Patrizia launches EUR 200m German fund

German listed property company Patrizia has announced the launch of a new special real estate fund with the firepower to invest EUR 200 mln in residential and commercial real estate.

The vehicle, which was set up on behalf of a Southern German savings bank, will primarily focus on housing, while roughly one third will be invested in retail parks and office blocks in the south of the country. It is Patrizia’s first fund focusing on both residential and commercial real estate.

‘Our client is looking for a mix of stability and attractive returns. We can achieve this with this combination of types of use,’ said Wolfgang Egger, CEO of Patrizia Immobilien.

The fund launch is in line with Patrizia’s new asset management strategy initiated in 2010 with the purchase of HSH Nordbank’s fund management arm LB Immo Invest (today known as Patrizia GewerbeInvest KAG.

Additionally, Patrizia said it has raised a further EUR 150 mln for both its Handel Germany and Wohn Germany funds.

In total, Patrizia manages 19 funds through its two subsidiaries Patrizia GewerbeInvest KAG and Patrizia WohnInvest KAG.

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CA Immo to invest EUR 300m in Berlin and Frankfurt

Vienna-listed real estate investor CA Immo plans to invest some EUR 300 mln in the Berlin and Frankfurt real estate markets in 2012.

In a recent announcement, the company said Berlin is particularly attractive as a business location as it has a comparatively low level of income and rents, a broad mix of industries and a growing service sector.

Chairman Bruno Ettenauer: ‘In conjunction with a traditionally modest supply of new area, this yields a growth market that is resistant to crisis from the point of view of the property investor, and one in which CA Immo will also be planning to increase its activities in the years ahead.’ Frankfurt is and will continue to be a top location but is more vulnerable because of its ongoing strong orientation to the banking sector, he added.

Ettenauer cautioned that the commercial property sector will be ‘decisively influenced’ by banking system stability, the economic development in the individual markets and their ability to weather crises.

CA Immos subsidiary, CA Immo International, manages it’s eastern European property portfolio.

Ettenauer said Eastern Europe suffered from a more difficult financing climate for commercial property. While markets in the region are exhibiting stable economic performances the prospects for 2012 are not rosy. Ettenauer: ‘Banks without an interest in their domestic markets will put pressure on financing, especially in Eastern Europe. But Poland, in particular, has a stable banking system and should therefore remain highly solvent in 2012 as well.’

High-quality properties will continue to be in demand in the metropolitan centres of Eastern Europe since little production of new areas is to be expected, he added.

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Patrizia launches EUR 200m German fund

German listed property company Patrizia has announced the launch of a new special real estate fund with the firepower to invest EUR 200 mln in residential and commercial real estate.

The vehicle, which was set up on behalf of a Southern German savings bank, will primarily focus on housing, while roughly one third will be invested in retail parks and office blocks in the south of the country. It is Patrizia’s first fund focusing on both residential and commercial real estate.

‘Our client is looking for a mix of stability and attractive returns. We can achieve this with this combination of types of use,’ said Wolfgang Egger, CEO of Patrizia Immobilien.

The fund launch is in line with Patrizia’s new asset management strategy initiated in 2010 with the purchase of HSH Nordbank’s fund management arm LB Immo Invest (today known as Patrizia GewerbeInvest KAG.

Additionally, Patrizia said it has raised a further EUR 150 mln for both its Handel Germany and Wohn Germany funds.

In total, Patrizia manages 19 funds through its two subsidiaries Patrizia GewerbeInvest KAG and Patrizia WohnInvest KAG.

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Basel Places Biggest Order in 116-year History with Bombardier

BERLIN, GERMANY–(Marketwire – January 31, 2012 – Bombardier Transportation has signed a contract for the delivery of up to 60 BOMBARDIER FLEXITY trams with the City of Basel’s Transport Authority (BVB. It is the biggest order placed by the BVB in its 116-year history. The contract is valued at approximately 222 million Swiss francs (184 million euro, $241 million US. By selecting Bombardier’s FLEXITY trams, the BVB has opted for a proven vehicle platform that has been specifically customised to meet the city’s requirements and designed to reflect its cultural diversity.

The contract consists of options for several deliveries: the first delivery comprises the vehicle specifications and two FLEXITY trams. The first new trams will go into operation in time for the opening of the extension of tram line number eight to Weil am Rhein, in 2013. From 2014, two new FLEXITY trams will be delivered to Basel every month, subject to confirmation by the legislature of the Swiss canton Basel-Stadt.

Jurg Baumgartner, Managing Director, BVB said, «I’m convinced the City of Basel has secured the best possible trams for its network. The FLEXITY tram outperforms all other vehicles by a massive margin. Traditionally, Basel’s trams have shaped the city’s identity. I believe that this region deserves a tram fleet that reflects our modern urban lifestyle and I am proud to witness this milestone order. »

«These new trams are taking Basel into the Champions League of public transport,» added Stephane Wettstein, Managing Director of Bombardier in Switzerland. «We are particularly pleased to be shaping rail-based mobility in Basel together with the BVB for the coming decades..»

Basel’s trams, known locally as «Drammli», are close to its people’s hearts in a city where public transport has a huge significance and a proud tradition. Therefore, it was especially important to fully tailor the new FLEXITY Basel trams’ design to the customer requirements. With a total of 900 employees Bombardier is deeply rooted in Switzerland.

«This high-profile order is a big win for Bombardier’s Light Rail Vehicles business unit,» said Germar Wacker, President, Light Rail Vehicles, Bombardier Transportation. The FLEXITY Basel tram represents a strong continuation of the successful Bombardier tram family which is already in operation in cities around Europe including: Augsburg, Berlin, Brussels, Geneva, Innsbruck, Krefeld, Linz and Marseille. The vehicle fulfills the challenging demands of the Basel tram network, is perfectly suited for cross-border operations and will provide passengers with a comfortable travelling environment offering panoramic views of Basel’s most beautiful sights.»The 2.3 m wide vehicle is available in two lengths: the five-module tram is 31.8 m long and accommodates 183 passengers, the seven-module vehicle is 43.2 m long and comfortably provides space for 254 passengers. A total of 43 long and 17 shorter trams will gradually replace the 101 trams currently in service in Basel.

The comfortable FLEXITY tram with optimum seating arrangements and a light and friendly interior design is setting new standards in urban mobility. Its combination of 100 per cent low-floor technology and conventional wheel-set bogies is the hallmark of Bombardier low-floor trams, ensuring a perfectly smooth ride and low-noise operation as well as fulfilling all safety standards.

The FLEXITY trams benefit from the BOMBARDIER ECO4 product portfolio, emphasising energy, efficiency, economy and ecology. Energy consumption is reduced by up to 30 per cent by recuperating braking energy. The BOMBARDIER FLEXX bogies ensure optimum wheel-track interaction, reducing wear and tear and enhancing the passenger experience.

Nineteen cities worldwide have decided to buy approximately 1,000 low-floor FLEXITY trams. The new trams will be manufactured in Bautzen, Germany and in Vienna, Austria.

About Bombardier Transportation

Bombardier Transportation, a global leader in rail technology, offers the broadest portfolio in the rail industry and delivers innovative products and services that set new standards in sustainable mobility. Bombardier ECO4 technologies – built on the four cornerstones of energy, efficiency, economy and ecology – conserve energy, protect the environment and help to improve total train performance. Bombardier Transportation is headquartered in Berlin, Germany and has a presence in over 60 countries. It has an installed base of over 100,000 vehicles worldwide.

About Bombardier

A world-leading manufacturer of innovative transportation solutions, from commercial aircraft and business jets to rail transportation equipment, systems and services, Bombardier Inc. is a global corporation headquartered in Canada. Its revenues for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2011, were $17.9 billion, and its shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (BBD. Bombardier is listed as an index component to the Dow Jones Sustainability World and North America indexes. News and information are available at www.bombardier.com or follow us on Twitter @Bombardier.

Note to Editors

For news releases, related material and photos, visit our media centre at www.bombardier.com/en/transportation/media-centre.

Follow Bombardier Transportation on Twitter @BombardierRail.

BOMBARDIER, FLEXITY, ECO4, MITRAC and FLEXX are trademarks of Bombardier Inc. or its subsidiaries.

For information

Australia and New Zealand:+61 3 9794 2223                                 John Incejohn.ince@au.transport.bombardier. com                           

Benelux, Middle East and North Africa:+49 30 98607 1141Janet Olthofjanet.olthof@de.transport.bombardier.com                      

Canada:+1 450 441 3007Marc Laforgemarc.laforge@ca.transport.bombardier.com                     

China:+86 10 85172268Julia Xiaojulia.xiao@cn.transport.bombardier.com                         

Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Central and Eastern Europe:+49 30 98607 1134Immo von Falloisimmo. von_fallois@de.transport.bombardier.com             

France:+33 6 07 78 95 38Anne Frogeranne.froger@fr.transport.bombardier.com                       

India:+91 7 838 660 093Harsh Mehtaharsh.mehta@in.transport.bombardier.com                       

Mexico:+52 55 5093 7714Barbara Corralbarbara.corral@mx.transport.bombardier.com                 

Nordic and Baltic Countries:+46 10 852 5213Par Isakssonpaer.isaksson@se.transport.bombardier. com                     

South East Asia:+65 6478 6235Evon Lamevon.lam@sg.transport.bombardier.com                             

Southern Europe and South America+35 1 919 693 728Luis Ramosluis.ramos@pt.transport.bombardier.com                         

UK:+44 142 353 8699Jeanette Bowdenjeanette@networkpr.co.uk                                  

USA:+1 450 441 3007Maryanne Robertsmaryanne.roberts@us.transport.bombardier. com        

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Basel Places Biggest Order in 116-year History with Bombardier

BERLIN, GERMANY–(Marketwire – January 31, 2012 – Bombardier Transportation has signed a contract for the delivery of up to 60 BOMBARDIER FLEXITY trams with the City of Basel’s Transport Authority (BVB. It is the biggest order placed by the BVB in its 116-year history. The contract is valued at approximately 222 million Swiss francs (184 million euro, $241 million US. By selecting Bombardier’s FLEXITY trams, the BVB has opted for a proven vehicle platform that has been specifically customised to meet the city’s requirements and designed to reflect its cultural diversity.

