RPT-French and Benelux stocks - Factors to watch on Nov 5

PARIS, Nov 5 (Reuters) - Below are company-related news and leading stories from French and Benelux newspapers which could have an impact on the region's markets or individual stocks.

CAPGEMINI (CAPP.PA)

Europe's largest computer services company said third-quarter sales reached 1.946 billion euros and reiterated its 2009 profitability goal. It expected fourth-quarter like-for-like sales to show a decline against the third quarter.

SUEZ ENVIRONNEMENT (SEVI.PA)

The world's second environmental services group said third-quarter core earnings or EBITDA fell 2.1 percent at constant currency rates to 1.498 billion euros and kept its guidance for the year. [ID:nWEA8901]

ILIAD (ILD.PA)

The French communications group posted 22 percent growth in its third-quarter sales to 486.7 million euros. [ID:nNCMP160045]

LEGRAND (LEGD.PA)

The French electrical installations group raised its recurring operating margin goal to close to 17 percent this year and said it would embark on external growth in emerging markets. In the first nine months, the margin reached 17.9 percent.

EXONHIT THERAPEUTICS (ALEHT.PA)

The French biotech company said it had appointed Herve Duchesne de Lamotte as its chief financial officer [ID:nBw046443a]