During the first nine months of 2010/11 (from 1 April 2010 to 31 December 2010), including €2.4 billion in Grid (consolidated from 1 June 2010), Alstom recorded order intake of €12.5 billion, a 10% increase compared to the same period of last year. The Group’s sales reached €15.7 billion, with €2.7 billion from Grid, up by 9% compared to the first nine months of 2009/10. Excluding Grid, the Group’s order intake and sales amounted to €10.1 billion and €13 billion respectively, a decrease of around 10% compared to the first nine months of 2009/10.
At €46.2 billion on 31 December 2010, the backlog represented 2 years of sales.
"During the third quarter of 2010/11, on the back of solid demand in the emerging countries, Alstom achieved the best quarterly level of order intake since July 2009, delivering a book-to-bill ratio above 1 for the first time over the last two years. This commercial improvement should gain momentum in the fourth quarter, with order intake expected to show a new increase. Our strengthened presence in the fast growing markets, our leading technologies and our recognised service capabilities are strong assets for the Group in its current competitive environment”, said Patrick Kron, Alstom’s Chairman & Chief Executive Officer.