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Colas Interim / Quarterly Report 2017

Aug 31, 2017

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HALF-YEAR REPORT AS OF JUNE 30, 2017

CONTENTS

Colas' half-year activity report as of June 30, 2017 (French monetary and financial code L. 451-1-2)

Consolidated interim financial statements as of June 30, 2017

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

Statutory Auditors Report on the half-year financial information 2017

COLAS HALF-YEAR REPORT AS OF JUNE 30, 2017

With locations in over 50 countries on 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 an international network of 800 construction business units and 2,000 materials production units, the Group completes around 90,000 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 divisions: Roads, its core business, and complementary Specialized Activities (Railways, Waterproofing, Road Safety and Signaling, and Networks). Colas is also a shareholder, usually with a minority stake, in infrastructure concession and management companies.

Key figures

KEY FIGURES (in millions of euros) $1ST$ HALF 2016 $1ST$ HALF 2017 CHANGE
Revenue 4,678 5,002 $+7%$ a
of which France 2,638 2,812 $+7%$
of which International 2,040 2,190 $+7%$
Current operating profit (85) (136) (51)
Operating profit $(115)^{b}$ $(140)^{b}$ (25)
Net profit attributable to the Group (71) (88) (17)

(a) Up 7% at constant scope and exchange rates.

(b) Including €30m in non-current expenses for H1 2016, primarily attributable to the cessation of the refined products business and €4m for H1 2017 related to the work performed prior to dismantling the Dunkirk site.

Highlights of the half year

  • Recovery of Roads market in Mainland France, after declining for three years in a row;
  • Acquisitions:
  • o the assets of Graymont Materials (materials production company) in New York State (United States)
  • o the assets of La Compagnie Meloche Inc. (materials production and roadworks company) in Quebec (Canada)
  • $\circ$ Allied Infrastructure Management, a company specializing in the airport services and maintenance sector, in the United Kingdom.
  • Securing of substantial contracts:
  • o 30-year construction and maintenance contract for the Southwest Calgary Ring Road in Alberta (Canada), for 200 million euros;
  • o earthworks and site clean-up for the construction of the #15 Greater Paris metro line (France), for 52 million euros;
  • $\circ$ several contracts for the implementation of the bus rapid transit (BRT) line in Lens (France), for 46 million euros;
  • o repaving and widening of two sections of Highway D1 in the Czech Republic, for 38 million euros:
  • construction and renovation of airports in Antananarivo and Nosy Be (Madagascar), for $\circ$ 104 million euros.

Activity by business segment

Consolidated revenue as of June 30, 2017 totaled 5,002 million euros, up 7% compared to June 30, 2016. This increase confirmed the business recovery observed in the first quarter of 2017. Changes in scope and exchange rates did not have a material impact on half-year results.

REVENUE BY BUSINESS SECTOR
(in millions of euros)
$1ST$ HALF 2016 $1ST$ HALF 2017 CHANGE CHANGE AT
CONSTANT
SCOPE AND
EXCHANGE
RATES
Revenue 4,678 5,002 $+7%$ $+7%$
Roads Mainland France 1,779 1,954 $+10%$ $+10%$
Roads Europe 585 669 $+14%$ $+17%$
Roads North America 802 814 $+1%$ $-3%$
Roads Rest of the World 545 583 $+7%$ $+4%$
Specialized Activities 957 976 $+2%$ $+5%$
Parent company 10 $6\phantom{1}6$ ns ns

Roads

In Mainland France, revenue was up 10% compared to the first half of 2016. All the regional subsidiaries contributed to this increase, which reflected the market's recovery after declining for three years in a row.

In Europe, revenue was up 17% at constant exchange rates. While business in Northern Europe increased by 9%, Central Europe saw a 34% surge in revenue, related to the relaunch of roadworks programs funded by the European Union.

In North America, revenue was slightly lower at end-June 2017 (down 3% at constant scope and exchange rates), with the start of roadwork projects delayed by unfavorable weather conditions.

In the Rest of the World (International excluding Europe and North America), revenue increased by 4% at constant exchange rates. Growth was robust in Oceania (up 13%), particularly in Australia.

