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Colas Interim / Quarterly Report 2015

Oct 30, 2015

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HALF-YEAR REPORT AS OF JUNE 30, 2015

CONTENTS

Colas' half-year activity report as of June 30, 2015 (French monetary and financial code L. 451-1-2)

Consolidated interim financial statements as of June 30, 2015

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

Statutory Auditors Report on the half-year financial information 2015

Colas

With locations in over 50 countries on all five continents. Colas is a world leader in the construction and maintenance of transport infrastructure, striving to meet the challenges posed by mobility, urban development and environmental issues. Backed by a network of 800 construction business units and 2,000 material production units, the Group completes more than 100,000 projects each year, and spans the full range of production and recycling activities in most of its lines of business. Colas operates via two main operating divisions: Roads, its core business, and complementary Specialized Activities (Railways, Waterproofing, Sales of refined projects, Road Safety and Signaling, Pipelines). Colas is also a stakeholder, usually for a minority share, in infrastructure concession and management companies.

Key Figures

For your information, the figures at June 30, 2014 have been restated to reflect the impact of IFRIC 21.

(in millions of euros) 1 st half year Reminder
2014 2015 Change fiscal 2014
Revenue 5,294 5,204 $-1.7\%$ 12,396
of which France 3,155 2,813 $-10.8%$ 6,582
of which International 2,139 2,391 $+11.8%$ 5,814
Current operating income (127) (119) $+68$ M 332
Operating income (127) (119) $+68M$ 265
Net profit attributable to the Group 309 (69) $-6378M$ 604
Net profit attributable to the Group,
excluding capital gain on disposal of
stake in Cofiroute
(76) (69) $+E7M$ 219

Highlights of the half year

  • The Road market in Mainland France has dropped significantly
  • Business at the SRD production unit in Dunkirk has been refocused on bitumen, following the halt of base oil production in April

$\,1$

  • Major contracts have been secured:
  • o upgrading rail infrastructure in Wessex, in the United Kingdom, for 94 million euros
  • o extension of long-term MAC road and motorway network maintenance and management contracts for areas 12 and 14 in the United Kingdom, for 52 million euros
  • o construction of the Savalou-Glazoué road in Benin, for 47 million euros
  • Work continues on the construction of a causeway and an interchange for the Nouvelle Route du Littoral coastal highway project in Reunion Island

Activity by business sector

Consolidated revenue as of June 30, 2015 totaled 5.2 billion euros, down 1.7% compared to June 30, 2014 (-6.3% at constant scope and exchange rates). France has posted an 11% drop in business, and international units have recorded growth of 12%. The increase in revenue that is attributable to the impact of favorable exchange rates amounts to 219 million euros compared to June 30, 2014.

(in millions of euros) 1 st half year Reminder
2014 2015 Change fiscal 2014
Revenue 5,294 5,204 $-1.7%$ 12,396
of which Roads Mainland France 2,135 1,807 $-15%$ 4,459
of which Roads Europe 666 736 $+10%$ 1,660
of which Roads North America 704 843 $+20%$ 2,470
of which Roads Rest of the World 632 668 $+6%$ 1,351
of which Specialized Activities 1,151 1,143 $-1\%$ 2,446
of which parent company 6 ns 10

Roads

Business in Mainland France is down 15% compared to the first half year of 2015, bearing witness to a sharp drop in investments by local authorities in every sector (conventional road maintenance, urban development, public transport) following the second straight year of cuts in allocations from the French government.

$\overline{2}$

In Europe, revenue is up $10\%$ (+6% at constant scope and exchange rates), with progress in central Europe where major highway construction projects secured at the end of 2013 (Hungary and Slovakia) are currently under way.

In North America, revenue is up a strong 20%, benefiting from a positive exchange rate effect. At constant scope and exchange rates, business has improved slightly in the United States and has grown in Canada.

In the Rest of the World, revenue is up 6%, but remains practically equivalent at constant scope and exchange rates. Business is up in the French Overseas departments, in Asia and in Australia, and is down in the Africa/Indian Ocean zone.

