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Evolis receives accolade from France’s Prime Minister for its boldness and creativity

Angers, France, September 17, 2008 – On September 11, Prime Minister François Fillon presented the “Prix de l’Audace Créatrice 2008” to the founders of Evolis.

The Award Ceremony took place at the Hôtel Matignon, the official residence of the PM, and brought together many French corporate leaders. Already a finalist in 2007, Evolis received this year the prestigious Prize. The “Prix de l’Audace Créatrice” is awarded each year by a jury of businessmen from the largest French companies. The Prize rewards a public company which has showed strong dynamism and managed to increase altogether its revenues, profitability and workforce.

In eight years, Evolis’ revenues grew relentlessly to reach 36 million Euros at the end of 2007 (USD 48.9 million). Today, 92% of the business comes from more than 90 countries around the world. In order to strengthen its presence on dynamic markets, Evolis opened a subsidiary in Miami in 2005, another in Singapore in 2006 and more recently, a representative office in Tokyo. With more than 140 staff, Evolis has seen a regular increase in its workforce.

When presenting the prize, Mr. Francois Fillon paid tribute to Evolis for its growth, capacity to innovate, international influence and employment creation. “This distinction is a reward for all Evolis staff, whose efforts have enabled us, in eight years, to become a global player in the industry”, said Emmanuel Picot, cofounder and Chief Executive Officer, Evolis.