Specialized Activities

In the first half of 2017, revenue in Specialized Activities rose slightly by 2% (up 5% at constant scope and exchange rates). This increase was mainly driven by Networks and Waterproofing, whereas Safety and Signaling was stable and the Railways business was down slightly.

Materials production

In France and around the world, a major part of Colas' business involves the production of construction materials, especially aggregates, thanks to a global network comprising 714 quarries, 553 asphalt plants, 129 emulsion plants and 197 concrete plants. In the first half of 2017, the Group produced 43 million metric tons of aggregates (up 3% from the first half of 2016), 15 million metric tons of asphalt mix (up 8%), 744,000 metric tons of binders and emulsions (down 2%) and 1.1 million cubic meters of ready-mix concrete (unchanged).

Profitability

As of June 30, 2017, current operating profit amounted to -136 million euros, compared to -85 million euros as of June 30, 2016, down 51 million euros.

This change mainly arose from:

  • the delayed projects in North America;
  • the still-limited impact on profit of the rapid relaunch of projects in Central Europe; ◉
  • a more challenging French railways market for Colas Rail, particularly in the freight business.

Income from joint ventures and associates totaled 33 million euros, compared to 31 million euros at end-June 2016.

Colas' net profit at the end of June is traditionally negative due to the seasonal nature of its business. Net profit attributable to the Group at end-June 2017 amounted to -88 million euros, compared to -71 million euros at end-June 2016.

Financial structure

As of June 30, 2017, net financial debt amounted to 570 million euros, compared to 316 million euros at end-June 2016. The change from December 31, 2016 (net cash of 517 million euros) reflects the seasonal nature of Colas' business.

Outlook

Work on hand remained high at end-June 2017 for a total of 8.1 billion euros, up 1% from end-June 2016. It increased by 2% at constant exchange rates.

Work on hand in Mainland France grew by 9%, whereas in the International units and French Overseas Departments it decreased by 3%.

On the basis of currently available information, revenue at constant scope and exchange rates is expected to exceed 2016 levels.

With regards to net profit, given the good level of business and margins in France and Central Europe, and subject to the usual unpredictability of weather conditions in North America, in the second half of the year, Colas should be in a position to offset a significant portion of the year-on-year change recorded at end-June 2017 compared to end-June 2016.

French Société Anonyme with share capital of 48,981,748.50 euros Head quarter : 7, place René Clair - 92100 Boulogne Billancourt - France Immatriculation: R.C.S. Nanterre B552 025 314 A.P.E. 4211Z Fiscal year from January 1st, to December 31st, 2017

Condensed consolidated financial statements of the Colas Group

At June 30, 2017

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

In millions of euros Notes June 30
2017
December
31
2016
June 30
2016
Property, plant and equipment 3.1 2,401 2,394 2,302
Intangible assets 3.2 94 92 95
Goodwill 3.2 513 500 498
Joint ventures and associates 3.3 380 375 317
Other non-current financial assets 3.4 180 183 202
Deferred tax assets and non-current tax receivable 180 172 181
Non-current assets 3,748 3,716 3,595
Inventories 606 498 575
Trade receivables and related accounts 3,373 2,600 3,040
Tax asset (receivable) 210 159 156
Other current receivables and prepaid expenses 740 673 660
Cash and cash equivalents 333 759 334
Financial instruments 15 17 19
Current assets 5,277 4,706 4,784
Held-for-sale assets
Total assets
$\lambda$
9,025 8,422 8,379
Share capital and share premium 384 384 384
Retained earnings 2,095 1,826 2,053
Treasury shares (1) (2)
Translation reserve 73 116 62
Consolidated net income / (loss) (88) 355 (71)
Equity attributable to the Group 2,464 2,680 2,426
Non-controlling interests 30 33 29
Equity 4 2,494 2,713 2,455
Non-current debt 6 494 125 230
Non-current provisions 5.2 906 917 822
Deferred tax liabilities and non-current tax liabilities 72 71 72
Non-current liabilities 1,472 1,113 1,124
Advances and down-payments received on orders 362 300 313
Current debt 6 49 73 82
Current taxes payable 18 55 21
Trade payables and related accounts 2,101 1,945 1,931
Current provisions 5.1 285 324 323
Other current liabilities 1,869 1,838 1,773
Overdrafts and short-term bank borrowings 358 42 333
Financial instruments 17 19 24
Current liabilities 5,059 4,596 4,800
Liabilities associated to assets held for sale and discontinued
operations
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
9,025 8,422 8,379
Net surplus clash / (net debt)
$\lambda$
$\overline{7}$ (570) 517 (316)

