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2008 first quarter results

May 15, 2008

Technip: First Quarter 2008

  • Order intake up 7.5% yoy
  • Revenue increased 2.4% yoy toÌý€1.8 billion (+8.5% excluding exchange rates translation impact)
  • Subsea EBITDA margin 23% and operating margin 17.9%
  • Onshore and Offshore combined operating margin 3.4%
  • Net income rose 32% yoy toÌý€89.9 million
  • Backlog ofÌý€8,625 million, of which 40% is Subsea

2008 OUTLOOK

  • Subsequent to FX translation impact, Group revenue updated toÌý€7.4 -Ìý€7.6 billion with Subsea revenue growth of 10% reaffirmed
  • Subsea operating margin should exceed 16%
  • Onshore and Offshore combined operating margin target maintained at 3.8%
  • Group operating margin 7.6%

May 15, 2008 01:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

PARIS--()--Regulatory News:

Technip (Paris:TEC) (ISIN:FR0000131708):

€Ìýin millions, (except EPS) Ìý 1Q 08 Ìý 1Q 07 Ìý % change Ìý excluding

FX impact

Revenue Ìý 1,816.8 Ìý 1,774.7 Ìý + 2.4% Ìý + 8.5%
EBITDA(1) Ìý 170.9 Ìý 143.8 Ìý + 18.8% Ìý + 23.1%
EBITDA Margin Ìý 9.4% Ìý 8.1% Ìý

+ 130 bp

Ìý + 112 bp
Operating Income(2) Ìý 136.9 Ìý 107.9 Ìý + 26.9% Ìý + 30.4%

Operating Margin

Ìý 7.5% Ìý 6.1% Ìý + 140 bp Ìý + 126 bp
Net Income Ìý 89.9 Ìý 68.1 Ìý + 32.0% Ìý Ìý
EPS (€) Ìý 0.85 Ìý 0.65 Ìý + 31.6% Ìý Ìý

(1)ÌýCalculated as Operating Income from recurring activities pre depreciation and amortization

(2)ÌýFrom recurring activities

On May 14, 2008, Technip’s Board of Directors approved the non-audited first quarter 2008 consolidated accounts.

Thierry Pilenko, Chairman and CEO, commented:Ìý“In a quarter that is seasonally lower, our Subsea business performed very well with an EBITDA margin of 23%, the result of good project execution across all regions. In the Offshore business, two major fabrication projects, the Perdido SPAR hull for the Gulf of Mexico and the Akpo FPSO for Nigeria are nearing completion and should sail-away before the end of the second quarter 2008. In the Onshore business segment, projects performed as planned.

The Oil & Gas market continues to be robust for our three business segments and although no large projects have been awarded this quarter, a significant number of smaller projects were awarded to Technip, which increased our order intake by 7.5% compared to last year. Many of these projects are FEEDs or early studies that will position Technip well for the subsequent award and execution of the main projects.

Subsea now represents 40.3% of our backlog and we have raised our Subsea operating margin forecast to above 16% for the year while maintaining our combined operating margin forecast for the Onshore and Offshore segments. Subsequently we estimate Group operating margin will be 7.6%â€

As of January 1, 2008 Technip’s financial statements are reported as follows, in addition to Corporate, which is unchanged:

  • SUBSEA: formerlyÌý“SURFâ€
  • OFFSHORE: formerlyÌý“Offshore Facilitiesâ€
  • ONSHORE: combines formerÌý“Onshore-Downstreamâ€ÌýandÌý“Industriesâ€

Pro-forma figures are provided for 2007.

I. FIRST QUARTER 2008

A. OPERATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

Ongoing projects progressed well for theÌýSubseaÌýbusiness segment. The first production flexible flowlines were installed on the Agbami project, offshore Nigeria. MA-D6, offshore India, is nearing completion. The Group’s fleet utilization rate was 71% during the first quarter, as several vessels were in dry dock. Meanwhile the flexible pipe manufacturing plants produced at full capacity.

