marzo 2010, May Fair Hotelwww . responsible-investor . com/emergingAlcuni dei maggiori asset owner e investitori al mondo si incontrano per confrontarsi su argomenti di attualità tra cui rischio/ritorno sugli investimenti, governance, clima e sostenibilità, oltre che sugli studi più recenti su Cina, Asia, Russia, India, Africa e Sudamerica . Sessione esemplificativa: Crescita degli investimenti sui mercati emergenti sostenibili: dove e come affluiscono i capitali istituzionali?- Ulrik Dan Weuder, responsabile Asset fisici inflation-linked e responsabilità sociale negli investimenti, ATP-Investment (Danimarca): Impegno di ATP pari 1 miliardo di euro per investimenti riguardanti il cambiamento climatico nelle economie emergenti . - Frank Curtiss, Head of corporate governance, Railpen Investments (UK): Voting and engaging on risk and return issues for EM investments . ?- Owen Thorne, Investment officer, Merseyside Pension Fund: Embedding ESG in emerging markets manager selection . For full agenda and conference details visit:www . responsible-investor . com/emergingSign up for free sustainable and responsible ESG news at http://www . responsible-investor . comCopyright Hugin Questo comunicato é distribuito da Hugin . L emittente è l unico responsabile per il contenuto del comunicato . [CN#163367]

ATOS ORIGIN: RISULTATI DELL ESERCIZIO 2009OBIETTIVI 2009 RAGGIUNTIMargine operativo: 5,7%, con un aumento di oltre 80 punti baseIndebitamento netto del Gruppo ridotto di 165 milioni di euroRicavi: 5 . 127 milioni euro, con una riduzione organica di -3,7%- Margine operativo a 290 milioni di euro, con una crescita organica di +13%;- Forte contributo del programma TOP al miglioramento del margine operativo;- Indebitamento netto ridotto a 139 milioni di euro rispetto ai 304 milioni di euro del dicembre 2008;- Risultato netto di pertinenza del Gruppo a 32 milioni di euro;- Risultato netto adjusted di pertinenza del Gruppo a 196 milioni, con un incremento di +9%;- Totale ordini acquisiti 5 . 148 milioni di euro; rapporto ordini acquisiti e ordini fatturati ("book-to-bill") al 100%;- Sviluppo delle offerte di Atos Worldline nei principali paesi del Gruppo . PARIGI - 17 febbraio 2010 - Atos Origin, una delle società leader a livello internazionale nell ambito dei servizi IT, ha annunciato oggi i risultati dell esercizio chiuso il 31 dicembre 2009 . Convened on 16 February 2010 by Thierry Breton, Chairman and CEO of Atos Origin, the Board of Directors examined and approved the accounts of the Group for the year ending 31 December 2009 . Thierry Breton, Chairman and CEO of Atos Origin declared: "Despite a declining economy in 2009, the Group achieved its objectives . The operating margin increased by more than 80 basis points and the cash flow generation improved to reduce the net debt by 165 million euros . This performance is fully aligned with the mandate I received from the shareholders and the Board of Directors at the beginning of the year . I am proud of our clients trust in Atos Origin and the involvement and contribution throughout the year of all our employees . We have developed distinctive offerings and launched many new projects with the support of our Scientific Committee, and we have set up an organisation to address the technological challenges in the IT sector . The implementation of High Tech Transactional Services as a new Global Service Line to roll out the offerings of Atos Worldline into our major geographies is well underway and is one of our major achievements in 2009 . The transformation of the Group, in particular through its deep reorganisation and the TOP Program, allows us to pursue in 2010 according to our plan the improvement of the profitability and the reduction of the financial debt . "(*) 2008 at constant scope and exchange rates for Revenue and Operating Margin only(**) Adjusted net income: Group share of net income before unusual, abnormal and infrequent items (net of tax)RevenueRevenue in 2009 reached EUR 5,127 million, down -3 . 7 per cent compared to revenue of EUR 5,324 million in 2008 at constant scope and exchange rates . 2008 proforma revenue excludes the changes in scope related to the disposals made in 2008: Italy, AEMS Exchange in the third quarter, Thailand, Mexico and Technical Automation in The Netherlands in the fourth quarter, representing a total of EUR 198 million . It also excludes the impact from exchange rates mainly due to the fall of the British pound compared to the Euro, representing a total of EUR 101 million . - Revenue by Service LineRepresenting 38% of the Group, Managed Services revenue reached EUR 1,953 million up +4 . 