Consolidated income statement

In millions of euros June 30, Year
2017 2016 2016
Revenue (1) 8/11 5002 4678 11 006
Purchases used in production (2284) (2015) (4842)
Personnel costs (1624) (1604) (3214)
External charges (1192) (1115) (2372)
Taxes, other than income tax (86) (85) (154)
Net depreciation and amortization expenses (176) (171) (399)
Net charges to provisions and impairment losses (3) (13) (155)
Change in production inventories 8 1 (12)
Other income from operations (2) 278 339 757
Other expenses on operations (59) (100) (229)
Current operating profit 9/11 (136) (85) 386
Other operating income
Other operating expenses (4) (30) (62)
Operating profit (140) (115) 324
Financial income 6 9 16
Financial expenses (14) (16) (29)
Cost of net debt (8) (7) (13)
Other financial income 6 3 97
Other financial expenses (5) (3) (23)
Income tax expenses 10 27 22 (108)
Joint ventures and associates 33 S.
31
82
Net profit / (loss) (87) (69) 359
Net profit/(loss) attributable to the Group (88) (71) 355
Net profit/(loss) attributable to non-controlling interests 1 $\overline{2}$ 4
Basic earnings per share from continuing operations (in euros) ns ns 10.87
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations (in euros) ns ns 10.87
(1) Of which recorded outside of France (including export sales) 2,190 2,040 5,227
(2) Of which reversal of unutilized provisions / impairment losses 44 60 139
Statement of recognized income and expense
Net profit/ (loss) (87) (69) 359
Items not reclassifiable to profit/(loss)
Actuarial gains (losses) on employee benefits 3 (63)
Net tax effect of items not reclassifiable to profit/(loss) (1) 14
Items reclassifiable to profit or loss
Change in cumulative translation adjustment (37) (18) 24
Net change in fair value of hedging instruments and other financial
assets
Net tax effect of items reclassifiable to profit/(loss)
3 $\sqrt{2}$ 7
(3)
Share of reclassifiable income and expense of joint ventures and
associates
Net income recognized directly in equity
(7) (3) $\mathbf{g}$
Total recognized income and expense (41) (17)
(86)
(12)
347
Attributable to the Group (128)
Attributable to non-controlling interests (128) (88)
$\mathfrak{D}$
343
4

Consolidated statement of changes in equity

millions of euros Share
capital
and share
premium
Retained
earnings
Translation
reserve
Consolid
ated net
profit/
$(\text{loss})$
Capital
and
reserves
Non-
controlling
interests
Total
At December 31, 2015 384 1,992 83 234 2,693 31 2,724
Acquisitions / disposals of treasury
shares
Prior-year profit allocation 234 (234)
Distribution (356) (356) (2) (358)
Other transactions with shareholders
Net income for the year 355 355 4 359
Income and expense recognized (45) 33 (12) (12)
Net income and recognized income and
expense
(45) 33 355 343 4 347
Changes in scope of consolidation
At December 31, 2016 384 1,825 116 355 2,680 33 2,713
Acquisitions / disposals of treasury
shares
1 1 1
Prior-year profit allocation 355 (355)
Distribution (89) (89) (3) (92)
Other transactions with shareholders
Net income for the period (88) (88) 1 (87)
Reported income and expenses (1) 3 (43) (40) (1) (41)
Net income and recognized income and
expense
3 (43) (88) (128) (128)
of
in
scope
Changes
consolidationVariation
in
treasury
shares
At June 30, 2017 384 2,095 73 (88) 2,464 30 2,494
(1) Detail of recognized income and expense:
Group Non-
controlling
interests
Total
controlling
interests
Exchange differences (43) (44)
Fair value restatement on financial instruments
Actuarial gains (losses) regarding employee benefits
Deferred taxes based on these items
Total income (expenses) recognized directly in equity (40)

