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Orange — Board/Management Information 2009
Sep 15, 2009
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Board/Management Information
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Extraordinary France Telecom B Extraordinary France Board of Directors meeting
France Telecom's Board of Directors met today. It expressed its deepest regret and support for all of the Group's staff faced with the tragic events that have affected the company.
The Board acknowledged all of the measures announced today and took part in a detailed discussion on their implementation, about which it will receive regular updates.
The findings from the audit that will be conducted by an external consultancy, appointed by employee representatives, will also be presented to the Board of Directors.
About France Telecom
France Telecom, one of the world's leading telecommunications operators, had consolidated sales of 53.5 billion euros in 2008 (25.5 billion euros in the first half of 2009) and, at 30 June 2009, a customer base of 186 million customers in 32 countries. Orange, the Group's single brand for Internet, television and mobile services in the majority of countries where the company operates, now covers 124.5 million customers. At the first half of 2009, the Group had 125.5 million mobile customers and 13.4 million broadband Internet (ADSL) customers worldwide. Orange is the number three mobile operator and the number two provider of broadband Internet services in Europe and, under the brand Orange Business Services, is one of the world leaders in providing telecommunication services to multinational companies.
The Group's strategy, which is characterized by a strong focus on innovation, convergence and effective cost management, aims to establish Orange as an integrated operator and benchmark for new telecommunications services in Europe. Today the Group remains focused on its core activities as a network operator, while working to develop its position in new growth activities. To meet customer expectations, the Group strives to provide products and services that are simple and user-friendly, while maintaining a sustainable and responsible business model that can be adapted to the requirements of a fast-paced and changing eco-system.
France Telecom (NYSE:FTE) is listed on Euronext Paris (compartment A) and on the New York Stock Exchange. For more information: www.orange.com, www.francetelecom.com, www.orange-business.com
Press contacts: 01 44 44 93 93 Béatrice Mandine, [email protected]