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Nexity

Earnings Release Feb 24, 2009

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2008 Annual Results

Operating performance holds up against a sharp market downturn

  • Revenue: +4% compared to Pro Forma 2007
  • Group operating margin: 9.2%
  • Group share of net profit excluding Eurosic impairment and deconsolidation of Crédit Foncier de France: €177m

Financial solidity and visibility

  • Net debt at end-2008: €563m, €213m lower compared to June 30; gearing 28%
  • Receipt of €540m in cash from the sale of Crédit Foncier shares on February 20, 2009
  • Residential WCR: €698m, €93m lower than June 30
  • Backlog: €3.1 billion, representing 17 months' development activity1
  • Proposed dividend: 1.50 euro per share, down 25%

Outlook for 2009

  • Residential: target market share of 10% in a residential property development market estimated at between 65,000 and 70,000 units
  • Commercial: expected reduction in the volume of order intake, offset by the high backlog at end-2008 (€970m)
  • Revenue decline expected to be contained under 10% compared to 2008
  • 2009 operating margin target of more than 7%

ALAIN DININ, CHAIRMAN AND CEO OF NEXITY, COMMENTED AS FOLLOWS:

"The Group's results for 2008 reflect a good level of resilience in a deteriorated environment. This result is due notably to the combination of our various business lines. It is also attributable to the prudent risk profile and financial strategy that the Group has implemented over the years: high pre-commercialization rates, limited and long-term debt.

1 Revenue based on a 12-month rolling period

The vigorous adaptation plan that we applied in response to the crisis in the second half of 2008 has already begun to bear fruit. Our group is well placed to make the most of the new government measures (doubling of Zero Rate Loan ("PTZ"), and the Scellier law, among others) which should contribute to supporting the new homes market. Our WCR is under control and we are maintaining a very healthy financial structure, which easily satisfies the covenants required by the banks. The disposal of our stake in Crédit Foncier de France, which has now been carried out, provides us with an even greater level of financial flexibility, so that we can seize new development opportunities that may arise for our businesses in 2009."

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Nexity's Board of Directors met on Tuesday, February 24, 2009. At the meeting, chaired by Alain Dinin, they reviewed and approved the financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2008.

Nexity Group (NXI.PA) reported a solid set of results in 2008: revenue was €2,683 million and the net profit excluding the impairment of the investment in Eurosic and the deconsolidation of Crédit Foncier de France (CFF) was €177 million. After taking into account these specific items, net profit amounted to €25 million.

Revenue increased 4% compared to 2007 Pro Forma1 .

Operating profitability remained high, with a margin above 9%. Operating profit was €246 million. Residential development generated an operating margin of almost 10%. The Commercial division's operating profit totaled €40 million, with a margin of almost 12%. The operating profit for the Services and Distribution division amounted to €32 million, which was stable compared to 2007 Pro Forma.

The group share of net profit excluding Eurosic impairment and CFF deconsolidation, amounted to €177 million. The impairment of assets and the adjustment to fair value of Eurosic shares, on the one hand, together with the deconsolidation of the investment held in Crédit Foncier de France generated an expense of €152 million and led to a Group share of net profit of €25 million.

Net debt was lower compared to June 30, 2008, and was €563 million thanks notably to the control of WCR for the Residential division (lower compared to June 30, 2008) and a high and atypical negative amount of WCR for the Commercial division. This figure does not include the €539.6 million generated from the disposal of shares held in Crédit Foncier de France, which was paid on February 20, 2009. Before taking into account the Crédit Foncier operation, the Group's gearing ratio came to 28% compared to 37% at end-June 2008. Taking into account this disposal, the Group's consolidated net debt was practically zero.

The order backlog was 3.1 billion euros at end-December, and represents 17 months' development revenue (both residential and commercial).

The Board of Directors decided to ask the Shareholders' Meeting of May 13, 2009 to approve a dividend of 1.50 euro per share in respect of fiscal year 2008. The dividend will be paid on May 20, 2009.

For 2009, the Group projects revenue to decline by less than 10% compared to 2008 and aims to generate an operating margin of more than 7%.

1 The 2007 Pro Forma revenue is calculated by simulating as of January 1, 2007 the effect of the contributions of businesses carried out in July 2007 by Groupe Caisse d'Epargne.

