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Nu am stiut unde anume sa postez link-ul acesta http://www.renault.com/docs/atlas_fr/2004/...ept_2004_fr.pdf ... asa ca am ajuns aici ... mi se par lucruri interesante ... pentru cei interesati si de Renault ca societate financiara si nu doar ca produse http://www.renault.com/gb/decouverte/atlas_p6.htm. Daca administratorii/moderatorii considera ca trebuie mutat pe undeva ...

Nu am stiut unde anume sa postez link-ul acesta http://www.renault.com/docs/atlas_fr/2004/...ept_2004_fr.pdf ... asa ca am ajuns aici ... mi se par lucruri interesante ... pentru cei interesati si de Renault ca societate financiara si nu doar ca produse http://www.renault.com/gb/decouverte/atlas_p6.htm.

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In prima jumatate a 2005 Grupul Renault a avut o crestere a vanzarilor de 3,6% ... Press release Appendix

in ce an a fost fondata societatea renault???

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Rezultatele Renault 2005 - scurta prezentare

Rezultatele Renault in 2005 - raport

Rezultate 2005 ... 09.02.2006

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2006 commercial results, a year of transition for the Renault Group

International sales continue to rise, performance reduced in Europe*

• 4% drop in worldwide sales a result of contrasting performances depending on
market.
- Sales increase by +8.8% outside Europe* thanks to its Renault, Dacia and
Samsung brands. Sales outside Europe now represent more than 30% of Group
sales in 2006.
- 8.7% drop in European sales, where the selective commercial policy produces
its first effects and prepares for the launch of new models.
• Success of Logan: 247,000 cars sold under both the Dacia and Renault brands
• In Europe, Clio sales grow by +26.5% thanks to the success of Clio III.

“2007 will mark a return to growth for Renault from summer onwards. Outside Europe sales will continue to progress and the Renault Group will reinforce its commercial organization to prepare for the arrival of new products. In Europe the first half of the year will remain on a downward trend but the second half, with the arrival of the future Twingo and then the future Laguna, will mark the start of the rebound in sales while retaining the priority given to profitability. In total, we expect slight growth, essentially in the second half. ”

Patrick Blain, Executive Vice President, Sales & Marketing.
Worldwide sales in 2006 decreased by -4% to 2,433,604 vehicles sold during a year of transition for the Renault Group.
Outside Europe sales increased by +8.8% to 742,019 units thanks to the increasing availability of Logan, the performance of Renault Samsung Motors and the growth of the Renault brand on international markets. At the end of 2006, sales outside Europe accounted for more than 30% of the Renault Group’s sales. Each of the three brands (Renault, Dacia and Samsung) contributed to this growth :
- Renault sales rose +9.8% to 471,113 vehicles
- Dacia sales grew by +11.6% to 149,075 vehicles
- Renault Samsung Motors sales grew to a record 121,831 vehicles

*Europe=region France + region Europe

In France and Europe on very competitive markets, a lack of new products and the
acceleration of the selective commercial policy to reduce unprofitable sales saw a decrease in sales of -8.7% for the Renault Group to 1,691,585 units, but was accompanied by a noticeable improvement in residual values.

Euromed Region
In the Euromed region, Renault Group sales grew by +12.6% to 380,084 in 2006, thanks to very strong sales growth for Logan in Russia, and in North Africa where the group ensured its leadership.
Renault grew by +13.8% in the Euromed region. In Russia, on a market that grew by +21.7%, sales leapt by +146.7% and 71,914 vehicles, thanks to the success of Logan in its first full year of sales in this market. The brand also progressed in North Africa by +15.7%. However, sales dropped by -21.2% in Turkey, a market that dropped by -13.2% and was effected by the devaluation of its local currency in 2006. Even so, Renault remains leader of the car market with 16% market share.
Dacia saw its sales increase by +11.1%, thanks to the increasing presence of Logan in Morocco (+369.3%), Algeria (+83.2%) and in Eastern Europe (Ukraine and Bulgaria) where sales have multiplied sevenfold to almost 7,700 units.

Americas Region
In the Americas region, the Renault Group’s sales increased by +13.2% in 2006 to 186,284 units, notably thanks to strong advances in Colombia, Argentina and Brazil.
In Colombia sales increased by +37.1% mostly thanks to Logan, produced and sold locally under the Renault brand since the end of 2005, securing the number two place in the market for Renault. In Argentina, Renault sales increased ahead of the market by +29.4% to 48,334 vehicles. In Brazil, on a market up by 12.6%, Renault sales increased by +8.5% in 2006 with 51,557 sales, thanks to the launch of the Mégane Sedan and Grandtour models. Notably, 75% of the cars presently sold by Renault in Brazil run on Flex-Fuel.
Conversely, sales in Mexico dropped to 20,272 units due to the effect of the cycle of renewal of the range. Sales of Kangoo LCV of this market were good, and Clio III will be launched on this market early in 2007.

Asia-Africa Region
Renault Group sales in the Asia-Africa region dropped slightly (-2.5%) in 2006 to 175,651 vehicles.
The slight reduction in sales in this region is principally due to South Africa and the Middle-East region. The drop of 20% in the value of the South African Rand directed Renault to adapt its commercial policy in South Africa in order to focus on profitability, resulting in a drop in sales of -18.5%.
In South Korea, its first market, Renault Samsung Motors continued its growth and progressed by +3.2%.

France & Europe Region
The drop in sales in France & Europe is explained by two factors with similar impacts:
- the lack of new products in 2006
- the voluntary reduction of volume linked to the selective commercial policy
These two factors led to reduction in group sales of -8.7% in 2006 to 1,691,585 units, representing a 9.4% market share.
In Europe (including France) the Renault brand, with a 9.1% market share (Car + LCV), sold 1,644,068 vehicles, a drop of 9.8% in the region. Renault remains the leading brand on the European LCV market for the ninth year running with 319,334 vehicles sold representing a 14.1% market share.
The Dacia brand pursued its growth with a sales increase of +54.4% to 47,517 units.
In France the Renault brand remains number one for sales with a 25.5% market share (Car + LCV) selling 649,893 vehicles in 2006. The two best-selling cars in France in 2006 are Clio and Mégane. In addition, Dacia sold 18,794 Logan in France during 2006, and confirms its success with 0.9% market share.

The selective commercial policy
For two years, Renault has pursued a selective commercial policy in Europe. This consists of privileging the most profitable sales channels (retail and fleet customers) and limiting sales to short term rentals and self registrations, as these vehicles return very quickly to the used car market.
This allows Renault to ‘clean’ the stock of used cars in its network and support the residual values of its vehicles.
This policy, while penalizing volumes in the short term, allows Renault to prepare for the future and will pay off in the medium term both in volumes and profitability. In the case of Clio III its residual value has already risen by 6% (Eurotax estimate).

