Due to the nature of the markets in which EADS operates and the confidential nature of its businesses, any statements with respect to EADS’ competitive position set out in paragraphs 1.1 through 1.1.8 below have been based on EADS’ internal information sources, unless another source has been specified below.

With consolidated revenues of €34.2 billion in 2005, EADS is Europe’s premier aerospace and defence company and the second largest aerospace and defence company in the world. In terms of market share, EADS is among the top two manufacturers of commercial aircraft, civil helicopters, commercial space launch vehicles and missiles systems, and a leading supplier of military aircraft, satellites and defence electronics. In 2005, it generated approximately 77.5% of its total revenues in the civil sector and 22.5% in the military sector.