2008 ANNUAL RESULTS

€ millions 2008 2007 %
Change
2007 Pro Forma Change vs 2007
Pro Forma %
Revenue 2,682.9 2,394.7 +12% 2,576.3 +4%
Operating profit 245.8 330.4 -26% 332.3 -26%
Operating margin 9.2% 13.8% 12.9 %
Net financial expense (49.9) (26.2) X 2 (28.3) X 2
Recurring profit before tax 195.9 304.2 -36% 304.0 -36%
Share of profit in Crédit Foncier 45.3 24.3 55.4
Share of profit in other equity
accounted companies(1)
0.1 3.0 4.1
Group share of net profit
excluding Eurosic impairment
and CFF deconsolidation
176.7 226.3 -22% 255.6 -31%
Eurosic impairment (2) (48.0) (14.3) (14.3)
CFF deconsolidation (103.8) - -
Group share of net profit 24.8 212.0 - 241.3 -
Earnings per share (€) 0.47 5.0 - 4.61 -

(1) excluding impairment

(2) Assets depreciation at Eurosic's level and adjustment to NAV

Nexity Group reported revenue of €2,682.9 million in 2008. This figure rose 4% compared with the 4% increase from 2007 Pro Forma revenue, taking into account the contributions in kind of the Caisses d'Epargne as of January 1, 20071 . With respect to 2007 published revenue, which only includes these contributions as of July 1, 2007, revenue grew by 12%.

Operating profit amounted to €245.8 million, down 26% on 2007. The operating margin was 9.2%, compared with 12.9% on the basis of 2007 Pro Forma.

The net financial expense amounted to €49.9 million compared with €26.2 million in 2007 and €28.3 million per 2007 Pro Forma. This change is primarily attributable to the increase in the average amount of the Group's net debt.

Recurring profit before tax was €195.9 million, compared with €304.2 million in 2007 and €304.0 million on the basis of 2007 Pro Forma. The corporate income tax expense was €60.9 million compared to €102.3 million one year earlier (Pro Forma).

The contribution from equity-accounted investments (excluding the impact of impairment of assets held by Eurosic) amounted to €45.4m, relating mainly to the Group's share in the 2008 consolidated profit of Crédit Foncier de France.

The Group share of net profit excluding Eurosic impairment and CFF deconsolidation, which excludes the exceptional impact of the deconsolidation of Crédit Foncier shares and the adjustment to fair value of the investment held in Eurosic, totaled €177 million.

The adjustment in the value of the investment in Eurosic with regard to its Net Asset Value as of December 31, 2008 (around €39 per share), generated an expense of €48 million.

1 The 2007 Pro Forma revenue is calculated by simulating as of January 1, 2007 the effect of the contributions of businesses carried out in July 2007 by Groupe Caisse d'Epargne.

The deconsolidation of the investment held in Crédit Foncier generated a non-recurring expense of €103.8 million. After taking into consideration these specific items, the Group's share of net profit was €24.8 million.

The dividend per share proposed to the Shareholders' Meeting is 1.50 euro.

€ millions 2008 2007 %
Change
2007 Pro Forma Change vs 2007
Pro Forma %
Residential real estate 173.7 272.6 -36% 272.6 -36%
% of revenue 9.8% 15.6% 15.6%
Commercial real estate 39.8 38.7 +3% 38.7 +3%
% of revenue 11.6% 10.9% 10.9%
Services and Distribution 32.2 26.0 +24% 33.1 -3%
% of revenue 5.8% 9.0% 7.1%
Other activities 0.0 (6.8) (12.0) ns
Operating profit 245.8 330.4 -26% 332.3 -26%
% of revenue 9.2% 13.8% 12.9%

OPERATING PROFIT BY DIVISION

The Group's operating profit was €245.8 million in 2008, down 26% with respect to 2007. This decrease is partially attributable to the adaptation to the market downturn plan which was decided by the Group in July and reinforced in October 2008. This plan, which includes various price adjustment measures and measures to adapt structures generated an operating expense of around €80 million.

Operating profit for the Residential division was significantly affected by this plan and by changes in market conditions, and amounted to €173.7 million, representing a 36% decrease from 2007. The operating margin was 9.8% compared to 15.6% in 2007.

Operating profit for the Commercial division was €39.8 million, compared to €38.7 million in 2007. The operating margin was 11.6%, compared to 10.9%, an increase attributable to the favorable negotiation terms of the operations concerned.

