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Colas Interim / Quarterly Report 2014

Aug 29, 2014

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HALF YEAR REPORT AS OF JUNE 30, 2014

CONTENTS

Colas' half-year activity report as of June 30, 2014 (French monetary and financial code L. 451-1-2)

Consolidated interim financial statements as of June 30, 2014

Certification by the person assuming responsibility for the half-year activity report

Statutory Auditors Report on the half-year financial information 2014

Colas

Backed by a network of 800 autonomous work centers and 1,400 production sites located in some 50 countries and five continents. Colas is a world leader in the field of road construction and maintenance. Present in each and every transport infrastructure market, the Group also provides a range of services in specialized activities; installation and maintenance of railway infrastructure, manufacture and installation of waterproofing membranes, sales of refined products, manufacture and installation of safety and signing equipment and the installation of pipelines. Colas is also stakeholder, usually for a minority share, in infrastructure concession and management companies.

Key figures

(in millions of euros) 1 st half year Reference
$2013^{(1)}$ 2014 Change Full year $2013^{(1)}$
Revenue 5,456 5,294 $-3\%$ 12,845
of which France 3,377 3,155 $-7%$ 7,388
of which International 2,079 2,139 $+3%$ 5,457
Current operating income (87) (114) $-27$ M $\epsilon$ 390
Operating profit (87) (114) $-27$ Me 379
Net profit attributable to the Group (32) 317 $+349$ M $\epsilon$ 312

Highlights of the half year

  • Colas enjoyed a number of important commercial successes during the first half year 2014, in particular:
  • o a contract to build a causeway and an interchange for the New Route du Littoral coastal road in Reunion Island for 318 million euros (Colas' share).
  • o three construction and refurbishment contracts for Highway 63 in Alberta, Canada for 110 million euros,
  • o three railway contracts in the United Kingdom (notably track renewal) for 130 million euros.
  • On January 31, 2014, Colas sold Vinci its 16.67% stake in the share capital of Cofiroute, a $\bullet$ French highway concession company, for 780 million euros.
  • Colas brought several external growth projects to fruition, thus further strengthening its network in certain areas (acquisition of an asphalt mix production and sales business in

(1) The figures at June 30 and December 31, 2013 have been restated to ensure comparability with those at June 30, 2014 following changes in consolidation methods in compliance with IFRS 10-11-12 on Partnerships, pursuant to which companies, previously consolidated using the proportional method, are consolidated using the equity method as of January 1, 2014.

Denmark, purchase of a 38% stake in the capital of a road construction company in Ireland with 80 million euros in annual revenue).

Activity by business sector

As of June 30, 2014, consolidated revenue amounted to 5.3 billion euros, a 3% decrease from June 30, 2013 (-2% at constant scope and exchange rates). Business is down 7% in France and up 3% in the international units.

(in millions of euros) 1 er half year Reference
$2013^{(1)}$ 2014 Change full year $2013^{(1)}$
Revenue 5,456 5,294 $-3%$ 12,845
of which Roads Mainland France 2,299 2,135 $-7\%$ 5,142
of which Roads Europe 554 666 $+20%$ 1,401
of which Roads North America 724 704 $-3%$ 2,409
of which Roads Rest of the World 670 632 $-6\%$ 1,413
of which Specialized Activities 1,197 1,151 $-4%$ 2,463
of which Holding company 12 6 ns

Roads

In Mainland France, revenue was down 7% from the first half year 2013, bearing witness to a drop in the road market during the second quarter as investments from local authorities saw a marked slowdown after local elections, and to continued focus on profit margin over volume.

In Europe, revenue is up $20\%$ (+ 18% at constant scope and exchange rates), with strong growth in central Europe, boosted by major highway contracts won during the 4th quarter 2013 (Hungary and Slovakia) and headway in Northern Europe.

In North America, revenue appears to be down 3% but has actually recorded a slight increase at constant scope and exchange rates. Unfavorable weather had a negative impact on business for the entire first half year.

In the Rest of the World, revenue figures are down 6% but are stable at constant scope and exchange rates, with headway in Asia/Australia, stability in the French Overseas Departments and Africa, and a drop in the Indian Ocean.

Specialized Activities

During the first half of 2014, revenue was down 4% from the first half 2013. Each sector was witness to a different situation:

  • Railways posted a 5% increase in business,
  • Sales of refined products posted an 8% decrease,
  • Waterproofing (-7%) and Road Safety and Signaling (-8%) are operating in less buoyant markets,
  • Pipelines (-10%) saw its business shift to the second half year. $\bullet$

Production of Construction Materials

In France and around the world, the production of construction materials, notably aggregates, plays a major role in Colas' business, thanks to a global network comprising 707 quarries, 566 asphalt plants, 138 emulsion plants and 205 ready-mix concrete plants. During the first half year 2014, the Group produced 44 million tons of aggregates (-0.8% from first half 2013), 14.4 million tons of asphalt mix $(+2\%)$ , 738,000 tons of binders and emulsions $(+3\%)$ and 1.2 million cubic tons of ready-mix concrete (-6%).

Profitability

As of June 30, 2014, operating income amounted to -114 million euros, compared to -87 million euros at June 30, 2013. The road market in Mainland France is tougher, and operating income in the Specialized activities has regressed, with notably a 30-million euro operating loss at June 30, 2014 for the Sales of refined products, some 7 million euros more than the loss recorded on June 30, 2013 (operating loss of 23 million euros on June 30, 2013 and 46 million euros on December 31, 2013).

