News Releases
407 International Reports Second Quarter Results
TORONTO, July 15, 2010
407 International Inc. announced today revenues of $162.0 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2010 compared to $142.1 million for the same period of 2009. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA” ) totalled $135.5 million for the second quarter of 2010 compared with $115.6 million for the same period of 2009. The Company reported a net income of $33.6 million for the second quarter of 2010 compared with a net income of $8.0 million for the same period of 2009.
The Company also announced today the retirement of Kenneth A. Walker from the position of Chief Financial Officer and Secretary, effective October 15, 2010.
“Ken was an integral member of the 407 ETR International consortium that successfully bid for the acquisition of 407 ETR Concession Company Limited from the Province in 1999. Ken has been the Chief Financial Officer and Secretary of the Company since its incorporation in 1999 and has seen the Company through several important milestones including the largest Canadian corporate bond issuance in its initial public offering. He has built an outstanding team of finance professionals and leaves the Company in a sound financial condition,” said Jose Tamariz, 407 International’s President and Chief Executive Officer.The Board of Directors want to express our sincerest thanks to Ken. We wish him all the best in his retirement.
The Board of Directors approved today the nomination of Mr. Louis-M St-Maurice as Chief Financial Officer and Secretary to succeed Mr. Walker upon his retirement in October. Mr. St-Maurice is a professional engineer with over 30 years of experience in project development and management activities. He has most recently served as Chief Financial Officer of Astoria Energy LLC in New York. Prior to his most recent position, Mr. St-Maurice was Vice-President, SNC-Lavalin Investment.
407 International Inc. is owned by a consortium comprised of Cintra Infraestructuras, Intoll and SNC-Lavalin.
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For more information, contact:
Investors:
Kenneth A. Walker
Chief Financial Officer
Tel: 905-265-4070
Media:
Steve Spencer
Director, Communications
Tel: 905-264-5232