4 per cent compared to 2008 . This performance was led by the United Kingdom which grew organically +22 per cent . Increased focus on cross and up-selling in most geographies resulted in organic growth . Representing 37% of the Group, Systems Integration revenue reached EUR 1,894 million, down -11 . 2 per cent organically mainly due to the decline in time & materials activities . During the fourth quarter of 2009, Systems Integration revenue declined -12 . 4 per cent compared to -10 . 7 per cent for the first nine months of the year . However, revenue in the fourth quarter grew sequentially by +11 . 7 per cent . Globally, the mix of Systems Integration revenue remains divided into three equal parts: Application Management, fixed price projects and Time & Materials . Representing 17% of the Group, High Tech Transactional Services (HTTS) reported revenue of EUR 879 million up +3 . 5 per cent compared to 2008 . Payments and e-services which represented 89 per cent of total HTTS revenue increased by +5 per cent . As expected, revenue in Financial Markets decreased to EUR 93 million down by -5 per cent . The Group is investing in new offerings in this business to allow a return to growth in 2011 . In the meantime, the deployment of High Tech Transactional Services within Atos Worldline offerings in all the major geographies of Atos Origin has been engaged . The second half of 2009 has been dedicated to align the Group organisation in order to be fully operational at the beginning of 2010 . Representing 5% of the Group, Consulting revenue reached EUR 248 million down -23 . 7 per cent at same scope and exchange rates compared to 2008 . Throughout the year, this activity faced tough market conditions, in particular due to delays or cancellations of projects from large customers . However, during the fourth quarter, Consulting grew sequentially by +14 . 1 per cent . In a year of economic slowdown, the Group redefined the portfolio offerings of Consulting to develop and reinforce synergies with the other Service Lines of Atos Origin . Representing 3% of the Group, Medical BPO revenue was EUR 153 million, up +3 . 5 per cent at constant scope and exchange rates . This business is fully operated in the United Kingdom only with increasing volumes with all the major clients, particularly for occupational health services . During 2009, recurring activities (Managed Services, HTTS, Medical BPO and Application Management) reached 71 per cent of total revenue compared to 68 per cent in 2008 . - Revenue by Group Business UnitSince announcing the first half results for 2009, and consistent with IFRS 8, the Group presents the segment information in line with operational management, i . e . by Group Business Unit (GBU) and by geographical area . In 2009, revenue by GBU varied significantly:- The United Kingdom reported organic growth of +7 . 4 per cent thanks to the contribution of Managed Services;- Atos Worldline reported +3 . 7 per cent growth ; excluding Financial Markets this growth was above +5 per cent;- France resisted well with a slight decline of -3 . 0 per cent ; as well as the GBU Rest of the World at -4 . 0 per cent thanks to the growth in Asia;- Benelux reported a decline of -13 . 6 per cent affected throughout the year by the weight of cyclical activities: Consulting and Time & Materials;- Finally Germany Central Europe / EMA was down by -6 . 7 per cent and Iberia / South America by -10 . 1%; due mainly to the negative impact of cyclical activities . Operating performanceOperating margin reached EUR 290 million, representing 5 . 7 per cent of revenue and up more than 80 basis points compared to 2008 . At same scope and exchange rates, operating margin increased by +13 per cent . Therefore, in a particularly difficult economic environment throughout 2009, and despite the effect from the Arcandor bankruptcy in Germany, the Group achieved its objective to increase the operating margin rate by 50 to 100 basis points . This performance has been achieved thanks to the improvement of the operating margin:- In the United Kingdom in all business lines with a profitability at 9 . 1 per cent representing an increase of +180 basis points compared to 2008;- In France where the profitability improved by almost +180 basis points at 3 . 9 per cent essentially thanks to Systems Integration which reported a margin rate at 3 . 0 per cent compared to 0 . 6 per cent in 2008;- In the GBU for the Rest of the World where operating margin increased from 3 . 