Outlook
2007 will see the beginning of a return to growth for the Renault Group from the summertime onwards.
Outside Europe sales growth will again be stronger thanks notably to the group’s operations in India, the Mercosur and in Iran, with the start of production and sales of Logan. Renault will also reinforce its commercial organisation in a number of countries in preparation for the arrival of new products which will be launched under Renault Commitment 2009. Renault Samsung Motors will launch a 4x4 model on to the South Korean market at the end of 2007.
In Europe, 2007 will be a year of contrasts for Renault. The first half of the year will see continuity with 2006 with priority given to profitability. During the second half of 2007, the launches of the future Twingo and then the future Laguna, will allow sales to renew progressively with growth, with the full impact of these launches the following year.
Globally, the Renault Group’s worldwide sales should experience a slight increase in 2007, this growth exclusively concentrated in the second half, which marks the beginning of the Renault Commitment 2009 product offensive.

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Renault Nissan Alliance announces more than 5.9 million vehicle sales in 2006

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The Renault Nissan Alliance retained its position as the fourth largest global automaker in 2006 in terms of unit sales. A combined 5,911,171 vehicles were sold in 2006 (down 3.6%) to secure a global market share of 9%.

Renault and Nissan sold a total of 2,433,372 and 3,477,799 vehicles respectively. Globally, Renault sales decreased by 4% while Nissan sales saw a 3.3% reduction.
Major areas of growth for the Alliance were in Russia (+96.9%), Colombia (33.6%), China (22.5%), and Middle East and Africa (+15.2%).

Renault saw growth outside Europe but was offset by declines in Europe. Nissan also had a mixed year with a diversity of results from market to market. Renault sold 2,115,176 vehicles under the Renault brand (down 6%), 121,855 vehicles under the Samsung brand (up 2%) and 196,341 Dacia-branded vehicles (up 19.5%). A total of 247,000 Logan models were sold worldwide in 2006 under both the Dacia and Renault brands.

Growth for Renault came from outside Europe, where sales increased by 8.7%, driven by the increasing availability of Logan, the performance of Samsung and the growth of the Renault brand in international markets. By the end of 2006, sales outside Europe accounted for more than 30% of Renault’s total global sales.

In Europe, a lack of major product launches combined with the acceleration of the selective commercial policy to reduce unprofitable sales, which will have a noticeable positive effect on future used car business, resulted in a decrease in sales of 8.8% for Renault.

Nissan sold 3,341,527 vehicles under the Nissan brand, down 3.1% over the prior year. Global sales of Infiniti vehicles stabilized at 136,272 units, boosted at the end of the year by the new G sedan.

Nissan recorded sales of over 1 million units for the second consecutive year in its largest market, the United States. Newly launched products such as the Nissan Versa compact helped offset declines in the truck market.

In Japan, Nissan’s sales including minicars fell 11.5% to 766,702. In Europe, annual sales were flat at 539,773 units. New growth markets such as Russia balanced declines from mature markets.

In other global markets, poor performances in Thailand and Taiwan were balanced with continued growth in China and the markets of the Middle East.

Alliance continues to deliver value for both partners

The jointly developed M1D engine, a 2-liter common-rail diesel, was rolled out across the Renault and Nissan ranges in 2006 following its introduction in the Renault Laguna in 2005. The first application for Renault of the Alliance 2-liter petrol engine (M1G) appeared in the Clio range in the second half of 2006.

Renault Samsung Motors started exports of the SM3 model from Korea under the Nissan brand. Exports of this model totalled approximately 38,000 units in 2006.

THE RENAULT-NISSAN ALLIANCE

Signed on March 27th, 1999, the Renault-Nissan Alliance is a unique partnership of two global companies united for performance through a coherent strategy, common goals and principles, results-driven synergies and shared best practices. Both companies respect and reinforce their respective identities and brands.

Renault and Nissan, headquartered respectively in Paris and Tokyo, have a separate management structure and run their individual operations through their respective executive committees. Each is accountable to its shareholders and its board of directors. Yet each partner has a substantial stake in the other. Renault owns 44.3% of Nissan, and Nissan 15 percent of Renault.

The Alliance generates value for the shareholders of each company through the best established standards of corporate governance. Renault’s market capitalization has increased by 17.5 billion euros ($22.25 billion) since the Alliance was formed in 1999. Nissan’s market capitalization has increased by 4,854 billion yen ($41.28 billion) over the same period. The Alliance ranks #2 among major global automakers in both market capitalization and profitability.

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sursa: renault.com

Renault announces net income of €2.9 billion and operating margin of 2.56%

• 2006 was a year of transition following the launch of the Renault Commitment 2009 plan.
• Global sales decreased 4%. Growth outside Europe continued, accounting for 30% of total sales. Logan MCV, the first of the plan’s 26 new models, was successfully launched.
• Renault achieved its 2006 operating margin target, generating net income of €2,943 million - a slight 0.8% dip in revenues.
• With a ratio of net financial debt to shareholders equity of 11.4% at December 31, 2006, Renault had a healthy balance sheet at end-2006.

“Thanks to the total commitment of everyone at Renault to reducing costs, improving quality and boosting the international performance of the Group, Renault has achieved its 2006 operating margin in line with the roll-out of Renault Commitment 2009” said Carlos Ghosn President and CEO of Renault.

Operating margin in line with objectives
The Group reported revenues of €41,528 million, down 0.8% on 2005 on a consistent basis.
The slight downturn is mainly attributed to:
- a lower contribution from the France and Europe Regions (down 4.2% on 2005) where Renault pursued its selective commercial policy pending the product offensive planned to start in second-half 2007,
- a stronger contribution from the other Regions – Euromed, Americas and Asia-Africa – over the same period (up 2.3%) with sales growth driven by the three brands: Renault, Dacia and Samsung.

In 2006 Group operating margin totaled €1,063 million or 2.56% of revenues, versus 3.20% in 2005.
Business in 2006 was impacted by:
• lower sales volume in Europe, and the consequent lower absorption of fixed costs,
• a higher-than-expected rise in raw materials prices,
• the cost of transition to the Euro 4 standard, not passed on to sales prices.
Owing to the continued development of 26 new products, along with environmentally friendly and safety technologies, Research and Development expenditure totaled €2,400 million, up €136 million on 2005. This increase is due to the acceleration of Renault’s investment in innovation to prepare for the future.
Sales Financing contributed €492 million to Renault’s operating margin versus €465 million in 2005.

Net income of €2,943 million
The Group reported operating income of €877 million, compared to € 1,514 million in 2005.
The net financial income totaled €61 million, compared to an expense of €327 million in 2005. Efficient management of debt, the net cost of which was €19 million (compared to €57 million in 2005), and the capital gains made on Scania securities in the second half-year are 2 main drivers of 2006 financial income.
Renault reported net profit of €2,260 million from its share in the income of associated companies, particularly Nissan (€ 1,871 million) and Volvo (€ 384 million).
The tax charge came to € 255 million compared with € 331 million in 2005. Net income amounted to € 2,943 million. Earnings per share came to €11.17. At the Annual General Meeting on May 2, 2007 the Board of Directors will recommend increasing the dividend to € 3.10 per share, from € 2.40 last year.

A healthy financial situation
The net financial automotive debt totaled € 2,414 million at December 31, 2006, or 11.4% of equity compared with 11.5% in 2005.
Shareholders' equity increased by € 1,540 million to € 21,201 million at December 31, 2006, versus € 19,661 million at end-2005.