$-4-$

Consolidated cash flow statement June 30,
2017
December
31, 2016
June 30,
2016
In millions of euros
Consolidated net profit/(loss) (including minority interests) (87) 359 (69)
Adjustments for:
Joint ventures and associates (33) (82) (31)
Dividends received from associates 28 31 21
Dividends received from unconsolidated companies (1) (2) (1)
Charges to/(reversals of) depreciation, amortization, impairment & non-
current provisions
166 395 164
Gains and losses on asset disposal (9) (123) (15)
Miscellaneous non-cash charges
Sub-total 64 578 69
Cost of net debt 8 13 7
Income tax paid (27) 108 (22)
Cash from operations 45 699 54
Income tax paid (67) (148) (67)
Changes in working capital related to operating activities (698) 66 (534)
Cash flows from operating activities (a) (720) 617 (547)
Purchase price of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets (162) (457) (143)
Proceeds from disposals of property, plant and equipment and intangible
assets
24 73 15
Net liabilities related to property, plant and equipment and intangible
assets
(103) 18 (66)
Sub-total (241) (366) (194)
Acquisitions and disposals of subsidiaries:
Acquisitions of subsidiaries (101) (15) (6)
Disposals of subsidiaries 1 150 49
Net liabilities related to non-consolidated companies and other
investments
63 (68)
Other effects of changes in scope of consolidation (cash of acquired
and divested companies)
1 1
Sub-total (36) 67 44
Other cash flows related to investing activities (change in loans, dividends
received from non-consolidated companies):
Dividends received from unconsolidated companies 1 $\overline{2}$ $\cdot$ 1
Changes of other non-current financial assets 11 10
Sub-total 1 13 11
Cash flows from investing activities (b) (276) (286) (139)
Capital increases/(reductions) paid by shareholders & non-controlling 1 (1)
interests and other transactions between shareholders
Dividends paid to parent company shareholders (89) (356) (178)
Dividends paid to minority interests (3) (2) (3)
Change in current and non-current debt 350 (17) 98
Cost of net debt (8) (13) (7)
Other cash flows related to financing activities 1
Cash flows from financing activities (c) 251 (388) (90)
Effect of foreign exchange fluctuations (d) 3 (12) (9)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents (a+b+c+d) (742) (69) (785)
Net cash at the beginning of the year 717 786 786
Net cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year (see note 7) (25) 717 1.

$-5-$

Notes to the consolidated financial statements

Notes

  • Significant facts of the first half year 2017 $1.$
  • Significant accounting principles and policies 2.
  • Non-current assets 3.
  • Information on equity $\overline{4}$ .
  • Current and non-current provisions 5.
  • Current and non-current financial debt 6.
  • Net financial surplus (net debt) $7.$
  • Analysis of revenue and other income from ordinary activities 8.
  • Operating profit 9.
  • Income tax expense $10.$
    1. Segment information
    1. Off balance sheet commitments
    1. Disclosures on related parties
    1. Main exchange rates

Declaration of compliance

The interim condensed consolidated financial statements of Colas and its subsidiaries (the "Group") as of June 30, 2017 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 2016.

They were prepared in accordance with the standards issued by the IASB including : IFRSs, IASs (International Accounting Standards), supplemented by the interpretations made by the former International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee ("IFRIC"), now called IFRS Interpretation Committee or issued by the agency that preceded the Standing Interpretation Committee ("SIC"), approved by the Union European and applicable to that date. At June 30, 2017, the Group has not applied standard or interpretation by anticipation, not approved by the European Union.

The accounts present in millions of euros (unless otherwise stated): the balance sheet, the income statement, the statement of recognized income and expense, the consolidated statement of changes in equity, the consolidated cash flow statement and the notes. They are presented compared with consolidated accounts at 31 December 2016 and the consolidated condensed to June 30, 2016.