Operating profit for the Services and Distribution division was €32.2 million, stable compared to 2007 Pro Forma. The margin for Services activities was 4.4%, which was impacted in 2008 by several restructuring expenses related to the reorganization of activities and the plan to enhance the profitability of property management activities (team moves, reorganization, etc.). Excluding these non-recurring restructuring expenses, the operating margin of Services activities would have been 6.8%. The Group is continuing to roll out its plan, aiming to increase the operating margin for these activities to more than 10% before 2012.

The operating profit for Other activities (Nexity Reim, holding companies costs, etc.) is zero, with contributions from the different line items balancing themselves out.

€ millions 2008 2007
Cash flow from operating activities before financial expenses and
Tax
318.6 346.8
Changes in operating WCR 148.8 (352.7)
Financial expenses and Tax payment (159.7) (92.8)
Net cash (used in) generated by operating activities 307.7 (98.7)
Operating capital expenditure (13.3) (11.8)
Free cash flow 294.4 (110.5)
Net cash (used in) generated by financial investment activities (226.5) 98.9
Net cash (used in) generated by financing activities 76.1 86.0
Net change in cash and cash equivalents 144.0 74.4

CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT

Cash flow from operating activities before tax and financial expenses amounted to €318.6 million, compared to €346.8 million in 2007.

Free cash flow came to €294.4 million, compared to a negative amount of €110.5 million in 2007. This change is due notably to the lower operating working capital requirements in 2008 (€149 million lower), whereas 2007 had seen a large increase (+€353 million); these items were more than fully offset by the impact of the big rise in tax paid during the period (€125.8 million compared to €73.1 million in 2007) and the increase in interest paid (€33.9 million compared to €19.6 million).

Net cash used in financial investment activities amounted to €226.5 million and corresponds primarily to the payment of Iselection shares acquired at the beginning of 2008 and the purchase of minority interests in Lamy and Century 21 France. On completion of these operations, the Group held an 80%-stake in Iselection, a 100%-stake in Century 21 France and an 88.7%-stake in Lamy.

Net cash from financing activities amounted to €76.1 million and corresponds mainly to additional net drawdowns of new and existing credit lines (almost €208 million). It also includes the dividend payment (payment of €105 million).

WORKING CAPITAL REQUIREMENT BY DIVISION

€ millions 12/31/2008 12/31/2007 Change in €m
Residential real estate 698.3 655.9 +42.4
Commercial real estate (119.5) 74.6 (194.1)
Services and Distribution (29.5) (49.5) +20.0
Other activities and tax 83.6 6.4 +77.2
Total WCR 632.9 687.4 (54.5)

The Group's working capital requirement, including tax, was €632.9 million at December 31, 2008, €54.5 million lower than December 31, 2007 and €188.9 million lower compared to June 30, 2008. This reduction is attributable to the good level of control exerted over WCR increase in the Residential division and the exceptionally high level of negative WCR in the Commercial division.

WCR for the Residential division amounted to €698.3 million, up €42.4 million compared to end-December 2007 and down €92.7 million compared to June 30, 2008. This change, despite the context of a very sharp fall in the sale of new homes which may have led to a sharp rise in WCR, is partially due to the adaptation plan implemented in the fourth quarter of 2008. The policy to improve the commercial efficiency of the offer was instrumental in containing the increase in available stock and keeping the number of unsold completed homes stable (173 homes as of December 31).

WCR for the Commercial division was negative, -€119.5 million, compared to €74.6 million euros as of December 31, 2007. This very high level of negative WCR represents, at the balance sheet date, an atypical level of timing-related differences between receipt from customers related to the key construction phases and supplier credit on work and certain land plots. Conversely, positive WCR at end-2007 was particularly high as a result of the advancement of construction phases on a major program delivered in the first quarter of 2008, for which payment was made by the acquirer on delivery.

WCR for the Services and Distribution division was negative -€29.5 million, compared to - €49.5 million as of December 31, 2007. This change is primarily attributable to the consolidation of Iselection and of stocks of homes relating to its operator business as of January 1, 2008.

As of December 31, 2008, the Group also held in its current assets and on behalf of its clients, an outstanding cash balance of €609.8 million, compared to €631.1 million as of December 31, 2007. This position does not impact the Group's WCR, since it is eliminated by a debt of the same amount.

The increase in WCR for other activities and tax is mainly due to capital committed in an Investment division operation near La Défense.