2006: A year of transition for Renault
Renault has committed to make and sustain itself as the most profitable European volume car company.
In 2006 the Group made progress in all three areas of the plan: quality, profitability and growth.
Quality
Significant progress has been made in terms of product quality. This improvement is reflected in a 30% year-on-year drop in warranty costs. The future Laguna, which epitomizes Renault’s commitment to quality, successfully passed all its design-phase quality tests.
In terms of service quality, significant progress has been made with the implementation of the plan (PER 4). The percentage of very satisfied customers across the network worldwide rose from 71% to 75% in 2006.
Profitability
The first operating margin milestone was met, mainly thanks to reduced costs, increased international profitability, and the strong performance on the light commercial vehicles market in Europe.
Growth
Although not reflected by the 2006 commercial results, growth is in the pipeline.
• Five of the 26 models included in the plan (Logan Van, Twingo, Laguna sedan, Laguna station wagon and Renault’s first cross-over) have already been launched in 2007.
• This product offensive will be backed up by technological progress, achieved through the Alliance. Renault is focusing on the environment in order to remain one of Europe’s most efficient carmakers in terms of fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.
• Sales outside Europe, which account for 30% of the total compared with 27% in 2005, continued to grow, driven by the three brands: Renault, Dacia and Samsung. The increase in production capacities announced for India, Romania and Russia, and the launch of new models designed to meet local demand on these fast-growing markets, are the main driving forces behind Renault’s growth through to 2009.

Outlook for 2007
Sales will start to grow again in 2007.
• In Europe, where the markets are stable, Renault will pursue its selective commercial policy. However, in the second half of 2007, Renault will progressively benefit from the launches of the future Twingo and Laguna.
• Outside Europe, the launch of Logan in Brazil, Iran and India in spring 2007 will contribute to sales growth.

At year's end a cross-over vehicle will be launched in South Korea. Overall, Renault’s global sales will increase slightly in 2007. Most of the growth will occur in the second half-year.
To be on track with the commitment of 6% operating margin in 2009, annual milestones for profitability were set in July 2006. Renault has confirmed the milestone of 3% operating margin in 2007. This figure is the average for what will be a year of contrasts, with the first half lower than 2006 and the second half marked by an increase.

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sursa: renault.com

Renault s.a.s. 2006 profit-sharing

Renault s.a.s. will pay € 174,20 million in profit-sharing for 2006, with € 120,25 per €100 of gross monthly salary for each employee and a minimum payout of € 2565,81.

On February 8, Renault’s management announced to the trade unions having signed the agreement (CFDT, CFE-CGC, CFTC and FO) that the payout for Renault s.a.s. employees in 2006 would be € 174,20 million.

This amount is calculated according to the formula set out in the June 23, 2005 amendment to the master agreement of January 7, 2005, whereby employees shall receive 6% of Renault's consolidated net income after taxes, minority interests and adjustments for exceptional items arising on Nissan.
The individual profit-sharing payout of all Renault s.a.s. employees is calculated in proportion to the gross basic monthly salary.
In 2006, the total individual payout amounts to € 120,25 per € 100 of gross basic monthly salary with a minimum payout of € 2133,73. An advance on profit-sharing was paid to employees in November 2006. The balance will be paid on March 16, 2007 to all Renault s.a.s. employees.

Renault wishes to implement a motivating remuneration policy for employees, and profit-sharing forms part of this policy. The first profit-sharing agreement was signed in 1987, and has since been renewed six times. Employee profit sharing falls into two distinct categories; the first is calculated as a percentage of the financial results, while the second is based on the performances of the individual establishments.

sursa: renault.com

Renault reorganizes its Corporate General Secretariat

From March 1, 2007, Mr Michel de Virville, Executive Vice President, Corporate Secretary General and member of the Renault Group Executive Committee, will take on responsibility for the performance of Renault support functions, a major challenge for the achievement of Renault Commitment 2009. This new responsibility runs concurrently with Mr de Virville’s duties as Corporate Secretary General, which include Public Affairs, managed through the Renault Public Affairs Department.

From March 1, 2007, Mr Gérard Leclercq is appointed member of the Renault Management Committee and takes charge of the Group Human Resources Department. He will report to Michel Gornet, Executive Vice President for Manufacturing and Logistics Michel de Virville was born in Paris on May 13, 1945. He holds a postgraduate degree in mathematics and a doctorate in statistics. He joined CNRS as a research engineer in 1968. After taking charge of missions at several ministerial cabinets from 1984 onwards, he was appointed cabinet director for French Employment Minister Jean-Pierre Soisson in 1988, then senior advisor at the French Court of Accounts in 1991. He joined Renault as Corporate Secretary General in 1993, and was appointed head of the Human Resources Department in 1998. He is a member of the Renault Group Executive Committee.

Gérard Leclercq was born on November, 12, 1949 and is a graduate of the École Polytechnique engineering school and the Centre de Perfectionnement aux Affaires business school. He started his career as a research scientist with the IRSID steel research institute, then joined Usinor in 1975, taking various positions at head office and in manufacturing. He joined Renault in 1989, in charge of the manufacturing progress plan at the Manufacturing Department. He was appointed Assistant General Manager of the Renault Flins plant in 1991, then General Manager in 1993. In May 1999 he became Renault Vice President for Powertrain Manufacturing.

sursa: renault.com

Worldwide commercial results, February 2007 Renault reports sales growth of 8.2% outside Europe

In February 2007, Renault sold 171,064 vehicles (PC+LCV) worldwide, through its three brands, Renault, Dacia and Renault Samsung Motors. This figure is down 4.-% on 2006.

Renault brand sales worldwide slipped by 5.1%, Dacia reported a dip of 3.9%, while Renault Samsung Motors posted a rise of 3.2%.

In Europe, Renault sold 116,836 units (PC+LCV) in February, a drop of 9.2%, for market share of 9.5%. As announced in the presentation of the commercial results for 2006, sales will remain on a downward trend in first-half 2007, pending the arrival of the new models. February's results are in line with forecasts.

To quote Patrick Blain: "The arrival of New Twingo in June, following its unveiling at the Geneva Motor Show, will mark the start of a drive to win back sales."
With market share of 17.2% and sales up 5.1% in February, Renault remains firmly in the lead in the European LCV market, following the recent restyling of Trafic and Master.
Logan MCV is enjoying great success. Demand has outstripped targets, with more than 23,500 order forms signed since the beginning of the year. In February, Logan MCV went on sale in more than a dozen European countries, as well as in Turkey and Algeria.
Outside Europe, Renault reported continued growth in overall sales (+8.2%) in February.
In the Euromed* region, Renault brand sales (PC+LCV) rose by 28.7%, with particularly strong growth in Morocco (40.8%) and Romania (57.9 %). In Russia, sales surged by 80.5% in a market that expanded by 17.5%, thanks to the success of the Logan and the range as a whole.
In the Americas, in a dynamic market that grew by 16.3%, the Renault brand reported strong growth (20.9%), with 15,089 vehicles sold. Strong sales increases in Argentina (32.8%) and Brazil (26.6%) confirmed the positive trends already observed in January.
In Asia-Africa, Renault posted a slight sales increase of 0.4%. Sales of Renault Samsung Motors rose by 5.5%, still buoyed by the success of SM5.
In Iran, Logan is enjoying huge success under the name "Tondar 90", with more than 80,000 preorders from the beginning of March.