TheÌýOffshoreÌýbusiness segment advanced on a multitude of projects: Akpo FPSO module interconnection has been completed at the yard in Korea, and the Perdido Spar hull is expected to sail away from the Pori yard in Finland to the Gulf of Mexico, during the second quarter.

Concerning the Tahiti Spar project, the replacement of mooring shackles has been completed. Technip and Chevron have entered into discussions to resolve contractual differences related to this matter, yet arbitration cannot be excluded. On the other SPAR project affected by metallurgical problems on certain mooring shackles, Technip’s solution to the client, including replacement shackles, continues to progress. The replacement costs for shackles are usually covered by the insurance policies of either the customer, the manufacturer (or any other party involved) or Technip.

A large number of projects are on course in theÌýOnshoreÌýbusiness segment: the Yemen and Qatar LNG and gas treatment projects, Khursaniyah gas treatment project in Saudi Arabia, three Ethylene projects in the Middle East (Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Qatar) and Dung Quat refinery in Vietnam, as well as Horizon heavy oil upgrader in Canada. Among other contracts, two smaller projects are now practically completed in North America and Asia Pacific.

Following the agreement signed on QatarGas II project end of January, 2008, another agreement was signed on RasGas III / AKG2 projects in March 2008. Technip, along with its joint venture partner, Chiyoda, continues to negotiate with the customer on Qatargas III&IV project.

B. ORDER INTAKE AND BACKLOG

During the first quarter 2008, Technip’sÌýorder intakeÌýreached EUR 1,592.3 million compared to EUR 1,481.3 million during the first quarter 2007. Listed in annex II (d) are the main contracts that came into force during the first quarter 2008 along with their approximate value (Group share) if publicly disclosed. The breakdown of the order intake by business segment during the first quarter 2008 is as follows:

  • Subsea 45.9%
  • Offshore 10.1%
  • Onshore 44.0%

At the end of first quarter 2008 GroupÌýbacklogÌýamounted to EUR 8,625.3 million, compared to EUR 9,389.5 million at the end of 2007. The backlog breakdown by business segment, as of March 31, 2008, is as follows:

  • Subsea 40.3%Ìý(1)
  • Offshore 6.6%
  • Onshore 53.1%

C. ASSETS AND CAPEX

Technip’s capex for the first quarter 2008 amounted to EUR 68.1 million (cash impact) compared to EUR 35.3 million for the same quarter 2007.

Flexible pipe manufacturing plants:

  • Technip signed an agreement with the Tanjung Langsat Port (Malaysia) for a 20-hectare (49-acre) land lease to set up a new flexible pipe manufacturing plant.
  • The expansion of the Vitoria (Brazil) plant’s storage area and installation of a new large capacity crane, 800 tons, in Le Trait (France) to facilitate the loading of vessels are advancing as planned. These programs should be completed in 2008 and 2009, respectively.

Vessel fleet:

  • The new pipelay construction vessel is under construction at the STX Heavy Industries of Korea yard in China. Her estimated delivery is for 2010.
  • The Skandi Arctic, 50% owned by Technip, a new diving support vessel to be dedicated to the Norwegian North Sea, is expected to be delivered at the end of 2008.
  • A contact has been signed with Petrobras for a new flexible pipelay vessel, 50% owned by Technip, dedicated to the Brazilian deep water. She is expected to join the fleet end of 2009.

Technip’s 2007 - 2010 capex program has been impacted by the sharp increase in costs (raw materials and labor) and scope variation by around EUR 200 million. These elements have also impacted maintenance costs by an estimated EUR 100 million for 2008 - 2010. Technip is dedicated to further increasing its Subsea asset base which is expected to provide a ROCEÌýof at least 15%.

1ÌýConcerning long term frame agreement for offshore inspection repair and maintenance, Technip books in its backlog the estimated expected value of these activities for the current year only.

II. FIRST QUARTER 2008 FINANCIAL RESULTS

1.ÌýRevenue

At EUR 1,816.8 million, first quarter 2008 GroupÌýrevenueÌýwas up 2.4% compared to the first quarter 2007 or excluding exchange rate translation impact, revenue increased 8.5% over the prior year. This was primarily due to the 14% depreciation of the US dollar and associated currencies which had a negative impact of EUR 112.9 million on Group revenue.

