2005 results making progress again

Press release

FACTS AND FIGURES / FINANCE

March 08, 2006

• Organic growth of sales revenue maintained, at +3.7%
• Current operating income stable at 7.4% of sales, with net improvement in the T&D division
• Operating income stable at €551M (5.4% of sales)
• Net income up sharply at €1,049M, due in particular to the sale of FCI
• Increased dividend proposed to the General Meeting of Shareholders: €9.87 per share or investment certificate