Income from associates and joint ventures totaled 396 million euros, compared to 37 million euros at June 30, 2013, including after tax capital gain of 385 million euros from the sale of Colas' stake in French highway concession company Cofiroute.

Net profit attributable to the Group at the end of June 2014 amounted to 317 million euros. compared to -32 million euros at June 30, 2013.

Financial Structure

On June 30, 2014, net debt amounted to 331 million euros. The change from December 31, 2013 (net cash at 31 million) reflects the typically seasonal nature of Colas' businesses. The figures are to be compared to net debt as of June 30, 2013 at 1,141 million euros. The 810-million euro improvement is mainly due to 780 million euros in proceeds from the sale of Colas' stake in Cofiroute on January 31, 2014.

Risks and Uncertainties

There have been no significant changes in the risks and uncertainties as presented in the Report of the Board of Directors for 2013 at the Combined Annual Shareholders' Meeting on April 15, 2014.

Related parties

In the first half year, no related party transactions had any significant impact on the Group's financial situation and results.

Perspectives

Work-on-hand at the end of June 2014 is high, up 9% from the end of June 2013 at 8.2 billion Even though work-on-hand for the International and French Overseas units has euros. recorded a 30% increase at 4.7 billion euros, including the Route du Littoral coastal road project, work-on-hand in Mainland France posted an 11% drop at 3.5 billion euros, as investments have seen a marked slowdown after local elections.

• Roads:

In the event that orders do not pick up during the second half year, the decrease in 2014 revenue in Mainland France could be higher than forecast at the beginning of the year. Revenue for Colas companies in North America could be higher than the previous year at constant exchange rates if the weather is favorable during the second half year. Revenue should also be on the rise in Europe, in particular in central Europe, and in the Rest of the World at constant exchange rates.

  • Specialized activities:
  • Railways will enjoy growth, boosted by a high level of work-on-hand,
  • Waterproofing and Road Safety and Signaling will be down (slump in the construction market and public investment).
  • Pipelines should remain stable, $\blacksquare$
  • The Sales of refined products sector will record a hefty operating loss for the third vear in a row (between 45 and 50 million euros). The loss is due to an unprecedented collapse in the base oil market combined with excess production capacity in Europe. Forecasts predict that the situation should remain unchanged in the years to come. The Board of Directors of Colas has analyzed the current situation at the Dunkirk. France production site of its wholly-owned subsidiary SRD, examining different options that are currently under study to stem recurrent losses in the Sales of refined products activity. An extraordinary works council at SRD was held on August 27, 2014.

On the basis of currently available information, and given the uncertainties as to the level of investments by local authorities in Mainland France during the second half year, revenue for 2014 could drop 3 to 5% compared to 2013 (12.8 billion euros). Profit margin will be a priority over business volume.

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE COLAS GROUP

At June 30, 2014

Consolidated Balance Sheet Consolidated Income Statement Statement of Recognized Income and Expense Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity Consolidated Cash Flow Statement Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

Consolidated balance sheet at June 30

June 30, December 31, June 30,
In millions of euros Notes 2014 2013 restated 2013
(a) restated (a)
Property, plant and equipment 3.1 2,282 2,264 2,333
Intangible assets 3.2 93 96 89
Goodwill 3.2 516 522 470
Investments in associates 3.3 244 240 590
Other financial assets 3.4 201 201 196
Deferred taxes and non-current tax receivables 158 156 155
Non-current assets 3,494 3,479 3,833
Inventories 4 740 606 765
Trade receivables 4 3,370 2,759 3,547
Current tax assets 4 119 49 84
Other receivables and prepayments 4 693 493 685
Cash and cash equivalents 401 509 334
Financial instruments 14 13 15
Current assets 5,337 4,429 5,430
Held-for-sale assets 358
Total assets 8,831 8,266 9,263
Share capital and share premium 384 384 384
Retained earnings 1,883 1,823 1,831
Translation reserve (13) (23) 27
Net income for the year 317 312 (32)
Equity attributable to the Group 2,571 2,496 2,210
Minority interests 28 31 30
Equity 5 2,599 2,527 2,240
Non-current debt $\overline{\mathbf{r}}$ 343 221 373
Non-current provisions 6.2 808 793 781
Deferred tax liabilities and non-current tax liabilities 75 87 91
Non-current liabilities 1,226 1,101 1,245
Advance and down-payments received 374 362 253
Current debt $\overline{\mathbf{r}}$ 69 58 86
Current tax liabilities 41 53 17
Trade payables 2,088 2,058 2,331
Current provisions 6.1 235 260 240
Other current liabilities 1,865 1,635 1,820
Bank overdrafts and short-term loans 309 190 1,008
Financial instruments 25 22 23
Current liabilities 5,006 4,638 5,778
Liabilities associated with held-for-sale assets
Total equity and liabilities 8,831 8,266 9,263
Net financial debt 8 (331) 31 (1141)

Net financial debt 8 (331) 31 (1

(a) The financial statements at December 31, 2013 and June 30, 2013 have been restated pursuant to the application of IFRS

10 and 11 standards.