  • SubseaÌýrevenue reached EUR 549.1 million, compared to EUR 576.3 million during first quarter 2007, generated by the Agbami (Nigeria), MA-D6 (India), P-52 (Brazil), Kupe (New Zealand) and Pazflor (Angola) projects, as well as medium and small size projects in the North Sea.
  • OffshoreÌýrevenue was EUR 186.8 million, down 16.2% compared to the same period one year ago. The main contributors were the Perdido Spar project in the Gulf of Mexico as well as the Akpo FPSO in Nigeria.
  • OnshoreÌýrevenue was EUR 1,080.7 million, up 10.8% compared to EUR 975.6 million during first quarter 2007. Main contributors were the Khursaniyah project in Saudi Arabia, the four LNG projects in Qatar and Yemen, three large ethylene steam-cracker projects in Qatar, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, the Horizon heavy oil project in Canada, as well as the Dung Quat refinery in Vietnam.

2.ÌýOperating Income from Recurring Activities

First quarter 2008 GroupÌýoperating income from recurring activitiesÌýwas EUR 136.9 million, up 26.9% compared to EUR 107.9 million recorded during the first quarter 2007. Excluding foreign exchange translation impact, operating income year-over-year was up 30.4%.

  • SubseaÌýoperating income from recurring activities was EUR 98.2 million during first quarter 2008, up 48.3% compared to the same period a year ago. The associated margin reached 17.9%, compared to 11.5% during first quarter 2007.
  • OffshoreÌýoperating income from recurring activities is down 17.1% at EUR 9.7 million, compared to EUR 11.7 million during the first quarter 2007. The associated margin was 5.2% during the first quarter 2008 compared to 5.3% a year ago.
  • OnshoreÌýoperating income from recurring activities during the first quarter 2008 was up 4.1% at EUR 33.2 million, compared to EUR 31.9 million a year ago. The associated margin was 3.1% during the first quarter 2008 compared to 3.3% a year ago.

Financial income from contracts accounted as revenue, amounted to EUR 14.5 million during the first quarter 2008, of which EUR 8.4 million is associated with Onshore, compared to EUR 27.3 million and EUR 18.4 million during first quarter 2007, respectively.

Operating income from recurring activities excludes income from the sale of activities as follows.

3.ÌýIncome from Activity Disposal

During first quarter 2008 there was no activity disposal.

During first quarter 2007,Ìýincome from activities disposal, amounted to EUR 14.6 million (Sale of PSSL and PSSI in the Subsea segment) after EUR 8.0 million in goodwill amortization.

4.ÌýOperating Income

During the first quarter 2008, Group operating income amounted to EUR 136.9 million, up 11.8% compared to EUR 122.5 million recorded a year ago.

5.ÌýResults

Net financialÌýchargesÌýwere EUR 8.3 million including a EUR 3.2 million negative impact of foreign currency exchange rate variation and from IAS 32-39 on hedging instruments’Ìýfair market value.

Income taxÌýwas EUR 38.8 million. The effective tax rate stood at 30.2% compared to 27.8% one year ago.

Net incomeÌýwas up 32.0% at EUR 89.9 million, compared to EUR 68.1 million during the first quarter 2007.

Diluted EPSÌýwas EUR 0.85 in the first quarter 2008, an increase of 31.6%, compared to EUR 0.65 one year ago.

Average number of shares during the period on a diluted basis is calculated as per IFRS. For the first quarter 2008 this number of shares stood at 105,314,199 and 104,954,825 shares for the first quarter 2007.

6.ÌýCash and Balance Sheet

At the end of March 2008, theÌýnet cashÌýposition decreased to EUR 1,591.0 million compared to EUR 1,704.3 million at the end of 2007.

Cash generated from operations increased 53% year-on-year to EUR 123.3 million, working capital declined by EUR 64.5 million, and capital expenditures amounted to EUR 68.1 million.