9 per cent to 6 . 5 per cent of revenue . Atos Worldline achieved an operating margin of 15 . 8 per cent of revenue, an increase of +60 basis points compared to 2008 . This performance was achieved thanks to additional volumes and the ramp-up of new contracts in France . Besides, the number of transactions for payments increased in Germany and in Belgium . In Germany Central Europe, the Arcandor effect was EUR 14 . 4 million on the operating margin which was 3 . 8 per cent of revenue compared to 5 . 0 per cent in 2008 . Despite a strong decline of volumes in its cyclical activities combined with price pressure, Benelux has been able to improve its operating margin to 8 . 4 per cent compared to 8 . 2 per cent in 2008 thanks to the dynamics of its business line Managed Services . Spain, where there are more cyclical activities and strong price pressure, saw a decline of its operating margin by 140 basis points to 3 . 4 per cent . Thanks to the TOP Program and as a result of the actions on central costs, Global Functions expenses (excluding the cost of Global Service Lines) decreased by -15 per cent to EUR 70 million in 2009 . Net incomeThe Net income Group share for the year was EUR 32 million after the main following non recurring items:- EUR 52 million for assets depreciation and restructuring further to the bankruptcy of the client Arcandor, particularly the liquidation of the mail order activity Primondo Quelle;- EUR 31 million impairment charge booked for goodwill depreciation as a result of the Arcandor effect on the business plan of the Cash Generation Unit Germany Central Europe;- EUR 154 million for restructuring and rationalisation charge within the Group transformation;- EUR 36 million for the remaining leases obligations of the six existing Paris sites which are being closed, as part of the project to regroup 4,500 staff at the new headquarters of the group in the city of Bezons near Paris . This charge is fully financed by the new landlord through a two-year rental exemption which will be spread on the duration of the new lease;- EUR 39 million for a provision release on pensions in The Netherlands as a result of the positive evolution of the Dutch pension asset portfolio . The net financial result represented an expense of EUR 24 million, the tax charge was EUR 9 million representing a restated effective tax rate of 24 . 7 per cent compared to 23 . 6 per in 2008 and minority interests were EUR 4 million . Therefore, net income Group share was EUR 32 million compared to EUR 23 million in 2008 . The adjusted net income Group share amounted to EUR 196 million compared to EUR 181 million in 2008, representing an adjusted earning per share of EUR 2 . 85 . Net debtAt the end of December 2009, Group net debt was reduced to EUR 139 million against EUR 304 million as of 31 December 2008 . The decrease of net debt realised through the cash generation of the operations was EUR 117 million . In addition, the Group booked as Equity EUR 48 million of portion of bonds convertible in Equity, further to the EUR 250 million issued on 29 October 2009 . As part of the TOP Program, the actions led by the Group allowed a reduction of the working capital and as a result, the DSO at the end of 2009 was 57 days, down by 6 days compared to the level reached at the end of 2008 . In the meantime, a strict control of capital expenditures at EUR 198 million resulted in their reduction by EUR 36 million compared to 2008 showing the first positive effects of the new policy implemented to rationalise assets procurement . Total capital expenditures represented 3 . 9 per cent of revenue . In 2009, the program of reorganisation and rationalisation had a cash effect of EUR 135 million, better than the objective set by the Group at the beginning of the year . DividendDuring its meeting held on 16 February 2010, the Board of Directors decided to propose at the next Ordinary Shareholders Meeting not to pay a dividend in 2010 on the 2009 accounts . Commercial activityGroup order entries in 2009 totalled EUR 5,148 million in 2009, down -3 per cent organically compared to 2008 . The book to bill ratio reached 100 per cent as in 2008 . By service line, book to bill was (vs . 