As decided by the AGM 2007, Metro International will convert from USD to EUR as reporting currency from 1 January 2008. For comparison purposes, enclosed is a presentation of selected historical financial information in EUR for the period 2003 to 2007. The information can also be downloaded in Excel-format from the company's website at the following link http://www.metro.lu/investors/latest_presentation. Metro International will present the interim report for the first quarter 2008 on Monday 21 April. The selected historical financial data includes: - Quarterly income statement for 2007 - Full year income statement for 2005 and 2006 - Quarterly income per segment 2003-2007 - Quarterly EBIT per segment 2003-2007 - Quarterly balance sheet data for 2007 - Year-end balance sheet data for 2006 - Cash flow data for 2007 The following conversion rates have been applied: Period Annual average rate 2007 Profit & Loss statement, cash flow summary USD/EUR 1.41 2006 Profit & Loss statement, cash flow summary USD/EUR 1.25 2005 Profit & Loss statement, cash flow summary USD/EUR 1.24 2004 Sales and EBIT USD/EUR 1.24 2003 Sales and EBIT USD/EUR 1.13 Balance sheet data Conversion rate Q107 1.33 Q207 1.34 Q307 1.42 Q407 1.46 Year-end 2006 1.32 For further information please visit www.metro.lu, or contact: Frank Mooty, CFO tel: +44 (0)20 70 16 13 00 Birgitta Henriksson, IR tel: +46 (0)70 812 86 39 *** ABOUT METRO INTERNATIONAL AND METRO Metro is the largest and fastest growing international newspaper in the world. Metro is published in over 100 major cities in 21 countries across Europe, North & South America and Asia. Metro has a unique global reach - attracting a young, active, well-educated Metropolitan audience of over 20 million daily readers. Metro International's advertising sales have grown at a compound annual rate of 41% since the launch of the first edition in 1995. Metro International 'A' and 'B' shares are listed on the OMX Nordic Exchange's Nordic List under the symbols MTRO SBD A and MTRO SBD B. The press release (including tables) can be downloaded from the following link:
Metro International presents comparative information on reporting currency
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