Shareholders’ÌýequityÌýas of March 31, 2008 was EUR 2,261.7 million compared to EUR 2,178.4 million as of December 31, 2007.

The first quarter 2008 results information package includes this press release and the annexes that follow as well as a presentation published on the Group’s web site:Ìý

Cautionary note regarding forward-looking statements

This presentation contains both historical and forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not based on historical facts, but rather reflect our current expectations concerning future results and events and generally may beÌýidentified by the use of forward-looking words such asÌý“believeâ€,Ìý“aimâ€,Ìý“expectâ€,Ìý“anticipateâ€,Ìý“intendâ€,“foreseeâ€,Ìý“likelyâ€,Ìý“shouldâ€,Ìý“plannedâ€,Ìý“mayâ€,Ìý“estimatesâ€,Ìý“potentialâ€Ìýor other similar words.ÌýSimilarly, statements that describe our objectives, plans or goals are or may be forward-looking statements.ÌýThese forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from the anticipated results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Risks that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results anticipated in the forward-looking statements include, among other things: our ability to successfully continue to originate and execute large services contracts, and construction and project risks generally; the level of production-related capital expenditure in the oil and gas industry as well as other industries; currency fluctuations; interest rate fluctuations; raw material (especially steel) as well as maritime freight price fluctuations; the timing of development of energy resources; armed conflict or political instability in the Arabian-Persian Gulf, Africa or other regions; the strength of competition; control of costs and expenses; the reduced availability of government-sponsored export financing; losses in one or more of our large contracts; U.S. legislation relating to investments in Iran or elsewhere where we seek to do business; changes in tax legislation, rules, regulation or enforcement; intensified price pressure by our competitors; severe weather conditions; our ability to successfully keep pace with technology changes; our ability to attract and retain qualified personnel; the evolution, interpretation and uniform application and enforcement of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), according to which we prepare our financial statements as of January 1, 2006; political and social stability in developing countries; competition; supply chain bottlenecks; the ability of our subcontractors to attract skilled labor; the fact that our operations may cause the discharge of hazardous substances, leading to significant environmental remediation costs; our ability to manage and mitigate logistical challenges due to underdeveloped infrastructure in some countries where are performing projects.

Some of these risk factors are set forth and discussed in more detail in our Annual Report.ÌýShould one of these known or unknown risks materialize, or should our underlying assumptions prove incorrect, our future results could be adversely affected, causing these results to differ materially from those expressed in our forward-looking statements.ÌýThese factors are not necessarily all of the important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any of our forward-looking statements. Other unknown or unpredictable factors also could have material adverse effects on our future results. The forward-looking statements included in this release are made only as of the date of this release.ÌýWe cannot assure you that projected results or events will be achieved.ÌýWe do not intend, and do not assume any obligation to update any industry information or forward looking information set forth in this release to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

This presentation does not constitute an offer or invitation to purchase any securities of Technip in the United States or any other jurisdiction. Securities may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an exemption from registration. The information contained in this presentation may not be relied upon in deciding whether or not to acquire Technip securities.

This presentation is being furnished to you solely for your information, and it may not be reproduced, redistributed or published, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, to any other person. Non-compliance with these restrictions may result in the violation of legalÌýrestrictions of the United States or of other jurisdictions.

With a workforce of 23,000 people, Technip ranks among the top five corporations in the field of oil, gas and petrochemical engineering, construction and services. The Group is headquartered in Paris.

The Group’s main operations and engineering centers and business units are located in France, Italy, Germany, the UK, Norway, Finland, the Netherlands, the USA, Brazil, Abu-Dhabi, China, India, Malaysia and Australia.

In support of its activities, the Group manufactures flexible pipes and umbilicals, and builds offshore platforms in its manufacturing plants and fabrication yards in France, Brazil, the UK, the USA, Finland and Angola, and has a fleet of specialized vessels for pipeline installation and subsea construction.

The Technip share is listed in Paris on Euronext Paris.

