Form 6-K
FORM 6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of April 2003
Commission File Number: 1-14836
ALSTOM
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(Translation of registrant's name into English)
25, Avenue Kléber, 75116 Paris, France
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ENCLOSURES:
Press Release dated April 9, 2003 "ALSTOM Wins a 315 Million Euro
Order from Trenitalia".........................................................3
Press Release dated April 17, 2003 "ALSTOM Confirms Over €1BN of
Credit Facilities Secured".....................................................5
Press Release dated April 25, 2003 "ALSTOM Informs European Works
Forum Select Committee on Power Turbo-Systems Restructuring Project" ..........6
April 9, 2003
ALSTOM WINS A 315 MILLION EURO ORDER FROM
TRENITALIA
Trenitalia, the Italian national railways' passenger-transport company, has
ordered a further 100 CORADIA "Minuetto" trains (49 electric trains and 51
diesel trains) from ALSTOM for a total amount of about €315 million.
The order falls within the framework of a multiyear investment program by
Trenitalia that foresees the acquisition of 200 trains from ALSTOM's CORADIA
family. In 2001 34 trains were ordered within this framework, followed in 2002
by a further 3 trains.
Including the current contract, the total number of CORADIA Minuetto trains
ordered is 137 (70 electric and 67 diesel), with a total value of approximately
€430 million.
Named Minuetto by the customer in May 2002, these state-of-the-art, articulated,
three-car trainsets will have partial low floors, allowing easy access for
mobility-impaired passengers. The trains can carry up to 345 passengers.
The electric trains will operate at a maximum speed of 160 kmh, and the diesel
trains at 130 kmh.
The car interiors will be air-conditioned and feature a multifunctional storage
area for the transport of bicycles, skis and luggage. Each car will be equipped
with a video control system, a passenger information system and power-supply
sockets for passengers' portable computers, entertainment devices, mobile phones
or other personal appliances.
The trains will reinforce regional service in Italy, offering passengers
high-quality, fast, comfortable and safe rail travel. A full-scale model of the
train is currently being demonstrated in the Italian regions and has been
already visited by more than 100,000 future passengers.
ALSTOM's Italian units in Savigliano, Sesto San Giovanni and Colleferro will
carry out both contracts.
Delivery of the first 37 trains will start in February 2004, and all 137 trains
currently on order should be delivered by the end of 2005.
Emilio Gallocchio, ALSTOM's Country President for Italy, said: "This contract is
a testament to our customer's confidence in the know-how and expertise that
ALSTOM will exercise in providing these state-of-the-art trains."
ALSTOM is the global specialist in energy and transport infrastructure. The
Company serves the energy market through its activities in the fields of power
generation and power transmission and distribution, and the transport market
through its activities in rail and marine. In fiscal year 2001/02, ALSTOM had
annual sales in excess of €23 billion and employed 112,000 people in over 70
countries. ALSTOM is listed on the Paris, London and New York stock exchanges.
ALSTOM's Transport Sector, with annual sales of €4.4 billion, is an
internationally leading supplier of rolling stock, information systems, services
and complete turnkey systems to the rail industry.
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
17 April 2003
ALSTOM CONFIRMS OVER €1BN OF CREDIT
FACILITIES SECURED
As anticipated on 12th March, ALSTOM confirms it has obtained the final approval
of 100% of its lending banks for appropriate amendments to covenants on its
existing credit facilities. All documentation relating to its new €600 million
bridging loan and the extended facilities of €475 million has also been signed
by all parties.
Press Relations: G. Tourvieille/ M. Dowd
(Tél. +33 1 47 55 25 60)
internet.press@chq.alstom.com
Investor Relations: E. Rocolle-Teyssier
(Tél. +33 1 47 55 25 78)
investor.relations@chq.alstom.com
internet: www.alstom.com
25 April 2003
ALSTOM INFORMS EUROPEAN WORKS FORUM SELECT
COMMITTEE ON POWER TURBO-SYSTEMS RESTRUCTURING
PROJECT
In line with the strategic plan announced on 12 March 2003, ALSTOM today began
the process to inform trade union representatives regarding its overhead
reduction and industrial restructuring plans.
The first of these restructuring plans, concerning mainly the Power
Turbo-Systems Sector, was presented today to the Select Committee of the Group's
European Works Forum. The project aims to improve operational performance and
adapt the Sector's industrial base to the severe downturn in the power
generation market.
The Power Turbo-Systems Sector, which currently employs around 11,000 people in
turnkey plant activity and in component activities (heavy duty gas turbines,
large steam turbines and generators) is facing a sharp downturn of the gas
turbine market, a decrease in orders for steam power plants and a significant
market overcapacity.
The main countries which would be affected are France, Germany, Italy, Poland,
Switzerland and the UK, with a proposed reduction in employee numbers close to
3,000 people.
Following today's meeting, all necessary consultation with our social partners
will take place in the concerned countries, as part of the Group's commitment to
find appropriate solutions for those employees affected.
ALSTOM is the global specialist in energy and transport infrastructure. The
Company serves the energy market through its activities in the fields of power
generation and power transmission and distribution, and the transport market
through its activities in rail and marine. In fiscal year 2001/02, ALSTOM had
annual sales in excess of €23 billion and employed 112,000 people in over 70
countries. ALSTOM is listed on the Paris, London and New York stock exchanges.
Press enquiries: G. Tourvieille / M. Dowd
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
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
ALSTOM
Date: April 30, 2003 By: /S/ Philippe Jaffré
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Name: Philippe Jaffré
Title: Chief Financial Officer