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                                                                              Boulogne, February 21, 2008

                                     Press Release


                               COLAS in 2007
       Strong growth in business activity (+8.9%) and net profit (+19.7%)

           REVENUE:                                          11.7 billion euros
            NET PROFIT (Group share):                         474 million euros
            PROPOSED DIVIDEND:                     8.50 euros per share (+33%)

  The Board of Directors of Colas, chaired by Mr. Hervé Le Bouc, met on 
February 21, 2008 to finalize the financial statements for fiscal 2007.

  Consolidated key figures - in millions of euros

                                                                            Variation
                                             2007             2006           2007/2006
                                            11,673          10,717            + 8.9%
Revenue                                        635             528           + 20.3%
Profit from operations                         481             402          + 19.7 %
Net profit                                     474             396           + 19.7%
Net profit (Group share)                     1,099             942           + 16.7%
Cash flow from operations

  Revenue: 11.7 billion euros (+8.9%)
  In 2007, consolidated revenue rose 8.9% to 11.67 billion euros, compared to 10
.72 billion euros in 2006. The breakdown of business figures shows that 
mainland France recorded 6.5 billion euros and international business units, 
including French overseas departments and territories, posted 5.2 billion euros
. Europe (including France) and North America represented 94.4% of total Group 
revenue. With identical exchange rates and comparable business structures, the 
increase in revenue amounted to 6.9%
  The Group thus enjoyed sharp growth, spurred by buoyant markets, work-on-hand 
that increased throughout the year and favorable weather conditions. 
Infrastructure upgrading and maintenance needs remained high in every region in 
which the Group operates.

    In mainland France, where the road business represents 77% of total activity
, revenue was up 10.4% (nearly 8% with comparable business structures). The 
Group's railway activity has made strong headway with the acquisition of Spie 
Rail, which was only consolidated over a 7-month period. Business in French 
overseas departments increased 16%.

    In the Group's international business units and French overseas territories
, revenue rose 6.2% (4.7% with identical exchange rates and business structures
). In Europe, growth of 5.5% was recorded, thus reflecting the temporary 
slowdown in business in Hungary, which was offset by other subsidiaries and by 
external growth. North America had an excellent year, posting a 6.9% increase 
in revenue with identical exchange rates and business structures. Elsewhere 
around the world, the Group's subsidiaries in Morocco benefited from a dynamic 
economy and in Madagascar, a number of major construction projects (roads and 
mining sites) were launched.

  Net profit (Group share) up 20% at 474 million euros
  Almost every Group subsidiary performed as well as if not better than the 
previous year. Profit from operations totaled 635 million euros, a 20% increase
. The Group's share of net profit rose 20% to 474 million euros, compared to 
396 million euros in 2006. Consolidated net profit was on the rise at 481 
million euros compared to 402 million in 2006. For the first time ever, the 
Group's cash flow from operations has gone over the one billion-euro mark (1,
099 million), enabling the Group to finance an extensive, forward-looking 
investment program totaling 965 million euros (net investments).

  Net profit at Colas S.A.
  Net profit for parent company Colas SA amounted to 278.5 million euros, 
compared to 232.5 million in 2006 (+19.8%).

  Dividend 2007
  The Board of Directors has decided to put forward a proposal to the General 
Meeting of Shareholders on April 16, 2008 to pay out a net dividend of 8.50 
euros per share for fiscal 2007, a 33% increase compared to the dividend paid 
out for fiscal 2006 at 6.40 euros. This reflects the Group's confidence in its 
prospects for growth in the future.

  Board of Directors
  The Board of Directors will ask that the General Meeting of Shareholders on 
April 16, 2008 approve the cooptation of Mr. Jean-François Guillemin. Mr. 
Philippe Marien will become the permanent representative of the Bouygues company
.

  Outlook
  In 2007, Colas recorded sizeable growth in its business figures and a sharp 
rise in profit and investment. Work-on-hand at the end of January 2008 amounted 
to nearly 7 billion euros, a 16% rise (+22% in mainland France and +10% in 
French overseas departments-territories and international business units). A 
breakdown of work-on-hand shows an even spread of business. In France and 
around the world, the need for urban development and transport infrastructure 
remains high. Even if, in the first months of 2008, greater economic and 
financial uncertainty and the vagaries of the climate to which Colas' 
businesses are sensitive encourage a certain degree of caution, activity should 
get off to a strong start in 2008. No indicator in any of the Group's 
activities at this stage suggests a forecast of reduced business, including 
North America. Depending on the outcome of certain acquisition projects 
currently under consideration, some of them at an advanced stage, and on the 
confirmation of market trends during the second half-year, Colas, pursuing its 
profitable growth strategy, should enjoy further progress in 2008. The Group 
has set its first target for revenue in 2008 at 12.5 billion euros.

                         
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