Consolidated income statement

In millions of euros Notes June 30,
2014
June 30,
2013
restated (a)
December
31, 2013
restated (a)
Revenue (1) 9/12 5,294 5,456 12,845
Purchases used in production (2,656) (2,754) (6, 493)
Staff costs (1,598) (1,587) (3,261)
External services (1,084) (1, 182) (2, 553)
Taxes, other than income tax (82) (82) (168)
Net depreciation and amortization expenses (170) (178) (407)
Net charges to provisions and impairment losses (8) (20) (125)
Change in inventories (4) 27 18
Other income from operations (2) 255 293 674
Other expenses from operations (61) (60) (140)
Current operating profit 10/12 (114) (87) 390
Other operating income
Other operating expenses (11)
Operating profit (114) (87) 379
Financial income 9 8 19
Financial expenses (18) (19) (40)
Cost of net debt (9) (11) (21)
Other financial income 11 5 8
Other financial expenses (8) (3) (10)
Income tax expenses 11 42 27 (120)
Income from associates 396 37 78
Net profit 318 (32) 314
Net profit attributable to minority interests 1 $\overline{2}$
Net profit attributable to the Group 317 (32) 312
(1) Of which recorded outside of France (including export sales) 2,139 2,079 5,457
(2) Of which reversal of unutilized provisions / impairment losses 30 53 136

(a) The financial statements at December 31, 2013 and June 30, 2013 have been restated pursuant to the application of IFRS
10 and 11 standards.

Statement of recognized income and expense
In millions of euros June 30,
2014
June 30,
2013
restated
(a)
December
31, 2013
restated
(a)
Net profit for the period 318 (32) 314
Non-recyclable items in net income
Actuarial gains (losses) regarding employee benefits (1) (13) 3 (9)
Tax on non-recyclable items in net income 4 (1) $\overline{2}$
Recyclable Items in net income
Exchange differences on controlled companies 9 (28) (76)
Fair value restatements for financial instruments (4) 4 4
Tax on recyclable items in net income (2) (1)
Share in associates 1 (1) (3)
Net income recognized directly in equity (2) (25) (83)
Total recognized income and expense 316 (57) 231
Attributable to the Group 315 (56) 230
Attributable to minority interests 1 (1) 1

(a) The financial statements at December 31, 2013 and June 30, 2013 have been restated pursuant to the application of IFRS 10 and 11 standards.

Consolidated statement of changes in equity

In millions of euros Share
capital
and
share
premium
Retained
earnings
Translation
reserve
Net
income
for the
year
Capital
and
reserve
s
Minority
interests
Total
At December 31, 2012 (a) 384 1,763 55 302 2,504 33 2,537
Share capital increase
Prior-year profit allocation 302 (302)
Dividends paid (237) (237) (2) (239)
Other transactions with shareholders
Net profit for the period 312 312 $\overline{\mathbf{2}}$ 314
Income (expenses) recognized directly
in equity
(4) (78) (82) (1) (83)
Net profit
and
income
(expenses)
recognized directly in equity
(4) (78) 312 230 1 231
Change in scope of consolidation (1) (1) (1) (2)
At December 31, 2013 (a) 384 1,823 (23) 312 2,496 31 2,527
Share capital increase
Prior-year profit allocation 312 (312)
Dividends paid (237) (237) (4) (241)
Other transactions with shareholders (3) (3) (3)
Net profit for the period 317 317 1 318
Income (expenses) recognized directly
in equity (1)
(12) 10 (2) (2)
profit
and
Net
income
(expenses)
recognized directly in equity
(12) 10 317 315 1 316
Change in scope of consolidation
At June 30, 2014 384 1,883 (13) 317 2,571 28 2,599

(1) Detail:

Group Minority
interests
Total
Exchange differences 10 10
Fair value restatement on financial instruments (4) (4)
Actuarial gains (losses) regarding employee benefits (13) (13)
Deferred taxes based on these items
Total income (expenses) recognized directly in equity

(a) The financial statements at December 31, 2013 and June 30, 2013 have been restated pursuant to the application of IFRS 10 and 11 standards.

Consolidated cash flow statement June 30,
2014
December
31, 2013
restated (a)
June 30,
2013
restated (a)
In millions of euros
Net profit (including minority interests) 318 314 (32)
Adjustments for:
Income from associates (11) (78) (37)
Dividends received from associates 11 68 38
Dividends received from unconsolidated companies (6) (3) (2)
Depreciation, amortization and non-current provisions 174 400 169
Capital gains on disposal of assets (400) (30) (15)
Miscellaneous non-cash charges (4) (4)
Sub-total 86 667 117
Cost of net debt 9 21 11
Income tax expenses (42) 120 (28)
Cash from operations 53 808 100
Income tax paid (76) (123) (54)
Changes in working capital related to operating activities (676) 177 (561)
Cash flows from operating activities (a) (699) 862 (515)
Purchase of tangible and intangible assets (171) (346) (137)
Proceeds from sales of properties, plant and equipment 26 57 29
Net debt on tangible and intangible assets (20) 14 (35)
Sub-total (165) (275) (143)
Acquisitions and disposals of subsidiaries:
Acquisitions of subsidiaries (21) (100) (29)
Disposals of subsidiaries 771 3 $\overline{2}$
Net debt on acquisitions of subsidiaries (1) 2 (3)
Cash acquired (9) (12)
Sub-total 749 (104) (42)
Other investing activities:
Dividends received from unconsolidated companies $6\phantom{1}6$ 3 $\overline{\mathbf{c}}$
Changes of other financial assets 9 (15) (11)
Sub-total 15 (12) (9)
Cash flows from investing activities (b) 599 (391) (194)
Change in equity (Group share)
Change in minority interests
Purchases of shares from minority interests (1) (4)
Dividends paid to parent company shareholders (237) (237) (237)
Dividends paid to minority interests (4) (2) (2)
Net variation from borrowings 125 (21) 153
Cost of net debt (9) (21) (11)
Other financing activities
Cash flows from financing activities (c) (126) (285) (97)
Exchange differences and other non-cash variations (d) (1) $\overline{2}$ 1
Net change in cash and cash equivalents (a+b+c+d) (227) 188 (805)
Net cash at the beginning of the year 319 131 131
Net cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year (see note 8) 92 319 (674)

