. World First for France Telecom, Viaccess and Sagem Communication: First deployment of MPEG4 IP Set-Top Boxes Based on Single-Chip Video Decoder, with Viaccess Conditional Access 
France Telecom commercially deploys the leading-edge set-top boxes from Sagem, powered by a single-chip MPEG4 single chip decoder, with embedded Viaccess Conditional Access, for its ‘MaLigne TV’ Television over IP offer. PARIS – November 24, 2005 – France Telecom and Sagem Communication (SAFRAN Group) today announced the immediate roll-out of the world’s first IP MPEG4 set-top boxes (STBs) based on a single-chip decoder, with Viaccess conditional access and available with Buda card, its new generation of smart cards for Pay-TV. When compared to today’s industry-standard MPEG2 video compression technology, the use of MPEG4 compression technology will enable broadcasters and service operators, using their existing broadcast network, to offer end users HDTV and/or many more TV channels. The new SAGEM ITAD 80 defined with France Telecom, is a hybrid MPEG4 IP STB, that receives the IP Television (IPTV) offered by ‘MaLigne TV’ service. “The roll-out of the world’s first IP MPEG4 set-top boxes is a logical progression, to continuously introduce innovation for our clients. With MPEG4, we will introduce new services, such as HDTV, and offer ‘MaLigne TV’ to more customers”, said Patricia Langrand, Viaccess Chairman and Executive VP of France Telecom in charge of the Content Division. “We are delighted that France Telecom has selected Sagem’s new MPEG4 set-top boxes for the further deployment of its ‘MaLigneTV’ service” said Patrick Sévian, deputy Chief Executive Officer of Sagem Communication. “This achievement demonstrates the ability of Sagem Communication to design in a short period of time a next-generation product, customised to the needs of France Telecom, and to deliver it in significant volumes before the end of the year.” Since the 1980s, Viaccess has been successfully meeting the challenge of securing digital content throughout the distribution chain for pay television service providers. Driven by the digital revolution and increasingly convergent technology during the 1990s, researchers helped set new international standards like DVB while working at the leading-edge to develop conditional access solutions for televisions and web-enabled PCs. Now, at the dawn of the 21st century, Viaccess R&D teams are already addressing the access needs of next-generation broadband infrastructures, markets and applications. Sagem entered the STB business in 1989 by manufacturing analogue decoders with digital conditional access, and launched its first digital set-top boxes in 1996, using Viaccess conditional access. Today, Sagem is Europe’s leading STB manufacturer for digital terrestrial and IP TV, thanks to a wide range of products, from basic low-end STBs with limited functionality – also known as ‘zapper’ boxes – to advanced twin-tuner digital TV receivers with integrated Hard Disk Drive (Personal Video Recorders).
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World First for Sagem Communication and STMicroelectronics:First MPEG4 Set-Top Boxes Based on Single-Chip Video Decoder
Roll-out of leading-edge set-top boxes from Sagem, powered by ST’s STB7100 MPEG4 decoder chip, PARIS and GENEVA – November 23, 2005 – Sagem Communication (SAFRAN Group) and STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM) today announced the immediate availability of the world’s first MPEG4 set-top boxes (STBs) based on a single-chip decoder. The new advanced range of STBs from Sagem employs ST’s next-generation MPEG4 decoder chip for high-definition TV (HDTV), the STB7100. When compared to today’s industry-standard MPEG2 video compression technology, the use of MPEG4 compression technology will enable broadcasters and service operators, using their existing broadcast network, to offer end users HDTV and/or many more TV channels. The first two STBs available in the new family are standard-definition (SDTV) models, the SAGEM ITD80 for Pay and Free-to-air DTT (digital terrestrial TV) broadcast reception, selected by CANAL+, and the SAGEM ITAD80 for both IPTV (Internet Protocol Television) and Free-to-air DTT, already selected by several operators. Before the end of this year, Sagem will expand its new MPEG4 range of STBs, all based on ST’s STB7100 decoder family, to include new HDTV-capable models for all transmission media (satellite, cable, terrestrial, and IP). Sagem