ANNEX I (a)

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME

IFRS, Not Audited

Ìý

Euros in millions

(except EPS, E/ADS and average number of shares)

Ìý First Quarter
Ìý 2008 Ìý 2007
Revenue Ìý 1,816.8 Ìý 1,774.7
Gross Margin Ìý 241.7 Ìý 204.2
Research & Development Expenses Ìý (10.9) Ìý (8.5)
SG&A & Other Operating Income (Expenses) Ìý (93.9) Ìý (87.8)
Operating Income from

Recurring Activities

Ìý 136.9 Ìý 107.9
Income from Sale of Activities Ìý - Ìý 14.6
Operating Income Ìý 136.9 Ìý 122.5
Financial Income (Charges) Ìý (8.3) Ìý (20.6)
Income of Equity Affiliates Ìý 0.2 Ìý 1.4
Profit Before Tax Ìý 128.8 Ìý 103.3
Income Tax Ìý (38.8) Ìý (26.8)
Tax on Income from Sale of Activities Ìý - Ìý (7.2)
Minority Interests Ìý (0.1) Ìý (1.2)
Net Income Ìý 89.9 Ìý 68.1
Average Number of Shares during the period on a diluted basis Ìý 105,314,199 Ìý 104,954,825
EPS (€) on a Diluted Basis Ìý 0.85 Ìý 0.65

E/ADS ($) on a Diluted Basis1

Ìý 1.35 Ìý 1.03

1ÌýEarnings per American Depositary Share (E/ADS) are in U.S. dollars and, for all periods, are calculated based upon diluted EPS in euros converted into US dollars using the Federal Reserve Bank of New York noon buying rate (USD/EUR) of 1.5805 as of March 31, 2008.

ANNEX I (b)

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

IFRS, Not Audited

Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý
Euros in millions Ìý March 31, 2008 Ìý

Dec. 31, 2007

Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý
Fixed Assets Ìý 3,275.8 Ìý 3,279.1
Deferred Taxes and Other Non-Current Assets Ìý 182.8 Ìý 184.7
NON-CURRENT ASSETS Ìý 3,458.6 Ìý 3,463.8
Construction Contracts Ìý 208.5 Ìý 280.6
Inventories, Customer & Other Receivables Ìý

2,026.7

Ìý 1,953.4
Cash & Cash Equivalents Ìý 2,334.8 Ìý 2,401.5
CURRENT ASSETS Ìý 4,570.0 Ìý 4,635.5
TOTAL ASSETS Ìý 8,028.6 Ìý 8,099.3
Shareholders’ÌýEquity (Parent Company) Ìý 2,261.7 Ìý 2,178.4
Minority Interests Ìý 17.1 Ìý 18.4
SHAREHOLDERS’ÌýEQUITY Ìý 2,278.8 Ìý 2,196.8
Non-Current Debts Ìý 650.0 Ìý 653.3
Non-Current Provisions Ìý 109.6 Ìý 109.7
Deferred Taxes and Other Non-Current Liabilities Ìý 167.0 Ìý 174.2
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES Ìý 926.6 Ìý 937.2
Current Debts Ìý 93.8 Ìý 43.9
Current Provisions Ìý 123.0 Ìý 123.0
Construction Contracts Ìý 1,801.2 Ìý 1,860.1
Accounts Payable & Other Advances Received Ìý 2,805.2 Ìý 2,938.3
CURRENT LIABILITIES Ìý 4,823.2 Ìý 4,965.3
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ÌýEQUITY & LIABILITIES Ìý 8,028.6 Ìý 8,099.3
Changes in Shareholders’ÌýEquity (Parent Company)
Shareholders’ÌýEquity as of December 31, 2007 Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý 2,178.4
First quarter 2008 Net Income Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý 89.9
Capital Increases Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý 0.5
IAS 32 and 39 Impacts Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý 24.4
Dividend Payment Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý -
Treasury Shares Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý -
Translation Adjustments and Other Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý (31.5)
Shareholders’ÌýEquity as of March 31, 2008 Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý 2,261.7

ANNEX I (c)

