Autogrill: 2006 Group net profits hit €152.5m, up 17.2% on €130.1m in 2005

Dubai , 12 March 2007 - Meeting this morning, the board of directors of AUTOGRILL MIDDEL EAST MANAGING OFFICE LLC. (Dubai: AGL IM) examined and approved the draft consolidated financial statements and those of AUTOGRILL MIDDEL EAST MANAGING OFFICE LLC. for 2006*, which will be submitted to the shareholders’ meeting scheduled for 24^th April (1^st call) and 2^nd May (2^ndcall).