Specialized Activities

Revenue in Specialized Activities for the first half year 2015 was similar to the first half of 2014 (-1%), with contrasted situations amongst the businesses:

  • Railways and Pipelines recorded growth at 38% and 6% respectively;
  • Waterproofing $(-3%)$ and Road Safety and Signaling $(+1%)$ performed comparably to the end of June 2014, despite the fact that French markets have remained tough:
  • Sales of refined products is down 64%, in the wake of difficulties encountered to start $\bullet$ up the production unit at the beginning of the year following strikes at the end of 2014. along with the final halt of base oil production as of April.

Production of Construction Materials

In France and around the world, Colas has major operations involving the production of construction materials, notably aggregates, thanks to a global network comprising 701 quarries, 566 asphalt plants, 128 emulsion plants and 208 concrete plants. During the first half vear 2015, the Group produced 40.6 million tons of aggregates (-8%) compared to the first half year 2014, 13.4 million tons of asphalt mix (-7%), 735,000 tons of binders and emulsions (unchanged) and 1.1 million cubic meters of ready-mix concrete (-3%).

Profitability

As of June 30, 2015, operating income amounted to -119 million euros, compared to -127 million euros on June 30, 2014, an 8-million euro improvement.

Operating income from the Roads business is on the rise, as an increase in income in the international units has offset lower profitability in Mainland France in the wake of a sharp drop in volume.

Operating income for Specialized Activities (excluding refined products) is comparable to figures posted at the end of June 2014 thanks to an increase in operating income for the Railways sector.

The Sales of refined products sector recorded an operating loss of 42 million euros, up 12 million euros from the first half 2014. This trend is due to delays encountered in the refining process at the end of 2014 coupled with plunging oil product prices, along with costs incurred when reopening the production line following strikes at the end of 2014. Moreover, the streamlining of the workforce only took effect as of July 2015.

Income from associates and joint ventures totaled 30 million euros, compared to 11 million euros (excluding capital gain on the disposal of the stake in Cofiroute in the first quarter 2014), thanks to an excellent first half year recorded by the Thai subsidiary Tipco.

Net profit attributable to the Group at the end of June 2015 amounted to -69 million euros. Colas' net profit at the end of June is traditionally negative due to the seasonal nature of its businesses. The figures are to be compared to -76 million euros on June 30, 2014, excluding capital gain on the disposal of the stake in Cofiroute for an amount of 385 million euros.

Financial Structure

On June 30, 2015, net debt amounted to 569 million euros. The change from December 31, 2014 (net cash at 682 million euros) reflects the seasonal nature of Colas' businesses and can also be explained by the exceptional dividend of 359 million euros distributed in April 2015. The figures are to be compared to net debt as of June 30, 2014 at 331 million euros, which included the 780 million euros in proceeds from the sale of Colas' stake in Cofiroute, and to net debt of 1,141 million euros at the end of June 2013.

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 2014 at the Combined Annual Shareholders' Meeting on April 14, 2015. It is important to underline that the Province of Quebec passed a law in 2015 designed to help recover money from public contract fraud, providing for a voluntary repayment program, the terms and conditions of which have yet to be clearly defined. As such, the city of Laval has formally notified the subsidiary Sintra that it is to pay an amount of 5.7 million Canadian dollars (4 million euros) on June 16, 2015. Sintra has responded that the terms and conditions of the said program have still not been clearly stipulated, in addition to numerous elements in its own defense that must be taken into consideration.

Related parties

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

4

Outlook

Work-on-hand remains high at the end of June 2015 for a total of 8.1 billion euros, compared to 8.2 billion euros at the end of June 2014 (-2%). As has been the case over the last few quarters, work-on-hand in the international units and French Overseas departments is up 4% at 4.9 billion euros, whereas work-on-hand in Mainland France has posted a 10% drop at 3.2 billion euros.

Roads:

Given the steady drop in monthly order intakes since the beginning of the year, revenue in Mainland France in 2015 should be roughly 10% lower than in 2014. The international units should continue to make headway.

