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Financial Information - First Quarter 2009

Significant events 
The global economy is still in the midst of a major upheaval, and the sharp
market downturn that began affecting the Group's three businesses in September
2008 worsened in early 2009.

First quarter business and revenue 

Consolidated revenue

   In euro millions              First quarter

                                 2009     2008
Chargeurs Protective Films        32       51
Chargeurs Interlining             41       57
Chargeurs Wool                    40       57
T0TAL                            113      165

Consolidated revenue declined 31.5% from the first quarter of 2008. At Chargeurs
Protective Films and Chargeurs Interlining, revenue was dragged down by falling
volumes, while at Chargeurs Wool, performance was weakened by lower wool
prices.

First quarter earnings and financial position 
The first quarter saw a consolidated operating loss of EUR5.1 million, versus
income of EUR4.6 million in the year-earlier period. The shortfall was
attributable to Chargeurs Protective Films and Chargeurs Interlining, which were
both affected by the significant volume contraction in Europe. Chargeurs Wool,
on the other hand, improved its operating results during the first quarter.

May 7, 2009
Corporate Communications
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