*Euromed = Eastern Europe, Russia CIS, Turkey, North-West Africa and Israel

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E bine ca publicati articole de felul asta pentru ca inca in Romania(cel putin in zona Constanta) Renault e privit oarecum cu neincredere, autoturismele la mana a doua nu prea au pret, atitudine nejustificata din punctul meu de vedere(desi imi plac f. mult masinile germane, asta nu ma impiedica sa fiu obiectiv). Desi nu a penetrat piata americana, Renault a fost, este si va fi o marca de referinta in Europa, indiferent ce marci ne plac noua la un moment dat, sau ce masini avem intr-o anumita perioada. In contextul UE, cand tabla se importa din Franta si alte componente de pe mai stiu eu unde(vezi chiar si Romania) mitul masinilor germane a inceput sa cam paleasca. Nu sunt un fan inrait Renault, dar trebuie sa fim obiectivi si sa recunoastem ca e o marca de prima marime.

Eu unul sunt mutumit de piata handicapata de la noi din tara. Datorita ei mi-am luat masina care in mod normal facea cu 4000 de euro mai mult. Sa vad cat de multumit o sa fiu cand o sa trebuiasca sa vand masina

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Oricum nu cred ca o s-o vinzi cu 4000 mai jos decat un Golf de aceeasi varsta si cu aceeasi echipare ...

Faceti ce faceti si o dati in offtopic ... orice alt mesaj de acest gen (adica offtopic - cititi titlu topic/descriere ... etc.) va fi sters fara nici un avertisment .

Eu unul sunt mutumit de piata handicapata de la noi din tara. Datorita ei mi-am luat masina care in mod normal facea cu 4000 de euro mai mult. Sa vad cat de multumit o sa fiu cand o sa trebuiasca sa vand masina

Exact asa m-am gandit si eu...pana ci-i ii pasa de devalorizarea masinii. Nu-i ca si cum e un defect al masinii pe care-l simti de fiecare data cand te urci la volan...

Cmandrei, e a II-a rotita de mouse care mi-o datorezi (a cedat si asta la cat am dat in jos pana la ultimul post)...

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Bernard Rey appointed Senior Vice President, CEO Office, succeeding Philippe Klein

On April 1, 2007, Bernard Rey, currently Senior Vice President, CEO Office at Nissan Motor Co.,Ltd will replace Philippe Klein, as Senior Vice President, Renault CEO Office. He will be a member of the Renault Management Committee. He will report to Carlos Ghosn. On the same date, Philippe Klein will take a new position at Nissan Motor Co., Ltd based in Tokyo.

Born in 1946, Bernard Rey joined Renault in 1969. In 1980 he joined the Purchasing Department where he spent a large part of his career with Renault. In 1998 he was appointed International Purchasing Director for the Group. In 1999 he joined Nissan as Vice President in charge of the Purchasing Strategy Department. On April 2004, Bernard Rey was appointed as Senior Vice President, CEO Office, reporting to Carlos Ghosn.

sursa: renault.com

Appointments as of April 2

Bernard Ollivier has been appointed Director of the Guyancourt-Aubevoye and Rueil-Lardy sites, reporting operationally to Jean-Louis Ricaud, Executive Vice President, Engineering and Quality, and functionally to Gérard Leclercq, Head of Group Human Resources.

Rémi Deconinck has been appointed Managing Director of the Renault Sport Technologies Department, replacing Bernard Ollivier. He reports to Patrick Pélata, Executive Vice President, Strategic Planning, Product and Programs.

Béatrice Foucher has been appointed Product Manager, replacing Rémi Deconinck. She reports to Patrick Pélata, Executive Vice President, Strategic Planning, Product and Programs.

Jean-François Bron has been appointed Senior Vice President of Powertrain Manufacturing, reporting to Michel Gornet, Executive Vice President, Manufacturing Philippe Nottez has been appointed Director of the Cléon plant, replacing Jean-François Bron. He reports to Jean-François Bron, Senior Vice President of Powertrain Manufacturing.


Bernard Ollivier worked at the Algerian ministry of planning from 1975 to 1977. He joined Renault in 1977, holding positions in planning, finance and management. He was named Corporate Controller and Head of Planning at Renault's Sales and Marketing department in 1992, and then After-Sales Director at Renault DCAV, Managing Director of Sodicam and Chairman and CEO of Sur La Route. He took over as head of the CAT group on January 3, 2000. He was appointed General Manager of Renault Sport Technologies in July 2001.

Bernard Olliver was born on March 11,1952 and is a graduate of the Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Mines de Paris.

Rémi Deconinck joined Renault in 1976, working in the After-sales Department. In 1980, he became head of Technical Services in the Renault Engines Division. He then moved to Product Planning where he occupied the posts, successively, of Bottom-range Product Manager (1985), then head of Advanced Product Planning (1989). In 1993, he took over as head of Creation of Exploratory Vehicles in the Vehicle Engineering Department. He was named Senior Vice President, Product Planning in 1995.

Rémi Deconinck was born on May 8, 1950 and holds a Post-Masters Degree in Mathematics and a Masters in Physics and Engineering from the Insititut Supérieur des Matériaux et de la Construction Mécanique.

Béatrice Foucher joined Renault in 1989 in the Quality Department. She moved to the Planning, Product and Projects Department in 1993, holding several positions as Product Manager before being appointed Head of the M2S Range in April 2005.
Béatrice Foucher was born on June 6, 1964. She is a graduate of Agro ENSIA and holds a Masters in Quality Management from ESCP.

Jean-François Bron began his career at PSA in 1977. He joined Renault in 1987 in the Methods Department, before going on to the Cléon plant in 1992, where he held several head of department positions. In 1999, he was named Director of the Valladolid Motores plant and in 2002, Director of the Cléon plant.

Jean-François Bron was born on April 6, 1955 and is a graduate of Centrale Paris. Philippe Nottez joined La Française de Mécnaique in 1984, holding several positions in manufacturing before being named Head of the Engine Department. He was appointed Assistant General Manager of the Cléon plant.

Philippe Nottez was born on February 9, 1959 and is a graduate of the Ecole des Mines in Douai.


sursa: renault.com

Consulting the preparatory documents for Renault’s General Meeting

Renault’s General Meeting will convene on 2 May, 2007, at Palais des Congrès, 2 place de la porte Maillot, 75017 Paris (France), at 3 p.m. sharp. The General Meeting is organised to be a true forum for debate with shareholders. For this purpose, shareholders are invited to examine this press release, intended as a reminder of the various ways in which the preparatory documents for the General Meeting are made available to shareholders and may be consulted by them.
A call to the general meeting, containing information about the Group’s activity and financial results together with the resolutions which are being submitted to the shareholders’ vote, has been sent within statutory time limits to shareholders who hold registered shares; this call to the meeting is also put online at the www.renault.com website.
In accordance with the EU Transparency Directive which entered into force on 20 January 2007, any shareholder may consult the “Regulated Information” section on Renault’s website which contains the Chairman’s report on the work of the Board of Directors and Internal Control procedures.
In addition, any shareholder may request a copy of the 2006 annual report, the registration document (“document de reference”) filed with the AMF (French financial markets authority)1, the financial statements (in French or in English), and generally all of the documents and information provided for in Articles 133 to 135 of Decree No. 67-236 of 23 March 1967.
Documents which will be provided at the General Meeting may be consulting at Renault’s registered offices.