expects its total shipments of MPEG4 STBs to reach at least 100,000 units by the end of 2005, which will confirm both Sagem’s and ST’s place as the leading suppliers of MPEG4 decoding solutions for all transmission media, and for both SDTV and HDTV. “We are proud to announce Sagem’s new MPEG4 family of set-top boxes with ST’s integrated MPEG4 decoder,” said Grégoire Olivier, CEO of Sagem Communication. “This family of STBs will allow Sagem to deliver a cost-effective, reliable next-generation range of products to service operators worldwide, offering end users state-of-the-art technology for tomorrow’s TV.” Implemented in ST’s leading-edge 90nm process technology, the STB7100 single-chip MPEG4 decoder embeds all the major functions of a STB in a single device, including a high-performance CPU, video-decoding circuitry, and a wide range of peripheral devices. “We are delighted that Sagem has selected the STB7100 for its new MPEG4 set-top box range and we are confident that it will prove to be a successful platform,” said Carlo Bozotti, President and CEO of STMicroelectronics. “ST’s cutting-edge single-chip solution for MPEG4 decoding will allow the company to translate its status as the leading supplier of set-top box ICs into the rapidly growing MPEG4 market.” Sagem entered in the STB business in 1989 by manufacturing analog decoders with digital conditional access, and launched its first digital set-top boxes in 1996. Today, Sagem is Europe’s leading STB manufacturer for digital terrestrial and IP TV, thanks to a wide range of products, from basic low-end STBs with limited functionality – also known as ‘zapper’ boxes – to advanced twin-tuner digital TV receivers with integrated Hard Disk Drive (Personal Video Recorders). ST launched the world’s first integrated MPEG2 decoder STB chips in the mid 1990s, which paved the way for the enormous growth of the STB market. As a result of its success in MPEG2 decoders, the company’s STB platforms today hold a worldwide market share of more than 70% (*). About Sagem Communication For more information, please visit our Web sites: www.sagem.com et www.safran-group.com
Technical Note to Editors: MPEG-4 Part 10, also known as AVC (Advanced Video Coding) and H.264, is a highly efficient, scalable video encoding technology that produces high quality results at lower bit rates than current solutions for everything from high definition TV to DVD and 3G mobile phones. (*) MPEG Video ICs: The Buzz Around MPEG-4 AVC. In-Stat June 2005 SAGEM my300X: a new ultra-slim product line SAGEM mobile phones innovate through design.
In mobile telephony, a highly technological market, innovation is not only linked to features but also to design. In addition to proposing a new design style in the product range, Sagem Communication has also taken the first step to evolving its product naming for the range going forward. A new step has been taken through the launch of the extra slim and trendy SAGEM my300X. The elegance of the product is reinforced by usage of several materials, playing also on the contrast between colours. Stylish curves highlight the keypad that is aesthetic and ergonomic. SAGEM my300X is packed in a very compact form factor, it integrates the best of latest technologies with a comfortable 65k colour screen (128x128 pixels) to enable customers user friendly access to all services such as WAP 2.0 over GPRS, latest JAVA™ MIDP2.0 version, download of Hi-Fi and polyphonic ring tones. The new naming scheme of GSM range shows the evolution towards this new generation of handsets. Clearly understandable, the name allows to identify easily the positioning of the mobile in the range, the level of services available on the GSM and the form factor of it (barphone, clamshell, slider, etc). SAGEM mobiles allow a high level of customisation, “my” prefix, present in all product names, illustrates the capability of the mobile to be customised. Various versions are also launched in this family. “This new product line, with the combination of attractive design and high level of features, answers to more and more demanding customer needs for their mobile phone. To study slim products is already a strong trend for our range. “ declared Thierry Buffenoir, Deputy CEO, Sagem Communication. Thus, my300X product family, with its fashionable curves, its mannered finish and its high level of features illustrate how future products in SAGEM range will be, innovation being key for technologies and also for design.
