Financiere DE L'odet SA - 6223- Profile

Financiere de l'Odet SA. The Group's principal activities include transport (shipping and railways), energy, plastic films (for packaging and condensers), coffee,cotton,orchids and cocoa plantations. It is also involved in communication and media operations. Other activities include real estate and banking. In March 2005, the Group launched the television channel direct 8. The Group is present in 126 countries wordwide. Transport accounted for 61% of 2005 revenues; Energy, 31%; Industrial, 5%; Light Weight Papers, 2% and Other activities, 1%