Press Release: SGS 2014 HALF YEAR RESULTS

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SGS is pleased to announce the SGS Half Year Results 2014:

-- Revenues of CHF 2.8 billion, up 5.3%

-- Adjusted EBITDA of CHF 554 million, up 5.3%

-- Adjusted operating income of CHF 420 million, up 4.9%

-- Adjusted operating margin of 15.0%, in line with H1 2013

-- Restructuring expense net of tax of CHF 8 million

VISIT OUR WEBSITE AND READ MORE ON THE SGS FINANCIAL REPORT http://www.sgs.com/en/Our-Company/Investor-Relations/At-a-Glance.aspx

SGS is the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 80,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 1,650 offices and laboratories around the world.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

Jean-Luc de Buman - Corporate Development, Communications & IR

SGS SA

1 place des Alpes

CH - 1211 Geneva 1

t: +41-22 739 91 11

f: +41-22 739 92 00

www.sgs.com

SGS HY RESULTS 2014 - EN: http://hugin.info/100354/R/1828014/633760.pdf SGS HY RESULTS 2014 - FR: http://hugin.info/100354/R/1828014/633761.pdf

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SGS

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