Company Profile For Compagnie de Saint Gobain S.A.

Compagnie de Saint-Gobain SA is a France-based producer, processor and distributor of construction and high-performance materials and packaging. The Company is engaged in four business activities: Construction Products, focused on insulation, gypsum, and pipes, among other products; Building Distribution, specialized in the distribution of building materials to professionals and consumers; Innovative Materials, including the manufacture and distribution of flat glass, notably for use in the automobile, construction and other sectors, as well as the production of high-performance materials, such as ceramics, plastics and abrasives, among others, and Packaging, comprising the production of glass jars and bottles for foodstuff, pharmaceuticals and beauty products. Compagnie de Saint-Gobain SA operates worldwide via its subsidiaries, including Saint-Gobain Glass France, Saint-Gobain Abrasives Inc, BPB Italia SpA, Maxit Group AB, Optimera AS and others.

BRIEF: For the six months ended 30 June 2009, Compagnie de Saint Gobain SA's net sales decreased 15% to EUR18.72B. Net income decreased 88% to EUR128M. Net sales reflects a decrease in demand for the Company's products and services specially in the Flat Glass Sector and High Performance Materials as well as unfavorable markets conditions. Net income for the period suffered from lower interest income as well as decreased gross margins and operating margins.