RNS Number:4713J
Alstom
01 April 2003

                                                                April 1st, 2003


                                 PRESS RELEASE


The daily French newspaper La Tribune quoted today a piece of information dated
March 31 from the efinancialnews web site, describing a supposed bid made on
ALSTOM by a mysterious private Dutch investor, for 2 euros per share.


ALSTOM confirms having received a letter from a company named MJ Global
Acquisition, communicating its wish to acquire the whole ALSTOM capital and
whose seriousness appeared doubtful.



ALSTOM asked its advisers to investigate but, for the time being, this company,
which is totally unknown from the financial community, has not been clearly
identified.


ALSTOM therefore counsels extreme prudence to its shareholders.


Press enquiries: M. Dowd / G. Tourvieille
(Tel. +33 1 47 55 25 60) - internet.press@chq.alstom.com

Investor relations: E. Rocolle-Teyssier
(Tel.+33 1 47 55 25 78) - investor.relations@chq.alstom.com
internet: www.alstom.com


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