(a) The financial statements at December 31, 2013 and June 30, 2013 have been restated pursuant to the application of IFRS
10 and 11 standards.

Notes to the consolidated financial statements

Contents

Notes

  • $1.$ Significant facts of the first half year 2014
  • $2.$ Significant accounting principles and policies
  • $3.$ Non-current assets
    1. Current assets
  • Information on equity $5.$
    1. Current and non-current provisions
  • $\overline{7}$ . Current and non-current financial debts
    1. Net cash (net financial position)
  • $9.$ Revenue and Income from ordinary activities
  • $10.$ Operating income and expenses
  • $11.$ Income tax
  • $12.$ Segment reporting
  • $13.$ Impacts pursuant to the Initial application of consolidation standards
  • $14.$ Main exchange rates used for translation

Declaration of compliance:

The interim condensed consolidated financial statements of Colas and its subsidiaries (the "Group") as of June 30, 2014 were prepared in accordance with IAS 34, "Interim Financial Reporting", an IFRS standard as endorsed by the European Union. Because they are condensed, these financial statements do not include all the information required under IFRS standards, and should be read in conjunction with the full-year financial statements of the Colas Group for the year ended December 31, 2013.

They were prepared in accordance with the international standards issued by the IASB including: International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs), International Accounting Standards (IASs), and interpretations issued by the IFRS Interpretations Committee - previously the International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee (IFRIC), or endorsed by the successor body Standing Interpretations Committee (SIC), as endorsed by the European Union and applicable at this date. The Group has not early adopted as of June 30, 2014 any standard or interpretation not endorsed by the European Union.

The financial statements are presented in millions of euros (unless otherwise indicated):

  • the balance sheet.
  • the income statement, the statement of recognized income and expense,
  • the statement of changes in shareholders' equity.
  • the cash flow statement.
  • the notes to the financial statements.

The comparatives presented are from the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2013, and from the interim condensed consolidated financial statements at June 30, 2013.

Note 1. Significant facts for the first half year 2014

1.1 Scope of consolidation first half year 2014

Number of consolidated companies June 30,
2014
December 31.
2013
June 30,
2013
Full consolidation 447 481 502
Proportional consolidation 58 66 61
Equity method 61 62 62
Total 566 609 625

Main changes in scope for the period:

Entries in scope: Colas Asfalt (Denmark), SHT (Czech Republic)

Exit from scope: Cofiroute

Change in consolidation method: INMS shift from equity method to full consolidation.

$1.2$ Significant facts for the first half year 2014

Revenue totaled 5.294 billion euros, down 2% at constant scope and exchange rates.

On January 31, 2014, in compliance with an agreement dated December 20, 2013, Colas sold its 16.67% stake in the share capital of Cofiroute, a French highway concession company, to Vinci Autoroutes. The sales price was set at 780 million euros, with an additional 20 million on the condition that certain operational hypotheses be completed over the 2014-2015 period.

The sale generated a net capital gain of 385 million euros.

$1.3$ Significant facts and changes in scope after June 30, 2014

None.

Note 2. Significant accounting principles and policies

$2.1$ Description of Group activities

Colas is a world leader in the construction and maintenance of transport infrastructure.

Roads represent 80 % of Colas' activity, including:

  • the construction and maintenance of roads, motorways, airports, ports, industrial and logistics platforms, urban development, reserved-lane public transport systems (tramways), recreational facilities, bike paths, civil engineering (large and small-scale projects), and as a complement to road construction, building (new construction, rehabilitation and demolition/deconstruction) in certain regions, complement the activity of road affiliates;
  • upstream from the construction sector, major industrial activity involving the production and recycling of construction materials (aggregates, emulsions and binders, asphalt, ready-mix concrete, bitumen), from a dense international network of quarries, emulsion plants, asphalt plants, concrete plants and two bitumen production plants.

Colas also operates in Specialized Activities most of which are complementary to Road activities that represent 20 % of its total business:

  • Road, safety, traffic management, manufacture, installation and maintenance of security equipment;
  • Pipelines;
  • Waterproofing, siding and roofing, manufacture and sales of waterproofing membranes:
  • Railways design and engineering, construction, renewal and maintenance of infrastructure);
  • Sales of refined oil products other than bitumen (base oils, paraffin wax, and fuels).

Colas is also a stakeholder in infrastructure concessions and management (PPP) companies, including motorways as well as city road networks and public transport.

2.2 Preparation principles of the financial statements

The Group's financial statements include the accounts of Colas SA and its subsidiaries (the Group), as well as holdings in related entities and joint ventures. They are presented in millions of euros, the currency of the majority of Group's transactions, and comply with the recommendations of the French accounting standards board, CNC (now ANC) no. 2009-R-03 of July 2, 2009 concerning the presentation of financial statements.