The contract consists of options for several deliveries: the first delivery comprises the vehicle specifications and two FLEXITY trams. The first new trams will go into operation in time for the opening of the extension of tram line number eight to Weil am Rhein, in 2013. From 2014, two new FLEXITY trams will be delivered to Basel every month, subject to confirmation by the legislature of the Swiss canton Basel-Stadt.

Jurg Baumgartner, Managing Director, BVB said, «I’m convinced the City of Basel has secured the best possible trams for its network. The FLEXITY tram outperforms all other vehicles by a massive margin. Traditionally, Basel’s trams have shaped the city’s identity. I believe that this region deserves a tram fleet that reflects our modern urban lifestyle and I am proud to witness this milestone order. »

«These new trams are taking Basel into the Champions League of public transport,» added Stephane Wettstein, Managing Director of Bombardier in Switzerland. «We are particularly pleased to be shaping rail-based mobility in Basel together with the BVB for the coming decades..»

Basel’s trams, known locally as «Drammli», are close to its people’s hearts in a city where public transport has a huge significance and a proud tradition. Therefore, it was especially important to fully tailor the new FLEXITY Basel trams’ design to the customer requirements. With a total of 900 employees Bombardier is deeply rooted in Switzerland.

«This high-profile order is a big win for Bombardier’s Light Rail Vehicles business unit,» said Germar Wacker, President, Light Rail Vehicles, Bombardier Transportation. The FLEXITY Basel tram represents a strong continuation of the successful Bombardier tram family which is already in operation in cities around Europe including: Augsburg, Berlin, Brussels, Geneva, Innsbruck, Krefeld, Linz and Marseille. The vehicle fulfills the challenging demands of the Basel tram network, is perfectly suited for cross-border operations and will provide passengers with a comfortable travelling environment offering panoramic views of Basel’s most beautiful sights.»The 2.3 m wide vehicle is available in two lengths: the five-module tram is 31.8 m long and accommodates 183 passengers, the seven-module vehicle is 43.2 m long and comfortably provides space for 254 passengers. A total of 43 long and 17 shorter trams will gradually replace the 101 trams currently in service in Basel.

The comfortable FLEXITY tram with optimum seating arrangements and a light and friendly interior design is setting new standards in urban mobility. Its combination of 100 per cent low-floor technology and conventional wheel-set bogies is the hallmark of Bombardier low-floor trams, ensuring a perfectly smooth ride and low-noise operation as well as fulfilling all safety standards.

The FLEXITY trams benefit from the BOMBARDIER ECO4 product portfolio, emphasising energy, efficiency, economy and ecology. Energy consumption is reduced by up to 30 per cent by recuperating braking energy. The BOMBARDIER FLEXX bogies ensure optimum wheel-track interaction, reducing wear and tear and enhancing the passenger experience.

Nineteen cities worldwide have decided to buy approximately 1,000 low-floor FLEXITY trams. The new trams will be manufactured in Bautzen, Germany and in Vienna, Austria.

About Bombardier Transportation

Bombardier Transportation, a global leader in rail technology, offers the broadest portfolio in the rail industry and delivers innovative products and services that set new standards in sustainable mobility. Bombardier ECO4 technologies – built on the four cornerstones of energy, efficiency, economy and ecology – conserve energy, protect the environment and help to improve total train performance. Bombardier Transportation is headquartered in Berlin, Germany and has a presence in over 60 countries. It has an installed base of over 100,000 vehicles worldwide.

About Bombardier

A world-leading manufacturer of innovative transportation solutions, from commercial aircraft and business jets to rail transportation equipment, systems and services, Bombardier Inc. is a global corporation headquartered in Canada. Its revenues for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2011, were $17.9 billion, and its shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (BBD. Bombardier is listed as an index component to the Dow Jones Sustainability World and North America indexes. News and information are available at www.bombardier.com or follow us on Twitter @Bombardier.

Note to Editors

For news releases, related material and photos, visit our media centre at www.bombardier.com/en/transportation/media-centre.

Follow Bombardier Transportation on Twitter @BombardierRail.

BOMBARDIER, FLEXITY, ECO4, MITRAC and FLEXX are trademarks of Bombardier Inc. or its subsidiaries.

For information

Australia and New Zealand:+61 3 9794 2223                                 John Incejohn.ince@au.transport.bombardier. com                           

Benelux, Middle East and North Africa:+49 30 98607 1141Janet Olthofjanet.olthof@de.transport.bombardier.com                      

Canada:+1 450 441 3007Marc Laforgemarc.laforge@ca.transport.bombardier.com                     

China:+86 10 85172268Julia Xiaojulia.xiao@cn.transport.bombardier.com                         

Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Central and Eastern Europe:+49 30 98607 1134Immo von Falloisimmo. von_fallois@de.transport.bombardier.com             

France:+33 6 07 78 95 38Anne Frogeranne.froger@fr.transport.bombardier.com                       

India:+91 7 838 660 093Harsh Mehtaharsh.mehta@in.transport.bombardier.com                       

Mexico:+52 55 5093 7714Barbara Corralbarbara.corral@mx.transport.bombardier.com                 

Nordic and Baltic Countries:+46 10 852 5213Par Isakssonpaer.isaksson@se.transport.bombardier. com                     

South East Asia:+65 6478 6235Evon Lamevon.lam@sg.transport.bombardier.com                             

Southern Europe and South America+35 1 919 693 728Luis Ramosluis.ramos@pt.transport.bombardier.com                         

UK:+44 142 353 8699Jeanette Bowdenjeanette@networkpr.co.uk                                  

USA:+1 450 441 3007Maryanne Robertsmaryanne.roberts@us.transport.bombardier. com        

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Basel Places Biggest Order in 116-year History with Bombardier

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Bombardier´s 60 new FLEXITY trams will provide easy cross-border operations in
Switzerland´s Capital of Culture
BERLIN, GERMANY–(Marketwire – January 31, 2012 – Bombardier Transportation has
signed a contract for the delivery of up to 60 BOMBARDIER FLEXITY trams with the
City of Basel´s Transport Authority (BVB. It is the biggest order placed by the
BVB in its 116-year history. The contract is valued at approximately 222 million
Swiss francs (184 million euro, $241 million US. By selecting Bombardier´s
FLEXITY trams, the BVB has opted for a proven vehicle platform that has been
specifically customised to meet the city´s requirements and designed to reflect
its cultural diversity.
The contract consists of options for several deliveries: the first delivery
comprises the vehicle specifications and two FLEXITY trams. The first new trams
will go into operation in time for the opening of the extension of tram line
number eight to Weil am Rhein, in 2013. From 2014, two new FLEXITY trams will be
delivered to Basel every month, subject to confirmation by the legislature of
the Swiss canton Basel-Stadt.
Jurg Baumgartner, Managing Director, BVB said, «I´m convinced the City of Basel
has secured the best possible trams for its network. The FLEXITY tram
outperforms all other vehicles by a massive margin. Traditionally, Basel´s trams
have shaped the city´s identity. I believe that this region deserves a tram
fleet that reflects our modern urban lifestyle and I am proud to witness this
milestone order.»
«These new trams are taking Basel into the Champions League of public
transport, » added Stephane Wettstein, Managing Director of Bombardier in
Switzerland. «We are particularly pleased to be shaping rail-based mobility in
Basel together with the BVB for the coming decades..»
Basel´s trams, known locally as «Drammli», are close to its people´s hearts in a
city where public transport has a huge significance and a proud tradition.
Therefore, it was especially important to fully tailor the new FLEXITY Basel
trams´ design to the customer requirements. With a total of 900 employees
Bombardier is deeply rooted in Switzerland.
«This high-profile order is a big win for Bombardier´s Light Rail Vehicles
business unit, » said Germar Wacker, President, Light Rail Vehicles, Bombardier
Transportation. The FLEXITY Basel tram represents a strong continuation of the
successful Bombardier tram family which is already in operation in cities around
Europe including: Augsburg, Berlin, Brussels, Geneva, Innsbruck, Krefeld, Linz
and Marseille. The vehicle fulfills the challenging demands of the Basel tram
network, is perfectly suited for cross-border operations and will provide
passengers with a comfortable travelling environment offering panoramic views of
Basel´s most beautiful sights.»The 2.3 m wide vehicle is available in two
lengths: the five-module tram is 31.8 m long and accommodates 183 passengers,
the seven-module vehicle is 43.2 m long and comfortably provides space for 254
passengers. A total of 43 long and 17 shorter trams will gradually replace the
101 trams currently in service in Basel.
The comfortable FLEXITY tram with optimum seating arrangements and a light and
friendly interior design is setting new standards in urban mobility. Its
combination of 100 per cent low-floor technology and conventional wheel-set
bogies is the hallmark of Bombardier low-floor trams, ensuring a perfectly
smooth ride and low-noise operation as well as fulfilling all safety standards.
The FLEXITY trams benefit from the BOMBARDIER ECO4 product portfolio,
emphasising energy, efficiency, economy and ecology. Energy consumption is
reduced by up to 30 per cent by recuperating braking energy. The BOMBARDIER
FLEXX bogies ensure optimum wheel-track interaction, reducing wear and tear and
enhancing the passenger experience.
Nineteen cities worldwide have decided to buy approximately 1,000 low-floor
FLEXITY trams. The new trams will be manufactured in Bautzen, Germany and in
Vienna, Austria.
About Bombardier Transportation
Bombardier Transportation, a global leader in rail technology, offers the
broadest portfolio in the rail industry and delivers innovative products and
services that set new standards in sustainable mobility. Bombardier ECO4
technologies – built on the four cornerstones of energy, efficiency, economy and
ecology – conserve energy, protect the environment and help to improve total
train performance. Bombardier Transportation is headquartered in Berlin, Germany
and has a presence in over 60 countries. It has an installed base of over
100,000 vehicles worldwide.
About Bombardier
A world-leading manufacturer of innovative transportation solutions, from
commercial aircraft and business jets to rail transportation equipment, systems
and services, Bombardier Inc. is a global corporation headquartered in Canada.
Its revenues for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2011, were $17.9 billion, and
its shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (BBD. Bombardier is listed
as an index component to the Dow Jones Sustainability World and North America
indexes. News and information are available at www.bombardier.com or follow us
on Twitter @Bombardier.
Note to Editors
For news releases, related material and photos, visit our media centre at
www.bombardier.com/en/transportation/media-centre.
Follow Bombardier Transportation on Twitter @BombardierRail.
BOMBARDIER, FLEXITY, ECO4, MITRAC and FLEXX are trademarks of Bombardier Inc. or
its subsidiaries.
For information
Australia and New Zealand:
+61 3 9794 2223
John Ince
john.ince@au.transport.bombardier.com
Benelux, Middle East and North Africa:
+49 30 98607 1141
Janet Olthof
janet.olthof@de.transport.bombardier.com