2008 at same scope):- 93 per cent in Consulting (98 per cent in 2008);- 96 per cent in Systems Integration (98 per cent in 2008);- 105 per cent in Managed Services (113 per cent in 2008) and;- 119 per cent for High Tech Transactional Services (90 per cent in 2008) . The main signatures of the fourth quarter were:- in France in Systems Integration with Renault, in Managed Services in the public sector and with one of the major banks;- in The Netherlands regarding Managed Services contracts with a pension fund, the energy and transports sectors, as well as several renewals in the public sector;- in the United Kingdom, in Managed Services with Brakes in manufacturing, in finance with Capita Life & Pensions; in the public sector with Skills Development Scotland and with UK Government Gateway in HTTS;- in Belgium with a European Institution in Systems Integration;- in Spain in the public sector and in Managed Services;- in the US for the renewal of the Lee County contract in Managed Services;- Atos Worldline for the contracts with la SNCF, GIP eBourgogne and Numéricable . At 31 December 2009, full backlog was EUR 6 . 8 billion, representing 1 . 3 year of revenue . This amount includes the cancellation of almost EUR 400 million for Arcandor . The full qualified pipeline as of 31 December 2009 was EUR 3 billion up +14 per cent compared to 2008, mainly thanks to HTTS and Medical BPO; Systems Integration showed a slight increase . Human ResourcesThe Group implemented in 2009 a human resources policy which protected the renewal of critical skills despite the difficult market conditions . The recruitment efforts focussed on young recently graduated engineers in all the GBUs as well as in offshore countries, particularly in India . Therefore, recruitment for the year was 4,500 new engineers joining the Group in 2009 . In France, the Group hired 800 new engineers in 2009 . The level of staff on the bench, mainly in Systems Integration, has been significantly reduced to 909 for the fourth quarter 2009, down by 40 per cent compared to the beginning of the year . As part of the TOP Program, this reduction in the number of staff on the bench came from targeted training actions aimed at adapting the skills to the specific needs of the market . The Group has strongly reduced its number of subcontractors from 3,900 at the beginning of the year down to 2,400 at the end of December 2009, above the commitment of the Group taken at the beginning of the year . In 2009, the Group conducted its program of reorganisation/rationalisation and restructured 2,950 staff, particularly in the Netherlands and in Spain, which were the countries the most affected by the drop of cyclical activities . The reduction of the bench combined with the decrease of subcontractors and the optimization of staff skills contributed to the improvement of the operating margin despite the decline of cyclical activities . At the end of 2009, the number of offshore staff reached 5,000 mainly in India but also in Morocco, Poland, Malaysia and Argentina . From now on, there are more than 8,000 engineers employed by the Group in the emerging countries . The attrition rate continued to decrease and was 7 . 0 per cent in 2009 compared to 13 . 3 per cent in 2008 . Total number of employees at the end of 2009 was 49,036 down by more than 1,900 compared to the 50,975 reported at the end of December 2008 . TOP ProgramDuring 2009, the roll-out of the TOP Program has continued through all its projects . As far as the cost base is concerned, significant savings were performed with a full effect expected in 2010 . This relates to the following nature of costs:- rent and lease (annual basis EUR 240 million) dropped by 15 per cent compared to the same period in 2008,- travelling costs (annual basis EUR 130 million) were down 16 per cent,- external expenses such as insurance, marketing and communication, fees . . . (annual basis EUR 110 million) have been reduced by 17 per cent . The Group launched tenders which should convert into significant savings in 2010 on telecommunications costs, maintenance expenses and company cars . In 2009, total indirect staff were reduced by -9 per cent and personnel indirect costs decreased by -7 per cent compared to 2008 . TOP Program also strongly contributed to the cash generation, in particular on the collection of trade receivables with a 50 per cent reduction on overdue . As part of the TOP Program and in order to go beyond the actions already implemented, the Group launched a program of Lean Management . This project aims at improving operational management with actions of continued progress for each Group Service Line . At the end of 2009, around 3,000 managers of the Group had been trained in lean management techniques . During the fourth quarter, five new projects within the TOP Program were launched, aiming at preparing the Group to the restart of the market . In parallel in 2009, the company reinforced its actions on sustainability according to the commitment to comply with the most requiring international standards (Global Reporting Initiatives - GRI) . Finally, the Group has launched an ambitious program named "Well Being at Work" with the objective to be recognized as a Best-in-Class company regarding its working environment, and to anticipate new working organization models allowed by the most advanced Information Technology means . The first initiatives of this program will be rolled out on the new campus of Atos Origin in Bezons near Paris . 