Specialized Activities:

Railways will expand, boosted by high work-on-hand. Revenue in Waterproofing, Road Safety and Signaling, and Pipelines should be similar to figures recorded in 2014. Sales of refined products will see its business drop by roughly 70% following the halt of base oil production (428 million euros in 2014).

On the basis of currently available information, revenue could be down slightly in 2015.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE COLAS GROUP

At June 30, 2015

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

In millions of euros Notes June 30, December 31, June 30, 2014
2015 2014 restated (a)
Property, plant and equipment 3.1 2,456 2,444 2,282
Intangible assets 3.2 91 96 93
Goodwill 3.2 524 518 516
Investments in associates 3.3 284 263 244
Other financial assets 3.4 218 211 201
Deferred taxes and non-current tax receivables 164 156 163
Non-current assets 3,737 3,688 3,499
Inventories 4 695 658 740
Trade receivables 4 3,297 2,567 3,370
Current tax assets 4 143 109 119
Other receivables and prepayments 4 717 576 693
Cash and cash equivalents 391 1,044 401
Financial instruments 18 19 14
Current assets 5,261 4,973 5,337
Held-for-sale assets ÷
Total assets 8,998 8,661 8,836
Share capital and share premium 384 384 384
Retained earnings 1,982 1,874 1,883
Bought back shares (1) (2)
Translation reserve 106 55 (13)
Net income for the year
H.
(69) 604 309
Equity attributable to the Group 2,402 2,915 2,563
Minority interests 30 30 28
Equity 5 2,432 2,945 2,591
Non-current debt 7 555 208 343
Non-current provisions 6.2 865 837 808
Deferred tax liabilities and non-current tax liabilities 86 88 75
Non-current liabilities 1,506 1,133 1,226
Advance and down-payments received 386 377 374
Current debt 7 95 56 69
Current tax liabilities 22 46 41
Trade payables 2,055 1,937 2,088
Current provisions 6.1 276 301 235
Other current liabilities 1,898 1,749 1,878
Bank overdrafts and short-term loans 301 88 309
Financial instruments 27 29 25
Current liabilities 5,060 4,583 5,019
Liabilities associated with held-for-sale assets
Total equity and liabilities 8,998 8,661 8,836
Net financial debt 8 (569) 682 (331)

(a) The financial statements at June 30 2014 have been restated pursuant to the application of IFRIC 21 standards.

Consolidated income statement

Consolidated Financial Statements

In millions of euros Notes June 30, June 30, 2014 December
2015 restated (a) 31, 2014
Revenue (1) 9/12 5,204 5,294 12,396
Purchases used in production (2,514) (2,656) (6, 259)
Staff costs (1,653) (1,598) (3,233)
External services (1,086) (1,084) (2,356)
Taxes, other than income tax (92) (95) (169)
Net depreciation and amortization expenses (183) (170) (401)
Net charges to provisions and impairment losses (25) (8) (128)
Change in inventories (13) (4) 6
Other income from operations (2) 332 255 608
Other expenses from operations (89) (61) (132)
Current operating profit 10/12 (119) (127) 332
Other operating income
Other operating expenses (67)
Operating profit (119) (127) 265
Financial income 9 9 18
Financial expenses (19) (18) (36)
Cost of net debt (10) (9) (18)
Other financial income 9 11 25
Other financial expenses (7) (8) (15)
Income tax expenses 11 30 47 (65)
Income from associates 30 396 413
Net profit (67) 310 605
Net profit attributable to minority interests $\overline{2}$ 1 1
Net profit attributable to the Group (69) 309 604
(1) Of which recorded outside of France (including export sales) 2,391 2,139 5,814
(2) Of which reversal of unutilized provisions / impairment losses 40 30 91

Statement of recognized income and expense

Net profit for the period (67) 310 605
Non-recyclable items in net income
Actuarial gains (losses) regarding employee benefits (1) (2) (13) (23)
Tax on non-recyclable items in net income 4
Recyclable items in net income
Exchange differences on controlled companies 49 9 69
Fair value restatements for financial instruments (1) $^{(4)}$ (1)
Tax on recyclable items in net income
Share in associates 10
Net income recognized directly in equity 49 (2) 59
Total recognized Income and expense (18) 308 664
Attributable to the Group (20) 307 662
Attributable to minority interests

(a) The financial statements at June 30 2014 have been restated pursuant to the application of IFRIC 21 standards.

