Ø On 11 May 2010, the intrinsic value (ex-dividend) amounted to EUR 284 compared to EUR 270 at 31 December 2009
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS SINCE 1st JANUARY 2010
The first quarter is traditionally of low activity, the dividends being mainly received during the second quarter. Consequently, the quarter is not very representative for the whole year.
Focusing on the reinforcement of its balance sheet structure, the Compagnie reduced its stake in Umicore (sale of 100,000 shares) and Cofinimmo (sale of 130,000 shares).
On March 21st, 2010, the balance sheet structure of the Compagnie is almost unchanged compared to that of December 31st, 2008.
HOLDINGS
The results and/or trends of the principal holdings at 31 March 2010 are in line with expectations.
OUTLOOK FOR THE CURRENT FINANCIAL YEAR
Maintaining its confidence in the assets quality, the Board remains vigilant with respect to the market evolution and is prudent on the outlook over the short and medium term.
FINANCIAL TIMETABLE
31 August 2010 (17.35) Publication of the half-yearly results 2010
12 November 2010 Report on activities of the 3rd quarter 2010
1st fortnight in March 2011 Annual results 2010
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