Company Biography: Founded in 1828, Bureau Veritas is an international group specialized in the inspection, analysis, audit, and certification of products, infrastructure (buildings, industrial sites, equipment, ships, etc.) and management systems in relation to regulatory or voluntary standards. Bureau Veritas ranks as the world’s second largest group in conformity assessment and certification services in the fields of quality, health and safety, environment, and social responsibility (“QHSE”) and the world leader in QHSE services not including raw materials inspection. Recognized and accredited by major national and international organizations, Bureau Veritas is present in 140 countries through a network of 900 offices and laboratories. It has more than 45, 000 employees and a client base of more than 370, 000. Group Key Figures Since 1996, Bureau Veritas has posted average annual growth of 15% in revenue and 20% in adjusted operating profit. In 2009, the Group reported revenue of • 2.65 billion, adjusted operating profit of • 433 million and adjusted net profit (Group share) of • 274 million. Bureau Veritas is a listed company on the Euronext Paris stock exchange (Compartment A, code ISIN FR 0006174348, stock symbol: BVI).