The Board decided to co-opt Mr. Francois Blondel today as an independent Board member from June 8, 2011. Mr Blondel was appointed Board member by decision of the ordinary general assembly held April 27, 2011. His mandate began originally June 30, 2011.

The Board confirms the strategy of the company consisting in a refocus on a limited number of participations and debt reduction.

Contact:
Frédéric van Gansberghe                             Vincent Doumier
Chairman                                                        Managing Director
Tel : 02/332.14.00                                         Tel : 02/227.54.60