2008

Paris, 12 februari 2009 – De Raad van Bestuur van Nexans voorgezeten door Gérard Hauser, en die bijeengekomen is op 11 februari 2009, heeft de rekeningen voor 2008 goedgekeurd.

Renewed strong increase in organic growth in the cables business: up 7.4% in the third quarter 2008 compared with a 7.2% rise in the first semester 2008  - Organic growth for the whole year is expected to be higher than the initial 6% target - Confirmation of the Group’s capacity to attain a higher operating margin than in 2007 despite the uncertain economic situation

Continued increase in organic sales growth of cable businesses: +7.2% - Strong improvement in profitability with operating margin of 9.1% at constant non-ferrous metal prices