2010 objectivesPriorities of the Group in 2010 will be again to maintain and reinforce staff skills, and to improve operating margin and cash generation as per its three-year plan . Operating marginAs part of its 2009-2011 plan to improve its profitability, the Group confirms its ambition to increase its operating margin by +50 to +100 basis points in 2010 . Cash FlowThe Group has the objective to confirm the improvement achieved in 2009 by generating a net operational cash flow in the same range in 2010 . RevenueDue to the Arcandor bankruptcy, the Group expects in 2010 a slight revenue organic decrease, however at a lesser extent than the one achieved in 2009 . A webcast in English will be held today 17 February 2010 at 10:00 am, CET time,accessible on www . atosorigin . comThe operational review with the complete financial statements section of the 2009 annual report in English will be available today on the Company s websiteForthcoming announcements

14 April 2010	First quarter 2010 revenue
27 May 2010	Annual Shareholders Meeting
28 July 2010	First half 2010 resuts

DisclaimersUnaudited figuresGroup Business Units include France (France and French subsidiary in Morocco), United Kingdom, Benelux (The Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg), Atos Worldline (French, German and Belgium subsidiaries), GCEMA (Germany Central Europe with Austria, Poland, and Mediterranean countries and Africa which include South Africa, Greece, Turkey and Switzerland), Iberia / South America (Spain, Portugal, Argentina, Brazil and Columbia), and Rest of the World (Asia Pacific including China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Taiwan, Japan as well as North America, India, Major Events and Middle East with Dubai)Revenue organic growth is presented at 2009 scope and exchange rates . The document contains further forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties concerning the Group s expected growth and profitability in the future . Actual events or results may differ from those described in this document due to a number of risks and uncertainties that are described within the 2008 annual report filed with the Autorités des Marchés Financiers (AMF) on 9 April 2009 as a Document de Référence under the registration number: D09-0251 . The update of the 2008 Reference Document has been filed to the AMF on 31 July 2009 under the registration D . 09-0251-A01 . The second update of the 2008 Reference Document has been filed to the AMF on 21 October 2009 under the registration D . 09-0251-A02 . About Atos OriginAtos Origin is a leading international information technology (IT) services company, providing hi-tech transactional services, consulting, systems integration and managed operations to deliver business outcomes globally . The company s annual revenues are EUR 5 . 1 billion and it employs 50,000 people . Atos Origin is the Worldwide Information Technology Partner for the Olympic Games and has a client base of international companies across all sectors . Atos Origin is quoted on the Paris Eurolist Market and trades as Atos Origin, Atos Worldline and Atos Consulting . For further information, please visit www . atosorigin . comPress contactMarie-Tatiana Collombert, Tel . : +33 (0) 1 55 91 26 33, marie-tatiana . collombert@atosorigin . comInvestor contactGilles Arditti, Tel . : +33 (0) 1 55 91 28 83, gilles . arditti@atosorigin . comAPPENDICESREVENUE AND OPERATING MARGIN ORGANIC GROWTHOPERATING PERFORMANCE BY SERVICE LINE(*) Corporate Central Costs exclude Global Service Lines costsOPERATING PERFORMANCE BY GLOBAL BUSINESS UNIT(*) Corporate Central Costs and Global Service Lines costs not allocated to Global Business UnitsCopyright Hugin Questo comunicato é distribuito da Hugin . L emittente è l unico responsabile per il contenuto del comunicato . [CN#163284]