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

IFRS

Not Audited

Ìý
Euros in millions Ìý First Quarter
Ìý 2008 Ìý 2007
Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý
Net Income Ìý 89.9 Ìý Ìý Ìý 68.1 Ìý Ìý
Depreciation of Property, Plant & Equipment Ìý 34.0 Ìý Ìý Ìý 35.9 Ìý Ìý
Stock Option and Performance Share Charge Ìý 3.1 Ìý Ìý Ìý 1.2 Ìý Ìý
Long-Term Provisions (Including Employee Benefits) Ìý 2.5 Ìý Ìý Ìý 0.6 Ìý Ìý
Reduction of Goodwill Related to Realized Income Tax Loss Carry Forwards not previously Recognized Ìý - Ìý Ìý Ìý 2.5 Ìý Ìý
Deferred Income Tax Ìý (6.1) Ìý Ìý Ìý (12.5) Ìý Ìý
Capital (Gain) Loss on Asset / Activity Sales Ìý - Ìý Ìý Ìý (14.8) Ìý Ìý
Minority Interests and Other Ìý (0.1) Ìý Ìý Ìý (0.2) Ìý Ìý
Cash from Operations Ìý 123.3 Ìý Ìý Ìý 80.8 Ìý Ìý
Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý
Change in Working Capital Ìý (64.5) Ìý Ìý Ìý 53.9 Ìý Ìý
Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities Ìý Ìý Ìý 58.8 Ìý Ìý Ìý 134.7
Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý
Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý
Capital Expenditures Ìý (68.1) Ìý Ìý Ìý (35.3) Ìý Ìý
Cash Proceeds from Asset Sales Ìý 0.8 Ìý Ìý Ìý 1.0 Ìý Ìý
Change of Scope of Consolidation Ìý 0.1 Ìý Ìý Ìý 66.3 Ìý Ìý
Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investment Activities Ìý Ìý Ìý (67.2) Ìý Ìý Ìý 32.0
Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý
Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý
Increase (Decrease) in Debt Ìý 47.5 Ìý Ìý Ìý 10.8 Ìý Ìý
Capital Increase Ìý 0.5 Ìý Ìý Ìý 2.8 Ìý Ìý
Share Repurchases Ìý - Ìý Ìý Ìý (86.1) Ìý Ìý
Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities Ìý Ìý Ìý 48.0 Ìý Ìý Ìý (72.5)
Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý
Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý
Foreign Exchange Translation Adjustment Ìý Ìý Ìý (106.3) Ìý Ìý Ìý (15.7)
Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents Ìý Ìý Ìý (66.7) Ìý Ìý Ìý 78.5
Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý
Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Period Beginning Ìý 2,401.5 Ìý Ìý Ìý 2,402.8 Ìý Ìý
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Period End Ìý 2,334.8 Ìý Ìý Ìý 2,481.3 Ìý Ìý
Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý (66.7) Ìý Ìý Ìý 78.5

ANNEX I (d)

TREASURY AND FINANCIAL DEBT - CURRENCY RATES

IFRS

Not Audited

Ìý Ìý Ìý

Euros in millions

Ìý Treasury and Financial Debt
Ìý Ìý Mar. 31, 2008 Ìý Dec. 31, 2007 Ìý Mar. 31, 2007
Cash Equivalents Ìý 1,915.8 Ìý 1,815.9 Ìý 1,968.6
Cash Ìý 419.0 Ìý 585.6 Ìý 512.7
Cash & Cash Equivalents (A) Ìý 2,334.8 Ìý 2,401.5 Ìý 2,481.3
Current Debts Ìý 93.8 Ìý 43.9 Ìý 203.3
Non Current Debts Ìý 650.0 Ìý 653.3 Ìý 666.5
Gross Debt (B) Ìý 743.8 Ìý 697.2 Ìý 869.8
Net Financial Cash (Debt) (A - B) Ìý 1,591.0 Ìý 1,704.3 Ìý 1,611.5

Euro versus Foreign Currency Conversion Rates

Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý
Ìý Ìý Statement of Income Ìý Balance Sheet as of
Ìý Ìý 1Q 08 Ìý 1Q 07 Ìý