Canada:
+1 450 441 3007
Marc Laforge
marc.laforge@ca.transport.bombardier.com

China:
+86 10 85172268
Julia Xiao
julia.xiao@cn.transport.bombardier.com

Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Central and Eastern Europe:
+49 30 98607 1134
Immo von Fallois
immo.von_fallois@de.transport.bombardier. com
France:
+33 6 07 78 95 38
Anne Froger
anne.froger@fr.transport.bombardier.com

India:
+91 7 838 660 093
Harsh Mehta
harsh.mehta@in.transport.bombardier.com
Mexico:
+52 55 5093 7714
Barbara Corral
barbara.corral@mx.transport.bombardier.com

Nordic and Baltic Countries:
+46 10 852 5213
Par Isaksson
paer.isaksson@se.transport.bombardier.com

South East Asia:
+65 6478 6235
Evon Lam
evon.lam@sg.transport.bombardier.com

Southern Europe and South America
+35 1 919 693 728
Luis Ramos
luis.ramos@pt.transport.bombardier. com
UK:
+44 142 353 8699
Jeanette Bowden
jeanette@networkpr.co.uk

USA:
+1 450 441 3007
Maryanne Roberts
maryanne.roberts@us.transport.bombardier.com
Bombardier Transportation
www.theclimateisrightfortrains.com

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Thomson Reuters clients. The owner of this announcement warrants that:
(i the releases contained herein are protected by copyright and other applicable laws; and
(ii they are solely responsible for the content, accuracy and originality of the information contained therein.

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Basel Places Biggest Order in 116-year History with Bombardier

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 | 

Bombardier´s 60 new FLEXITY trams will provide easy cross-border operations in
Switzerland´s Capital of Culture
BERLIN, GERMANY–(Marketwire – January 31, 2012 – Bombardier Transportation has
signed a contract for the delivery of up to 60 BOMBARDIER FLEXITY trams with the
City of Basel´s Transport Authority (BVB. It is the biggest order placed by the
BVB in its 116-year history. The contract is valued at approximately 222 million
Swiss francs (184 million euro, $241 million US. By selecting Bombardier´s
FLEXITY trams, the BVB has opted for a proven vehicle platform that has been
specifically customised to meet the city´s requirements and designed to reflect
its cultural diversity.
The contract consists of options for several deliveries: the first delivery
comprises the vehicle specifications and two FLEXITY trams. The first new trams
will go into operation in time for the opening of the extension of tram line
number eight to Weil am Rhein, in 2013. From 2014, two new FLEXITY trams will be
delivered to Basel every month, subject to confirmation by the legislature of
the Swiss canton Basel-Stadt.
Jurg Baumgartner, Managing Director, BVB said, «I´m convinced the City of Basel
has secured the best possible trams for its network. The FLEXITY tram
outperforms all other vehicles by a massive margin. Traditionally, Basel´s trams
have shaped the city´s identity. I believe that this region deserves a tram
fleet that reflects our modern urban lifestyle and I am proud to witness this
milestone order.»
«These new trams are taking Basel into the Champions League of public
transport, » added Stephane Wettstein, Managing Director of Bombardier in
Switzerland. «We are particularly pleased to be shaping rail-based mobility in
Basel together with the BVB for the coming decades..»
Basel´s trams, known locally as «Drammli», are close to its people´s hearts in a
city where public transport has a huge significance and a proud tradition.
Therefore, it was especially important to fully tailor the new FLEXITY Basel
trams´ design to the customer requirements. With a total of 900 employees
Bombardier is deeply rooted in Switzerland.
«This high-profile order is a big win for Bombardier´s Light Rail Vehicles
business unit, » said Germar Wacker, President, Light Rail Vehicles, Bombardier
Transportation. The FLEXITY Basel tram represents a strong continuation of the
successful Bombardier tram family which is already in operation in cities around
Europe including: Augsburg, Berlin, Brussels, Geneva, Innsbruck, Krefeld, Linz
and Marseille. The vehicle fulfills the challenging demands of the Basel tram
network, is perfectly suited for cross-border operations and will provide
passengers with a comfortable travelling environment offering panoramic views of
Basel´s most beautiful sights.»The 2.3 m wide vehicle is available in two
lengths: the five-module tram is 31.8 m long and accommodates 183 passengers,
the seven-module vehicle is 43.2 m long and comfortably provides space for 254
passengers. A total of 43 long and 17 shorter trams will gradually replace the
101 trams currently in service in Basel.
The comfortable FLEXITY tram with optimum seating arrangements and a light and
friendly interior design is setting new standards in urban mobility. Its
combination of 100 per cent low-floor technology and conventional wheel-set
bogies is the hallmark of Bombardier low-floor trams, ensuring a perfectly
smooth ride and low-noise operation as well as fulfilling all safety standards.
The FLEXITY trams benefit from the BOMBARDIER ECO4 product portfolio,
emphasising energy, efficiency, economy and ecology. Energy consumption is
reduced by up to 30 per cent by recuperating braking energy. The BOMBARDIER
FLEXX bogies ensure optimum wheel-track interaction, reducing wear and tear and
enhancing the passenger experience.
Nineteen cities worldwide have decided to buy approximately 1,000 low-floor
FLEXITY trams. The new trams will be manufactured in Bautzen, Germany and in
Vienna, Austria.
About Bombardier Transportation
Bombardier Transportation, a global leader in rail technology, offers the
broadest portfolio in the rail industry and delivers innovative products and
services that set new standards in sustainable mobility. Bombardier ECO4
technologies – built on the four cornerstones of energy, efficiency, economy and
ecology – conserve energy, protect the environment and help to improve total
train performance. Bombardier Transportation is headquartered in Berlin, Germany
and has a presence in over 60 countries. It has an installed base of over
100,000 vehicles worldwide.
About Bombardier
A world-leading manufacturer of innovative transportation solutions, from
commercial aircraft and business jets to rail transportation equipment, systems
and services, Bombardier Inc. is a global corporation headquartered in Canada.
Its revenues for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2011, were $17.9 billion, and
its shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (BBD. Bombardier is listed
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Talanx outlines 3 preconditions for IPO-paper

FRANKFURT, Jan 14 (Reuters – German insurer Talanx
has three preconditions before it will seek an initial public
share offering, Chief Financial Officer Immo Querner told German
paper Boersenzeitung.

The market environment has to be receptive for insurance
shares, Querner told the paper.

The company also needs to adjust its information technology
and accounting capacity to enable quarterly earnings reports.

Finally, Talanx needs to have an idea «where to invest the
proceeds», Querner said, adding that the company was on the
lookout for acquisition targets as well as focussed on organic
growth.

As far as acquisitions are concerned, Talanx wants to ensure
that the price difference between the cost of buying a new
business and what it can raise from selling new shares is not
disproportionate, Querner told the paper.

Querner added that not all acquisitions depend on whether or
not the company seeks a listing.

A listing would also allow Japan (EUREX: FMJP.EX – news ‘s Meiji Yatsuda Life to
convert a 300 million euro convertible bond into Talanx shares,
Querner said.