NOTE 1. SIGNIFICANT EVENTS

1.1 Significant events of the 1st half 2017

None

1.2 Significant events subsequent to June 30, 2017

None

NOTE 2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES AND POLICIES

2.1 Preparation principles of the financial statements

Condensed interim consolidated accounts of the Group Colas include the accounts of Colas SA and its subsidiaries, as well as investments in associated entities, joint ventures and joint activities. They are presented in millions of euros, currency in which the majority of the Group's operations is treated, and comply with the recommendations of the French accounting standards board, CNC (now ANC) no. 2013-03 of November 7, 2013 concerning the presentation of financial statements.

They were approved for publication by the Board of Directors on August 29, 2017.

The Condensed interim consolidated financial statements for the half year 2017 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, 2016 and at the end of June 2016.

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, 2016. A drop of 70 basis points of the discount rate (1.71 % at December 31, 2016) would lead to an increase in the provision for employee retirement indemnities of EUR 24 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, 2017, the Group applied the standards, interpretations, accounting principles and methods that were applied in the financial statements of fiscal year 2016, with the exception of mandatory changes laid down by the IFRS standards mentioned below, applicable as from January 1, 2017.

  • Main IFRS standards, amendments and interpretations effective within the European Union, and mandatorily applicable or permitted for early adoption with effect from 1 January 2017:
  • Amendments to IAS 7: Statement of Cash Flows.

These amendments lay down the principle that an entity should provide disclosures that enable users of financial statements to evaluate changes in liabilities arising from financing activities, including both changes arising from cash flows and non-cash changes.

These amendments are applicable to annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2017, and were early adopted in the Bouvgues consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2016.

Consequently, the Group provides a reconciliation (in Note 7) between the opening and closing financial positions as regards liabilities included in financing activities.

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 was endorsed by the European Union on 22 November 2016, is applicable from 1 January 2018. The Group has decided not to early adopt this standard

The Group will apply the classification, measurement and impairment principles of IFRS 9 retrospectively with effect from 1 January 2018, with no restatement of prior period comparatives on first time application. The hedge accounting principles of IFRS 9 will also be applied by the Group with effect from 1 January 2018, using a prospective approach in accordance with the standard.

The impacts of applying this standard are currently under review.

IFRS 15: Revenue from Contracts with Customers.

On 28 May 2014, the IASB issued a new standard on revenue recognition intended to replace most of the current IFRS pronouncements on this subject, in particular IAS 11 and IAS 18. The new standard was endorsed by the European Union on 29 October 2016 and is applicable from 1 January 2018. The Bouyques group has not early adopted IFRS 15, which it will apply retrospectively with effect from 1 January 2018; the 2017 figures presented in 2018 will also be restated to reflect the impacts of IFRS 15 (presentation of a comparative reporting period).

Key standards, amendments and interpretations issued by the IASB but not yet endorsed by the European Union:

IFRS 16: Leases.

On 13 January 2016, the IASB issued IFRS 16, "Leases", IFRS 16 will replace IAS 17, along with the associated IFRIC and SIC interpretations, and for lessees will end the distinction previously made between operating leases and finance leases. Lessees will be required to account for all leases with a term of more than one year in a manner similar to that currently specified for finance leases under IAS 17, involving the recognition of an asset for the rights, and a liability for the obligations, arising under the lease. IFRS 16, which has not yet been endorsed by the European Union, is applicable from 1 January 2019.

The Group has elected to use the retrospective approach for the first time application of IFRS 16.

The impact of IFRS 16 is currently under review.

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 quarter 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.

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, 2016 914 1.297 91 2,302
At December 31, 2016 917 1.381 96 2,394
At June 30, 2017 925 1,382 94 2,401

3.2 - Intangible assets and Goodwill

Concessions, patents, and other
riahts
Other Total intangible
assets
Goodwill
At June 30, 2016 67 28 95 498
At December 31, 2016 65 92 500
At June 30, 2017 62 32 94

3.3 - Joint ventures and associates

Share in equity Goodwill Goodwill
impairment
Carrying
amount
At June 30, 2016 241 109 (33) 317
At December 31, 2016 301 111 (37 375
At June 30, 2017 308 110 (38) 380

Main companies

Share in equity Net carrying
amount
Main associated companies
Tipco Asphalt 105 14
Mak Mecsek 35
Other 33 c
Joint ventures
Miscellaneous companies 135 16
Total 308 33

3.4 - Other non-current financial assets

Non-
consolidated
investments
Other non-
current
financial
assets
Total gross
value
Allowance Carrying
amount
At June 30, 2016 97 170 267 (65) 202
At December 31, 2016 86 162 248 (65) 183
At June 30, 2017 83 160 243 (63) 180

NOTE 4. INFORMATION ON EQUITY

4.1 Composition of share capital

Colas' share capital as of June 30, 2017 amounted to 48,981,748.50 euros. It is comprised of 32,654,499 shares with a nominal value of 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).