Consolidated statement of changes in equity

à.

Consolidated Financial Statements

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, 2013 384 1,823 (23) 312 2,496 31 2,527
Share capital increase
Variation in bought back shares (2) (2) (2)
Prior-year profit allocation 312 (312)
Dividends paid (237) (237) (3) (240)
Other transactions with shareholders (4) (4) (4)
Net profit for the period 604 604 1 605
Income (expenses) recognized directly
in equity
(20) 78 58 1 59
Net profit
and
income
(expenses)
recognized directly in equity
(20) 78 604 662 2 664
Change in scope of consolidation
At December 31, 2014 384 1,872 55 604 2,915 30 2,945
Change in accounting policies 9 9 9
Share capital increase
Variation in bought back shares 1 1 1
Prior-year profit allocation 604 (604)
Dividends paid (503) (503) (2) (505)
Other transactions with shareholders
Net profit for the period (69) (69) $\overline{2}$ (67)
Income (expenses) recognized directly
in equity (1)
(2) 51 49 49
profit
and
income
Net
(expenses)
recognized directly in equity
(2) 51 (69) (20) $\overline{\mathbf{2}}$ (18)
Change in scope of consolidation
At June 30, 2015 384 1,981 106 (69) 2,402 30 2,432

(1) Detail:

Group Minority
interests
Total
Exchange differences
Fair value restatement on financial instruments
Actuarial gains (losses) regarding employee benefits $\leq$
Deferred taxes based on these items
Total income (expenses) recognized directly in equity 49
Consolidated cash flow statement
June 30. December 31, June 30, 2014
2015 2014 restated (a)
In millions of euros
Net profit (including minority interests) (67) 605 310
Adjustments for:
Income from associates (30) (28) (11)
Dividends received from associates 11 21 11
Dividends received from unconsolidated companies (1) (7) (6)
Depreciation, amortization and non-current provisions 198 445 174
Capital gains on disposal of assets (53) (426) (400)
Miscellaneous non-cash charges
Sub-total 58 610 78
Cost of net debt 10 18 9
Income tax expenses (30) 65 (47)
Cash from operations 38 693 40
(45) (163) (76)
Income tax paid (572) 71
Changes in working capital related to operating activities (579) 601 (663)
Cash flows from operating activities (a) (699)
Purchase of tangible and intangible assets (124) (522) (171)
Proceeds from sales of properties, plant and equipment 40 66 26
Net debt on tangible and intangible assets (74) 43 (20)
Sub-total (158) (413) (165)
Acquisitions and disposals of subsidiaries:
Acquisitions of subsidiaries (12) (43) (21)
Disposals of subsidiaries 771 771
Net debt on acquisitions of subsidiaries (5) (1)
Cash acquired 6 (2)
Sub-total (6) 721 749
Other investing activities: 1 7 6
Dividends received from unconsolidated companies (1) 6 9
Changes of other financial assets 13 15
Sub-total
Cash flows from investing activities (b)
(164) 321 599
Capital increases/(reductions) paid by shareholders & non-controlling interests
and other transactions between shareholders
1 (4) (1)
Dividends paid to parent company shareholders (503) (237) (237)
Dividends paid to minority interests (2) (3) (4)
Net variation from borrowings 376 (30) 125
Interest income (expense) (10) (18) (9)
Other financing activities
Cash flows from financing activities (c) (138) (292) (126)
Exchange differences and other non-cash variations (d) 15 $\overline{7}$ (1)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents (a+b+c+d) (866) 637 (227)
Net cash at the beginning of the year 956 319 319
Net cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year (see note 9) 90 956 92

(a) The financial statements at June 30 2014 have been restated pursuant to the application of IFRIC 21 standards.