Talanx and Meiji Yatsuda Life have a long-term strategic
bancassurance cooperation with the Getin Holing Group
in Poland and selected Central and Eastern European countries.

In December Talanx and Meiji Yasuda Life announced a joint
bid for Poland’s TU Europa, the insurance arm of Getin
Holding.

Asked whether 2011 was the worst year for natural disasters,
Querner said, «from today’s point of view probably not».

He said the situation in Thailand remained unclear following
the floods there last year.

Asked whether Talanx would achieve a combined ratio of 102
percent for the full year, as it had in the first nine months of
the year, Querner said he could not comment until the company
publishes earnings on March 22.

The combined ratio measures earnings from underwriting
against the payouts from claims. A ratio above 100 percent means
a company is paying out more money in claims than it is
receiving in premiums.

Talanx has appointed investment bank Rothschild to
advise the insurer about an IPO, Querner said.

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Talanx outlines 3 preconditions for IPO-paper

FRANKFURT, Jan 14 (Reuters – German insurer Talanx
has three preconditions before it will seek an initial public
share offering, Chief Financial Officer Immo Querner told German
paper Boersenzeitung.

The market environment has to be receptive for insurance
shares, Querner told the paper.

The company also needs to adjust its information technology
and accounting capacity to enable quarterly earnings reports.

Finally, Talanx needs to have an idea «where to invest the
proceeds», Querner said, adding that the company was on the
lookout for acquisition targets as well as focussed on organic
growth.

As far as acquisitions are concerned, Talanx wants to ensure
that the price difference between the cost of buying a new
business and what it can raise from selling new shares is not
disproportionate, Querner told the paper.

Querner added that not all acquisitions depend on whether or
not the company seeks a listing.

A listing would also allow Japan (EUREX: FMJP.EX – news ‘s Meiji Yatsuda Life to
convert a 300 million euro convertible bond into Talanx shares,
Querner said.

Talanx and Meiji Yatsuda Life have a long-term strategic
bancassurance cooperation with the Getin Holing Group
in Poland and selected Central and Eastern European countries.

In December Talanx and Meiji Yasuda Life announced a joint
bid for Poland’s TU Europa, the insurance arm of Getin
Holding.

Asked whether 2011 was the worst year for natural disasters,
Querner said, «from today’s point of view probably not».

He said the situation in Thailand remained unclear following
the floods there last year.

Asked whether Talanx would achieve a combined ratio of 102
percent for the full year, as it had in the first nine months of
the year, Querner said he could not comment until the company
publishes earnings on March 22.

The combined ratio measures earnings from underwriting
against the payouts from claims. A ratio above 100 percent means
a company is paying out more money in claims than it is
receiving in premiums.

Talanx has appointed investment bank Rothschild to
advise the insurer about an IPO, Querner said.

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CA Immo refinances loan used to buy Budapest office property

Budapest bourse doubles quotes on BETa Market

Orbán says meeting with Barroso was ‘constructive’; indicates readiness to address issues swiftly

Iberia low-fare unit eyes Malev, Nepszabadsag says

Hungary needs policy that ‘restores confidence in economic governance’, says IMF

Daimler in talks to move more production to new plant in Hungary

Gov't considering measures to support troubled Hungarian food companies

IMF projects Hungary's economy will grow 0.3% in 2012

Hungary fiscal deficit was 2. 6% in 2011 without one-off items, economy minister says

Michelin delays investment in Hungary over uncertain economic environment

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CA Immo refinances loan used to buy Budapest office property

Budapest bourse doubles quotes on BETa Market

Orbán says meeting with Barroso was ‘constructive’; indicates readiness to address issues swiftly

Iberia low-fare unit eyes Malev, Nepszabadsag says

Hungary needs policy that ‘restores confidence in economic governance’, says IMF

Daimler in talks to move more production to new plant in Hungary

Gov't considering measures to support troubled Hungarian food companies

IMF projects Hungary's economy will grow 0.3% in 2012

Hungary fiscal deficit was 2. 6% in 2011 without one-off items, economy minister says

Michelin delays investment in Hungary over uncertain economic environment

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Q: Can I store my Encrypting File System (EFS) private key on my smart card?

A:
Yes, starting with Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista, Microsoft supports storage of the EFS private key on a user’s smart card. Microsoft provides
a Group Policy Object (GPO setting that will require the use of a smart card for EFS. You can find this setting in the properties of the Encrypting
File System container in the Computer ConfigurationWindows SettingsSecurity SettingsPublic Key Policies folder.

As Figure 1 shows, the Encrypting File System Properties dialog box includes the Create caching-capable user key from smart card configuration
option. This setting lets the administrator select either the cached or non-cached mode of operation for the EFS private key storage on smart cards.

Figure 1: The Encrypting File System Properties dialog box  (Click image for larger view

Non-cached mode means that all EFS decryption operations that require the user’s private key are done on the smart card. Cached mode means that Windows
automatically derives a special symmetric key from the user’s private key and caches it in protected system memory on the computer, not on the smart
card. Cached mode implies that all standard EFS operations that normally involve the user’s private key are replaced with symmetric cryptographic
operations that use the special symmetric key.

Cached mode positively impacts EFS performance when using smart cards for private key storage because EFS doesn’t need to call on the smart card
processor for every EFS encryption or decryption operation. Cached mode also eliminates the need to keep the user’s smart card plugged in to the smart
card reader. You can enable the EFS cached mode of operation for the EFS private key storage on smart cards by selecting the Create caching-capable user key from smart card option on the General tab in the EFS properties dialog box, as Figure 1 shows.

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The Key and Peele Guys on Their Comedy Central Debut, Playing the ‘Race Card …

Key: Here's the thing, and I can't help it because I'm an academic at heart, but I'm going to give you a very dry answer: I learned at Second City years ago that there's really not much to be done about the fact that we still live in this intrinsic, puritanical society. And when you say poop, people laugh. And the reason they laugh? Because they're not allowed to talk about it. It's such a powerful thing. Everybody goes to their office every day and there's these rules they have to follow, and I'm telling you, if you do an improv show — doesn't matter if it's in the Netherlands or Chicago — guaranteed, you say, "Can I have a non-geographical location as a suggestion, please?" And someone will scream out, "Pussy." No matter what. It's just in us to go, "Oh, the forbidden fruit!" And the thing is, hey, writing a sketch show is hard and it takes time. Some days — this is something we've fought every step of the way — you go, "Well, let's just tell a poop joke. » Because if you tell a poop joke, they'll laugh. And if it's a gay guy telling a poop joke, they'll laugh even more! So sometimes you can do that and you're going to get your laugh because you're tired, but I think that Jordan and I really, really, really made a concerned effort to not do that.Peele: I'll add this: We will then make sure to make the scene worthy of the poop joke. We'll enhance it in other areas. We think we have one of the smarter poop jokes, or a more subtle poop jokes, in our show. Key: We think the poop joke in this one scene that we did serves — [Starts to laugh.]Peele: I can't believe we started with your thesis and we ended on our poop sketch. Okay, Professor Key.Key: But anyway, as we used to say back at Second City, "I don't know, it's just a dick joke." Then somebody else says, "Yeah. But it's a really good dick joke." There's a way to break down the anatomy of one of those scatological jokes. That works in the context of this scene. And feel free to call after you see the show [laughs], and you're like, "Ah, there's the poop scene."Peele: "That's smart after all!

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Smart Manufacturing Key to American Innovation

After stunning sales in the last quarter, Apple just became the most valuable publicly-traded company in the world, with a market value of $419 billion — proving yet again that American ingenuity and technological know-how remain unsurpassed in the global economy.

So why were almost all of the 70 million iPhones, 30 million iPads and 59 million other products Apple sold last year manufactured overseas?

The conventional wisdom would say that manufacturing jobs are leaving the United States to chase cheap labor, and that America will never again be able to compete with China or other nations where workers are willing to work 12 hours a day, six days a week, for just $1 or $2 an hour. This grim future of American manufacturing was summed up memorably by the straight-talking (fictional presidential candidate Jack Stanton in the movie Primary Colors: «We now live in a world without economic borders. Push a button in New York and a billion dollars moves to Tokyo. In that world, muscle jobs go where muscle labor is cheap, and that is not here.»

There’s just one problem with the conventional wisdom: It’s wrong. It reflects old-fashioned notions of assembly-line manufacturing that rely on human labor to insert tab A into slot B, thousands of times per shift. But while repetitive, unskilled, mind-numbing human labor may have powered the manufacturing economy of the last century, today’s factories replace unskilled labor with high-tech automation that can provide spotless precision 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

So if low-cost human labor is not the deciding factor, why is America’s manufacturing sector leaving our shores — and more important, what can we do to bring it back home?

These are tough questions, with complicated, multiple-choice answers. But one thing is clear: Other countries are producing huge numbers of highly skilled, well-educated workers to oversee high-tech manufacturing, and America is falling behind.

As the Council on Competitiveness noted in its recent report, Make: An American Manufacturing Movement, «American manufacturers lack people with the necessary education and know-how to fill thousands of jobs, including skilled laborers, technicians, scientists and engineers. «

The recent article in the New York Times on Apple’s decision to outsource production summed up the problem in a single anecdote: When the iPhone was first going into production, «Apple’s executives had estimated that about 8,700 industrial engineers were needed to oversee and guide the 200,000 assembly-line workers eventually involved in manufacturing iPhones. The company’s analysts had forecast it would take as long as nine months to find that many qualified engineers in the United States.