They were approved for publication by the Board of Directors on august 26, 2014.

The Condensed interim consolidated financial statements for the half year 2014 have been prepared in accordance with IFRS standards and principles, based on historical cost, with the exception of certain financial assets and liabilities, measured at fair value where this is required by IFRS. They are presented in comparison with the financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2013 and at the end of June 2013.

As of June 30, 2014, the Group applied the standards, interpretations, accounting principles and methods that were applied in the financial statements of fiscal year 2013, with the exception of mandatory changes laid down by the IFRS standards mentioned below, applicable as from January 1. 2014.

Main IFRS Standards, amendments and interpretations adopted by the European Union, for mandatory application of early adoption as of January 1, 2014:

IFRS 10: Consolidated Financial Statements, IFRS 11: Joint Arrangements, IFRS 12: Disclosure of Interests in Other Entities, IAS 27: Separate Financial Statements (revised in 2011), IAS 28: Investments in Associates (modified version in 2011): these standards were adopted by the European Union on December 29, 2012 and their application is mandatory as from January 1, 2014. The main changes and impacts are described below.

IFRS 10 supersedes the provisions relating to the consolidated financial statements found in IAS 27 "Separate Financial Statements" as well as interpretation SIC 12 "Consolidation - special-purpose" entities" and redefines the concept of control over an entity.

IFRS 11 supersedes IAS 31 "Interests in joint ventures" and Interpretation SIC 13 "Jointly controlled entities - non-monetary contributions by ventures". This new standard defines the accounting treatment for joint arrangements.

In accordance with this new standard, joint arrangements, through which at least two parties exercise joint control, are accounted for on the basis of the rights and obligations of each of the parties to the joint arrangement, in particular taking into account the structure, legal form of agreements, the rights granted by the agreement to each of the parties as well as any particular facts and circumstances:

  • joint ventures that confer rights to net assets must be accounted for by the equity method, since the proportional consolidation method is no longer allowed:

  • assets and liabilities (income and expenses) of joint arrangements that confer on each party direct rights to assets and obligations for liabilities, must be accounted for based on the interests in the joint arrangement.

IFRS 12 completes the disclosures required about interests in subsidiaries, joint arrangements, associates and/or unconsolidated structured entities. For the first time in the Colas Group, this standard will apply for the preparation of the fiscal 2014 consolidated financial statements and will result in the submission of new information in the notes to the said statements. As part of the publication of the interim consolidated condensed statement at June 30, 2014, information relating to IFRS 12 is provided to allow for an accurate reading of the consolidated financial statements.

The main impacts identified are mainly the result of the implementation of IFRS 10 and IFRS 11 relating to the consolidated financial statements and partnerships and more particularly to the equity method accounting of joint ventures owned by the Group, which had until now been consolidated based on the proportionate consolidation method.

Joint ventures involved in the application of these standards mainly concern construction companies and manufacturing companies, comprising Colas and a partner company, which are accounted for as of January 1, 2014, according to the equity method. The impact of the retroactive application of these standards on January 1, 2013, on the 2013 full fiscal year and the first half of 2013, is presented in note 13 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements.

IFRIC IC has been seized regarding certain difficulties encountered in the application of IFRS 11. The Group does not anticipate that any clarifications will have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

IFRIC 21 Interpretation: levies managed by public authorities.

This interpretation was endorsed by the European Union on June 13, 2014 and was not applied in advance to January 1, 2014.

Other main Standards, amendments and critical interpretations published by the IASB and not yet endorsed by the European Union.

IFRS 15: Revenue from Contracts with Customers.

On May 28, 2014, the IASB issued a new standard on accounting for income called to replace most of the existing provisions in IFRS. The new standard, not adopted by the European Union, is applicable to January 1, 2017, with early application permitted.

The impact of this standard, which has not been anticipated by the Group, is being evaluated.

Seasonal nature of business

Revenue and operating income figures are clearly marked by the strong seasonal nature of Colas' business. which is reflected in the low level of activity during the first half year due to poor weather conditions. The amplitude of the phenomena varies from year to year. In compliance with IFRS principles, interim revenue is recognized in the same conditions as it is at year end.

Accounting choices/estimates in the measurement of certain assets, liabilities, income and expenses;

For the purposes of preparing consolidated financial statements in accordance with the standards and interpretations, estimates and assumptions are sometimes made; these may have related to amounts presented under assets and liabilities, contingent liabilities on the date the financial statements and the amounts presented under income and expenses for the fiscal year.

These estimates and assessments are measured continuously based on past experience, and on various other factors deemed to be reasonable which constitute the basis of the assessments of the carrying amount of assets and liabilities. Actual results may differ significantly from these estimates based on different assumptions or conditions.

These primarily concern: the assessment of goodwill impairment tests, employee benefits (postemployment benefits), the fair value of unlisted financial instruments, deferred tax assets and provisions.

Lastly, in the absence of standards or interpretations applicable to a specific transaction, another event or condition, the Group has made use of judgments to define and apply the accounting policies that will provide relevant information, giving a true, fair and comparable view from one period to another, in order to ensure that the financial statements:

· give a true and fair view of the Group's financial position, financial performance and cash flow;

· fairly reflect the economic reality of transactions;

• are neutral, prudent and exhaustive in all material aspects.

In this case, detailed information is presented in the notes to the consolidated financial statements.