GOODWILL

€ millions 12/31/2008 12/31/2007
Residential division 224.7 224.7
Commercial division 51.9 51.9
Services division 606.9 596.6
Distribution division 285.0 111.3
Total goodwill 1,168.5 984.5

Total goodwill amounted to €1,168.5 million compared with €984.5 million as of December 31, 2007. The item comprises €224.7 million relating to the Residential division, €51.9 million relating to the Commercial division, €606.9 million relating to Services and €285.0 million relating to Distribution.

The increase in goodwill related to distribution activities is primarily attributable to the full consolidation of Iselection since January 2008. This investment, which was limited to 34% at yearend 2007, was accounted for using the equity method as of December 31, 2007. Goodwill increase in the Services division was generated by the acquisition of local property management companies.

No impairment expenses were recognized in 2008.

FINANCIAL INVESTMENTS

Disposal of the investment held in Crédit Foncier de France (CFF). After the opening of negotiations at the end of 2008, Nexity and Caisse Nationale des Caisses d'Epargne (CNCE) executed on January 29, 2009 an agreement for the acquisition by CNCE of the 23.4% stake held by Nexity in Crédit Foncier de France, for a price of €539.6 million. The payment of this price and the transfer of the securities were effectively realized on February 20, 2009.

The investment held by the Group in Crédit Foncier de France was deconsolidated as of December 31, 2008. The impact on profit of this deconsolidation was a negative amount of €103.8 million, including the impact of tax savings1 . The portion of CFF's 2008 consolidated profit attributable to Nexity was €45.3 million, recorded under share of profit attributable to companies accounted for by the equity method.

In 2009, no contribution from Crédit Foncier will be included in the Group's profit. Receipt of the sale proceeds will be included in the calculation of consolidated net debt as of June 30.

Approximately 25% of proceeds from sale of €539.6 million will be allocated by the Group to immediately pay down corporate debt, with the remaining amount being used for Group financing and investments in market opportunities allowing the development of Group activity. The Group is setting a timeline of 18 months to carry out these investments.

Equity-accounted investments amounted to €228.2 million as of December 31, compared to €1,017.2 million as of December 31, 2007. This decrease is mainly due to the deconsolidation of the investment in Crédit Foncier as of December 31, 2008. It is also due to the increase of the stake held in Iselection, which was fully consolidated as of January 1, 2008 (while it was included under equity-accounted investments at end-2007).

The investment held in Eurosic is adjusted on the basis of the Net Asset Value (NAV) of the real estate company as of December 31, 2008, and represents €207.9 million. Eurosic made a negative contribution to Nexity's 2008 profit of €48.3 million, mainly relating to the impact of the adjustment to fair value of the investment held in Eurosic, with respect to the company's NAV.

€ millions 12/31/2008 12/31/2007 Change in
millions of €
Gross debt 913.7 768.4 145.3
Net cash and cash equivalents, bank overdrafts (351.2) (207.2) (144.0)
Net debt 562.5 561.2 1.3
Shareholders' equity* 2,024.0 2,109.4 -85.4
Gearing 28% 27% -

GROUP FINANCIAL STRUCTURE

* Including minority interests

The Group's shareholders' equity at December 31, 2008 totaled €2,024.0 million compared with €2,109.4 million a year earlier. The change was mainly due to the payment during the year of the dividend in respect of the profit for fiscal year 2007 of €105 million.

1 This amount includes the realized loss on securities in the amount of €52 million, as well as the effect of the transfer in the income statement of expenses related to the fair value of the assets of Crédit Foncier, which were previously directly offset against Nexity's equity (€69 million). The tax saving related to the realization of the operation and the expenses relating to the sale were added to this amount: €17 million.

The Group's net debt was €562.5 million, stable compared to December 31, 2007. It was down €213.5 million compared to June 30, 2008. The Group's net gearing ratio was 28% at December 31, 2008, compared to 27% at end-December 2007.

GROUP FINANCING

During the year, the Group continued to structure its bank financing arrangements. In addition to the loans allocated to operations (€603 million authorized, drawn down in the amount of €255 million as of December 31, 2008), the Group's financing comprises €636 million in mediumterm corporate debt (of which €71 million corresponds to sale options and deferred payment for acquisitions). Medium-term corporate cash credit authorizations may enable this level to rise to €816 million. Almost 90% of outstanding corporate debt drawn down as of end-December 2008 falls due in or after 2012.