Sagem Communication and Ningbo BIRD reinforce their partnership in mobile phones Paris, September 8, 2005 – SAFRAN Group announces the signature of a MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) by its subsidiary Sagem Communication and the Chinese company Ningbo BIRD, in order to reinforce their partnership. Sagem Communication and Ningbo BIRD begun their collaboration back in 1999 through the sales in China by Ningbo BIRD of products based on Sagem Communication technology. Based on this existing partnership, Sagem Communication and Ningbo BIRD have decided to reinforce their world-wide position through this new MoU by creating a strategic alliance built on closer links at different levels. Both companies have decided to co-ordinate their global strategy : sales of both brand products will be managed commonly. For an efficient customer management, sales coordination will be driven by Sagem Communication on the international market, and by Ningbo BIRD on the chinese market. Purchasing will be conducted commonly. Product quality will be placed at the highest standards. Joint experience and combined skills will enable both companies to reach these targets. Finally, a new Joint Venture (50/50) dedicated to Research & Development will be created in Ningbo, China (Zhejiang province) with the mission to develop a common product range for SAGEM and BIRD brands. It will allow to optimise development costs for both companies while enlarging the product range and insuring a high quality level. This new Joint Venture would employ 1,000 engineers and technicians in the future who will complement the existing European Research and Development centres of Sagem Communication. « In order to answer in a even faster and better way to customers’ needs, Ningbo BIRD and Sagem Communication are combining their strengths. This new milestone will reinforce our world-wide position on the mobile phones market » declared Grégoire Olivier, chairman and CEO of Sagem Communication and member of the executive board of SAFRAN Group. « This strategic Alliance will allow Ningbo BIRD to reinforce its leadership on the Chinese market while selling a new product range with richer features and with an even higher level of quality. In addition, our international sales will be developed through the world-wide sales channels of SAFRAN Group to which our partner Sagem Communication belongs to» declared Xu Lihua, chairman of Ningbo BIRD. About SAFRAN About Sagem Communication About Ningbo BIRD
60 second print !!!! New Photos Printers SAGEM PHOTO EASYTM 160 & SAGEM PHOTO EASYTM 260 Speed, quality, perfection – why not have it all !!! September 2005 - SAGEM Communication presents its two new photo printers using thermal sublimation, the SAGEM PHOTOEASYTM 160 & SAGEM PHOTOEASYTM 260.
SAGEM PHOTO EASYTM 160 SAGEM PHOTO EASYTM 260 INNOVATIVE: the integrated function of red-eye correction COMPATIBILITY: Mac and Windows certification PRINTING: best value photo printing solution ! Powerful multimedia connection Direct printing (with or without PC): New compact design High quality for durable photos! Recommended retail prices : Availability : October 2005. About Sagem Communication : All trademarks are registered by their respected owners. 1 - printing speed measure without image processing, red-eye correction and Crystal Image
A new range of SAGEM AXIUM™ –T HD Ready televisions, with integrated DTT adaptor : ALL-IN DIGITAL! June 2005 – SAGEM have integrated a Digital Terrestrial Television adaptor with the new SAGEM AXIUM™-T range of HD Ready televisions and moved a step closer towards the age of all-in digital high definition, to offer viewers the finest image and reception performance concentrated inside one set. SAGEM, THE DIGITAL EXPERTS In March 2005, coinciding with the launch of free digital terrestrial television in France, SAGEM introduced 5 highly powerful yet completely user-friendly models of DTT adaptors, which have already proved highly successful and have positioned the brand as a leader specifically within the sector. Incited by this success, SAGEM have now put their know-how in televisions and digital decoders by integrating a DTT adaptor within the SAGEM AXIUM™-T screens. ALL THE POWER OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY CONCENTRATED IN A SINGLE SET By integrating DTT adaptors within the TV, SAGEM have new and ambitious plans pursuing a range extension programme with increasingly innovative, high-performance products at the heart of digital technology. About Sagem Communication