2.3 Consolidation methods

Subsidiaries and controlled entities

Companies controlled by Colas are fully consolidated.

Jointly controlled companies

A joint venture is a contractual arrangement whereby two or more parties undertake an economic activity which is subject to joint control.

The assets, liabilities, income and expenses of joint ventures, which give each of the joint participants of direct rights in assets and obligations in respect of liabilities, are accounted for on the interests in joint activity.

Joint ventures that confer rights in the net assets are accounted for using the equity method.

Investments in associates

An associate is a non-controlled entity over which the Group is in a position to exercise significant influence. Significant influence is presumed to exist whenever the Group holds, either directly or indirectly, 20% or more of the voting power of the entity.

The results, assets and liabilities of associates are incorporated in these financial statements using the equity method.

2.4 Accounting principles and policies

Accounting principles and policies applied to establish the interim financial statements 2014 are identical to those used in the annual financial statements of the fiscal year 2013.

2.5 Comparability of the financial statements

The financial statements at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2013, have been restated to include a change in the consolidation method as of January 1, 2014 (in application of the IFRS 11 standard). Changes in scope of consolidation during the period did not have significant impact on the financial statements.

Thus, financial statements at June 30, 2014 are comparable with the restated financial statements at June 30. 2013 and December 31, 2013.

Note 3. Non-current assets

3.1 - Property, plant and equipment

Land and
buildings
Plant and
equipment
Assets in course
of construction
and advance
payments
TOTAL
Net carrying amount
At June 30, 2013 862 1,374 97 2,333
At December 31, 2013 868 1,312 84 2,264
At June 30, 2014 868 1,294 120 2,282
Including financial leases 3 40 43

3.2 - Intangible assets and Goodwill

Concessions.
patents, and other
rights
Other Total intangible
assets
Goodwill
Net carrying amount
At June 30, 2013 70 19 89 470
At December 31, 2013 75 21 96 522
At June 30, 2014 74 19 93 516

3.3. - Investments in associates

Share in equity Goodwill Depreciation of
Goodwill
Net
carrying
amount
At January 1, 2014 160 104 (24) 240
Exchange differences
Transfers 1
Changes in scope of consolidation 3 3
Issue of share capital
Net consolidated profit 11 11
Dividends paid (11) (11)
Impairment (1) (1)
At June 30, 2014 165 104 (25) 244

Main associated companies

Company Head office % hold Net carrying
amount
Of which
Goodwill
Goodwill
impairment
Net
carryin
g
amount
Tipco Asphalt Thailand 32.2% 37 5 42
Mak Mecsek Hungary 30.0% 30 30
Other 98 99 (25) 172
Total 165 104 (25) 244

3.4. - Other non-current financial assets

Non-
consolidated
investments
Other
financial
assets
Total gross
value
Allowance Carryin
g
amount
At June 30, 2013 76 172 248 (52) 196
At December 31, 2013 79 178 257 (56) 201
At June 30, 2014 94 172 266 (65) 201

Note 4. Current assets

June 30, 2014
Gross Allowance Net Gross Allowance Net
765 (25) 740 633 (27) 606
3,507 (137) 3,370 2,897 (138) 2,759
119 119 49 49
343 343 238 238
321 (23) 298 241 (20) 221
52 52 34 34
716 (23) 693 513 (20) 493
December 31, 2013

Note 5. Information on equity

5.1 Composition of share capital

Colas' share capital on June 30, 2014 amounts to 48,981,748.50 euros.
It is comprised of 32,654,499 shares at 1.50 euros each, ranking pari passu (although nominative shares owned
for a period of more than two years by t

5.2 Year variations

No change since December 31, 2013.

Note 6. Provisions

6.1 - Current provisions

Losses on
completion
Works risks
and costs of
closing
down sites
Customer
warranties
(short-
Term)
Site
reclamation
(short-Term)
Other Total
At January 1, 2014 63 86 53 6 52 260
Exchange differences 1
Transfers (2) $\overline{2}$ (2) (2)
Changes in scope of consolidation (1) (1)
Allocation for the year 16 10 3 10 39
Reversal of utilized provisions (13) (16) (5) (1) (8) (43)
Reversal of unutilized provisions (10) (4) (3) (2) (19)
At June 30, 2014 54 78 49 5 49 235

6.2 - Non-current provisions

Employee Litigation and
benefits legal matters
Customer
warranties
(long -Term)
Site
reclamation
(long-Term)
Others Total
At January 1, 2014 356 217 50 144 26 793
Exchange differences 2 $\overline{2}$
Transfers (1)
Changes in scope of consolidation (1) (1)
Actuarial gains/losses in equity 13 13
Allocation for the year 17 10 6 3 37
Reversal of utilized provisions (6) (14) (5) (3) (1) (29)
Reversal of unutilized provisions (1) (3) (1) (1) (1) (7)
At June 30, 2014 381 209 51 142 25 808

Breakdown of main provisions

June 30,
2014
December
31, 2013
Length-of-service awards 96 91
Retirement indemnities 216 198
Pensions 69 67
Employee benefits 381 356
Litigation with clients 59 63
Litigation with employees 15 16
Litigation with welfare bodies 86 83
Litigation with tax authorities 29 31
Litigation with other bodies 7 12
Other litigations 13 12
Litigation and legal matters 209 217

