With a strong first semester 2007/08, Alstom continues to
combine growth and increase in profitability

The first half results 2007/08 were marked by a
strong and profitable growth in our Power and Transport
activities. As a market and technology leader, Alstom continues
to benefit from a sustained demand across all of its
businesses, illustrated by major commercial successes
registered during the semester. Higher sales from a healthier
backlog combined with a constant focus on project management
and cost reduction led to a further improvement in performance.
Over the period, efforts on recruitment, capital expenditure
and research & development have intensified to support and
extend this growing activity. For the full year 2007/08, the
Group should record an organic**sales growth of approximately
15% while the operating margin should be at around 7.5%,
said Patrick Kron, Alstoms Chairman & Chief
Executive Officer.

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