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Boulogne, March 1, 2010

                                            Press Release

2009: Colas showed good resistance to market downturn 
  - Revenue: EUR11.6 billion (-9.4%)
  - Net profit (Group share): EUR387 million (-21%) 
  - Proposed dividend: 6.75 EUR per share
  
The Board of Directors of Colas, chaired by Mr. Hervé Le Bouc, met on
March 1, 2010 to finalize the financial statements for fiscal 2009.

Consolidated key figures - in millions of euros

                                2009    2008     Variation
                                                 2009/2008
Revenue                        11,581  12,789      -9.4%
    France                      6,751   7,328      -7.9%
    International               4,830   5,461     -11.6%
Profit from operations          4.7%    5.3%       -0.6 pt
Net profit (Group share)          387    490     -21.0%
Net cash position                 117    (6)      +123

Revenue: 11.6 billion euros (-9.4%)

Almost every market on which Colas operates saw business slump due to a sharp
drop in public and private investment. The global economic crisis, initially
sparked by a financial crisis, led to a drop in demand in 2009 in the
infrastructure construction and maintenance markets. Consolidated revenue for
2009 amounted to 11.6 billion euros, a 9.4% decrease (-9.5% with unchanged
scope of business and comparable exchange rates). The drop can also be traced
back to poor weather during the first quarter in Europe and at year-end in
parts of the United States, to the mechanical effect of decreasing raw material
prices, especially bitumen, on overall prices, to slumping prices in work
contracts, notably in France, due to harsh competition, and, lastly, to the
completion of exceptional major projects at the end of 2008 that were not
relayed in 2009. Stimulus plans in France and in the USA helped support
business but their impact was not as strong as expected, given delays in
project launching, substitution effects and postponements to 2010.

In France, revenue totaled 6.7 billion euros, down 7.9%
(-8.4% with unchanged scope of business).

In mainland France, where the road segment represents 77% of total activity,
revenue amounted to 6.3 billion euros, a 7.1% decrease compared to the previous
year. In the French overseas departments and territories, business dropped
18.5% at 0.4 billion euros (recession in the French Caribbean which came in the
wake of a protracted social crisis at the beginning of the year coupled with
the end of major projects in Reunion Island).

In the Group's international and French overseas territories,
revenue totaled 4.8 billion euros, down 11.6% (-10.9% with comparable scope of
business and exchange rates). In Europe, business took a harder hit in Belgium,
Ireland, and most of all in central Europe where the economic crunch was even
stronger in Romania, Hungary and Croatia. Revenue in North American subsidiaries
was penalized by the drop in bitumen prices, but this was in turn partially
offset by the first wave of stimulus package spending. Elsewhere around the
world, business in Madagascar focused on mining contracts; in Morocco and Asia,
on the other hand, growth is back on track.

Group share of net profit at 387 million euros (3.3% of revenue) is down 21% 

Net profit from operations in 2009 totaled 541 million euros, compared to 682
million euros in 2008, reflecting both a drop in volume and in profit margins.
The Group share of net profit amounted to 387 million euros, compared to 490
million euros at the end of 2008. The 21% drop - a figure which suffers from
the comparison with record figures posted in 2008 when markets were at their
highest - does nonetheless reflect the Group's strong sense of reactivity and
capacity to adapt its organization in an unfavorable environment. Thanks to the
Group's cash flow from operations at 1.1 billion euros and a well-anticipated
policy to rein in investment, the Group's net cash position at the end of 2009
is positive at 117 million euros, a 123-million euro improvement compared to
the end of 2008, despite the effect of legislation requiring shorter deadlines
for supplier payment in France on the cash position.

Net profit at Colas 

Net profit for parent company Colas amounted to 329.1 million euros, compared
to 327.7 million euros in 2008.

Dividend 2009 

The Board of Directors has decided to put forward a proposal to the General
Meeting of Shareholders on April 14, 2010 to pay out a net dividend of 6.75
euros per share, compared to 8.75 euros distributed for fiscal 2008.

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors will ask the Annual General Shareholders' Meeting on
April 14, 2010 to approve the appointment of four new members of the Board:
Louis Gabanna, Christian de Pins, Jean-Claude Tostivin, Gilles Zancanaro.

Outlook

Work-on-hand at the end of December 2009 was up 7.6% at 6.3 billion euros, an
encouraging figure even if market trends remain uncertain. Harsh winter weather
in Europe has hindered work since the beginning of the year, as was the case
last year.

In France, the road business could steady out or drop slightly, depending on
the investment programs put forward by local authorities. On the contrary, the
rail and pipe businesses should operate in a growth market. Bitumen supplies in
France will be better secured with the acquisition of a bitumen production unit
in Dunkirk as of June 2010. North America (United States and Canada) should
enjoy a good level of business, thanks in particular to US infrastructure plan
projects that were postponed to 2010. Figures in Europe could continue to fall
due to central Europe. In Africa, the Indian Ocean and Asia, business could be
stable, despite forecast drops in Madagascar.

Faced with low visibility, a provisional hypothesis for revenue in 2010 has been
set at 11.5 billion euros (-1 %). The Group will continue to pursue its
responsible development targets (saving energy, reducing CO2 emissions, safety,
diversity). Colas remains confident for 2010, thanks to the quality,
adaptability  and reactivity of its network of 1,400 profit centers worldwide,
along with its ongoing strategy to favor profitability over volume, and its
healthy financial structure. 2010 could be a year of transition, waiting for
recovery as of 2011 in transport infrastructure markets, where needs remain
high.

Compensation of Corporate Officers

In compliance with AFEP-MEDEF recommendations, information regarding the
compensation of corporate officers and the granting of stock options is
available on line as of this day at www.colas.com.

The statutory auditors have duly audited and certified the consolidated
financial statements and the parent company financial statements.
Provisional financial statements and annexes are available at www.colas.com.
A presentation for financial analysts will be held on March 2, 2010 at 3:00 pm
and will also be made available at www.colas.com.
                      
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