2016 TURNOVER: -2% +3,5% corrected from aluminum prices deviations

Verac, 2017 January 26th

The 2016 fourth quarter consolidated turnover amounts to 80 M€, an increase of 3,1% compared to the fourth quarter 2015; corrected from aluminum prices variations, the deviation is 6,4%.

Le Belier

at 31/12/16

at 31/12/15

Variation

FOUNDRIES

261 789

270 660

-3,3%

MACHINING

34 114

32 254

5,8%

TOOLING

11 021

10 781

2,2%

OTHERS

5 143

4 763

8,0%

TOTAL

312 067

318 458

-2,0%

Q1

80 318

81 803

-1,8%

Q2

78 141

81 774

-4,4%

Q3

73 563

77 219

-4,7%

Q4

80 046

77 662

3,1%

TOTAL

312 067

318 458

-2,0%

The 2016 consolidated sales amounts to 312,1 M€, a decrease of 2% compared to 2015, but up 3,5%, corrected from aluminum prices variations. KEUR

Compared to 2015, the sold tonnage of 67 507 T in 2016 is globally improving of 5,9%, as well as the machining and tooling activities, also growing over the year.

For 2016, in an intense context of new products launching, the Group anticipates an increase of the economic performance and a strengthened financial situation. The fundamentals of the Group remain strong.

Prospects:

Thanks to the acquisition of more than 370 M€ in new programs in 2016 (cumulated turnover over the products program life), reflecting a strong commercial dynamic, the Group is consolidating its long-term growth.

Next meeting: 23th March 2017 (at market opening) 2016 consolidated results

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