«In China, it took 15 days. «

Something is very wrong when good jobs go overseas because American corporations can’t find enough qualified Americans to fill them here.

Let me stress: This problem has nothing to do with the ability or intelligence of American workers. We simply haven’t been providing the training those workers need to fill those spots — and we haven’t been working in partnership with U.S. companies to make sure those jobs will be here when those workers complete their diplomas or training certificates.

We have to solve this problem, and we have to do it fast. Partly, we need to make sure that Americans who want to work have the skills they need to fill the available jobs. That means investing in community colleges and training programs that are tightly aligned with the current and anticipated needs of our high-tech companies.

But even more important, we need to «reshore» American manufacturing to create the kinds of productive innovation ecosystems that are powering our overseas competitors. U.S. companies cannot expect to prosper with an «Invent it here, make it there» business model. We need to invest in new hubs of industrial innovation that will bring together researchers, inventors, investors, manufacturers — and factory workers.

When designers and engineers at high-tech companies share a roof, a campus or a zip code with their factory foremen, it creates opportunities to discuss ideas, test theories and solve problems. Ultimately, those ideas flowing back and forth between the RD department and the factory floor result in better consumer products, increased sales, and higher profits.

As the fictional Jack Stanton noted, to compete successfully in the new global economy, «You have to exercise a different muscle — the one between your ears.» That’s true for American workers, and it’s true for American companies. We can never hope to be the world’s cheapest labor force. Our only hope is to become the world’s smartest — and that, I believe, we can do.

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Smart's return key for Crimson Tide defense

Neither will Courtney Upshaw.

The same goes for Dont’a Hightower and Dre Kirkpatrick.

Those standouts will be trying to make their way in the National Football League, but the Crimson Tide will return the most crucial component from a unit that led the nation in total defense, scoring defense, pass defense and run defense.

Kirby Smart will be back. At least for one more season.

After that, who knows? Alabama’s defensive coordinator had his name linked to head coaching searches at Ole Miss, Texas AM and Southern Miss before the Bowl Championship Series national title game, and his stock can only have gone up after UA’s shutout victory over LSU in New Orleans.

At age 36, having already been honored with the Broyles Award as the nation’s top assistant coach two seasons ago, and with two national championship rings adorning his fingers, Smart is a coach on the rise. His next stop, it seems certain, will be as a head coach.

«If the right opportunity presents itself,» Smart said a couple of days before the BCS National Championship Game, «I’m all over it.»

If head coach Nick Saban is the architect of Alabama’s defense, Smart is the contractor. And Saban doesn’t trust just anyone to turn his blueprints into reality.

«To me, Kirby’s got all the right stuff,» Saban said on the eve of the Crimson Tide’s championship victory. «He’s very bright. He’s been with us for a long time, so he really understands the system that we play. Not only understands how to teach it, he understands how to implement it, which I think is even more critical, especially on game day.»

Smart, a Georgia graduate, latched on with Saban in 2004 when he was hired as defensive backs coach at LSU. He left to coach running backs at his alma mater for one season before Saban hired him again, this time to coach safeties with the Miami Dolphins of the NFL.

When Saban came to Alabama in 2007, Smart joined him, again coaching the secondary. He was promoted to defensive coordinator a year later.

If some consider Saban to be a taskmaster, Smart considers himself fortunate to have learned under a coach who demands accountability.

«To me, that’s probably the greatest feature I’ve learned or will take with me when I become a head coach is you have to be demanding,» Smart said. «You have to be able to confront people if they’re not doing their job or not doing it the way you want it.

«It’s hard sometimes. Just like asking these players to be leaders to go in front of their peers and challenge a guy, that’s tough. And these guys have done it. Coach Saban does it and it flows down into our organization. He’s been a great asset to me, and I’ll take a lot of things with me if I ever get the opportunity.»

Smart knows how to communicate with players, and how to motivate them.

«He can be pretty vocal and loud-talking at times,» Barron said. «He does a lot of talking in the locker room to get us going before the game.

«I’ve been with Kirby for a long time now – he was my position coach, he switched and he’s over coaching linebackers now, but when I came in he was my position coach – and we have a great relationship. I feel like he’s a very smart guy. Whenever he decides to go out and take that next step, I feel like he’ll do a great job with it.»

That step has to be the right one, Smart insists. He’s not looking for just any head coaching job.

«I think you can become spoiled at Alabama,» Smart said. «It’s a great place. They do a great job with their support structure. … It’s a complete team effort, and that’s what you’ve got to have in college football.»

Smart believes his career path has prepared him for a future as a head coach.

«I’ve started to look at things from a different perspective,» Smart said. «I used to look at things from the secondary, then from coordinator. Now it’s like what would I do if I was a head coach.

«So I’ve become a better what-would-I-do-if-this-was-my-situation, because you’ve got to look at that. If you look at it through tunnel vision then you’ll never grow as a coach, so I think that’s helped me.»

Saban was sure he was making the right move when he elevated Smart to the defensive coordinator position four seasons ago. Two national titles later, the results speak for themselves.

«It would be very difficult for me (at the time to really give a reason why Kirby shouldn’t have been the coordinator and what his weakness has been since he’s been the coordinator,» Saban said, «because he’s done a marvelous job for us, a fantastic job, in terms of how he’s developed the togetherness – and if you look at the body of work, there’s been quite a bit of success there as well.»

Smart is one of the nation’s highest-paid assistant coaches with an $850,000 salary, and he got a major bump in pay after Alabama’s 2009 national championship run. He clearly longs to make the move to the head coaching ranks. He just as clearly isn’t in any hurry to force the issue.

«I’m completely happy at the University of Alabama being the defensive coordinator,» Smart said. «It’s the greatest non-head coach job in the country, and it’s a great place to be. Great players here, great support system.

«But yeah, certainly think I’m ready.»

Reach Tommy Deas at tommy.deas@tuscaloosanews.com or at 205-722-0224.

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Smart Grid Market in Europe to 2020 – Advanced Grid Concepts and Intelligent Technology Pivotal to Achieving EU 20

 

 

NEW YORK, Jan. 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue:

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Smart Grid Market in Europe to 2020 – Advanced Grid Concepts and Intelligent Technology Pivotal to Achieving EU 20-20-20 Targets

GBI Research, a leading business intelligence provider, has released its latest research, «Smart Grid Market in Europe to 2020 – Advanced Grid Concepts and Intelligent Technology Pivotal to Achieving EU 20-20-20 Targets». The report gives an in-depth analysis of the European smart grid market covering the three major technologies: smart meters, synchrophasors and in-home displays. The report gives the cumulative installed units and revenue from 2010-2020 for the three technologies for France, Spain, Denmark, Finland, Sweden, Norway and the UK. It also details smart grid policies and regulations in the European Union. It gives global smart grid market analysis, technology analysis, technology deployments by four major technologies and European major countries and the drivers and restraints.

The report covers European market trends, gives market analysis for smart meters, synchrophasors and in-home displays and provides active and upcoming projects as well as recently completed deals. This report is built using data and information sourced through primary and secondary research and in-house analysis by GBI Research’s team of industry experts.

According to GBI Research, The cumulative number of smart meter units installed in Europe is expected to grow from 7.6 million units in 2010 to 105.99 million units in 2020 at a CAGR of 30.2%.

The cumulative number of synchrophasor units installed in Europe is expected to grow from 20 units in 2010 to 208 units in 2020 at a CAGR of 26.4%. The cumulative number of in-home display units in Europe is expected to grow from 608,000 units in 2010 to 40,523,240 units in 2020 at a CAGR of 38.8%.

Scope

The report provides detailed analysis and forecasts on the European smart grid market. Its scope includes – - European smart grid market analysis covering the three major technologies: smart meters in France, Spain and the UK; synchrophasors in Denmark, Finland and Sweden; and in-home displays in Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden and the UK. – Historical and forecast figures for units installed and revenues for smart meters, synchrophasors and in-home displays from 2008-2020.- Smart grid policies and incentives for the European Union.- Global smart grid market analysis, technology analysis, technology deployments and drivers and restraints.- European smart grid market trends and market analysis.- European smart grid market technology deployments in France, Spain, the UK, Sweden, Denmark and Finland.- European smart grid market deals analysis of mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, venture capitals, debt finances and equity offerings. – European smart grid market major contracts and major projects.