4.2 Change during the year: None since January 1st, 2017.

NOTE 5. CURRENT AND NON-CURRENT PROVISIONS

5.1 - 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, 2017 89 88 47 13 87 324
Exchange differences (1) (3) (4)
Transfers (3) (2)
in
of
Changes
scope
consolidation
Allocation for the year 22 2 8 39
Reversal of utilized provisions (23) (8) (3) (1) (9) (44)
Reversal of unutilized provisions (16) (7) (3) (2) (28)
At June 30, 2017 72 79 43 13 78 285

5.2 - Non-current provisions

Employee Litigation &
benefits legal matters
Customer
warranties
(Long Term)
Site
reclamation
(Long Term)
Others Total
At January 1, 2017 423 235 69 155 35 917
Exchange differences (3) (2) (2) (2) (9)
Transfers
Changes in scope of consolidation (1) $\overline{4}$ 3
Actuarial gains/losses in equity
Allocation for the year 12 8 $\overline{4}$ 3 2 29
Reversal of utilized provisions (5) (11) (4) (3) (3) (26)
Reversal of unutilized provisions (4) (3) (9)
At June 30, 2017 426 225 66 157 32 906

Breakdown of main provisions

June 30,
2017
December
31, 2016
Length-of-service awards 104 101
Retirement indemnities 221 217
Pensions 101 105
Employee benefits 426 423
Litigation with clients 43 46
Litigation with employees 26 26
Litigation with welfare bodies 85 83
Litigation with tax authorities 37 39
Litigation with other bodies 3 3
Other litigations 31 38
Litigation and legal matters 225 235

NOTE 6. CURRENT AND NON-CURRENT FINANCIAL DEBT

June 30, 2017 June 30, 2016
Bank loans (medium/long-term)
W 9 - 12
486 221
Finance leases
Other financial debts (long-term)
Non-current debt 494 230
Portion of long-term debt at less than one year 49 82
Short-term borrowings and overdrafts 358 333
Current debt 407 415

NOTE 7. NET FINANCIAL SURPLUS (NET DEBT)

December
31, 2016
Cash
flows
Scope Currency.
transmlation
adjustment
Fair
values
Other
impacts
June 30,
2017
Cash and cash equivalents 759 (420) (4) (3) 333
Overdrafts and short-term bank
borrowings
(42) (326) 3 (358)
Net cash 717 (746) 3 (25)
Non-current debt 125 385 (4) (11) 494
Current debt 73 (35) 12 49
Financial instruments 2
Gross debt 200 350 (5) 545
Net financial position 517 (1,096) 8 (570)

NOTE 8. ANALYSIS OF REVENUE AND OTHER INCOME FROM ACTIVITY

June 30, 2017 June 30, 2016
Sales of products 801 776
Rendering of services 175 183
Construction contracts 4.026 3,719
Revenue 5.002 4,678
Other income from ordinary activities
Income from ordinary activities 5.002 4,678

NOTE 9 - OPERATING PROFIT

June 30, 2017 June 30, 2016
Current operating profit (136) (85)
Other non-current income (a)
Other non-current expense (a) (4 (30)
Operating profit (140) (115)

(a) Expenses related to the refined products activity, which essentially correspond to the fixed costs of the SRD subsidiary in Dunkerque, whose production is stopped.

NOTE 10 - INCOME TAX EXPENSES

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, 2017 June 30, 2016
Current income tax
Deferred income tax
Tax adjustments or exemptions, withholding taxes
Net tax expense

NOTE 11. SEGMENT REPORTING

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

11.1 Determination of Group's segments

The Group's operating activities are organized as follows:

  • Roads Mainland France includes the road activities in mainland France; $\ddot{\phantom{0}}$
  • Roads Europe includes road activities in Europe (excluding France);
  • Roads North America includes road activities in the United States and Canada;
  • 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: Waterproofing, Railways, Safety and Signaling, Networks.
  • Holding company includes the Head Office of Colas.

