ALTEN turnover 31st December 2013

PR Newswire/Les Echos/ Press Release Paris, January 31st, 2014 2013 ANNUAL TURNOVER SPEEDING UP OF INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT: SIX ACQUISITIONS MADE IN 2013 In Euros Millions 2012 2013 Var. Turnover 1,198.0 1,216.2 + 1.5 % France 757.7 or 63.2 % 751.0 or 61.7 % - 0.9 % International 440.3 or 36.8 % 465.2 or 38.3 % + 5.7 % Headcount 15,950 16,000 2013 ACTIVITY: * In 2013, consolidated turnover amounted to EUR 1,216.2 million, which represents an increase of 1.5% compared to 2012. Despite 2.4 fewer working days compared to 2012, business raised by 0.5%, on a like-for-like basis including exchange rate effect (-1% in France, 3.2 % abroad). On a same number of working days, organic growth would have been 1.5%. In Germany and in Italy, business increased by more than 10%. * In the fourth quarter, business totaled EUR 308.8 million, down 1.5% compared to the fourth quarter of 2012. On a like-for-like basis, it decreased by 2.5 % (-4.2% in France, 0.6 % abroad), penalized by one business day fewer compared to the fourth quarter of 2012. On a same number of working days, organic decrease would just have been 1%. Aerospace, Energy, Defense and Security sectors were the most dynamics. * The economic environment has proven difficult in 2013, particularly in Spain and to a lesser extent in France and Benelux. ALTEN has nevertheless developed its market share and maintained its operating margin which should be equal to at least 10% in the second half. EXTERNAL GROWTH: SIX ACQUISITIONS IN 2013 * In order to strengthen and accelerate its expansion into new markets, ALTEN purchased in 2013, six new companies, including one in France and five abroad (U.S., UK, Germany, Belgium). In total, these companies represent: - EUR 95.2 million annual turnover (including EUR 13 million in France) - 865 engineers and consultants. * The acquisition process of GECI ENGINEERING, a company specialized in business structure calculations, the integration of mechanical and electrical systems, is progressing according to schedule and should be finalized in February 2014 OUTLOOK 2014 The economic environment in 2014 is in line with 2013. The relevance of Alten's positioning as well as the acquisitions in 2013 allow it to pursue its development in accordance with its margin policy. The share of international business will account for more 40 % of the activity in 2014. NEXT EVENT: 2014 Annual results, in February 26th, 2014 before the market opening As a European Leader in Technology Consulting and Engineering (TCE), ALTEN carries out design and research projects for Technical and IT divisions of major clients in industry, telecoms and services. ALTEN's stock is listed in compartment A of the Euronext Paris market (ISIN FR000007194 6); it is part of the SBF 120, the IT CAC 50 index and MIDCAP 100, and is eligible for the Deferred Settlement Service (SRD). For more informations: www.alten.fr comfi@alten.fr Ingénierie et Conseil en Technologies (ICT) Pour toutes informations: www.alten.fr / Contact : Matthieu Roquet Montégon - 06 16 92 80 65 The content and accuracy of news releases published on this site and/or distributed by PR Newswire or its partners are the sole responsibility of the originating company or organisation. Whilst every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of our services, such releases are not actively monitored or reviewed by PR Newswire or its partners and under no circumstances shall PR Newswire or its partners be liable for any loss or damage resulting from the use of such information. All information should be checked prior to publication.