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13 July 2004

ALSTOM today announced the launch of the two capital increases decided by the Extraordinary General Meeting held on 9 July 2004 :

-one with preferential subscription rights of a maximum amount of approximately €1,565 million, to be subscribed to either in cash or by conversion of debt. Shareholders can subscribe to 14 new shares with 5 shares held . They will also be able to subscribe to a higher number of shares on a reducible basis. The subscription price for the new shares has been set at €0.40 if paid for in cash. It has been set at €0.50 if paid for by conversion of debt due and payable. The subscription period will last 9 working days, starting Tuesday 20 July 2004 to Friday 30 July 2004 inclusive. At the end of this period, non-exercised preferential subscription rights will be cancelled and delisted. Shareholders may choose to sell their rights on the market if they do not wish to participate in this operation.

-the other reserved for certain ALSTOM creditors for a total maximum amount of €635 million to be subscribed to only by conversion of ALSTOM’s debt. The subscription price of the new shares has been set at €0.50 per share. The subscription period will also close on Friday 30 July 2004.