Aéroports de Paris: Revenue up 4.8% in the Nine Months to 30 September 2009

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Aéroports de Paris (Paris:ADP) (Pink Sheets:AEOPF):

Quarterly financial report for the nine months to 30 September 20091

* 4.8% increase in consolidated revenue to €1,976.5 million:

* Aviation (growth of 6.6%): positive impact of new services, facilities opened
in 2008 and 2009 and fee increase
* Modest growth in Retail and Services revenue in spite of the downturn in
traffic: +0.4%
* Expansion in Real Estate revenue due to the impact of new contracts and rent
indexation: +3.2%
* Contraction in Ground Handling revenue due to the fall in traffic: -4.9%
* Other Activities recorded growth (+19.3%), mainly in overseas markets

* Slowdown in revenue growth during the 3rd quarter of 2009: +2.9% ; this
slowdown was expected
* Traffic down 5.4%, but an improvement in the 3rd quarter: -3.5%

Pierre Graff, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Aéroports de Paris, said:

"Amid tough economic conditions, Aéroports de Paris has held up well, recording
a 4.8% increase in its revenue. In line with our forecasts, third-quarter
revenue, which moved up 2.9%, posted a slowdown compared with previous quarters,
as the positive effect of new services and opening of facilities has diminished.
Thanks to our continued efforts and the savings plan we have implemented, we are
reiterating the objectives we announced for the 2009 financial year, i.e. annual
revenue is expected to show a slight growth and 2009 EBITDA should be of the
same order of magnitude as 2008."

Key events during the period: passenger traffic trends during the first nine
months of 2009

* Passenger traffic declined by 5.4% (to 63.4 million passengers), with a 5.8%
decrease at Paris-Charles de Gaulle (44.1 million passengers) and a 4.5% fall at
Paris-Orly (19.3 million passengers). Third-quarter traffic fell back 3.5%.
* The traffic mix improved, with international traffic outside Europe (39.3% of
the total) holding up better than overall traffic (down 4.0%). Traffic declined
on all major routes (North America down 6.0%, Latin America down 8.0%,
Asia/Pacific down 7.2%, Middle East down 5.3%), with the exception of Africa,
which posted growth of 1.3%.
* European traffic excluding France (41.7% of the total) declined by 6.6%.
* Domestic traffic (19.0% of the total) fell back 5.5%.
* The connecting traffic rate increased by 0.4 points to 24.5%.
* The number of aircraft movements decreased by 5.6% to 562,402.
* Airfreight tonnage declined by 13.9% to 1,397,000 tonnes.

Consolidated revenue for the nine months to 30 September 2009

Consolidated revenue in the first nine months of 2009 held up well (growth of
4.8%), moving up to €1,976.5 million in spite of the downturn in traffic

In millions of euros 9M 2009 9M 2008 2009 / 2008
Aviation 1,088.6 1,021.0 +6.6%
Retail & Services 638.5 635.7 +0.4%
Real Estate 160.4 155.5 +3.2%
Ground Handling and Related Services 142.8 150.2 -4.9%
Other Activities 181.5 152.1 +19.3%
Intersegment eliminations -235.4 -229.2 +2.7%
Consolidated revenue 1,976.5 1,885.3 +4.8%

Revenue by segment2

Growth in aviation revenue (up 6.6%) to €1,088.6 million

In millions of euros 9M 2009 9M 2008 2009 / 2008
Aviation 1,088.6 1,021.0 +6.6%
Aeronautical fees 594.1 590.0 +0.7%
Ancillary fees 128.9 98.9 +30.3%
Airport security tax 330.7 295.7 +11.9%
Other 35.0 36.4 -4.0%

* Aeronautical fees3 were hit by the impact of the traffic downturn. Even so,
they were driven by the increase in the number of terminal-side aircraft slots
(aircraft parking fees up 14.1%) and the pricing changes implemented under the
Economic Regulation Contract (average increases of 3.8% at 1 April 2008 and of
5.5% at 1 April 2009).
* Ancillary fees were lifted by the full-year effects of introducing new
services and opening additional capacity. As a result, services for passengers
with disabilities or reduced mobility, provided by Aéroports de Paris since July
2008, generated €18.5 million in additional revenue. Revenue linked to the
baggage sorting and check-in counter capacity increased by €5.5 million due to
the opening of new facilities. Lastly, de-icing services posted a €4.4 million
increase in revenue due to cold winter conditions during 2008/2009.
* The airport security tax, which mainly finances security-related activities,
was raised to €9.5 per departing passenger on 1 January 2009 from €8.75 in 2008.
It generated €330.7 million in revenue, including €28.8 million in accrued
income.
* During the third quarter of 2009, the Aviation segment`s revenue performance
slowed down compared with the previous two quarters (up 6.1%) given the gradual
decline in the full-year effects linked to the new services and new facilities.

