PR Newswire/Les Echos/ Contact: Nathalie Renson (Regus) Frank Lutz (Affine) +33 (0)1 70 92 39 37 +33 (0)1 44 90 43 53 +33 (0)6 75 00 06 69 +33 (0)6 29 21 63 25 nathalie.renson@regus.com frank.lutz@affine.fr Regus acquires BFI Business Centres from Affine Deal expands Regus' French centre network to 50 locations and 10,000 customers Paris, France - 15 February 2010 - Regus, the world's largest provider of innovative workspace solutions, and Affine, the French property group, announce the acquisition by Regus of Business Facility International (BFI) from Affine. Across its French network Regus is currently experiencing strong demand. The timely addition of the 11 BFI centres, located in major French business hubs and complementary to the existing Regus network, will help the business meet these growing needs and expectations of its current and future customers. The acquisition of BFI strengthens Regus' position as market leader with 50 centres across France. Regus expects to generate economies of scale and cross selling opportunities as it introduces BFI customers to its extensive suite of innovative products and solutions such as businessworld. Since 2004 Affine has developed BFI into one of the largest French operator of business centres. The disposal of BFI is part of its strategy, initiated in 2008, to refocus on its property activities; an approach which also led to the sale of other non-core subsidiaries in France and abroad. As a property company, Affine owns over 120 commercial buildings both in France and in Belgium, some of which house BFI centres. Paulo Dias, Regus CEO for EMEA comments: "This acquisition underlines Regus' strategy of fulfilling the unrelenting demand of our customers for flexible work solutions worldwide. Culturally and operationally there is a strong fit between the two organisations and BFI customers will instantly gain access to a whole new world of services which Regus can offer, not least access to our global network. Together, we look forward to taking advantage of the new opportunities this deal will create to enhance our service and product offer with enthusiasm and vigour." Alain Chaussard, co-CEO of Affine declares: "After four years spent extending the BFI network in France under the management of François de Sonis, BFI's CEO, the unparalleled industry expertise and global reach brought by Regus will contribute to a further strengthening of the BFI position in the French market." Sodica (Crédit agricole group) acted as advisor to the seller. Notes to editors About Regus Regus is the world's largest provider of innovative workspace solutions, with products and services ranging from fully equipped offices to professional meeting rooms, business lounges and the world's largest network of video communication studios. Regus delivers a new way to work, whether it's from home, on the road or from an office. Clients such as Google, GlaxoSmithKline, and Nokia join thousands of growing small and medium businesses that benefit from outsourcing their office and workspace needs to Regus, allowing them to focus on their core business. Over 500,000 clients a day benefit from Regus facilities spread across a global footprint of 1,000 locations in 450 cities and 78 countries, which allow individuals and companies to work wherever, however and whenever they want to. Regus is listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE:RGU). For more information please visit www.regus.fr About the new Regus centres - Paris Champs Elysées, 140, avenue des Champs Elysées. The new business centre, ideally located on the most beautiful Avenue of the world and offering a day lighted floor space of 544 square meters with direct access to a terrace /garden and a private car parking, becomes the 1 3th Reg us business centre in Paris city centre. - Paris Concorde - Madeleine, 4, rue Saint Florentin. The new business centre, ideally located close to the "Place de la Concorde" and the American consulate on the first floor of a town house with wooden floors, marble chimney as well as the high ceiling in the different rooms, becomes the 14th Regus business centre in Paris city centre. - Paris Opéra Louvre, 3, avenue de l'Opéra. The new business centre, located in the heart of the financial area of Paris, near the Opéra Garnier and the Louvre, on the 5th and 6th floor of a typical Haussmanian style building, becomes the 15th Regus business centre in Paris city centre. - Neuilly sur Seine, 164 bis avenue Charles de Gaulle, The new business centre, ideally located on the prestigious avenue Charles de Gaulle, on the "Arc de Triomphe-La Défense" axis, provides a dynamic but quiet business environment and becomes the 2nd Regus business centre in Neuilly. - La Défense, Tour Areva, 1, place de la Coupole. The new business centre, located on the 30th floor of the emblematic Areva Tower, covering 2200sqm and overlooking the Grande Arche, Paris and its area,, becomes the 7th Regus business centre in La Defense, the most important European business district. - Rueil-Malmaison, Tour Albert Ier, 65, avenue de Colmar. The new business centre, located in a modern building in the heart of the Business Area Rueil-sur-Seine, close to the railway station (RER A) and 8 minutes away from La Défense, offers a luminous floor over 1,000 square meters, and becomes the 1st Regus business centre in Rueil-Malmaison. - Lille, 2400 Tour Lille-Europe - 11, parvis de Rotterdam. The new business centre, over 1,200 square meters situated on the last floor (24th) of the Lille Europe Tower, at the foot of the Lille Europe TGV Station, becomes the 2nd Regus business centre in Lille, offering a magnificent view on Lille and its area. - Lyon Part Dieu, 5, place Charles Béraudier. The new business centre, in the " Rhodanien " building, right in the heart of the TGV Lyon Part Dieu Station and only a few steps away from the Part Dieu shopping center, over 1,200 square meters, becomes the 3rd Regus business centre in Lyon. - Nice Centre, 37/41, bd Dubouchage. The new business centre, ideally located 200 m from the Place Masséna, the Promenade des Anglais and the Old Nice in a luxury building with a porter's lodge offering a floor space of 1,000 square meters, becomes the 1st Regus business centre in Nice. - Nice Arenas, 455, promenade des Anglais. The new business centre, ideally located 10 min away from the city centre, close to the International Airport and main road junctions, becomes the 2nd Regus business centre in Nice. - Sophia Antipolis, 2000, route des Lucioles. The new business centre, located over 1,800 square meters in " les Algorithmes ", one of the most famous building of the largest European science and technology park, also referred to as the "French Silicon Valley", becomes the 2nd Regus business centre in Sophia Antipolis, offering a splendid view on the park and the forest. The new Regus addresses all feature fully equipped and immediately available offices of all sizes, with professional business lounges and conference rooms. In addition, Regus' staff will provide complete administrative support, which includes receptionist and concierge services, meeting room arrangements and technical support. About the Affine Group The Affine Group is structured around three property companies: - Affine, a property company with French REIT (SIIC) status listed on NYSE Euronext Paris, operates as an investor (offices, warehouses, stores) throughout France. It is also a credit institution in respect of its lease-finance business. The Affine share is included in the SBF 250 (CAC Small 90), SIIC IEIF and EPRA index. At 30 June 2009, its market capitalisation represents EUR102 million and its rental properties are estimated at EUR624 million transfer taxes included. - Banimmo, a Belgian property company listed on NYSE Euronext Brussels and Paris, is owned by Affine (50%) and the company's management (28.4%). It is mainly dedicated to renovating and repositioning buildings in Belgium, France and Luxembourg. At 30 June 2009, its market capitalisation amounted to around EUR142 million and its assets are estimated at EUR302 million transfer taxes included. - AffiParis, a French REIT (SIIC) listed on NYSE Euronext Paris, is specialised in commercial property within Paris. At 30 June 2009, Its market capitalisation amounted to EUR22 million and the value of its assets stands at EUR221 million transfer taxes included. The Group also has some subsidiaries among which Concerto Développement, specialised in logistics engineering. 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