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2010 Full year results - Unibail-Rodamco

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The environment remained challenging but improved compared to 2009. There was significant momentum at premium<br />

shows with 51,500 exhibitors in <strong>2010</strong>, representing a 3.6% increase compared to 2009. The number of visits to<br />

professional shows increased by +2.6% compared to 2009.<br />

In total, 942 events were held at VIPARIS venues in <strong>2010</strong>: 309 shows, 126 conventions, and 507 corporate events. Q4<br />

<strong>2010</strong> was particularly strong, with several large shows such as the Motor show, the Boat show and SIAL.<br />

The major shows have not been particularly affected by the crisis, as they have become landmark events for the public at<br />

large. These established favourites include the “Agriculture show” (since 1926), the “Motor show” (since 1898), the “Boat<br />

show” (since 1961), the “Paris Fair show” (since 1926) and the “Maison et Objet” furniture and decoration show (since<br />

1998).<br />

A new hall (35,000 m²) was opened in July <strong>2010</strong> in Villepinte, which is now the 5 th largest venue in Europe. This new hall<br />

has been let to VIPARIS for 97 <strong>year</strong>s.<br />

Despite the impact of strikes and the adverse weather in December, visit numbers were satisfying with more than 9<br />

million visits to VIPARIS‟ 10 venues in <strong>2010</strong>, representing an increase of 245,000 over 2009.<br />

At <strong>year</strong>-end <strong>2010</strong>, pre-booking levels for 2011 are at 88%, within the normal level of 85-90%.<br />

(1) NOI = net operating income<br />

(2) Results consolidated under the equity method before allocation of financial costs<br />

Figures may not add up due to rounding 41

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