Note 7. Current and non-current financial debts

June 30, 2014 June 30, 2013
Bank loans (medium/long-term) 325 351
Finance leases 16 20
Other financial debts (long-term) 2
Non-current debt 343 337
Portion of long-term debt at less than one year 69 86
Short-term borrowings and overdrafts 309 1,008
Current debt 378 1,094

Note 8. Net cash (net financial position)

June 30, 2014 June 30, 2013
Cash and cash equivalents 401 334
Bank overdrafts and short-term loans (309) (1,008)
Net cash 92 (674)
Non-current debt 343 373
Current debt 69 86
Financial instruments 11 8
Gross debt 423 467
Net financial position (331) (1.141

Note 9. Revenue and Income from ordinary activities

June 30, 2014 June 30, 2013
Revenue 1,113 1.160
Rendering of services 166 177
Construction contracts 4,015 4,119
Revenue 5,294 5,456
Other income from ordinary activities
Total income from ordinary activities 5,294 5,456

Note 10. Operating profit

June 30, 2014 June 30, 2013
Current operating profit (114) (87
Other non-current income
Other non-current expense
Operating profit (114) (87

Note 11. Income tax

Evaluation of the income tax for interim period

Income tax of every consolidated entity is calculated by applying to the result before taxes for the interim period the average effective rate estimated for the annual period.

Breakdown

June 30, 2014 June 30, 2013
Current income tax
Deferred income tax
Tax adjustments or exemptions, withholding taxes (3
Net tax expense 47

Note 12. Segment reporting

IFRS 8 requires operating segment definition based on internal reporting reviewed by the entity's chief operating decision-maker to make decisions about resources to be allocated to the segment and to assess its performance.

12.1 Determination of Group's segments

The Group's operating activities are organized as follows:

  • Roads Mainland France includes road activities in Mainland France.
  • Roads North America includes road activities in the United States and Canada.
  • Roads Europe includes road activities in Europe (excluding France).
  • Roads Rest of the world includes road activities in Africa, North Africa, Indian Ocean, French overseas departments and territories, Asia/Australia and Middle-East.
  • Specialized Activities include specialized activities for France and elsewhere around the world: Safety, and Signaling, Pipelines, Waterproofing, Railways, and since 2012, the Sales of refined oil products other than bitumen (, base oils, paraffin and fuels).
  • Holding company includes the Head Office of Colas.

12.2 Reconciliation

Internal reporting and accounting figures are identical; consequently no reconciliation schedule has been disclosed.

12.3 Business segment information

Roads
Mainland
France
Roads
North
America
Europe Roads Roads Rest
of the
world
Specialized
Activities
Holding
company
Consoli
dated
June 30, 2014
Income from ordinary activities 2,135 704 666 632 1,151 6 5,294
Current operating profit (16) (77) (19) 20 (29) 7 (114)
Non-current operating profit
Operating profit (16) (77) (19) 20 (29) 7 (114)
Net profit 3 (51) (16) 15 (21) 388 318
Roads
Mainland
France
Roads
North
America
Roads
Europe
Roads
Rest of
the world
Specialized
Activities
Holding
company
Consoli
dated
June 30, 2013
Income from ordinary activities 2.299 724 554 670 1,197 12 5,456
Current operating profit (2) (82) (15) 15 (15) 12 (87)
Non-current operating profit
Operating profit (2) (82) (15) 15 (15) 12 (87)
Net profit 4 (53) (14) 10 (11) 32 (32)

Note 13. Impacts related to the first application of standards on consolidation

As explained in note 2, effective January 1, 2014, the Group has retrospectively applied the new standards IFRS 10, 11 and 12.

Below, we disclose the impacts of this retrospective application on the 2013 financial statements, which come mainly from changing the mode of integration (proportional to equity integration) of the controlled entities joi with partners.

Main companies involved:

  • (1) France: Carrières Roy, Carrière Someca, STVR
  • (2) International: Hincol (India), Gamma Materials (Mauritius Island), SW Highways (UK).
Published
31/12/2013
Impacts
IFRS10-11
Pro Forma
31/12/2013
Published
30/06/2013
Impacts
IFRS10-11
Pro Forma
30/06/2013
Property, plant and equipment 2,332 (68) 2,264 2,402 (69) 2,333
Intangible assets 108 (12) 96 101 (12) 89
Goodwill 548 (26) 522 496 (26) 470
Investments in associates 123 117 240 475 115 590
Other financial assets 198 3 201 194 $\overline{2}$ 196
Non-current tax assets 156 156 155 155
Non-current assets 3,465 14 3,479 3,823 10 3,833
Current assets 4,509 (80) 4,429 5,513 (83) 5,430
Held for sale assets 358 358
TOTAL ASSETS 8,332 (66) 8,266 9,336 (73) 9,263
Equity attributable to the Group 2,496 2,496 2,210 2,210
Minority interests 38 (7) 31 37 (7) 30
Non-current debt 231 (10) 221 385 (12) 373
Non-current provisions 796 (3) 793 783 (2) 781
Non-current tax liabilities 92 (5) 87 95 (4) 91
Current liabilities 4,679 (41) 4,638 5,826 (48) 5,778
TOTAL LIABILITIES 8,332 (66) 8,266 9,336 (73) 9,263
Income from ordinary activities 13,049 (204) 12,845 5,560 (104) 5,456
Operating profit 406 (27) 379 (76) (11) (87)
Cost of net debt (26) 5 (21) (11) (11)
Other financial income and expense (2) (2) $\overline{2}$ $\overline{2}$
Income tax expense (127) $\overline{7}$ (120) 24 3 27
Income from associates 64 14 78 30 7 37
Net profit 315 (1) 314 (31) (1) (32)
attributable
Net profit
minority
to
interests
3 (1) $\overline{2}$ 1 (1)
NET PROFIT ATTRIBUTABLE TO
THE GROUP
312 $\blacksquare$ 312 (32) (32)

Note 14. Main exchange rates used for translation

Convention: 1 euro = $x$ local monetary units.

