Milan, 29 July 2005 - The Board of Autogrill S.p.A. (Milano: AGL IM) met today to examine the provisional figures for the first half of 2005, drawn up using IAS/IFRS accounting standards. The directors’ report on the year to 30th June will be approved on 22nd September. The provisional figures for the first half of 2005 are stated at an average €/$ exchange rate of 1:1.2847 (down 4.5% on 1st half 2004).