Reasons to buy

The report will enhance your decision-making capabilities in a rapid and time-sensitive manner. It will allow you to – - Develop business strategies by understanding the trends and developments that are driving the Europe smart grid market.- Design and develop your product development, marketing and sales strategies.- Position yourself to take maximum advantage of the market’s growth potential.- Develop business strategies and future plans with the help of the country-wise understanding of the Europe smart grid market. – Make more informed business decisions from the insightful and in-depth analysis of the European smart grid market and the factors shaping it.1 Table of Contents1 Table of Contents 31.1 List of Tables 61.2 List of Figures 72 Introduction 82.1 GBI Research Report Guidance 83 Smart Grids Introduction 93.1 Smart Grids Overview 93.2 Smart Grids Characteristics 123.2.1 Ability to Supply High Quality Power 123.2.2 Ability to Incorporate Advanced Generation and Storage Options 123.2.3 Self-Healing Nature 123.2.4 Resistance to Attack 123.2.5 Optimized Asset and Efficient Operation 133.2.6 Active Involvement of Customers 133. 3 Benefits of Smart Grids 133.3.1 Benefits to Utilities 133.3.2 Benefits to Consumers 144 Global Smart Grids Market Analysis 154.1 Global Smart Grids Market Overview 154.2 Global Smart Meter Market Analysis 154.2.1 Global Smart Meter Market Overview 154.2.2 Global Smart Meter Market Forecasts to 2020 174.2.3 Global Smart Meter Market, Competitive Landscape, 2010 194.3 Global Synchrophasors Market Analysis 204.3.1 Global Synchrophasors Market Overview 204.3.2 Global Synchrophasors Market Forecasts to 2020 214.3.3 Global Synchrophasors Market Competitive Landscape 234.4 Global In-Home Displays Market Analysis 244.4. 1 Global In-Home Displays Market Overview 244.4.2 Global In-Home Displays Market Forecasts to 2020 255 Global Smart Grids Market, Technology Analysis 275.1 Global Smart Grids Market Technology Overview 275.1.1 Distributed Resource Systems 275.1.2 Power Grid Management 275.1.3 Demand Response 275.1.4 Demand-side Power Management 285.2 Global Smart Grids Market Technology Classification 295.2.1 Integrated Communication Technologies 295.2.2 Sensing and Measurement Technologies 315.2.3 Cabling Technologies 315.2.4 Utility-Customer Interface Technologies 316 Global Smart Grids Technology Deployment 336. 1 Integrated Communication Technologies 336.2 Sensing and Measurement Technologies 346.3 Cabling Technologies 356.4 Consumer Interface Technologies 367 Technology Deployment in European Countries 387.1 Technology Deployment in France 387.2 Technology Deployment in Spain 387.3 Technology Deployment in the UK 397.4 Technology Deployment in Sweden 397.5 Technology Deployment in Denmark 407.6 Technology Deployment in Finland 408 Europe Smart Grids Market, Drivers and Restraints 418.1 Europe Smart Grids Market, Drivers 418.1.1 Reduction of Dependency on Foreign Oil 418.1.2 Enhancement in Security Features 418.1. 3 European Targets for Renewable Energy and GHG emission 418.1.4 Environmental Concerns over Pollution and Global Warming 418.1.5 Customer Behavior and Safety Requirements 418.2 Europe Smart Grids Market, Restraints 428.2.1 Standardization and Interoperability Issues 428.2.2 IT Security, an Area of Concern 428.2.3 Limitation of Utilities to Upgrade to Smart Grid Technologies 428.2.4 Difficulty in Convincing Consumers for Data Sharing 429 Europe Smart Grids Market Trends 439.1 Economic and Environmental Drivers Supporting Smart Grids Development 439.2 Growing Consumer Concern over Smart Grids Security Issues 439. 3 Growing Focus on Smart Meter Implementations 4310 Europe Smart Grids Market Analysis 4410.1 Europe Smart Grids Market Overview 4410.2 Europe Smart Grids Market Major Policies and Incentives 4410.2.1 The Smart Grids European Strategic Energy Technology Platform 4410.2.2 The European Renewables Grid Initiative 4410.2.3 European Union’s Directive on Meeting 2020 Targets 4410.2.4 The European Electricity Grid Initiative 4510.2.5 Energy Services Directive – 2006 4511 Europe Smart Meter Market to 2020 4611.1 Europe Smart Meter Market Forecasts to 2020 4611.2 France Smart Meter Market to 2020 4911.2. 1 France Smart Meter Market Overview 4911.2.2 France Smart Meter Market Forecasts to 2020 4911.3 Spain Smart Meter Market to 2020 5211.3.1 Spain Smart Meter Market Overview 5211.3.2 Spain Smart Meter Market Forecasts to 2020 5211.4 The UK Smart Meter Market to 2020 5411.4.1 The UK Smart Meter Market Overview 5411.4.2 The UK Smart Meter Market Forecasts to 2020 5412 Europe Synchrophasors Market to 2020 5712.1 Europe Synchrophasors Market Forecasts to 2020 5712.2 Denmark Synchrophasors Market to 2020 5912.2.1 Denmark Synchrophasors Market Overview 5912.2.2 Denmark Synchrophasors Market Forecasts to 2020 5912. 3 Finland Synchrophasors Market to 2020 6212.3.1 Finland Synchrophasors Market Overview 6212.3.2 Finland Synchrophasors Forecasts to 2020 6212.4 Sweden Synchrophasors Market to 2020 6412.4.1 Sweden Synchrophasors Market Overview 6412.4.2 Sweden Synchrophasors Market Forecasts to 2020 6413 Europe In-Home Displays Market to 2020 6713.1 Europe In-Home Displays Market Forecasts to 2020 6713.2 Denmark In-Home Displays Market to 2020 7013.2.1 Denmark In-Home Displays Market Overview 7013.2.2 Denmark In-Home Displays Forecasts to 2020 7013.3 Finland In-Home Displays Market to 2020 7213.3.1 Finland In-Home Displays Market Overview 7213.3. 2 Finland In-Home Displays Forecasts to 2020 7213.4 Norway In-Home Displays Market to 2020 7513.4.1 Norway In-Home Displays Market Overview 7513.4.2 Norway In-Home Displays Forecasts to 2020 7513.5 Sweden In-Home Displays Market to 2020 7813.5.1 Sweden In-Home Displays Market Overview 7813.5.2 Sweden In-Home Displays Forecasts to 2020 7813.6 The UK In-Home Displays Market to 2020 8113.6.1 The UK In-Home Displays Market Overview 8113.6. 2 The UK In-Home Displays Forecasts to 2020 8114 Europe Smart Grids Market, Deals Analysis 8415 Europe Smart Grids Market Major Contracts 8716 Europe Smart Grids Market Major Projects 9217 Appendix 10317.1 Market Definition 10317.2 About GBI Research 10317.3 Abbreviations 10317.4 Methodology 10517.4.1 Coverage 10517.4.2 Secondary Research 10517.4.3 Primary Research 10517.4.4 Expert Panel Validation 10617.5 Contact Us 10617.6 Disclaimer 106

1. 1 List of Tables

Table 1: Smart Grids Elements and their Functions, 2011 9Table 2: Global Smart Meter Market, Units, Millions, 2008-2020 17Table 3: Global Smart Meter Market, Revenue, $m, 2008-2020 18Table 4: Global Smart Meter Market, Market Share of Key Players, (%, 2010 19Table 5: Global Synchrophasors Market, Units, 2008-2020 21Table 6: Global Synchrophasors Market, Revenue, $’000, 2008-2020 22Table 7: Global Synchrophasors Market, Market Share of Key Players, (%, 2010 23Table 8: Global In-Home Displays Market, Units, 2009-2020 25Table 9: Global In-Home Displays Market, Revenue, $’000, 2009-2020 26Table 10: Europe Smart Meter Market, Units, Millions, 2010-2020 47Table 11: Europe Smart Meter Market, Revenue, $m, 2009-2020 48Table 12: France Smart Meter Market, Units, Millions, 2010-2020 50Table 13: France Smart Meter Market, Revenue, $m, 2010-2020 51Table 14: Spain Smart Meter Market, Units, Millions, 2010-2020 53Table 15: Spain Smart Meter Market, Revenue, $m, 2010-2020 54Table 16: The UK Smart Meter Market, Units, Millions, 2010-2020 55Table 17: The UK Smart Meter Market, Revenue, $m, 2010-2020 56Table 18: Europe Synchrophasors Market, Units, 2008-2020 58Table 19: Europe Synchrophasors Market, Revenue, $’000, 2008-2020 59Table 20: Denmark Synchrophasors Market, Units, 2010-2020 60Table 21: Denmark Synchrophasors Market, Revenue, $’000, 2010-2020 61Table 22: Finland Synchrophasors Market, Units, 2008-2020 63Table 23: Finland Synchrophasors Market, Revenue, $’000, 2008-2020 64Table 24: Sweden Synchrophasors Market, Units, 2009-2020 65Table 25: Sweden Synchrophasors Market, Revenue, $’000, 2009-2020 66Table 26: Europe In-Home Displays Market, Units, 2009-2020 68Table 27: Europe In-Home Displays Market, Revenue, $’000, 2009-2020 69Table 28: Denmark In-Home Displays Market, Units, 2011-2020 71Table 29: Denmark In-Home Displays Market, Revenue, $’000, 2011-2020 72Table 30: Finland In-Home Displays Market, Units, 2010-2020 73Table 31: Finland In-Home Displays Market, Revenue, $’000, 2010-2020 74Table 32: Norway In-Home Displays Market, Units, 2011-2020 76Table 33: Norway In-Home Displays Market, Revenue, $’000, 2011-2020 77Table 34: Sweden In-Home Displays Market, Units, 2010-2020 79Table 35: Sweden In-Home Displays Market, Revenue, $’000, 2010-2020 80Table 36: The UK In-Home Displays Market, Units, 2009-2020 82Table 37: The UK In-Home Displays Market, Revenue, $’000, 2009-2020 83Table 38: Europe Smart Grids Market, Mergers and Acquisitions, August 2010-November 2011 85Table 39: Europe Smart Grids Market, Debt Offerings, August 2010-November 2011 86Table 40: Europe Smart Grids Market, Major Contracts, August 2010-November 2011 87Table 41: Europe Smart Grids Market, Major Projects, August 2010-November 2011 92