Rate
June 30, 2014
Average rate
June 30, 2014
Rate
June 30, 2013
Average rate
June 30, 2013
Country Currency
Europe
Croatia Croatian kuna 7.5755 7.6276 7.4860 7.5667
Denmark Danish kroner 7.4564 7.4631 7.4588 7.4572
Great Britain British pound 0.7999 0.8226 0.8545 0.8530
Hungary Forint 305.31 306.9209 298.80 297.92
Poland Zloty 4.1326 4.1769 4.3183 4.2124
Czech Republic Czech Republic koruny 27.435 27.4437 25,806 25.719
Switzerland Swiss franc 1.217 1.2217 1.2319 1.2285
North America
United States US dollar 1.362 1.3709 1.3200 1.3127
Canada Canadian dollar 1.4749 1.5054 1.3651 1.3393
Other
Australia Australian dollar 1.4478 1.5019 1.4323 1.3106
Morocco Dirham 11.2284 11.2438 11.1330 11.1328
Thailand Baht 44.33 44.6424 41.0780 39.2978

Certification by the person assuming responsibility for the half-year activity report

I certify that to the best of my knowledge the condensed financial statements included in this document have been prepared in accordance with the applicable accounting standards and present a true picture of the assets, financial situation and results of all the companies included within the scope of consolidation, and that the enclosed half-year activity report is a true reflection of the important events arising in the first six months of the financial year and their impact on the annual financial statements, a statement of the principal transactions between related parties, as well as a description of the principal risks and uncertainties for the remaining six months of the financial year.

Boulogne, August 28, 2014

Hervé LE BOUC $Chairman - CEO$

KPMG AUDIT IS Immeuble Le Palatin 3 cours du Triangle CS 80039 92939 Paris La Défense Cedex France

MAZARS Exaltis - 61, rue Henri Regnault 92400 Courbevoie France

COLAS

Société Anonyme

Rapport des commissaires aux comptes sur l'information financière semestrielle 2014

Période du 1er janvier au 30 juin 2014 COLAS Société Anonyme 7, place René Clair - 92100 Boulogne Billancourt

KPMG AUDIT IS Immeuble Le Palatin 3 cours du Triangle CS 80039 92939 Paris La Défense Cedex France

MAZARS

MAZARS Exaltis - 61, rue Henri Regnault 92400 Courbevoie France

COLAS Société Anonyme

Siège social : 7, place René Clair - 92100 Boulogne Billancourt Capital social : €.48.981.749

Rapport des commissaires aux comptes sur l'information financière semestrielle 2014

Période du 1er janvier au 30 juin 2014

Aux actionnaires.

En exécution de la mission qui nous a été confiée par votre Assemblée Générale et en application de l'article L.451-1-2 III du Code monétaire et financier, nous avons procédé à :

  • l'examen limité des comptes semestriels consolidés condensés de la société COLAS S.A., relatifs à la période du 1er janvier au 30 juin 2014, tels qu'ils sont joints au présent rapport ;
  • la vérification des informations données dans le rapport semestriel d'activité.

Ces comptes semestriels consolidés condensés ont été établis sous la responsabilité du Conseil d'Administration. Il nous appartient, sur la base de notre examen limité, d'exprimer notre conclusion sur ces comptes.

I - Conclusion sur les comptes

Nous avons effectué notre examen limité selon les normes d'exercice professionnel applicables en France. Un examen limité consiste essentiellement à s'entretenir avec les membres de la direction en charge des aspects comptables et financiers et à mettre en œuvre des procédures analytiques. Ces travaux sont moins étendus que ceux requis pour un audit effectué selon les normes d'exercice professionnel applicables en France. En conséquence, l'assurance que les comptes, pris dans leur ensemble, ne comportent pas d'anomalies significatives obtenue dans le cadre d'un examen limité est une assurance modérée, moins élevée que celle obtenue dans le cadre d'un audit.

Sur la base de notre examen limité, nous n'avons pas relevé d'anomalies significatives de nature à remettre en cause la conformité des comptes semestriels consolidés condensés avec la norme IAS 34 - norme du référentiel IFRS tel qu'adopté dans l'Union européenne relative à l'information financière intermédiaire.

COLAS Société Anonyme Rapport des commissaires aux comptes sur l'information financière semestrielle 2014

27 août 2014

II - Vérification spécifique

Nous avons également procédé à la vérification des informations données dans le rapport semestriel d'activité commentant les comptes semestriels consolidés condensés sur lesquels a porté notre examen limité.

Nous n'avons pas d'observation à formuler sur leur sincérité et leur concordance avec les comptes semestriels consolidés condensés.

Les commissaires aux comptes

Paris La Défense et Courbevoie, le 27 août 2014

KPMG Audit IS François Plat

Associé

MAZARS

Guillaume Potel Associé

Gaël Lamant Associé