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renaultsiglaub1.jpgMarch 2007 sales results worldwide*

Renault continues international growth

In March 2007, Renault sold 236,848 vehicles (PC + LCV) worldwide under its three brands Renault, Dacia and Renault Samsung Motors. This figure is down 5.6% compared with March 2006.
Worldwide sales for the Renault brand dropped 7.2%, those for Dacia increased 13%, and those for Renault Samsung Motors fell 4.5%.
Sales in Europe totaled 167,901 units (PC + LCV) in March – a 9.6% fall – for a Renault market share of 8.3%. Sales continued to trend downwards in first-quarter 2007, in line with forecasts. New Twingo, presented in March and launched on the market in June, is the first vehicle in Renault’s strategy to win back customers.

Renault sales outside Europe continued to grow in March (+6%)

Renault sales in the Euromed region increased 9.2% (PC + LCV). On a Russian market that rose 11.5%, Renault confirmed its remarkable sales growth with a 63.2% increase thanks to the success of Logan and the entire product line.

Renault reported record sales in Algeria in the first quarter, up 29%.

Renault continued to advance in the Americas, with sales rising by 10.6%. Sales were up 20% in Brazil and 75.1% in Venezuela. The biggest growth in the first quarter came from Argentina (+50.2%) and Venezuela (+87.8%).

In Asia-Africa, Renault sales fell 4.9% on a market that dipped 5.3%.

Renault continued its international sales offensive in first-quarter 2007 with Logan, its vehicle for winning customers in new markets. Renault launched Logan in Iran in March and took nearly 85,000 orders within a week – equivalent to total 2007 production. In India, a key market for Renault, the Nashik plant has started manufacturing Logan, for launch in May. The Logan program has been enriched with two additional versions, Logan MCV station wagon and Logan Van light commercial vehicle, both of which have gotten off to successful starts.

*Provisional figures as at April 12, 2007

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Nissan contributes €372 million to Renault’s first quarter 2007 earnings

On April 26, 2007, Nissan released the results for its fiscal year 2006/2007 running from April 1, 2006 to March 31, 2007.
After restatements, Nissan’s earnings for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006/2007 (January 1 to March 31, 2007) will contribute an estimated €372 million to Renault’s first-half 2007 net earnings (1).
This amount takes into account the restatements made by Renault, in particular for the capitalization of development expenses and the impact during the quarter of accounting differences between Japanese standards and IFRS regarding deferred taxes.
The contribution includes a €51 million profit arising on the absorption of the three-month time lag in Nissan’s consolidation of certain subsidiaries, mainly in Europe and Mexico, which added their earnings for an additional quarter to Nissan’s results.

(1) based on an average exchange rate of 156.5 yens/euro for the period under review.

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In first quarter 2007,

Renault reports revenues of €10,256 million

Renault’s first-quarter 2007 revenues came to €10,256 million compared with €10,541 million in first quarter 2006, on a consistent basis.

The Automobile Division generated revenues of €9,778 million, a 2.8% decrease1 on first quarter 2006, as world sales recorded a 3.8% decline.

Sales growth outside Europe did not compensate for this decline, which is essentially due to the results in France and Europe:
- In Europe, the drop in sales (-8.5%) implied a negative effect, in spite of a slight improvement of the revenues per unit
- Outside Europe, the group benefited from a favorable international volume effect for its three brands, thanks to the success of Mégane and Logan in particular, as well as to an improved mix / price
- increasing parts (engines noticeably) and vehicle sales to partners, in particular in the commercial vehicles segment and with the start of SM3 exports from Korea on behalf of Nissan

In France and Europe, Renault’s sales contraction is mainly linked to the current phase of the product cycle. Dacia’s sales increased by 26.9% with the success of Logan and Logan MCV.

Outside of Europe, Renault group sales continue to grow, recording a strong increase in sales of 9.1%:
• The Euromed region2 (+ 4.9%) benefited from the dynamism of Logan in Russia (+ 67.5%). In Romania, Dacia recorded a decrease in its sales in the first quarter. Although the Romanian market is more and more competitive, still Dacia remains the leader of the market, with 30% market share.
• Renault continues its progression in the Americas region (+28.4%), particularly in Argentina (+50.3%), in Brazil (+31.5%) and in Venezuela (+71.5%).
• In Africa/Asia where the market suffered a 2.3% drop, Renault’s sales recorded a 4.2% decrease though Renault Samsung Motors realized a good performance in Korea (+1.1%).

The sales financing subsidiary, RCI Banque, contributed €478 million to revenues (-0.6%). RCI Banque assists with Renault’s sustained international development but Renault’s decrease in activity in Europe was shown in the banks reported revenues.

Renault will release its first-half 2007 earnings on July 25, 2007.
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1 On a consistent structure and accounting method basis.
2 Eastern Europe, Russia/CIS, Turkey, Maghreb

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World sales results in April 2007*

The Renault group sold 208,578 vehicles (cars and LCVs) worldwide in April 2007 under the Renault, Dacia and Renault Samsung Motors brands. This figure is down 4.8% on April 2006.
Worldwide sales for Renault dropped 4.7%, those of Dacia increased 9.6%, and those of Renault Samsung Motors slipped 4.5%.
Sales in Europe fell 9.7% to 141,100 units (cars + LCVs) in March, for market share of 9.5%. Sales in the first four months continued to trend downwards, in line with forecasts, pending the launch of new models. New Twingo, unveiled in early March and marketed from June 15 in France, Slovenia and Italy, is the first vehicle in Renault’s strategy to win back customers.
In Western Europe, the Renault brand (cars + LCVs) ranked second in April with a 9.3% market share, and third for the first fourth months (8.6%). Renault continues to enjoy a strong lead in the LCV segment, holding 15.1% of the market in April and 14.8% for the first fourth months.
Dacia sales leapt 60% year-on-year in Europe on the success of Logan MCV alongside Logan sedan.

Renault sales outside Europe continued to grow in April (+7.3%)

Renault sales in the Euromed region continued to increase, up 6.6% (cars and LCVs). Renault confirmed its outstanding growth on a booming (+23.9%) Russian market with a 77.7% jump in sales, attributable to the entire range and Logan in particular. Renault topped the 10,000 units-a-month mark for the first time in Russia. Sales continued to advance in Algeria, up 80.3% in April.
Renault sales increased by a considerable 24.7% in the Americas. On dynamic markets, sales rose sharply in Brazil (+41.9%), Venezuela (+105.6%) and Colombia (+41.7%). The product offensive announced in April gets started this month with the launch of Logan and Grand Scénic II in Argentina, followed by Mégane II Coupé-cabriolet in June. Logan is due out in Brazil in July.
Renault Samsung Motors sales were stable in Asia-Africa at the end of April (0.3%), ahead of the SM5 restyle.
Logan was launched successfully in Iran in March. India started producing and selling Logan in April, with the first deliveries scheduled for May.