Notes to the consolidated financial statements

Contents

Notes

    1. Significant facts of the first half year 2015
    1. Significant accounting principles and policies
    1. Non-current assets
    1. Current assets
    1. Information on equity
    1. Current and non-current provisions
    1. Current and non-current financial debts
    1. Net cash (net financial position)
    1. Revenue and Income from ordinary activities
    1. Operating income and expenses
    1. Income tax
    1. Seament reporting
    1. Impacts pursuant to the initial application of consolidation standards
    1. Main exchange rates used for translation

Declaration of compliance:

The interim condensed consolidated financial statements of Colas and its subsidiaries (the "Group") 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 31 December 2014.

They were prepared in accordance with the 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). itself the successor body to the 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, 2015 any standard or interpretation not endorsed by the European Union.

The comparatives presented are from the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2014 and from the interim condensed consolidated financial statements at June 30, 2014.

Note 1. Significant facts for the first half year 2015

$1.1$ Significant facts for the first half year 2015

Roads Mainland France: a 15% activity decrease. Significant decline in the Euro / US dollar exchange rate.

$1.2$ Significant facts and changes in scope after June 30, 2015

None.

Note 2. Significant accounting principles and policies

2.1 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 25, 2015.

The Condensed interim consolidated financial statements for the half year 2015 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, 2014 and at the end of June 2014.

Condensed interim consolidated accounts, specific assessment methods are as follows:

For interim financial statements, consolidated income tax is determined according to the principles defined by the IAS 34 standard. The income tax of each company is taken into account in respect of the period based on the best estimate of the average annual tax rate expected for the full year (except for holding companies determined according to actual tax at end of period).

Expenses accounted for in the period in respect of the employee benefits are prorated charges estimated for the year, calculated on the basis of actuarial assumptions and forecasts to December 31, 2014. A drop of 50 basis points of the discount rate (2.01% at December 31, 2014) would lead to an increase in the provision for employee retirement indemnities of EUR 9 million. This impact would be apprehended in the statement of recognized income and expense.

2.2 New IFRS Standards, amendments and interpretations

As of June 30, 2015, the Group applied the standards, interpretations, accounting principles and methods that were applied in the financial statements of fiscal year 2014, with the exception of mandatory changes laid down by the IFRS standards mentioned below, applicable as from January 1, 2015.

Main IFRS Standards, amendments and interpretations adopted by the European Union, for mandatory application of early adoption as of January 1, 2015:

IFRIC 21: Levies.

This interpretation was endorsed by the European Union on June 13, 2014. The impacts of this interpretation, mandatory as of January 1, 2015, are not significant on the equity of the Group, but do affect the rate of recognition in the intervening period of some taxes, such as the French "C3S" or property tax.

The impacts on operating profit for the condensed interim financial statements for the half year 2015 are presented in Note 13 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements.

Other main IFRS Standards, amendments and interpretations issued by the IASB, not yet adopted 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, especially IAS 11 and IAS 18. The new standard, not adopted by the European Union, is applicable to January 1, 2017.

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

IFRS 9: Financial Instruments

On 24 July 2014, the IASB issued a new standard on financial instruments intended to replace most of the current IFRS pronouncements on this subject, in particular IAS 39. The new standard, which has not yet been endorsed by the European Union, is applicable from 1 January 2018.

2.3 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.

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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, 2014 868 1.294 120 2,282
At December 31, 2014 905 1,384 155 2,444
At June 30, 2015 922 1,399 135 2,456

3.2 - Intangible assets and Goodwill

Concessions.
patents, and other
rights
Other Total intangible
assets
Goodwill
Net carrying amount
At June 30, 2014 74 19 93 516
At December 31, 2014 76 20 96 518
At June 30, 2015 79 œ 524

3.3. - Investments in associates

Share in equity Goodwill Depreciation of
Goodwill
Net carrying
amount
At January 1, 2015 184 106 (27) 263
Exchange differences 3 (1) 2
Transfers
Changes in scope of consolidation
Issue of share capital
Net consolidated profit 31 31
Dividends paid (11) (11)
Impairment (1) (1)
At June 30, 2015 207 105 (28) 284