11.2 Business segment information

$\mathcal{F}$ . Roads
Mainland
France
Roads
Europe
Roads North
America
Roads Rest
of the world
Specialized
Activities
Holding
company
Consoli
dated
June 30, 2017
Income from ordinary activities 1.954 669 814 583 976 6 5,002
Current operating profit (32) (10) (94) 10 (26) 12 (140)
Net profit (27) (5) (55) 23 (35) 12 (87)
June 30, 2016
Income from ordinary activities 1,779 585 802 545 957 10 4,678
Current operating profit (51) 9 (62) 22 (41) 8 (115)
Net profit (44) 11 (39) 37 (33) (1) (69)

NOTE 12. CONTINGENT LIABILITIES

Off-balance sheet commitments at 31 December 2016 do not significantly change.

NOTE 13. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

Related parties identity

Parties with ownership interest: Joint-ventures and joint activities: Associates: Other related parties:

Bouvaues and its subsidiaries and associates companies Carrières Roy and certain non-significant joint-ventures Tipco Asphalt, Mak and some non-significant associates Colas Foundation, and other non-consolidated companies

Details of transactions with related parties

Expenses Incomes Receivables Payables
2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016
Parties with ownership interest 29 32 60 83 63 66 63 125
Joint-ventures and joint activities 28 32 89 59 64 51 51
Associates 10 6
Other related parties 21 31 66 15 16 14 12
Total 80 85 178 244 143 149 139 195
Maturity under one year 137 193
Maturity from 1 to 5 years $\mathcal{P}$
Maturity above 5 years

NOTE 14. MAIN EXCHANGE RATES USED FOR TRANSLATION

Convention: 1 euro = x local monetary units

Country Currency Rate
June 30, 2017
Average rate
June 30, 2017
Rate
June 30, 2016
Average rate
June 30, 2016
Europe
Croatia Croatian Kuna 7.4148 7.4521 7.521 7.5623
Denmark Danish Kroner 7.4371 7.4368 7.4362 7.4506
Great Britain British Pound 0.8752 0.8589 0.7877 0.7772
Hungary Forint 307.09 309.4494 314.26 312.466
Poland Zloty 4.2125 4.2732 4.4463 4.3652
Czech Republic Czech Republic Koruny 26,172 26.8316 27.069 27.0353
Switzerland Swiss Franc 1.087 1.0756 1.0818 1.097
North America
United States US Dollar 1.1199 1.079 1.1254 1.1158
Canada Canadian Dollar 1.4827 1.4412 1.4519 1.4876
Other
Australia Australian Dollar 1.4705 1.432 1.5234 1.5237
Morocco Dirham 10.9147 10.7593 10.936 10.8763
Thailand Baht 38.009 37.5289 39.704 39.5715

Le Président

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 31, 2017

Hervé LE BOUC Chairman $-\mathsf{CEO}$

Société Anonyme au capital de 48.981.748,50 Euros RCS Nanterre B 552 025 314 02325 7, Place René Clair - 92653 Boulogne-Billancourt Cedex Tél. (33) 01 47 61 76 57 Internet: www.colas.com

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

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

COLAS

Société Anonyme

Rapport des Commissaires aux comptes sur l'information financière semestrielle 2017

Période du 1er janvier au 30 juin 2017 COLAS Société Anonyme 7, place René Clair - 92100 Boulogne Billancourt

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

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

COLAS Société Anonyme

Siège social : 7, place René Clair - 92100 Boulogne Billancourt Capital social: $\epsilon$ .48.981.749

Rapport des Commissaires aux comptes sur l'information financière semestrielle 2017

Période du 1er janvier au 30 juin 2017

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 2017, 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.

29 août 2017

$\Pi$ - 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 29 août 2017

KPMG Audit IS

François Plat Associé

Daniel Escudeiro Associé

MAZARS iilles Rainaut Associé