Sagem Communication opens its new GSM handset manufacturing facility in Manaus Sagem Communication inaugurates in Brazil its 3rdmanufacturing plant Paris, May 31st, 2005 – Sagem Communication today announced the inauguration in Manaus of its 3rd factory facility worldwide, Sagem Comunicações, dedicated to GSM mobile handset manufacturing. This new manufacturing plant was unveiled by Sagem Communication Chairman & CEO Grégoire Olivier, in the heart of Brazil’s Amazonia. The Manaus facility is foreseen to meet the specific needs of the American mobile phones markets. Sagem Comunicações factory in Manaus has started its manufacturing operations early this month with the ability to produce a large range of GSM products including the Latin American specifications based on Sagem Communication technology. This facility will provide local human resources and employment for over 100 employees. In this plant, SAGEM will ensure manufacturing of GSM products for the Brazilian market and an extensive line of mobile phones (barphones and clamshells) for the Latin American market. "Our international expansion has seen a significant increase this past year with a special focus on Latin America. In order to reinforce our growth we want to be even closer to Latin America and our local customers, amongst which Brazil. We also want to offer our local partners cutting-edge products that would meet the market needs" declared Grégoire Olivier. With its Chinese joint venture and its mother manufacturing facility located in Fougères (France), the Manaus facility will enable Sagem Communication to consolidate its position as a major international player in the mobile phones business. About Sagem Communication
Snecma and Sagem merge, changing name to SAFRAN Paris, 18 March 2005– SAGEM SA Supervisory Board met today under the Chairmanship of Mario COLAIACOVO and noted the success of the public offer initiated by SAGEM over SNECMA shares. The number of SNECMA shares involved represents more than 83% of the capital and 94.4% of the shares which could be tendered. SAFRAN is the new name proposed by the Supervisory Board to the General Meeting of shareholders, which will be convened on 11 May 2005 to approve the merger between Sagem and Snecma. SAFRAN will have a workforce of nearly 55,000 people and a high growth potential in all its activities. The new management along with all employees are eager to create a large international high technology group. Everybody is already working to develop it. During the meeting, the Chairman has welcomed the new Supervisory Board members, who had been appointed after the General Meeting of shareholders last December 20, and who took up their duties after the success of SAGEM’s public offer over SNECMA shares. As from today, the Supervisory Board members are: - Mr Mario COLAIACOVO, Chairman The Supervisory Board has confirmed the appointment of the Executive Board’s new members: - Mr Jean-Paul BECHAT, Chairman, In order to implement as soon as possible the merger between both Groups, the General Meeting of Shareholders will be convened on 11 May 2005 at 9.00 a.m at the following address : “la Maison de la Chimie (75007 Paris)” to approve this friendly transaction. Items on the agenda are: Press information:
. The SAGEM myX6-2 : Striking in sound and image Leisure, style and innovation have inspired this new music player camera-phone signed : SAGEM Hanover, March 11th, 2005 – SAGEM continues to innovate and unveils today in Hanover its brand-new camera-phone handset equipped with the latest functionalities in terms of music, photo, video and games : the myX6-2. For those who are looking for more than just a phone, the SAGEM myX6-2 is the ideal Multimedia mobility companion. Tri-band, the myX6-2 will be able to follow its owner all around the world. The SAGEM myX6-2 allows an easy download of full music-tracks. As per its 10MB. of internal memory, this model also integrates a micro SD card player in order to extend its storage capacity potentially reaching up to 256MB. Therefore allowing the user to manage his music collection that constantly follows him directly on his handset. Other than its great ergonomics, its digital player renders a high-quality sound and its compatibility with a stereo kit gives an outstanding rendering, truthful to the original soundtrack. As per its photo capabilities, the myX6-2 matches those of a digital camera thanks to its embedded 1.3 Mega-pixel sensor and its 8 position progressive digital zoom. The SAGEM myX6-2 also offers the possibility to record video sequences allowing the user to capture unique moments to remember with high emotional rendering. Its large 256k-colour screen places it at the top of its category, with a remarkable comfort of use: it is therefore possible to watch not only photos but also videos in full screen format, as well as staying informed in real time. Its access to Multimedia Services becomes even more satisfactory: Multimedia Messaging Services (MMS), photo or video download, game and application download compatible with the JAVA™ standard, WAP 2.0, etc… “This new mobile phone has found its place very naturally in our product range and illustrates our desire to provide products equipped with the most requested functionnalities by our customers in terms of highly advanced products with very attractive prices. The design and capabilities of