THEVA Dünnschichttechnik GmbH, leader mondiale nel settore dei rivestimenti superconduttori, è stata selezionata per partecipare a CleanEquity Monaco 2010, la vetrina più importante per le aziende che operano nel settore delle tecnologie pulite ed ecologiche (Cleantech) di nuova generazione . La conferenza si terrà il 4 e 5 marzo allo Sporting d Hiver di Monaco . Insieme ai rappresentanti di un gruppo di aziende Cleantech tra le più interessanti al mondo, selezionate da un panel di esperti, il dott . Werner Prusseit, CEO di THEVA interverrà dinanzi a un pubblico composto da investitori finanziari e strategici del settore, policy maker, giuristi e rappresentanti dei media . Innovator Capital, banca londinese che si occupa di investimenti specializzati, è l organizzatrice di questo evento annuale, a cui è possibile accedere esclusivamente su invito . Organizzatrice regionale di CleanEquity Monaco è la Chambre de développement économique di Monaco . Other local partners include Prince Albert II of Monaco s Foundation, the Monte Carlo SBM, and the Stelios Philanthropic Foundation . Collaborators for the 2010 event include Arup, Covington and Burling LLP, the Hugin Group, Invest Securities, Royal Philips Electronics NV and the UNEP Fi . Plenary sessions, led by sector experts, will discuss and identify key industry themes, drivers and constraints, as well as forward looking trends . About THEVATHEVA is a specialist for high temperature superconductor (HTS) materials and physical coating technologies . The company has been established in 1996 as GmbH, i . e . Ltd . according to German law, and is in private hands . With headquarters in Germany and sales representatives in Asia, the US, and Russia, THEVA is the world leader in superconductor coatings for electronics, sensors and medical technology . Over a decade, THEVA has invested its revenues to develop a proprietary, cost efficient technology route for manufacturing 2nd generation (2G) HTS-tape, the base material for future large scale electrical engineering . This cutting edge product is expected to substitute copper in high power applications and constitutes a multi-billion EUR market opportunity . HTS-materials can conduct electricity practically without losses . They are the key for increasing energy efficiency and reducing CO2 emissions within the grid, and to help meeting the challenges of e-mobility and renewable energy generation . THEVA s technology is protected by a broad portfolio of international patents . As an OEM for physical vapour deposition (PVD) equipment, one of THEVA s unique selling points is the great know-how in designing cutting-edge tape coating facilities and quality control tools . For further information please contact:Dr . Werner PrusseitPhone: +49 89 923346 0Email: prusseit@theva . comWeb: www . theva . comCopyright Hugin Questo comunicato é distribuito da Hugin . L emittente è l unico responsabile per il contenuto del comunicato . [CN#163307]

Ricavi annuali 2009: 272 milioni di euroNel 2009, i ricavi consolidati si sono attestati a 271,8 milioni di euro contro i 368,7 milioni del 2008, con una flessione di 97 milioni di euro . Tale diminuzione è imputabile principalmente alla riduzione degli investimenti e al conseguente calo nelle vendite di attrezzature agli investitori (nella divisione container marittimi) . La contrazione dei ricavi non ha causato una flessione altrettanto significativa dell EBITDA stimato del Gruppo o degli utili rispetto al 2008 (i risultati saranno pubblicati alla fine di marzo 2010) . Nel 2009, TOUAX ha venduto meno attrezzature agli investitori e ha mantenuto un maggior numero di attrezzature di proprietà . In questo modo, è riuscita a migliorare il proprio tasso di margine e a generare margini di proprietà più elevati, compensando il calo delle vendite . The Group s model of third-party management and proprietary ownership is flexible and adaptable, enabling TOUAX to quickly adjust to the changing economic climate . In view of this situation, the Group distributed an interim dividend in January identical to that of the previous year . 1% increase in leasing revenueTOUAX increased its leasing revenue by 1%, in line with its objectives, thanks to its solid economic model for diversified, long-term leasing . The Group s leasing revenue includes income from both leasing and leasing-related services (such as transport and maintenance) . Business outlook for 2010: positive signs for a return to growthForecasts for a return to growth in worldwide trade for 2010 are maintained, with a predicted growth rate of +3 . 