This exceptional performance in the context of the global economic crisis is without precedent; it is mainly the result of our "niche strategy" implemented by the company and the development of new markets. Thus Pentalog Deutschland grew by 180% this semester, Pentalog Technology (Embedded Systems subsidiary, co-owned with AUSY), for its part, generated a growth rate of 310%.

Pentalogs' historical markets have not been left behind, because outside of Germany and Pentalog Technology, the company registered an increase of 21% organic growth rate during this semester.

The third quarter should show an increase of 30%, while the fourth is already showing an increase of 15% based on our present back log. These figures could further improve in case of a future recovery this year.

This information demonstrates the performance of a unique business model amongst consulting and outsourcing companies; in addition to our ability to generate new business, which has allowed us to have an Ebit between 2 and 3 times higher than the industry's average. This is also due to our significant increase in productivity, an excellent commercial, technical structure, and good administration (15%), Pentalog is not only weathering this crisis but is retaining an operating margin of two figures, and which will continue throughout 2009.