RNS Number:0535O
Alstom
28 July 2003

ALSTOM'S TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION SECTOR

During today's meeting, ALSTOM's Board of Directors was updated on the progress 
of the sale of ALSTOM's Transmission & Distribution Sector and in particular the 
offer which has been received from Areva.

The Board agreed that the Company actively pursues the negotiations with Areva 
on the basis of the offer received.

Press enquiries:         G. Tourvieille
                         Tel. +33 1 47 55 23 15 
                         internet.press@chq.alstom.com

Investor relations:      E. Chatelain
                         Tel. +33 1 47 55 25 33 
                         investor.relations@chq.alstom.com



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