1. 2 List of Figures

Figure 1: Smart Grids Model, 2011 10Figure 2: Global Smart Meter Market, Units Installed, Market Share by Region, 2010 16Figure 3: Global Smart Meter Market, Units, Millions, 2008-2020 17Figure 4: Global Smart Meter Market, Revenue, $m, 2008-2020 18Figure 5: Global Smart Meter Market, Market Share of Key Players, (%, 2010 19Figure 6: Global Synchrophasors Market, Units Installed, Market Share by Region, 2010 20Figure 7: Global Synchrophasors Market, Units, 2008-2020 21Figure 8: Global Synchrophasors Market, Revenue, $’000, 2008-2020 22Figure 9: Global Synchrophasors Market, Market Share of Key Players, (%, 2010 23Figure 10: Global In-Home Displays Market, Units Installed, Market Share by Region, 2010 24Figure 11: Global In-Home Displays Market, Units, 2009-2020 25Figure 12: Global In-Home Displays Market, Revenue, $’000, 2009-2020 26Figure 13: Global Smart Grids Market, Integrated Communication Technology Trends, 2010 – 2020 34Figure 14: Global Smart Grids Market, Sensing and Measurement Technology Trends, 2010 – 2020 35Figure 15: Global Smart Grids Market, Cabling Technology Trends, 2010 – 2020 36Figure 16: Global Smart Grids Market, Customer Interface Technology Trends, 2010 – 2020 37Figure 17: Europe Smart Meter Market, Units, Millions, 2010-2020 46Figure 18: Europe Smart Meter Market, Revenue, $m, 2009-2020 47Figure 19: France Smart Meter Market, Units, Millions, 2010-2020 49Figure 20: France Smart Meter Market, Revenue, $m, 2010-2020 50Figure 21: Spain Smart Meter Market, Units, Millions, 2010-2020 52Figure 22: Spain Smart Meter Market, Revenue, $m, 2010-2020 53Figure 23: The UK Smart Meter Market, Units, Millions, 2010-2020 55Figure 24: The UK Smart Meter Market, Revenue, $m, 2010-2020 56Figure 25: Europe Synchrophasors Market, Units, 2008-2020 57Figure 26: Europe Synchrophasors Market, Revenue, $’000, 2008-2020 58Figure 27: Denmark Synchrophasors Market, Units, 2010-2020 60Figure 28: Denmark Synchrophasors Market, Revenue, $’000, 2010-2020 61Figure 29: Finland Synchrophasors Market, Units, 2008-2020 62Figure 30: Finland Synchrophasors Market, Revenue, $’000, 2008-2020 63Figure 31: Sweden Synchrophasors Market, Units, 2009-2020 65Figure 32: Sweden Synchrophasors Market, Revenue, $’000, 2009-2020 66Figure 33: Europe In-Home Displays Market, Units, 2009-2020 67Figure 34: Europe In-Home Displays Market, Revenue, $’000, 2009-2020 68Figure 35: Denmark In-Home Displays Market, Units, 2011-2020 70Figure 36: Denmark In-Home Displays Market, Revenue, $’000, 2011-2020 71Figure 37: Finland In-Home Displays Market, Units, 2010-2020 73Figure 38: Finland In-Home Displays Market, Revenue, $’000, 2010-2020 74Figure 39: Norway In-Home Displays Market, Units, 2011-2020 75Figure 40: Norway In-Home Displays Market, Revenue, $’000, 2011-2020 76Figure 41: Sweden In-Home Displays Market, Units, 2010-2020 78Figure 42: Sweden In-Home Displays Market, Revenue, $’000, 2010-2020 79Figure 43: The UK In-Home Displays Market, Units, 2009-2020 81Figure 44: The UK In-Home Displays Market, Revenue, $’000, 2009-2020 82Figure 45: Europe Smart Grids Market, Recent Deals By Share, (%, August 2010-November 2011 84

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Patrizia launches EUR 200m German fund

German listed property company Patrizia has announced the launch of a new special real estate fund with the firepower to invest EUR 200 mln in residential and commercial real estate.

The vehicle, which was set up on behalf of a Southern German savings bank, will primarily focus on housing, while roughly one third will be invested in retail parks and office blocks in the south of the country. It is Patrizia’s first fund focusing on both residential and commercial real estate.

‘Our client is looking for a mix of stability and attractive returns. We can achieve this with this combination of types of use,’ said Wolfgang Egger, CEO of Patrizia Immobilien.

The fund launch is in line with Patrizia’s new asset management strategy initiated in 2010 with the purchase of HSH Nordbank’s fund management arm LB Immo Invest (today known as Patrizia GewerbeInvest KAG.

Additionally, Patrizia said it has raised a further EUR 150 mln for both its Handel Germany and Wohn Germany funds.

In total, Patrizia manages 19 funds through its two subsidiaries Patrizia GewerbeInvest KAG and Patrizia WohnInvest KAG.

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CA Immo to invest EUR 300m in Berlin and Frankfurt

Vienna-listed real estate investor CA Immo plans to invest some EUR 300 mln in the Berlin and Frankfurt real estate markets in 2012.

In a recent announcement, the company said Berlin is particularly attractive as a business location as it has a comparatively low level of income and rents, a broad mix of industries and a growing service sector.

Chairman Bruno Ettenauer: ‘In conjunction with a traditionally modest supply of new area, this yields a growth market that is resistant to crisis from the point of view of the property investor, and one in which CA Immo will also be planning to increase its activities in the years ahead.’ Frankfurt is and will continue to be a top location but is more vulnerable because of its ongoing strong orientation to the banking sector, he added.

Ettenauer cautioned that the commercial property sector will be ‘decisively influenced’ by banking system stability, the economic development in the individual markets and their ability to weather crises.

CA Immos subsidiary, CA Immo International, manages it’s eastern European property portfolio.

Ettenauer said Eastern Europe suffered from a more difficult financing climate for commercial property. While markets in the region are exhibiting stable economic performances the prospects for 2012 are not rosy. Ettenauer: ‘Banks without an interest in their domestic markets will put pressure on financing, especially in Eastern Europe. But Poland, in particular, has a stable banking system and should therefore remain highly solvent in 2012 as well.’

High-quality properties will continue to be in demand in the metropolitan centres of Eastern Europe since little production of new areas is to be expected, he added.

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Basel Places Biggest Order in 116-year History with Bombardier

BERLIN, GERMANY–(Marketwire – January 31, 2012 – Bombardier Transportation has signed a contract for the delivery of up to 60 BOMBARDIER FLEXITY trams with the City of Basel’s Transport Authority (BVB. It is the biggest order placed by the BVB in its 116-year history. The contract is valued at approximately 222 million Swiss francs (184 million euro, $241 million US. By selecting Bombardier’s FLEXITY trams, the BVB has opted for a proven vehicle platform that has been specifically customised to meet the city’s requirements and designed to reflect its cultural diversity.

The contract consists of options for several deliveries: the first delivery comprises the vehicle specifications and two FLEXITY trams. The first new trams will go into operation in time for the opening of the extension of tram line number eight to Weil am Rhein, in 2013. From 2014, two new FLEXITY trams will be delivered to Basel every month, subject to confirmation by the legislature of the Swiss canton Basel-Stadt.

Jurg Baumgartner, Managing Director, BVB said, «I’m convinced the City of Basel has secured the best possible trams for its network. The FLEXITY tram outperforms all other vehicles by a massive margin. Traditionally, Basel’s trams have shaped the city’s identity. I believe that this region deserves a tram fleet that reflects our modern urban lifestyle and I am proud to witness this milestone order. »

«These new trams are taking Basel into the Champions League of public transport,» added Stephane Wettstein, Managing Director of Bombardier in Switzerland. «We are particularly pleased to be shaping rail-based mobility in Basel together with the BVB for the coming decades..»

Basel’s trams, known locally as «Drammli», are close to its people’s hearts in a city where public transport has a huge significance and a proud tradition. Therefore, it was especially important to fully tailor the new FLEXITY Basel trams’ design to the customer requirements. With a total of 900 employees Bombardier is deeply rooted in Switzerland.

«This high-profile order is a big win for Bombardier’s Light Rail Vehicles business unit,» said Germar Wacker, President, Light Rail Vehicles, Bombardier Transportation. The FLEXITY Basel tram represents a strong continuation of the successful Bombardier tram family which is already in operation in cities around Europe including: Augsburg, Berlin, Brussels, Geneva, Innsbruck, Krefeld, Linz and Marseille. The vehicle fulfills the challenging demands of the Basel tram network, is perfectly suited for cross-border operations and will provide passengers with a comfortable travelling environment offering panoramic views of Basel’s most beautiful sights.»The 2.3 m wide vehicle is available in two lengths: the five-module tram is 31.8 m long and accommodates 183 passengers, the seven-module vehicle is 43.2 m long and comfortably provides space for 254 passengers. A total of 43 long and 17 shorter trams will gradually replace the 101 trams currently in service in Basel.

The comfortable FLEXITY tram with optimum seating arrangements and a light and friendly interior design is setting new standards in urban mobility. Its combination of 100 per cent low-floor technology and conventional wheel-set bogies is the hallmark of Bombardier low-floor trams, ensuring a perfectly smooth ride and low-noise operation as well as fulfilling all safety standards.

The FLEXITY trams benefit from the BOMBARDIER ECO4 product portfolio, emphasising energy, efficiency, economy and ecology. Energy consumption is reduced by up to 30 per cent by recuperating braking energy. The BOMBARDIER FLEXX bogies ensure optimum wheel-track interaction, reducing wear and tear and enhancing the passenger experience.

