2010 Activity Report - Bureau Veritas

Key figuresIn a context of slow economic recovery, Bureau Veritas performed robustly in 2010, with businesspicking up significantly in the second half-year and double-digit growth in all key financialindicators.REVENUEREVENUE BREAKDOWNBY BUSINESS (1)10 %MARINE€3.15billion19 %INDUSTRY14 %IN-SERVICE INSPECTION& VERIFICATIONRevenue reached €2,929.7 million in 2010.This 10.6% rise over 2009 is the resultof 2.8% organic growth (5.9% in H2) anda 2.9% increase in the scope of consolidationdue to acquisitions made during the year,notably Inspectorate. Exchange ratevariations had a positive impact of 4.9%.The Group’s 2010 pro-forma revenueintegrating Inspectorate over twelve monthstotaled €3,152 million.14%10 %15 %CONSTRUCTIONCERTIFICATIONCOMMODITIES12 %CONSUMER PRODUCTS1,012 1,145 1,283 1,422 1,647 1,846 2,067 2,549 2,648 2,930 (1) FY 2010 pro-forma revenue integrating Inspectorate01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10in millions of euros6 %GOVERNMENT SERVICES &INTERNATIONAL TRADEover twelve months.10