Autogrill 2004 first-half consolidated net sales rise 8% net of the exchange-rate effect, +14.4% in North America

Milan, 15 July 2004 - The top management of Autogrill S.p.A. (Milan: AGL.MI), led by CEO Gianmario Tondato da Ruos, will meet the London financial community this morning. During the conference, it will announce some preliminary revenue figures for the first half of 2004.
Autogrill consolidated net sales for the first half to 30 June rose by 8% net of the exchange-rate effect compared with the first half of 2003.