*Provisional figures at May 14, 2007

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Worldwide sales results, May 2007*

The Renault group sold 214,358 vehicles (car+LCVs) worldwide through its three brands Renault, Dacia and Renault Samsung Motors in May 2007, down 4.2% on May 2006.
Renault brand sales worldwide contracted by 7.2%, Dacia posted an increase of 23.9% while Renault Samsung Motors reported a drop of 1.2%.

In Europe, Renault group sales totaled 140,684 vehicles in May, down 9.1%, for market share of 8.5%. Patrick Blain said that: "The arrival of New Twingo in the showrooms from 15 June in France, Italy and Slovenia marks the start of a drive by the Renault brand to win back customers in Europe".

Dacia sales rose by 60.1% in Europe compared with May 2006, buoyed by the success of Logan MCV alongside Logan sedan.

Outside Europe, Renault group sales rose by 6.8% in May.

In the Euromed region, Renault group sales (car+LCVs) remained stable (-0.2%). In Romania, the group posted a record sales increase with almost 16,000 vehicles sold in May. The upturn in sales in Russia (+8.9%) and excellent results in Romania (+16.6%) make up for a downturn in sales in Turkey, where the market fell sharply. Group sales continue to grow in Algeria (+13.3%) and Morocco (+18.1%).

In the Americas, Renault group sales continued to grow strongly (+27.8% in May) on buoyant markets. Sales rose sharply in Brazil (+28.2%), in Argentina (+17.1%), in Colombia (+30.7%) and in Venezuela (+116.6%) in May. Launched in Argentina on 15 June, Logan will be launched in Brazil in July.

In Asia-Africa, on a declining market, Renault group sales rose by +3.7%. In India, where Logan went into production in April, the first deliveries were made in mid-May.

*Provisional figures at June 1, 2007

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Renault wins the 2007 Boursoscan Grand Prix

On June 19, Renault was awarded the 2007 Boursoscan Grand Prix for the quality of the financial information on its website www.renault.com .

This prize is awarded by Boursorama, France’s leading stock market information site, and TLB, a specialist study firm.
This year, more than 6 300 websurfers took part in the vote, giving scores to each of the websites of the listed companies studied. Shareholders and market professionals chose Renault for the quality of the financial information on its website.

“We are particularly pleased to receive this award, which reflects the Renault group’s drive to make it easier for all people to access financial information and develop this information via the Internet. This year, we made some major upgrades to the ‘Home Finance’ section of our site. The Boursoscan Grand Prix thus rewards the efforts of our teams and their commitment to being the best,” said Thierry Moulonguet, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Head of the Americas Region, at the awards ceremony.

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Growth outside Europe limits Renault's drop in sales in first-half 2007

• In the first six months of the year, worldwide Group sales totaled 1,266,343 vehicles, down 3.8%, owing to 9.1% decline in European markets. The Renault group holds a 3.6% share of the world market.
• The Renault group continued its international expansion by selling 400,412 vehicles outside Europe, a 10.1% increase. Sales outside Europe accounted for 31.6% of Group sales in first-half 2007, up from 27.6% at end-June 2006.
• Renault confirmed its leadership of the European LCV market, with 166,148 vehicles registered, representing a 14.3% market share.
• Worldwide sales of Logan came to almost 158,913 vehicles (Renault and Dacia brands), a 28.4% increase compared to end-June 2006.

Patrick Blain, Executive Vice-President, Sales and Marketing, commented: "In Europe, as announced, the first half remained on a downtrend, but sales will start to bounce back in the second half, with the arrival of New Twingo and New Laguna. Outside Europe, sales growth will remain strong in second-half."

Renault group sales slipped 3.8% in first-half 2007 to 1,266,343 units. That result reflects the performance of the three brands:
- Worldwide sales of the Renault brand contracted 4.9%. Outside Europe, Renault expanded strongly, with sales growth of 17.9%. In Europe1, Renault took 8.5% of the market (PC+LCV) and remains firmly in the lead in France, with 24.0% of the PC+LCV market.
- Renault Samsung Motors dipped 1.5% with 56,824 units sold.
- Worldwide sales of Dacia rose 8% to 111,834 vehicles sold, powered by Logan, which continued its international rollout.

Logan, a worldwide success
Since its launch in September 2004, more than 574,112 Logan have been sold worldwide. 2007 represents a major stage in the program, with production starting up in Iran, India and Brazil. Now manufactured in seven countries and sold in 55 markets under both Renault and Dacia brands, Logan is a key factor in the Renault group’s international expansion and sales growth. Worldwide Logan sales totaled 158,913 units in first-half 2007, up from 28.4% at end-June 2006.

France and Europe Regions
The European market, fiercely competitive and driven by promotional offers, dipped 0.3% in first-half 2007.
In this tough environment, with no new Renault branded products, Renault group sales (PC+LCV) contracted 9.1% to 865,931 units. Although Renault brand sales shrank by 10.6%, Dacia continued to grow with a 42.1% upswing in sales, to 37,854 units sold. At the beginning of the year, the range was extended with a station wagon, Logan MCV, which has been a success with customers all over Europe.
In France, with 316,931 registrations, Renault is the number-one brand, with 24% of the PC+LCV market. The Dacia brand grew sales by 31% and comes in 13th place in the car market, with 14,915 registrations and a 1.4% share.
In Europe, Renault secured 8.5% of the PC+LCV market. Renault took 7.7% of the car market and stayed way out in front in the LCV market, with a 14.3% share, buoyed by the excellent results of Trafic and Master vans.

New Twingo, in showrooms in France, Italy and Slovenia since June 15, started a drive to win back market share for the Renault brand. More than 6,000 New Twingos were already in the dealerships for the commercial launch in France and 1,600 in Italy. New Twingo has received an enthusiastic response from the sales network and customers. At end-June, the large number of orders indicates an excellent start: in France, orders for the first two weeks on the market total one-third of sales forecast for the year.
New Twingo will start selling in Belgium in July and in most other European countries – chiefly Germany, the UK, Spain and the Netherlands – in September.

In line with strategy, Renault group sales growth was generated outside Europe Outside Europe, Renault group sales grew 10.1% to 400,412 vehicles in first-half 2007.
Renault group sales increased by 27.3% in the Americas, 5.2% in Euromed, and 2.3% in Asia-Africa.

Euromed Region

In the Euromed Region, Renault group sales grew 5.2% on excellent performances by the Renault brand. In Russia, in a market that expanded 28.6%, Renault group sales surged 46.3%
with 45,169 vehicles sold, on the success of the whole range, and particularly Logan, marketed under the Renault brand. In Algeria and Morocco, both growing markets, the Renault group led the field, with respective market shares of 18.7% and 31.9%, sales growth of 39% in Algeria and 10.5% in Morocco. In a Turkish recessing market (-28.9%), Renault confirmed its position as a leader of the PC market.