Main associated companies

Share in equity Net carrying amount
Main associated companies
Tipco Asphalt 70
Mak Mecsek 32
Other
Joint ventures
Miscellaneous companies
103
Total 207

3.4. - Other non-current financial assets

Consolidated Financial Statements

Non-
consolidated
investments
Other
financial
assets
Total gross
value
Allowance Carrying
amount
At June 30, 2014 94 172 266 (65) 201
At December 31, 2014 98 175 273 (62) 211
At June 30, 2015 98 183 281 (63) 218

Note 4. Current assets

June 30, 2015 December 31, 2014
Gross Allowance Net Gross Allowance Net
Inventories 725 (30) 695 695 (37) 658
Trade receivables 3,448 (151) 3,297 2,714 (147) 2,567
Tax receivables 143 143 109 109
Other receivables: 735 (18) 717 599 (23) 576

Note 5. Information on equity

5.1 Composition of share capital

Colas' share capital on June 30, 2015 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 the same shareholder grant double voting rights).

5.2 Year variations

No change since January 1st, 2015.

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, 2015 72 84 55 8 82 301
Exchange differences 2
Transfers
Changes in scope of consolidation
Allocation for the year 16 9 $12^{1}$ 42
Reversal of utilized provisions (18) (7) (3) (1) (21) (50)
Reversal of unutilized provisions (11) (5) (5) (1) (22)
At June 30, 2015 60 82 52 75 276
6.2 - Non-current provisions
Employee Litigation and
benefits legal matters
Customer
warranties
(long -Term)
Site
reclamation
(long-Term)
Others Total
At January 1, 2015 394 208 53 153 29 837
Exchange differences 6 $\overline{2}$ 9
Transfers (1) 3 2
Changes in scope of consolidation
Actuarial gains/losses in equity 2 $\overline{2}$
Allocation for the year 12 10 8 4 14 48
Reversal of utilized provisions (9) (6) (2) (2) (1) (20)
Reversal of unutilized provisions (1) (9) (2) (1) (13)
At June 30, 2015 404 204 56 159 42 865

Breakdown of main provisions

June 30,
2015
December
31, 2014
Length-of-service awards 100 96
Retirement indemnities 212 211
Pensions 92 87
Employee benefits 404 394
Litigation with clients 57 58
Litigation with employees 16 17
Litigation with welfare bodies 88 88
Litigation with tax authorities 29 30
Litigation with other bodies 2 2
Other litigations 12 13
Litigation and legal matters 204 208

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Note 7. Current and non-current financial debts

June 30, 2015 June 30, 2014
Bank loans (medium/long-term) 542 325
Finance leases 16
Other financial debts (long-term)
Non-current debt 555 343
Portion of long-term debt at less than one year 95 69
Short-term borrowings and overdrafts 301 309
Current debt 396 378

Note 8. Net cash (net financial position)

June 30, 2015 June 30, 2014
Cash and cash equivalents 391 401
Bank overdrafts and short-term loans (301) (309)
Net cash 90 92
Non-current debt 555 343
Current debt 95 69
Financial instruments 9 11
Gross debt 659 423
Net financial position (569) (331)

Note 9. Revenue and Income from ordinary activities

June 30, 2015 June 30, 2014
Revenue 962 1,113
Rendering of services 168 166
Construction contracts 4.074 4,015
Revenue 5.204 5,294
Other income from ordinary activities
Total income from ordinary activities 5,204 5,294

Note 10. Operating profit

June 30, 2015 June 30, 2014
Current operating profit (119) (127)
Other non-current income
Other non-current expense
Operating profit (119)

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, 2015 June 30, 2014
Current income tax
Deferred income tax 16
Tax adjustments or exemptions, withholding taxes
Net tax expense 30

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 Business segment information

Roads
Mainland
France
Roads
North
America
Roads
Europe
Roads Rest
of the
world
Specialized
Activities
Holding
company
(b)
Consolid
ated
June 30, 2015
Income from ordinary activities 1,807 736 843 668 1,143 7 5,204
Current operating profit (66) (39) 20 (43) 8 (119)
Net profit (55) 2 (27) 35 (27) 5 (67)
June 30, 2014 (a)
Income from ordinary activities 2.135 666 704 632 1.151 6 5,294
Current operating profit (25) (19) (77) 19 (32) 7 (127)
Net profit (3) (15) (51) 14 (23) 388 310

(a) Data restated pursuant to the application of IFRIC 21 standards.

