In addition to historical information, this document includes forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements are generally identified by the use of forward-looking words, such as “anticipate”, “expect”, “estimate”, “intend”, “plan”, “predict”, “project”, “will”, “believe”, “should”, “may” or other variations of such terms, or by discussion of strategy. These statements relate to EADS’ future prospects, developments and business strategies and are based on analyses or forecasts of future results and estimates of amounts not yet determinable. These forward-looking statements represent the view of EADS only as of the dates they are made, and EADS disclaims any obligation to update forward-looking statements, except as may be otherwise required by law. The forward-looking statements in this document involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause EADS’ actual future results, performance and achievements to differ materially from those forecasted or suggested herein. These include changes in general economic and business conditions, as well as the factors described in “Risk Factors” above.
The following discussion is based on the audited consolidated financial statements of EADS as of and for the years ended 31st December 2006, 2005 and 2004 (together, the “Financial Statements”) included herein. The Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) adopted by the International Accounting Standards Board as endorsed by the European Union. The following discussion should be read together with the Financial Statements.
Exchange Rate Information
The financial information presented in this document is expressed in Euro, U.S. Dollars or Pounds Sterling. The following table sets out, for the periods indicated, certain information concerning the exchange rate between the Euro and the U.S. Dollar and Pound Sterling, calculated using the official European Central Bank fixing rate:
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31st December 2004 |
1.2438 |
0.6787 |
1.3621 |
0.7051 |
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31st December 2005 |
1.2441 |
0.6838 |
1.1797 |
0.6853 |
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31st December 2006 |
1.2556 |
0.6817 |
1.3170 |
0.6715 |
Ratings
EADS is currently rated A1 with a stable outlook by Moody’s Investors Service, A- with a negative outlook by Standard and Poor’s and A- with a negative outlook by Fitch Ratings.