As of December 31, the payment profile of medium-term corporate debt is as follows:

€ millions Total 2009 2010 2011 2012 >2012
Repayment 636 20 20 31 276 289
%
of
outstandings
at
3% 3% 5% 43% 46%
Dec. 31

Several of the Group's corporate credit lines also carry the obligation to meet certain financial covenants. These covenants, which are detailed in the Group's reference document, are complied with as of December 31, 2008, without taking into account the proceeds on the sale of the investment held in Crédit Foncier de France.

OUTLOOK

2009 outlook

  • Residential: target market share of 10% in a residential property development market estimated at between 65,000 and 70,000 units (compared to 79,400 units in 2008)
  • Commercial: expected reduction in the volume of order intake, offset by the high backlog at end-2008 (€970 million)
  • Consolidated revenue decline expected to be contained under 10% compared to 2008
  • 2009 operating margin target of more than 7%
  • Minimum payout ratio of 35% of group share of net profit

Medium-term outlook

Recovery in the real estate market expected in 2010 following a low point in 2009

FINANCIAL CALENDAR & PRACTICAL INFORMATION

  • Revenue and Business activity for Q1 2009 Tuesday, May 12, 2009 Market close

  • Shareholders' Meeting Wednesday, May 13, 2009 - Dividend payment Wednesday, May 20, 2009

  • An analysts' meeting will be held in French at 10:30 a.m. CET on February 25, 2009
  • A conference call on the 2008 Results will be held in English at 3:00 p.m. CET on Wednesday, February 25, 2009, by dialing the following numbers:
- Dial-in number (France) + 33 (0) 1 70 99 35 15 Access code: Nexity
- Dial-in number (rest of Europe) + 44 (0) 207 153 20 27 Access code: Nexity
- Dial-in number (United States) + 1 (0) 480 629 19 90 Access code: Nexity

Playback will be available after the conference call by dialing the following number: +44 (0) 20 71 90 59 01 (Access code: 141537#)

The presentation accompanying this conference can be followed at the following address: http://webcast.hugingroup.com/20090225\_nexity/

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DISCLAIMER

The information, assumptions and estimates that were used as a reasonable basis to determine these objectives are subject to change or modification due notably to economic, financial and competitive uncertainties. Furthermore, it is possible that some of the risks described in chapter 4 of the Document de Référence, filed with the AMF under number D.08-0295 on April 25, 2008 could have an impact on the company's ability to achieve these objectives. Accordingly, the Company cannot give any assurance as to whether it will achieve the objectives described, and makes no commitment or undertaking to update or otherwise revise this information.

ABOUT NEXITY

The largest fully integrated real estate group in France, Nexity uses its comprehensive range of sector-specific skills and expertise to serve the private individuals, companies and local authorities that make up its customer base. As well as being a leader across the entire spectrum of real estate businesses—property development (homes, offices, retail and other businesses), real estate services for private individuals and companies, franchise networks, urban development and asset management—Nexity is today able to provide global responses to the needs of its customers. Nexity is present throughout France, and in other European countries.

Nexity is listed on the SRD and on Euronext's Compartment B Member of the Indices: SBF80, SBF120, CACmid100, Next150 and MSCI SmallCap France Ticker symbol: NXI - Reuters: NXI.PA - Bloomberg: NXI FP ISIN code: FR0010112524

NEXITY CONTACTS

Financial analysts/Investors Press

Investor Relations Director Communications Director [email protected] [email protected]

Olivier Seux +33 (0)1 71 12 15 49 Guillaume Idier +33 (0)1 71 12 15 52

IN THOUSAND OF EUROS 12/31/2008 12/31/2007
Revenue 2,682,929 2,394,686
Purchases (1,722,484) (1,548,033)
Personnel costs (431,562) (302,875)
Other operating expenses (242,598) (172,358)
Taxes (other than income tax) (27,712) (22,697)
Depreciation, amortization and provisions (12,813) (18,301)
Operating profit 245,760 330,422
Financial expense (70,355) (44,107)
Financial income 20,457 17,861
Net financial income (expense) (49,898) (26,246)
Pre-tax recurring profit 195,862 304,176
Income taxes (60,935) (99,503)
Share of profits of associates (2,595) 12,980
Gain (loss) on the deconsolidation of equity-accounted entities (103,829)
Consolidated net profit 28,503 217,652
Group share 24,787 211,956
Minority interests 3,716 5,696

CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008

ASSETS
(IN THOUSANDS OF EUROS)
12/31/2008 12/31/2007
Non-current assets
Goodwill 1,168,483 984,476
Other intangible assets 11,634 10,829
Property, plant and equipment 37,472 36,379
Investments in associates 228,178 1,017,183
Other financial assets 39,931 49,846
Deferred tax assets 61,702 35,201
Total non-current assets 1,547,400 2,133,914
Current assets
Inventories and work in progress 1,397,608 1,083,959
Trade and other receivables 216,364 554,630
Tax accounts receivable 22,425 3,692
Other current assets (1) 1,122,095 1,089,945
Current financial asset 539,600
Other financial receivables 26,362 36,612
Cash and cash equivalents 430,634 273,300
Total current assets 3,755,088 3,042,138
TOTAL ASSETS 5,302,488 5,176,052
(1) of which cash held in client working capital accounts (Services division) 609,783 631,102

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
(IN THOUSANDS OF EUROS)
12/31/2008 12/31/2007
Share capital 264,908 262,811
Additional paid-in capital 1,364,532 1,364,412
Treasury shares (2,158) (3,798)
Reserves and retained earnings 366,474 268,671
Net profit for the period 24,787 211,956
Equity - Group share 2,018,543 2,104,052
Minority interests 5,410 5,381
Consolidated equity 2,023,953 2,109,433
Non-current liabilities
Long-term borrowings and financial debt 360,535 170,249
Employee benefits 17,112 17,121
Other non-current provisions - 8,232
Deferred tax liabilities 1,780 15,287
Total non-current liabilities 379,427 210,889
Current liabilities
Short-term borrowings and financial debt (2) 658,963 700,819
Current provisions 114,518 110,044
Trade and other payables 713,725 792,536
Current tax liabilities 8,986 27,440
Other current liabilities (1) 1,402,916 1,224,890
Total current liabilities 2,899,108 2,855,729
TOTAL LIABILITIES and EQUITY 5,302,488 5,176,052
(1) of which client working capital accounts (Services division)
(2) of which bank overdrafts
609,783
79,451
631,102
66,129

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008

Appendices

REVENUE BY DIVISION

RESIDENTIAL

€ millions 2008 2007 Change %
New homes 1,606.3 1,565.9 +3%
Subdivisions 175.2 175.8 -
Residential real estate 1,781.5 1,741.7 +2%

COMMERCIAL

€ millions 2008 2007 Change %
Office buildings 274.6 280.1 -2%
Warehouses and distribution centers 30.2 48.3 -37%
International 39.6 27.3 +45%
Commercial 344.3 355.7 -3%

SERVICES & DISTRIBUTION

€ millions 2008 2007 Change
Services 436.9 255.3 ns
Distribution 114.8 33.8 ns
Services & Distribution 551.7 289.1 ns

QUARTERLY PROGRESSION OF REVENUE BY DIVISION

2007 2008
€ millions Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
Residential 372.8 403.3 391.7 573.9 421.0 483.0 407.7 469.8
Commercial 98.8 106.4 77.7 72.8 60.3 81.8 87.3 114.9
Services & Distribution 21.3 23.7 124.3 119.8 128.5 131.2 141.0 151.0
Other activities 0.5 0.6 1.6 5.5 0.9 1.9 1.2 1.4
Revenue 493.4 534.0 595.3 772.0 610.7 697.9 637.2 737.1

OPERATING PROFIT BY DIVISION

RESIDENTIAL

€ millions 2008 2007 Change %
New homes 161.7 246.7 -34%
% of revenue 10.1% 15.8%
Subdivisions 15.4 28.0 -45%
% of revenue 8.8% 15.9%
International (3.4) (2.1) -
Residential real estate 173.7 272.6 -36%
% of revenue 9.8% 15.6%

COMMERCIAL

€ millions 2008 2007 Change %
Office buildings 49.6 31.4 +58%
% of revenue 18.1% 11.2%
Warehouses and distribution centers 0.1 5.6 ns
% of revenue 0.3% 11.5%
International (9.9) 1.7 ns
% of revenue ns 6.2%
Commercial 39.8 38.7 +8%
% of revenue 11.6% 10.9%

SERVICES & DISTRIBUTION

€ millions 2008 2007 Change %
Services 19.3 20.3 ns
% of revenue 4.4% 8.0%
Distribution 12.9 5.7 ns
% of revenue 11.2% 16.9%
Services & Distribution 32.2 26.0 ns
% of revenue 5.8% 9.0%

OTHER ACTIVITIES

€ millions 2008 2007 Change %
Other activities 0.0 (6.8) ns

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