Company Profile For Alstom S.A.

Alstom SA is a France-based company that specializes in the manufacture and supply of transport and energy infrastructure. The Company designs, supplies and maintains a range of high technology products used for power generation sector and industrial markets, including turbines, alternators and boilers. It also produces hydroelectric equipment, combined-cycle power plants and environmental control systems. In addition, Alstom SA supplies equipment and infrastructure for the rail transport sector, notably rolling stock, signaling and maintenance systems, and high-speed tilting trains, among others. The Company has production facilities in over 70 countries worldwide. Alstom SA controls a number of companies through its wholly owned subsidiary Alstom Holdings, including Alstom SpA, Alstom Inc, Alstom Mexico SA de CV, Alstom Canada Inc and Alstom Transport SA.

BRIEF: For the six months ended 30 September 2009, Alstom SA's turnover increased 8% to EUR9.68B. Net income for the period increased 7% to EUR562M. Turnover reflects increased demand for the Company's products and services in North America as well as in Middle East/Africa geographic segments. Net income for the period was partially offset by decreased financial income and lack of other operating income item.