3% (Source IMF - January 2010), and +5% (source Clarkson - January 2010) . The lack of worldwide production of shipping containers since September 2008, combined with a 5% reduction in the fleet available for markets, limit overcapacity . The recovery of trade within Asia over the past six months has boosted demand from shipping companies for leasing new containers . Modular buildings are gradually conquering new markets thanks to their numerous advantages over traditional construction . They also benefit from various European recovery plans focusing on infrastructure and construction . River transport remains the most ecological transportation mode: it uses 3 . 7 times less oil, emits 4 times less C02, and is 7 times less expensive than road haulage . These advantages enable river transport to obtain support from major industrial groups and public authorities seeking alternatives to road transport . The Railcars Division benefits from the structural need to renew the European fleet, and from the economic and ecological advantages of rail transport . Due to the crisis which slowed demand in 2009, and to production lead times, few new railcars will be delivered in 2010 . Forecasts, however, call for a gradual increase in the utilization rates of existing fleets during 2010, and a jump in 2011 . Income analysisConsolidated revenue totaled E271 . 8 million in 2009, down 26 . 3% (26 . 8% at constant scope and exchange rates) from the 2008 figure of E368 . 7 million . This decrease in revenue is mainly due to weaker equipment sales to investors . Group equipment sales totaled only E65 million in 2009, compared to E163 . 2 million in 2008 . This decline is due to the halt in investments in shipping containers since September 2008 and to the corresponding absence of sales of shipping containers to investors . The sale of modular buildings to end users also fell as leasing increased . Note that the sale of railcars to investors grew in 2009 . The Group s leasing revenue (including ancillary services) was up by 1% .

Revenue by type (Unaudited consolidated data, in thousands of euros)	Q1 2009	Q2 2009	Q3 2009	Q4 2009	TOTAL	Q1 2008	Q2 2008	Q3 2008	Q4 2008	TOTAL (3)	Total 2008 Proforma (1)
Leasing revenue (2)	51,898	50,121	54,746	50,053	206,818	45,160	48,056	55,535	56,747	205,498	205,498
Sales of equipment &c .	3,444	29,004	6,572	25,934	64,954	15,324	37,708	25,992	80,364	159,388	163,250
Consolidated revenue	55,342	79,125	61,318	75,987	271,772	60,484	85,764	81,527	137,111	364,886	368,748

(1) Pro forma data take into account the impact of the effects of reclassifying the sale values for "operating" assets following changes in IFRS . (2) Leasing revenue presented here includes ancillary services and river transport services . (3) 2008 data take into account the reclassification of financial interest received from customer finance leases (leasing revenue) as published in the 2008 reference document . Contribution of four core businessesLeasing revenue from the Shipping Containers division grew by 3%, thanks to investments made in 2008, the protection provided by long-term contracts and to expanded trade in Asia in late 2009 . This restart of activity in Asia is a leading indicator of the recovery; it enabled utilization rates to rise starting in July and to reach 90% in December 2009, after having fallen to 87% in June 2009 . The sale of shipping containers fell sharply due to the suspension of investments and the corresponding absence of sales to investors . Revenue for the Modular Buildings Division remained stable . The buoyancy of the leasing business (+7%) contributed to the increased revenue, and compensated for the temporary drop in sales . Leasing revenue grew by 10 . 7% at constant exchange rates . The Division improved its market share despite the difficult economic climate, with utilization rates rising since April 2009 . The improvement in revenue for the River Barges division (+11 . 2%) is mainly due to the sale of river barges for E10 . 2 million . These assets were subsequently leased back by the Group for operations on the Rhine and the Danube . Leasing revenue (-30 . 8%) includes a 35 . 2% drop in ancillary services (transportation and chartering) and a 48% increase in leasing revenue . The Railcars Division continued to grow (+34%) despite the unfavorable economic climate . Leasing revenue increased by 6% thanks to investments made in 2008 and early 2009 . The 80 . 4% rise in revenue is mainly linked to syndications for railcars with third-party investors, for which the Group retains the management .