March 31 2008

Ìý

Dec. 31 2007

USD Ìý 1.50 Ìý 1.31 Ìý 1.58 Ìý 1.47
GBP Ìý 0.76 Ìý 0.67 Ìý 0.80 Ìý 0.73

ANNEX II (a)

REVENUE BY REGION

IFRS

Not audited

Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý
Euros in millions Ìý Ìý Ìý First Quarter
Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý 2008 Ìý Ìý Ìý 2007 Ìý Ìý Ìý Change
Europe, Russia, C. Asia Ìý Ìý Ìý 279.5 Ìý Ìý Ìý 253.1 Ìý Ìý Ìý 10.4%
Africa Ìý Ìý Ìý 200.2 Ìý Ìý Ìý 298.3 Ìý Ìý Ìý (32.9)%
Middle East Ìý Ìý Ìý 678.0 Ìý Ìý Ìý 690.3 Ìý Ìý Ìý (1.8)%
Asia Pacific Ìý Ìý Ìý 263.0 Ìý Ìý Ìý 189.4 Ìý Ìý Ìý 38.9%
Americas Ìý Ìý Ìý 396.1 Ìý Ìý Ìý 343.6 Ìý Ìý Ìý 15.3%
TOTAL Ìý Ìý Ìý 1,816.8 Ìý Ìý Ìý 1,774.7 Ìý Ìý Ìý 2.4%

ANNEX II (b)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BY BUSINESS SEGMENT

IFRS

Not audited

Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý
Euros in millions Ìý 1Q 08 Ìý 1Q 07 Ìý Change
SUBSEA Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý
Revenue Ìý 549.1 Ìý 576.3 Ìý (4.7)%
Gross Margin Ìý 143.7 Ìý 108.1 Ìý 32.9%
Operating Income from Recurring Activities Ìý 98.2 Ìý 66.2 Ìý 48.3%
Depreciation Ìý (28.2) Ìý (30.2) Ìý (6.6)%
OFFSHORE Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý
Revenue Ìý 186.8 Ìý 222.8 Ìý (16.2)%
Gross Margin Ìý 23.0 Ìý 25.4 Ìý (9.4)%
Operating Income from Recurring Activities Ìý 9.7 Ìý 11.7 Ìý (17.1)%
Depreciation Ìý (2.1) Ìý (2.3) Ìý (8.7)%
ONSHORE Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý
Revenue Ìý 1,080.7 Ìý 975.6 Ìý 10.8%
Gross Margin Ìý 75.3 Ìý 66.7 Ìý 12.9%
Operating Income from Recurring Activities Ìý 33.2 Ìý 31.9 Ìý 4.1%
Depreciation Ìý (3.0) Ìý (2.4) Ìý 25.0%
CORPORATE Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý
Operating Income Ìý (4.2) Ìý (1.9) Ìý 121.1%
Depreciation Ìý (0.7) Ìý (1.0) Ìý (30.0)%

ANNEX II (c)

ORDER INTAKE & BACKLOG

Not audited

Ìý Ìý Ìý
Euros in millions Ìý Order Intake by Business Segment
Ìý Ìý First Quarter
Ìý Ìý 2008 Ìý 2007 Ìý Change
SUBSEA Ìý 731.3 Ìý 361.3 Ìý 102.4%
OFFSHORE Ìý 161.3 Ìý 91.1 Ìý 77.1%
ONSHORE Ìý 699.7 Ìý 1,028.9 Ìý (32.0)%
TOTAL Ìý 1,592.3 Ìý 1,481.3 Ìý 7.5%
Ìý Ìý Ìý
Ìý Ìý Backlog by Business Segment
Ìý Ìý As of

Mar. 31, 2008

Ìý As of

Dec. 31, 2007

Ìý

As ofÌý
Mar. 31, 2007

Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý
SUBSEA Ìý 3,474.2 Ìý 3,477.1 Ìý 2,482.6
OFFSHORE Ìý 571.4 Ìý 550.9 Ìý 623.7
ONSHORE Ìý 4,579.7 Ìý 5,361.5 Ìý 6,772.2
TOTAL Ìý 8,625.3 Ìý 9,389.5 Ìý 9,878.5
Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý
Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý
Ìý Ìý Backlog by Region
Ìý Ìý As of