Modest increase in Retail and Services revenue despite the downturn in traffic:
+0.4%

In millions of euros 9M 2009 9M 2008 2009 / 2008
Retail and services 638.5 635.7 +0.4%
Retail activities 275.8 273.2 +0.9%
Fees 185.9 185.7 +0.1%
SDA & DFP 139.3 134.8 +3.4%
Eliminations -49.4 -47.3 +4.5%
Car parks and access 107.9 115.0 -6.2%
Industrial services 46.1 52.6 -12.3%
Rental revenue 74.7 59.3 +25.8%
Other 134.0 135.5 -1.1%

* Retail activities:

* Fees from shops, bars & restaurants, advertising, banking and forex activities
and car rental were stable at €185.9 million. On closer inspection, revenue from
shops in restricted areas recorded growth of 3.0% despite the downturn in
traffic4 due to the impact of higher sales per passenger. The latter rose by
8.4% during the first nine months of the year to €12.0 thanks to the development
of new retail areas and a positive traffic mix (growth in the contribution made
by the international routes generating the highest spend).
* Revenue from the Société de Distribution Aéroportuaire and Duty Free Paris
joint ventures climbed 3.4% to €139.3 million5.

* Revenue from car parks and access was hit by the impact of the downturn in
traffic.
* Revenue from industrial services (power and water supply) decreased by 12.3%
due to the transfer of heating and air conditioning services to "rental revenue"
within the same segment. Revenue grew by 3.2% at constant scope due notably to
the opening of new facilities.
* Rental revenue (leasing of space within terminals) was boosted by new rentals
in the facilities opened during 2008 and 2009 and by the transfer of the heating
and air conditioning services.
* Other revenue consisted mainly of internal services.

Further growth in the real estate segment: 3.2%, including 5.3% in external
revenue

In millions of euros 9M 2009 9M 2008 2009 / 2008
Revenue 160.4 155.5 +3.2%
Internal revenue6 36.0 37.3 -3.6%
External revenue 124.5 118.2 +5.3%

* During the 3rd quarter of 2009, the segment`s revenue posted a small decline
(down 1.3%) due to the renegotiation of the occupancy and rental terms for
buildings leased to certain customers and the discontinuation of operator
activities in the freight sector.
* Internal revenue fell back 3.6% to €36.0 million.
* External revenue was boosted by the positive impact of new contracts during
2008 and the indexation of rents to the cost of construction index (average
increase of 6.2% applied from 1 January 2009).

Decline in revenue from ground handling and related services: down 4.9%

In millions of euros 9M 2009 9M 2008 2009 / 2008
Ground handling and related services 142.8 150.2 -4.9%
Ground handling services 102.4 114.2 -10.3%
Security 40.4 36.0 +12.3%

* The transfer of this business to the Alyzia subsidiary has now been completed.

* Ground handling revenue dropped by 10.3%, as the new contracts won were not
sufficient to offset certain contract losses and the business contraction
experienced by certain client airlines.
* On the other hand, security revenue recorded an increase of 12.3% due to the
start-up of new contracts and growth in the volume of services provided.
* During the 3rd quarter of 2009, the segment`s revenue fell back 7.6%.

Strong growth in other activities (+19.3%) driven by good results in H1 2009:

In millions of euros 9M 2009 9M 2008 2009 / 2008
Revenue 181.5 152.1 +19.3%
ADP Ingénierie 88.4 72.3 +22.3%
Hub télécom 79.6 68.5 +16.2%
Aéroports de Paris Management 9.3 8.6 +8.6%
Aéroports de Paris 4.2 2.8 +50.1%

* ADP Ingénierie continued to grow rapidly thanks to the ramp-up of contracts
signed in recent years. However, revenue declined by 6.7% in the 3rd quarter of
2009 due notably to the slowdown affecting certain projects. At 30 September
2009, the order backlog still stood at an exceptionally high level of €320
million7.
* Hub télécom acquired Masternaut, the European leader in tracking services, on
8 April 2009. Hub télécom`s revenue contracted by 7.3% at constant scope due
notably to the impact of the economic crisis on sales of tracking/mobility
solutions at the Hub télécom Region subsidiary.
* Aéroports de Paris Management signed a contract in fall 2008 to manage
Mauritius airport, which paved the way for revenue to grow in spite of the
downturn in business at the other airports managed by the subsidiary.
* During the 3rd quarter of 2009, the Other Activities segment`s revenue grew by
8.7%.