Americas Region

In the Americas Region, in buoyant markets (+17.2%), the Renault group, represented mainly by the Renault brand, posted excellent performances, with a strong 27.3% rise in sales and 116,480 vehicles sold.
In first-half 2007, sales grew strongly in Argentina (+36.7%), Brazil (+32.4%), Colombia (+26.2%) and Venezuela (+97.8%).
After Colombia, Venezuela and Ecuador, the launch of Logan under the Renault brand in Argentina in June and Brazil in July marks a new stage of Renault Commitment 2009 in the Americas Region. The product offensive is also ongoing in Argentina, with the launch of Grand Scénic II and Mégane II Coupé-cabriolet.

Asia-Africa Region

Renault group sales are slightly progressing (+2.3%) with 87,280 units sold in first half 2007.
In South Korea, Renault Samsung Motors’ sales dipped 1.5% to 56,824 units, in anticipation of the launch of SM5 phase II at the beginning of July.
The Renault brand grew 9.2% in the Asia-Africa region, with 28,902 units sold at end-June.
In Iran, Logan, marketed as Tondar-90, got off to a promising start. The first cars were delivered in mid-June.
In India, where Logan has been manufactured at the Nashik plant since April, the network is building up gradually and 5,000 Logans had already been delivered by end-June.

Outlook

Renault will start growing again in the second half, especially in the last trimester:
- In Europe, the Renault brand will start to claim back market share with the arrival of New Twingo, followed by New Laguna in October.
- Outside Europe, the Renault group’s sales growth will remain strong in second half. RSM will start growing again, on the strength of SM5 Phase II and the year-end launch of the Renault group’s first crossover in Korea. In India and Iran, Logan, sold under the Renault brand, will accelerate sales. In the Americas, the Renault brand will enjoy a better market environment, conducive to uptake of an extended range. In Euromed, Renault group sales will continue to grow in contrasting markets.
For 2007 as a whole, Renault group worldwide sales will increase slightly, thanks to the start of the product offensive of Renault Commitment 2009. The offensive will be stepped up in 2008, with the launch of one new vehicle per month on average.

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Stephen Norman will be appointed SVP, Global Marketing for the Renault Group from September 10, 2007

After 37 years with Renault, Benoît Marzloff, Senior Vice President, Strategy and Marketing for the Renault group and member of the Renault Management Committee has requested to leave the company for personal reasons.

From September 10, 2007, Stephen Norman will be appointed Senior Vice President, Global Marketing, in replacement of Benoît Marzloff. He will report to Patrick Blain, Executive Vice President, Sales and Marketing. He will be a member of the Renault Management Committee.

Benoit Marzloff was born on September 2, 1949. He is a graduate of the Ecole de Préparation aux Affaires business school and the Centre Européen d'Education Permanente. He joined Renault in 1970, where he held a number of positions in sales and marketing. In 1978, he was appointed Director, domestic advertising. In 1982, he was in charge of European sales techniques before becoming general manager of Renault Luxembourg in 1983. He was appointed sales director of the central region of France in 1987, then domestic marketing Director in 1991. After becoming Director, domestic corporate and fleet sales, in 1994, he was appointed Managing Director of Renault UK in 1996. He took over as Senior Vice President, Strategy and Marketing on December 1, 2001 and became a member of the Renault Management Committee.

Stephen Norman, was born on August 31, 1954. He was educated at Leicester University from where he graduated with a degree in Economics and International Politics. From 1976 to 1994, he worked for the Rover Group in England, Belgium, and Spain and in France where he was Marketing Director from 1987 to 1994. In 1994, he joined Volkswagen in France successively as Sales and Marketing Director, Managing Director and Chairman of the Group from 2000 to 2004. In 2004, he became Managing Director of Fiat France and in 2005 was nominated Marketing Director, Worldwide of the Fiat Brand in Turin.

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In first-half 2007,

Renault reports operating margin of 3.5%

• Renault reports operating margin of €722 million (3.5% of revenues) in first-half 2007 despite a lackluster environment thanks to cost control and the development of sales outside Europe.
• The deployment of Renault Commitment 2009 continues and the product offensive has begun. The group confirms its 3% operating margin guidance for 2007.

In first-half 2007, the Renault group's sales declined by 3.7% on first-half 2006 to 1.27 million units, reflecting contrasting performances.
- In the European market1, sales declined by 9.1% to 866,440 vehicles.
- Outside Europe, the Group continued to advance with a 10.2% increase in sales to 400,651 units, representing 32% of total Renault sales worldwide.

Operating margin increases by 22% versus first-half 2006

On a consistent basis, Renault reported revenues of €20,562 million, down 1.4% on first-half 2006.
The Automobile Division’s contribution to group revenues decreased by 1.5% vs. first-half 2006 to €19,567 million. The decline in sales in the France and Europe regions was partly offset by continued growth in international activities and the sales of spare parts, powertrains and built-up vehicles to partners.
On a consistent basis, the sales financing subsidiary, RCI Banque, contributed €995 million to revenues, up 1% on first-half 2006.
The group operating margin came to €722 million, or 3.5% of revenues, compared with 2.8%2 in first-half 2006.
The Automobile Division reported an operating margin of €455 million or 2.3% of revenues in first-half 2007, compared with 1.6% in first-half 2006. This upturn was achieved through ongoing cost controls despite an unfavorable environment.
• Purchasing costs were reduced despite an additional €147 million charge arising on the increase in raw material prices,
• G&A expenses decreased
• Manufacturing costs declined
• International activities expanded and the LCV segment performed well.

First-half 2007 R&D expenses remained stable at €1.2 billion. The expense capitalization rate was 54.5%, compared with 44.3% in first-half 2006, reflecting the rapid development of new models, 25 of which are in the pre-production stage. Exchange rate fluctuations, mainly on the US dollar, Turkish lira and the Mercosur currencies, had a negative impact.
RCI Banque contributed €267 million to the operating margin against €269 million in first-half 2006.
Operating income stands at €689 million, compared with €649 million in first-half 2006.
Net financial expense came to €112 million, compared with an expense of €36 million in firsthalf 2006. This is attributable to the €104 million negative impact of fluctuations in redeemable share prices, versus a €4 million positive impact in first-half 2006. Stripping out this effect would reduce net financial expense by €32 million.
Renault reported a profit of €837 million for its share in the net income of associated companies. Nissan's contribution, which takes into account the fourth quarter results of its 2006 financial year and the first quarter results of its 2007 financial year, totaled €615 million, compared with €1,013 million in first-half 2006. The decrease was caused by the decline in Nissan’s results and unfavorable developments in the yen/euro exchange rate. Renault's share in the net income of other associated companies, in particular AB Volvo, was €222 million, compared with €199 million at June 30, 2006.
Net income came to €1,317 million in first-half 2007, versus €1,659 million in first half 2006.
Earnings per share amount to €4.96, compared with €6.34 in first-half 2006.
The Automobile Division generated free cash flow1 of €1,339 million. Shareholders’ equity was €21,704 million at June 30, 2007. The net financial debt of the Automobile Division declined by €861 million in first-half 2007 and represented 7.2% of shareholders’ equity at June 30, 2007, compared with 11.5% at December 31, 2006 (restated).

Outlook
• Renault is forging ahead with the implementation of Renault Commitment 2009 by rolling out its product offensive with Twingo, which continues its European launch program, and Laguna, which epitomizes the Plan and will come to market in October 2007.
• Outside Europe, strong sales growth will continue on the back of the momentum achieved by Logan, combined with the success of the Renault models launched in Mercosur and the good performance of Renault Samsung Motors.