Mar. 31, 2008

Ìý As of

Dec. 31, 2007

Ìý As of

Mar. 31, 2007

Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý
Europe, Russia, C Asia Ìý 1,729.0 Ìý 1,691.8 Ìý 1,094.4
Africa Ìý 1,418.7 Ìý 1,623.3 Ìý 1,084.3
Middle East Ìý 2,561.9 Ìý 3,198.0 Ìý 4,821.9
Asia Pacific Ìý 911.9 Ìý 944.0 Ìý 1,145.3
Americas Ìý 2,003.8 Ìý 1,932.4 Ìý 1,732.6
TOTAL Ìý 8,625.3 Ìý 9,389.5 Ìý 9,878.5
Ìý Ìý March 31, 2008 Backlog Estimated Scheduling
Ìý Ìý SUBSEA Ìý OFFSHORE Ìý ONSHORE Ìý GROUP

2008 (9 months)

Ìý 1,865 Ìý 437 Ìý 2,600 Ìý 4,902
2009 Ìý 845 Ìý 104 Ìý 1,700 Ìý 2,649
2010 and Beyond Ìý 764 Ìý 30 Ìý 280 Ìý 1,074
TOTAL Ìý 3,474 Ìý 571 Ìý 4,580 Ìý 8,625

ANNEX II (d)

ORDER INTAKE

Not audited

Ìý
First quarter 2008, Technip’s order intake reached EUR 1,592.3 million compared to EUR 1.481,3 million in 2007. Listed below are the main contracts that came into force during the first quarter 2008 along with their approximate value (Group share) if publicly disclosed:
Ìý
  • a Subsea contract with Husky Oil Operations Limited, for the development of the White Rose oil field’s North Amethyst Satellite in Canada (approximatelyÌý€190 million),
  • a EPCM contract with Motor Oil (Hellas) Corinth Refineries S.A. for a crude oil distillation unit at the Corinth refinery in Greece,
  • an EPCM reimbursable contract with Neste Oil Corporation for the construction of a new generation NExBTL renewable diesel plant to be built in Singapore,
  • two Subsea contracts with Petrofac Energy Developments Ltd (Petrofac) for the development of the Don West and Don South West oil fields, North Sea (approximately EUR36 million),
  • a Front End Engineering Design (FEED) contract with Shtokman Development Company for the onshore portion of the first phase of the Shtokman gas project in Russia,
  • a contract with KNM Process Systems Sdn Bhd to provide assistance in the detailed engineering of the fatty acids methyl ester transesterification unit for a biodiesel production plant to be located at the port of Kuantan, Malaysia and
  • a partnership with Areva to develop major mining projects. The objective is to double Areva's uranium production capacity in the next five years, starting with approximately 10 new mining operations, mostly in Africa.
Ìý
Since April 1, 2008, Technip has also announced the following contract awards which were not included in the backlog as of March 31, 2008:
Ìý
  • a frame agreement for subsea services for Oilexco North Sea Ltd., in the UK North Sea (approximately EUR190 million),
  • a frame agreement with BP to provide all diving construction services for extensions to existing hydrocarbon field development projects in the North Sea,
  • two Subsea contracts as partner of the Technip Subea 7 Asia Pacific Pty Ltd, with Shell Todd Oil Services Limited (STOS) and MISC Berhad for subsea installation and pipeline supply projects in New Zealand and Vietnam respectively,
  • a contact with Rominserv and Rompetrol Rainare (members of The Rompetrol Group) for a hydrogen plant to be constructed at the Petromidia Refinery in Costanta, Romania, (approximately EUR40 million) and
  • a services contract with Nautilus Minerals Singapore Pte Ltd for a riser and lifting system for the Solwara 1 subsea mining operation. The Solwara 1 mine site, located offshore Papua New Guinea.

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