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* Friday 19 February 2010: Full-year 2010 results
* Wednesday 12 May 2010: First-quarter 2010 revenue

Forward-looking statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements. These forward-looking
statements are based on data, assumptions and estimates considered to be
reasonable by Aéroports de Paris. They notably include information about
Aéroports de Paris` financial position, results of operations and business
activities. These data, assumptions and estimates are subject to risks
(including those described in the registration document filed with the Autorité
des Marchés Financiers on 30 April 2009 under no. R.09-038) and uncertainties,
many of which are beyond the control of Aéroports de Paris and cannot be
forecast reliably. These may lead to actual results differing substantially from
those forecast or suggested in these statements.

Aéroports de Paris
Registered office : 291, boulevard Raspail, 75014 Paris
A Société anonyme with a share capital of 296,881,806 euros
552 016 628 RCS Paris

Aéroports de Paris builds, develops and manages airports including Paris-Charles
de Gaulle, Paris-Orly and Paris-Le Bourget. Aéroports de Paris is Europe's
second-largest airport group in terms of airport revenue and the European leader
for freight and mail. Aéroports de Paris accommodates nearly 460 airlines,
including the main companies in the air transport industry. With an exceptional
geographic location and a major catchment area, the Group is pursuing its
strategy of adapting and modernizing its terminal facilities and upgrading
quality of services, and also intends to develop its retail and real estate
business. In 2008, Aéroports de Paris had revenues of €2,527.0 million, and the
Group handled 87.1 million passengers.

APPENDIX

Consolidated quarterly revenue:

In millions of euros Q1 2009 Q2 2009 Q3 2009 Q1 2008 Q2 2008 Q3 2008 Q1 2009/ Q2 2009/ Q3 2009/
Q1 2008 Q2 2008 Q3 2008
Aviation 315.2 377.0 396.4 304.8 342.5 373.7 +3.4% +10.1% +6.1%
Retail and services 218.8 212.1 207.6 209.7 215.3 210.7 +4.4% -1.5% -1.5%
Real estate 53.5 54.3 52.6 50.2 52.0 53.3 +6.5% +4.4% -1.3%
Ground handling and related services 45.4 48.6 48.8 47.0 50.4 52.8 -3.2% -3.6% -7.6%
Other activities 58.6 64.8 58.0 47.2 51.5 53.4 +24.1% +26.0% +8.7%
Intersegment eliminations -83.1 -79.4 -72.8 -78.5 -78.1 -72.6 +5.9% +1.7% +0.3%
Consolidated revenue 608.5 677.4 690.7 580.4 633.6 671.3 +4.8% +6.9% +2.9%

Pro forma 2008 consolidated revenue

In millions of euros 9M 2008 as Transfer of the commercial Transfer of SDA to the Intrasegment Intersegment 9M 2008
published activities to the "Retail & Services" segment eliminations eliminations pro forma
"Retail & services" segment
Aviation 1,482.8 -436.5 - - -25.3 1,021.0
Retail & services - 436.5 134.8 -48.6 113.0 635.7
Real estate 155.5 - - - - 155.5
Ground handling 150.7 - - -0.6 0.1 150.2
Other activities 290.4 - -134.8 -3.7 0.2 152.1
Eliminations -194.1 - - 52.9 -88.0 -229.2
Consolidated revenue 1,885.3 - - - - 1,885.3

1 This document has been prepared in accordance with section IV of Article
L.451-1-2 of the French Monetary and Financial Code. Unless stated otherwise,
the percentages stated in this press release compare 2009 data with comparable
data from 2008

2 Before intersegment eliminations

3 Passenger fees, landing fees (including lighting fees since 1 April 2009), and
aircraft parking fees (including fuel fees since 1 April 2009)

4 After elimination of non-recurring items

5 Aéroports de Paris` ownership interest stands at 50%, with €134.8 million
deriving from Société de Distribution Aéroportuaire

6 Generated with Group subsidiaries

7 For contracts denominated in US dollars, the exchange adopted was: €1 = $1.40

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