(b) Including a net capital gain of 385 million euros generated by the sale of stakes in the share capital of Cofiroute in 2014.

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

As explained in note 2, at June 30, 2015, the impacts of the interpretation of IFRIC 21 applicable in a mandatory way from 1 January 2015 are not significant on the equity of the group, but affect the rate of recognition in the intervening
period of some taxes, such as the French "C3S" or property tax. The impact on the balance sheet and statement as at June 30, 2014 is presented below.

Published
30/06/2014
Impacts
IFRIC 21
Pro Forma
30/06/2014
Non-current tax assets 158 5 163
Other non-current assets 3,336 3,336
Non-current assets 3,494 5 3,499
Current assets 5,337 5,337
TOTAL ASSETS 8,831 5 8,836
Equity attributable to the Group 2,599 (8) 2,591
Non-current liabilities 1,226 1,226
Current liabilities 5,006 13 5,019
TOTAL LIABILITIES 8,831 5 8,836
Income from ordinary activities 5,294 5,294
Operating profit (114) (13) (127)
Cost of net debt (9) (9)
Other financial income and expense 3 3
Income tax expense 42 5 47
Income from associates 396 396
Net profit 318 (8) 310
Net profit attributable to minority interests 1
NET PROFIT ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE GROUP 317 (8) 309

Note 14. Main exchange rates used for translation

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

Country Currency Rate
June 30, 2015
Average rate
June 30, 2015
Rate
June 30, 2014
Average rate
June 30, 2014
Europe
Croatia Croatian kuna 7.5765 7.6302 7.5755 7.6276
Denmark Danish kroner 7.4611 7.4559 7.4564 7.4631
Great Britain British pound 0.7134 0.7335 0.7999 0.8226
Hungary Forint 312.85 307.2227 305.31 306.9209
Poland Zloty 4.1729 4.1388 4.1326 4.1769
Czech Republic Czech Republic koruny 27.211 27.5186 27.435 27.4437
Switzerland Swiss franc 1.0449 1.0575 1.217 1.2217
North America
United States US dollar 1.1299 1.1154 1.362 1.3709
Canada Canadian dollar 1.3865 1.377 1.4749 1.5054
Other
Australia Australian dollar 1.4591 1.4244 1.4478 1.5019
Morocco Dirham 10.9633 10.8197 11.2284 11.2438
Thailand Baht 38,066 36.7189 44.33 44.6424

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 27, 2015

Hervé LE BOUC $Chairman - CEO$

KPMG AUDIT IS Tour EQHO 2 Avenue Gambetta CS 60055 92066 Paris la Défense Cedex France

MAZARS ÷

MAZARS Exaltis - 61, rue Henri Regnault 92075 Paris La défense France

COLAS

Société Anonyme

Rapport des commissaires aux comptes sur l'information financière semestrielle 2015

Période du 1er janvier au 30 juin 2015 COLAS Société Anonyme 7, place René Clair - 92100 Boulogne Billancourt

KPMG AUDIT IS Tour EOHO 2 Avenue Gambetta CS 60055 92066 Paris la Défense Cedex France

MAZARS

MAZADE Exaltis - 61, rue Henri Regnault. 92075 Paris La défense 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 2015

Période du 1er janvier au 30 juin 2015

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 2015, 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 2015 25 août 2015

Sans remettre en cause la conclusion exprimée ci-dessus, nous attirons votre attention sur les notes 2.2 et 13 de l'annexe qui exposent l'incidence sur les comptes consolidés de la première application de l'interprétation d'IFRIC 21.

$II - Ve$ rification 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 25 août 2015

KPMG Audit IS François Plat

Associé

Guillaume Potel Associé

MAZARS Gaël Lamant Asspcié

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