Renault is confirming its operating margin guidance of 3% for 2007.

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Renault confirms financial forecasts for 2007

and Commitment 2009 at Laguna launch

At the Laguna international test drives in Austria, Renault President and CEO Carlos Ghosn reiterated that the company is confident in delivering its 3 % group operating margin for 2007 and on its three commitments under Renault Commitment 2009: 6% group operating margin, an increase of 800 000 units and placing the Laguna among the top three in quality in its class. "In a challenging market, we have the advantage of launching several attractive and competitive new products and a robust international growth strategy," said M. Ghosn. “We have recently launched the Twingo, the first new Renault brand product in Europe after several months of product drought, and will launch the next generation Laguna in October before an intense product launch activity in 2008 and 2009.”

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• With over 110,000 vehicles sold in 47 countries in the first half of 2007, Dacia’s business grew 8%, whilst continuing to expand internationally with 54% of sales recorded outside Romania.
• With the addition of Logan MCV and Logan Van, Dacia offers an even richer, original line-up which is reaping increasing success on the mature markets of Western Europe. The range is also particularly well suited to the needs of markets in the Euromed1 region, on the lookout for modern, robust, and reliable models.
• In 2007 two of the brand’s production facilities, Pitesti in Romania and Casablanca in Morocco, increased their output to fuel this growth.

Constantly improving results

Dacia continued to grow thanks to the fame of the Logan name and a line-up that was enriched by the arrival of newcomers Logan MCV and Logan Van in 2007. By the end of June, Logan accounted for 60% of Dacia sales (74,928 units in 47 markets), Logan MCV for 35% (32,943 in 29 markets), and Logan Van for 5% (3,849 in Romania and Bulgaria).
Western Europe, where 32,889 units were sold, experienced the fastest growth rate – 63.3%. Dacia now holds a 1.38% share of the French passenger car market with nearly 15,000 vehicles sold and growth of 30.8%. It has now broken in to the Top 15 brands at number 13, after finishing sixteenth at end of 2006). In Germany, a big market for estates, Dacia sales tripled in volume in the first half of 2007 compared to the same period in 2006. The leap was driven by the February launch of Logan MCV, the brand’s estate model: it accounted for 75% of the 8,319 units sold in the first half of 2007.

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Logan saloon

In the markets of Eastern Europe, Turkey, and North Africa, where the saloon reigns supreme, Logan saloon remained the motorists’ favourite, while Logan MCV appealed to customers seeking a spacious, versatile vehicle. In those markets, Logan sold 72,257 units, a rise of 4.8%. Logan was again the biggest-selling car in Morocco with 6,268 units, while in Algeria sales were up 35.6% compared to the first half of 2006, with 5,563 units sold. In Romania, where 250,000 vehicles from across the three-model line-up have been registered since September 2004, Logan saloon led the way in its segment, selling 39,165 units, while Logan MCV was runner-up in the passenger car market with 8,476 units. In the Asia-Africa region, Dacia sold 1,559 vehicles, a rise of 37%.

Logan MCV

The Logan family's estate model, Logan MCV, hit the market in Romania and Bulgaria in October 2006, followed by the rest of Europe, Turkey, and some North African markets from January 2007. It was extremely well received and now sells better than Logan saloon in Western Europe. Most Logan MCV buyers – 75% of West European and 63% of Central European customers – chose the top equipment levels. The seven-seater, which is designed to cater specifically for the needs of families, has proved a great success, accounting for 35% of sales in Western Europe. In France, meanwhile, the very popular diesel-powered version accounted for 70% of sales. This month will see a new addition to the diesel powertrain range in France and Romania, with the arrival of the 85hp 1.5 dCi. It will gradually be launched on other markets in the months ahead. This long-awaited engine is particularly well suited to Logan MCV and will no doubt further strengthen the success of this model in the second half of 2007. The Dacia range in Romania has been bolstered by the addition of an LPG version. LPG, liquid petroleum gas, is an alternative to petrol with significant environmental benefits.

Logan Van

The end of January saw the commercial launch of the small-business version of Logan, Logan Van. By the end of its first month Logan Van was the top-selling light commercial vehicle in Romania, and it went on to ship 3,671 units between February and the end of June 2007. It now accounts for over half of the light commercial vehicle segment in Romania.

Dacia, conquering new markets

On all markets customers continue to be won over by the Logan family fundamentals of simplicity, modernity, robustness, and unrivalled value for money. Many people who could previously only afford to buy used vehicles have now purchased their first new car thanks to Logan, a roomy, well-appointed vehicle that is cheap to buy and to run.
In Western Europe, Logan buyers are mainly men whose average age is 52, while Logan MCV,– in particular the seven-seater version – tends to draw a more family-oriented, younger buyer with an average age of 45.

Production facilities evolve as brand goes from strength to strength

In the first six months of the year 114,443 units were produced in the Dacia plant at Pitesti in Romania and 6,737 in the Somaca plant in Morocco.
Dacia Logan sites have adapted to booming demand on all markets. The Romanian factory has produced nearly 500,000 Logan vehicles since 2004. It will increase its capacity from 235,000 units per annum to 350,000 in 2008. One hundred million euros are being invested in enlarged press shop capacity, a new paint shop, and a bigger body shop and assembly facility. Currently 930 Logan, Logan MCV, and Logan Van vehicles roll off the production line every day. To meet the high volume of orders, output will be gradually ramped up to 1,000 vehicles a day by the end of the year.
The Somaca plant in Morocco had catered exclusively for the domestic market since it was commissioned in 2005. In 2007 it began exporting Logan to France and Spain. By the end of the year over 5,000 units will have been shipped to Europe. Daily output has risen from 54 to 120 vehicles a day, and 300 people have been hired to form a second team of workers.

Promising outlook

Sales of Logan MCV will really kick in during the second half of 2007 as the benefits of its launch on European and Euromed markets are felt. In early 2008 a pickup truck developed from the Logan platform will be added to the Logan line-up in Romania. The new model will be aimed at business users (the self-employed, tradespeople) and ordinary private motorists alike. In keeping with the Dacia Logan pedigree, it offers very competitive value for money.

Meanwhile sales of Logan, marketed under the Renault brand name, continued to grow: they rose 75% in the first half of 2007 (47,281 units).
With 31,031 units sold in the first six months of 2007 Logan was the most popular foreign saloon car in Russia, where it was up 47% compared to 2006 on a market which itself grew 28.8%. The Avtoframos plant in Moscow will double its production capacity to 160,000 units per annum by 2009 to meet market demand and produce a new model.
Since spring 2007, Renault Logan has been marketed in four new countries – Iran, India, Argentina and Brazil. Initial results are promising. On each market Logan addresses the specific local needs. In India, for example, Renault and its partner Mahindra launched the right-hand drive Logan, while in Brazil Logan has a powertrain that runs on FlexFuel.

1- Dacia Logan sales
2004 - 22,833
2005 - 135,054
2006 - 184,470
2007 (6 months) - 111,892

Total Dacia sales - 454,249

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