Revenue by division (Unaudited consolidated data)
(in thousands of euros)	Q1 2009	Q2 2009	Q3 2009	Q4 2009	TOTAL	Q1 2008	Q2 2008	Q3 2008	Q4 2008	TOTAL (3)	2008 Total Proforma (1)
Leasing revenue (2)	23,211	21,267	21,738	21,222	87,438	18,550	19,031	22,802	24,778	85,161	85,161
Sales of equipment &c .	219	-491	995	906	1,629	10,089	19,383	20,260	69,551	119,283	120,707
Shipping containers	23,430	20,776	22,733	22,128	89,067	28,639	38,414	43,062	94,329	204,444	205,868
Leasing revenue (2)	15,552	16,716	20,913	16,078	69,259	14,010	15,774	17,738	17,198	64,720	64,720
Sales of equipment &c .	3,083	4,150	4,381	7,196	18,810	4,920	6,833	5,310	4,620	21,683	22,618
Modular buildings	18,635	20,866	25,294	23,274	88,069	18,930	22,607	23,048	21,818	86,403	87,338
Leasing revenue (2)	4,620	3,731	3,460	4,877	16,688	5,222	5,693	6,857	6,362	24,134	24,134
Sales of equipment &c .		10,200		4	10,204		33	6	2	41	841
River barges	4,620	13,931	3,460	4,881	26,892	5,222	5,726	6,863	6,364	24,175	24,975
Leasing revenue (2)	8,515	8,407	8,635	7,876	33,433	7,378	7,558	8,137	8,410	31,483	31,483
Sales of equipment &c .	142	15,145	1,196	17,828	34,311	315	11,459	417	6,190	18,381	19,084
Railcars, misc . and inter-industry offsets	8,657	23,552	9,831	25,704	67,744	7,693	19,017	8,554	14,600	49,864	50,567
Consolidated revenue	55,342	79,125	61,318	75,987	271,772	60,484	85,764	81,527	137,111	364,886	368,748

(1) Pro forma data take into account the impact of the effects of reclassifying the sale values for "operating" assets following changes in IFRS . (2) Leasing revenue presented here includes ancillary services and river transport services . (3) 2008 data take into account the reclassification of financial interest received from customer finance leases (leasing revenue) as published in the 2008 reference document . Targets for 2010 will be provided with the release of the 2009 financial statements scheduled for March 26, 2010 . The TOUAX Group provides its operational leasing services to a global customer base, both for its own account and on behalf of investors . TOUAX is the leader in shipping containers and river barges in continental Europe and number two in modular buildings and freight railcars (intermodal railcars) . TOUAX is well positioned to take advantage of the rapid growth in corporate outsourcing of non-strategic assets and every day offers efficient and flexible leasing solutions to more than 5,000 customersTOUAX is listed in Paris on NYSE EURONEXT - Euronext Paris Compartment C (ISIN code FR0000033003), and is part of the SBF 250 and Small CAC 90 indices . www . touax . comContacts:TOUAXFabrice & Raphaël WalewskiManaging Directorstouax@touax . comwww . touax . comTel: +33 1 46 96 18 00ACTIFINJean-Yves Barbarajybarbara@actifin . frTel: +33 1 55 88 11 11Copyright Hugin Questo comunicato é distribuito da Hugin . L emittente è l unico responsabile per il contenuto del comunicato . [CN#163238]