Autogrill boosts sales revenues in 2001. Improvements in Europe and excellent business stability in the USA despite traffic slowdown

Milano , 25 January 2002 - According to preliminary estimates on performance for the year to 31 December, the Autogrill Group’s consolidated sales revenues for 2001 were 3,258 million euros, up 7.1% from the year-earlier figure (about 5% net of the exchange rate effect). Performance reflected the results of operations in the main European countries: in Italy, sales revenues totalled 988 million euros (5,5% from the previous year), while France reported 176 million euros (up 9.1%).