Nineteen cities worldwide have decided to buy approximately 1,000 low-floor FLEXITY trams. The new trams will be manufactured in Bautzen, Germany and in Vienna, Austria.

About Bombardier Transportation

Bombardier Transportation, a global leader in rail technology, offers the broadest portfolio in the rail industry and delivers innovative products and services that set new standards in sustainable mobility. Bombardier ECO4 technologies – built on the four cornerstones of energy, efficiency, economy and ecology – conserve energy, protect the environment and help to improve total train performance. Bombardier Transportation is headquartered in Berlin, Germany and has a presence in over 60 countries. It has an installed base of over 100,000 vehicles worldwide.

About Bombardier

A world-leading manufacturer of innovative transportation solutions, from commercial aircraft and business jets to rail transportation equipment, systems and services, Bombardier Inc. is a global corporation headquartered in Canada. Its revenues for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2011, were $17.9 billion, and its shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (BBD. Bombardier is listed as an index component to the Dow Jones Sustainability World and North America indexes. News and information are available at www.bombardier.com or follow us on Twitter @Bombardier.

Note to Editors

For news releases, related material and photos, visit our media centre at www.bombardier.com/en/transportation/media-centre.

Follow Bombardier Transportation on Twitter @BombardierRail.

BOMBARDIER, FLEXITY, ECO4, MITRAC and FLEXX are trademarks of Bombardier Inc. or its subsidiaries.

For information

Australia and New Zealand:+61 3 9794 2223                                 John Incejohn.ince@au.transport.bombardier. com                           

Benelux, Middle East and North Africa:+49 30 98607 1141Janet Olthofjanet.olthof@de.transport.bombardier.com                      

Canada:+1 450 441 3007Marc Laforgemarc.laforge@ca.transport.bombardier.com                     

China:+86 10 85172268Julia Xiaojulia.xiao@cn.transport.bombardier.com                         

Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Central and Eastern Europe:+49 30 98607 1134Immo von Falloisimmo. von_fallois@de.transport.bombardier.com             

France:+33 6 07 78 95 38Anne Frogeranne.froger@fr.transport.bombardier.com                       

India:+91 7 838 660 093Harsh Mehtaharsh.mehta@in.transport.bombardier.com                       

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Nordic and Baltic Countries:+46 10 852 5213Par Isakssonpaer.isaksson@se.transport.bombardier. com                     

South East Asia:+65 6478 6235Evon Lamevon.lam@sg.transport.bombardier.com                             

Southern Europe and South America+35 1 919 693 728Luis Ramosluis.ramos@pt.transport.bombardier.com                         

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Basel Places Biggest Order in 116-year History with Bombardier

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Bombardier´s 60 new FLEXITY trams will provide easy cross-border operations in
Switzerland´s Capital of Culture
BERLIN, GERMANY–(Marketwire – January 31, 2012 – Bombardier Transportation has
signed a contract for the delivery of up to 60 BOMBARDIER FLEXITY trams with the
City of Basel´s Transport Authority (BVB. It is the biggest order placed by the
BVB in its 116-year history. The contract is valued at approximately 222 million
Swiss francs (184 million euro, $241 million US. By selecting Bombardier´s
FLEXITY trams, the BVB has opted for a proven vehicle platform that has been
specifically customised to meet the city´s requirements and designed to reflect
its cultural diversity.
The contract consists of options for several deliveries: the first delivery
comprises the vehicle specifications and two FLEXITY trams. The first new trams
will go into operation in time for the opening of the extension of tram line
number eight to Weil am Rhein, in 2013. From 2014, two new FLEXITY trams will be
delivered to Basel every month, subject to confirmation by the legislature of
the Swiss canton Basel-Stadt.
Jurg Baumgartner, Managing Director, BVB said, «I´m convinced the City of Basel
has secured the best possible trams for its network. The FLEXITY tram
outperforms all other vehicles by a massive margin. Traditionally, Basel´s trams
have shaped the city´s identity. I believe that this region deserves a tram
fleet that reflects our modern urban lifestyle and I am proud to witness this
milestone order.»
«These new trams are taking Basel into the Champions League of public
transport, » added Stephane Wettstein, Managing Director of Bombardier in
Switzerland. «We are particularly pleased to be shaping rail-based mobility in
Basel together with the BVB for the coming decades..»
Basel´s trams, known locally as «Drammli», are close to its people´s hearts in a
city where public transport has a huge significance and a proud tradition.
Therefore, it was especially important to fully tailor the new FLEXITY Basel
trams´ design to the customer requirements. With a total of 900 employees
Bombardier is deeply rooted in Switzerland.
«This high-profile order is a big win for Bombardier´s Light Rail Vehicles
business unit, » said Germar Wacker, President, Light Rail Vehicles, Bombardier
Transportation. The FLEXITY Basel tram represents a strong continuation of the
successful Bombardier tram family which is already in operation in cities around
Europe including: Augsburg, Berlin, Brussels, Geneva, Innsbruck, Krefeld, Linz
and Marseille. The vehicle fulfills the challenging demands of the Basel tram
network, is perfectly suited for cross-border operations and will provide
passengers with a comfortable travelling environment offering panoramic views of
Basel´s most beautiful sights.»The 2.3 m wide vehicle is available in two
lengths: the five-module tram is 31.8 m long and accommodates 183 passengers,
the seven-module vehicle is 43.2 m long and comfortably provides space for 254
passengers. A total of 43 long and 17 shorter trams will gradually replace the
101 trams currently in service in Basel.
The comfortable FLEXITY tram with optimum seating arrangements and a light and
friendly interior design is setting new standards in urban mobility. Its
combination of 100 per cent low-floor technology and conventional wheel-set
bogies is the hallmark of Bombardier low-floor trams, ensuring a perfectly
smooth ride and low-noise operation as well as fulfilling all safety standards.
The FLEXITY trams benefit from the BOMBARDIER ECO4 product portfolio,
emphasising energy, efficiency, economy and ecology. Energy consumption is
reduced by up to 30 per cent by recuperating braking energy. The BOMBARDIER
FLEXX bogies ensure optimum wheel-track interaction, reducing wear and tear and
enhancing the passenger experience.
Nineteen cities worldwide have decided to buy approximately 1,000 low-floor
FLEXITY trams. The new trams will be manufactured in Bautzen, Germany and in
Vienna, Austria.
About Bombardier Transportation
Bombardier Transportation, a global leader in rail technology, offers the
broadest portfolio in the rail industry and delivers innovative products and
services that set new standards in sustainable mobility. Bombardier ECO4
technologies – built on the four cornerstones of energy, efficiency, economy and
ecology – conserve energy, protect the environment and help to improve total
train performance. Bombardier Transportation is headquartered in Berlin, Germany
and has a presence in over 60 countries. It has an installed base of over
100,000 vehicles worldwide.
About Bombardier
A world-leading manufacturer of innovative transportation solutions, from
commercial aircraft and business jets to rail transportation equipment, systems
and services, Bombardier Inc. is a global corporation headquartered in Canada.
Its revenues for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2011, were $17.9 billion, and
its shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (BBD. Bombardier is listed
as an index component to the Dow Jones Sustainability World and North America
indexes. News and information are available at www.bombardier.com or follow us
on Twitter @Bombardier.
Note to Editors
For news releases, related material and photos, visit our media centre at
www.bombardier.com/en/transportation/media-centre.
Follow Bombardier Transportation on Twitter @BombardierRail.
BOMBARDIER, FLEXITY, ECO4, MITRAC and FLEXX are trademarks of Bombardier Inc. or
its subsidiaries.
For information
Australia and New Zealand:
+61 3 9794 2223
John Ince
john.ince@au.transport.bombardier.com
Benelux, Middle East and North Africa:
+49 30 98607 1141
Janet Olthof
janet.olthof@de.transport.bombardier.com

Canada:
+1 450 441 3007
Marc Laforge
marc.laforge@ca.transport.bombardier.com

China:
+86 10 85172268
Julia Xiao
julia.xiao@cn.transport.bombardier.com

Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Central and Eastern Europe:
+49 30 98607 1134
Immo von Fallois
immo.von_fallois@de.transport.bombardier. com
France:
+33 6 07 78 95 38
Anne Froger
anne.froger@fr.transport.bombardier.com

India:
+91 7 838 660 093
Harsh Mehta
harsh.mehta@in.transport.bombardier.com
Mexico:
+52 55 5093 7714
Barbara Corral
barbara.corral@mx.transport.bombardier.com

Nordic and Baltic Countries:
+46 10 852 5213
Par Isaksson
paer.isaksson@se.transport.bombardier.com

South East Asia:
+65 6478 6235
Evon Lam
evon.lam@sg.transport.bombardier.com

Southern Europe and South America
+35 1 919 693 728
Luis Ramos
luis.ramos@pt.transport.bombardier. com
UK:
+44 142 353 8699
Jeanette Bowden
jeanette@networkpr.co.uk

USA:
+1 450 441 3007
Maryanne Roberts
maryanne.roberts@us.transport.bombardier.com
Bombardier Transportation
www.theclimateisrightfortrains.com

This announcement is distributed by Thomson Reuters on behalf of
Thomson Reuters clients. The owner of this announcement warrants that:
(i the releases contained herein are protected by copyright and other applicable laws; and
(ii they are solely responsible for the content, accuracy and originality of the information contained therein.

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