the myX6-2 take into account this positioning: it is important to be able not only to seduce and re-assure but also to underline the high technology level offered by the product” declared Thierry Buffenoir, Managing Director of SAGEM’s Mobile Phones Division. In short, this new model by SAGEM allows a complete freedom to call, communicate, remain informed and entertain. This freedom is furthermore reinforced by its Bluetooth connectivity which ensures hands-free comfort use as well as a large choice of accessories in option : stereo ear-kit, car kit, USB data cable, car charger, pedestrian Bluetooth kit and interchangeable covers. Compact (110x47x19mm) and light-weight (104g), the SAGEM myX6-2 was designed to adapt itself to the users’ lifestyle. Its fluid lines answer our needs in terms of beauty and simplicity: sophisticates whilst remaining sober in its forms, the myX6-2 should seduced even the most demanding users. About SAGEM Groupe SAGEM is an international high-technology group. Major league player in the world, and number one of the French mobile telephones market, SAGEM is Europe’s first actor in fax machines and provider of global solutions and multi-service networks. Third largest European group in the defence and security electronics market, world leader in fingerprint biometrics as well as major actor in avionics and on-board information systems for aircraft, SAGEM maintains a presence in more than 20 countries world-wide. Press Information
Sagem-Snecma merger - Successful public share offer Paris, March 9, 2005 – The planned merger between SAGEM and SNECMA has just taken a decisive step with the official publication of the results of SAGEM’s public offer for SNECMA shares. This offer was a major success, since the number of SNECMA shares involved represents more than 83% of the capital and 94.4% of the shares which could be tendered. The SAGEM Executive Board met today, expressing its satisfaction with the success of the offer. In application of the decision by the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders last December 20, the Board proceeded to issue 187,774,170 new shares in payment for the SNECMA shares tendered to the offer. The share capital of SAGEM SA now comprises 365,274,170 shares and 73,054,834 Euro. The new shares will be delivered on March 17, and the advance dividend payment of 0.10 Euro per share will be paid on March 18. The corporate management teams of SAGEM and SNECMA are both delighted with the success of this public share offer, which allows to proceed with the merger between SNECMA and SAGEM and therefore to create a large international high technology group. This merger will reach achievement within the next few weeks with the legal merger of both companies. Press information:
. GROUPE SAGEM: ANNUAL RESULTS 2004 February 16th, 2005 :
SAGEM’s myC3-2: seductive and compact The new myC3-2 to enrich SAGEM’s Clamshell collection Cannes, February 15th, 2005– SAGEM today presents its myC3-2: a large colour screen clamshell with Multimedia Messaging (MMS) capabilities over GPRS support. SAGEM’s very compact myC3-2 is an attractive clamshell handset with a global volume of around 70cm3. As it opens, the handset unveils not only an ergonomic and user-friendly keypad, but also a mirror-like window. Its elegant design and blue back-light make it a sophisticated and attractive object. When closed, the myC3-2 outer LCD screen displays numerous and useful information such as a clock or caller identification. Its large amount of embedded features, comfortable keypad and large 65,536-colour screen allow a pleasant browsing experience through the menus and via its WAP services. This new SAGEM clamshell incorporates all the necessary and user-friendly features including Hi-Fi and/or polyphonic ring tone melodies as well as colour wallpapers also downloadable via a data cable or through WAP. "SAGEM’s myC3-2 is a compact handset that should appeal to a variety of end-users in search for customisable mobile communication tools to meet their needs” declared Thierry Buffenoir, Managing Director of SAGEM’s Mobile Phones Division. SAGEM is also launching the myC3-2j which supports the latest and more powerful version of JAVA™: the MIDP2.0, allowing the end-user to access a large choice of downloadable applications and games. About SAGEM Groupe SAGEM is an international high-technology group. Major league player in the world, and number one of the French mobile telephones market, SAGEM is Europe’s first actor in fax machines and provider of global solutions and multi-service networks. Third largest European group in the defence and security electronics market, world leader in fingerprint biometrics as well as major actor in avionics and on-board information systems for aircraft, SAGEM maintains a presence in more than 20 countries world-wide. Press information:
