press release
Paris, 2d July 2009
sale of the Alapage website
France Telecom e-Commerce, the France Telecom Group subsidiary, signed an agreement with Rue du Commerce on June 30, 2009 to sell off the Alapage internet address (URL), brand and certain intellectual property rights and contracts that were operated up until then by France Telecom e-Commerce. Alapage is a specialized website for the online sale of cultural products such as books, videos, music and video games.
The closing of this transaction is not subject to any suspensive conditions and will be completed by September 1, 2009.
about France Telecom
France Telecom, one of the world's leading telecommunications operators, had consolidated sales of 53.5 billion euros in 2008 (12.7 billion euros in the first quarter of 2009) and, at 31 March 2009, a customer base of almost 184 million customers in 30 countries. Orange, theGroup's single brand for Internet, television and mobile services in the majority of countries where the company operates, now covers 123 million customers. At the first quarter of 2009, the Group had 123 million mobile customers worldwide and 13 million broadband Internet (ADSL) customers in Europe. Orange is the number three mobile operator and the number one provider of broadband Internet services in Europe and, under the brand Orange Business Services, is one of the world leaders in providing telecommunication services to multinational companies.
The Group's strategy, which is characterized by a strong focus on innovation, convergence and effective cost management, aims to establish Orange as an integrated operator and benchmark for new telecommunications services in Europe. Today the Group remains focused on its core activities as a network operator, while working to develop its position in new growth activities. To meet customer expectations, the Group strives to provide products and services that are simple and user-friendly, while maintaining a sustainable and responsible business model that can be adapted to the requirements of a fast-paced and changing eco-system.
France Telecom (NYSE:FTE) is listed on Euronext Paris (compartment A) and on the New York Stock Exchange.
For more information: www.orange.com, www.francetelecom.com, www.orange-business.com
Press Contacts: + 33 1 44 44 93 93
Béatrice Mandine
beatrice.mandine@orange-ftgroup.com
Bertrand Deronchaine
bertrand.deronchaine@orange-ftgroup.com
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PJ/CO/2009/155554_88_8061_cpalapageVA.pdf
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Communiqués au titrede l'obligation d'information permanente - Activité de l'émetteur (acquisitions, cessions...)
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