SAGEM’s myX1-2 and myX2-2: a new striking combo in the GSM range Cannes, February 14th, 2005– SAGEM unveils two new entry range products: the myX1-2 and myX2-2 targeting mainly the voice centric segment. As SAGEM’s coverage and presence continues to grow throughout the world and many users still look for accessible and easy to use products, SAGEM continues to enrich its range with products such as these two innovative and attractive handsets. The SAGEM myX1-2 offers the essential set of features for the end-user: covers customisation, HiFi ring tones but also phone book and built-in hands-free mode. Furthermore, the traditional black and white screen is completely revolutionised thanks to an astonishing colour wall paper embedded in the display. The SAGEM myX1-2 is available with different designs and its pendant the myX1-2w embeds WAP browsing features. As for the SAGEM myX2-2, based on a 4,096-colour screen, it includes all the necessary and user-friendly features amongst which full customisation of covers, HiFi ring tones, colour wall paper, etc. Ease of WAP browsing is enhanced by its large and comfortable keypad. The SAGEM myX2-2m version also integrates Multimedia Messaging Services (MMS) over GPRS. "In the scope of its collection, SAGEM is as implicated with integrating new multimedia technologies into its high-range handsets as to renewing its entry-range offering. The large range of products meets not only the diversity driven by the different markets concerned but also the mobile phones usage themselves.” declared Thierry Buffenoir, Managing Director of SAGEM’s Mobile Phones Division. These products are available in 900/1800Mhz and 850/1900MHz versions in order to answer the emerging markets needs, such as Latin America, Asia or Africa but also for replacement offers of more mature markets. About SAGEM Groupe SAGEM is an international high-technology group. Major league player in the world, and number one of the French mobile telephones market, SAGEM is Europe’s first actor in fax machines and provider of global solutions and multi-service networks. Third largest European group in the defence and security electronics market, world leader in fingerprint biometrics as well as major actor in avionics and on-board information systems for aircraft, SAGEM maintains a presence in more than 20 countries world-wide. Press information:
SAGEM’s mobile handsets can now become Bluetooth-enabled SAGEM unveils its new Bluetooth audio-adapter for mobile phones. Cannes, February 14th, 2004 – SAGEM, today announced the launch of its first Plug-and-Play Bluetooth audio-adapter for its GSM handsets. In addition to its expanding range of mobile phones, SAGEM is also developing its accessory offer. Its new and innovative Bluetooth audio-adapter is an example of this new strategy. The simple to use SAGEM Bluetooth audio-adapter is a very compact device that can be plugged to most products of the myX range, from the high to the entry-range devices. In association to a Bluetooth ear-set or hands-free kit, the SAGEM Bluetooth audio-adapter offers the end-user the capacity to communicate wirelessly with the maximum level of comfort. "This ergonomic and light-weight Bluetooth audio-adapter gives a true added-value to our product line since most of our handsets can now be easily transformed into Bluetooth-enabled devices.” declared Thierry Buffenoir, Managing Director of SAGEM’s Mobile Phones Division. This increase of the accessories offer, illustrates the willingness of SAGEM to provide the end-user with a wide range of possibilities for mobile communication. About SAGEM Groupe SAGEM is an international high-technology group. Major league player in the world, and number one of the French mobile telephones market, SAGEM is Europe’s first actor in fax machines and provider of global solutions and multi-service networks. Third largest European group in the defence and security electronics market, world leader in fingerprint biometrics as well as major actor in avionics and on-board information systems for aircraft, SAGEM maintains a presence in more than 20 countries world-wide. Press information:
SAGEM: 12.3 % increase in 2004 revenue Paris, January 10th, 2005– The provisional consolidated revenue of Groupe SAGEM amounted to €m 3,570 which represents a 12.3 % increase compared to the financial year 2003. Breakdown by branch:
The results of the financial year 2004 will be published on February 16th, after closing of the Stock Exchange. Groupe SAGEM is an international high-technology group. Major league player in the world, and number one of the French mobile telephones market, SAGEM is Europe’s first actor in fax machines and provider of global solutions and multi-service networks. Third largest European group in the defence and security electronics market, world leader in fingerprint biometrics as well as major actor in avionics and on-board information systems for aircraft, SAGEM maintains a presence in more than 20 countries world-wide. Press information:
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