Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the head office of Stork located How many operating companies does Stork have Where can I find press releases What is Stork’s position in relation to sustainable business What is Stork’s position in relation to defence To whom can open job applications be sent To whom can sponsorship requests be sent Which functions are present at the head office in Naarden

2. How many operating companies does Stork have?
More than 50. These are divided among the groups Aerospace; Food Systems; Technical Services; Prints and Others. For more information see Organisation/Operating Companies.

3. Where can I find press releases?
You can find all recently published Stork press releases at http://www.storktechnicalservices.com/Press-Releases

4. What is Stork’s position in relation to sustainable business?
Stork complies with the applicable legislation and common practice. In view of our current priorities we consider this to be acceptable at the present time. In a later phase we will place the emphasis on embedding the sustainability policy on a company wide basis and developing a central policy in the various sustainability attention areas.

5. What is Stork’s position in relation to defence?
Stork has no objection to making a contribution to systems that are used by the armed forces of the Netherlands or by those of countries with which the Netherlands maintains good relations.
Within our defence-related activities we do not develop and supply complete defence systems: we make a contribution to the systems produced by third parties.

6. To whom can open job applications be sent?
As well as current vacancies, our jobs site also contains a form for open applications. Visit www.stork.com/jobs, click on ‘Open application’ and fill in the form.

7. To whom can sponsorship requests be sent?
We follow a number of guidelines in our sponsorship policy. To be eligible for sponsoring a project must comply with the following requirements:
· Projects must not have an increased risk profile
· Projects must be linked to advanced technology
· Projects must not be of a political or religious nature
· No sponsoring is undertaken of study travel or parties
If your project complies with these guidelines, you can send your written sponsorship application by e-mail or letter.
E-mail: Corporate Communications
Address: PO Box 5004, 1410 AA Naarden, The Netherlands
attn. Corporate Communications department

8. Which functions are present at the head office in Naarden?
a. Strategy & Control
b. Corporate Procurement
c. Corporate Communications & Investor Relations
d. Corporate HRM
e. Corporate Legal Department
See the contact page for names and addresses.

FINANCIAL:

9. What was the net result of Stork in 2006?
Stork achieved a turnover of more than € 2 billion in 2006 with 12,700 employees. The net result was € 150 million.

10. Which accounting standards does Stork follow in drawing up its financial statements?
Stork follows the method prescribed by the Dutch ‘Raad van de Jaarverslaggeving’ (Council for Annual Reporting).
This complies with the generally accepted principles for financial reporting in the Netherlands, and complies with the legislative requirements for annual accounts as laid down in Section 9, Book 2 of the Netherlands Civil Code. As from book year 2005 we followed the IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards).

11. On which stock exchanges are Stork shares listed?
Stork shares are listed in the ‘Next Prime’ segment of the Euronext 150. The shares were also listed on the stock exchanges in Germany and Switzerland, but these listings were ended during 2004.

12. When will the next meeting of shareholders be held?
The next General Meeting of Shareholders will be held on 7 March 2008.

13. When does Stork publish its quarterly and half-year results?
First quarter results 2007: 26 April 2007;
Half-year results 2007: 25 July 2007;
Third quarter 2007: 24 October 2007;
Annual results 2007: 30 January 2007.

14. Where can I find press releases?
You can find all recently published Stork press releases at our News page.

15. How can I contact Stork’s Investor Relations department?
By telephone at number +31 (0)35 695 75 75; in writing at PO Box 5004, 1410 AA Naarden, The Netherlands; or by e-mail to Corporate Communications.

16. Who is the Stork external auditor?
The financial statements for 2006 were audited by KPMG accountants.

17. How can I be placed on the mailing list for financial information?
We currently provide no mailing list for financial information.

18. Does Stork issue options to its management?
Share options have been granted to the members of the Board of Management and directors. This is a total of 70 employees. These options give the holders the right to purchase Stork shares, subject to restricted terms of exercise. For more information go to the Remuneration Report of the Supervisory Board.

19. What is the dividend history over the last 4 years?
In recent years Stork has paid a dividend of on average 40% of the operational result of the strategic activities. In 2006 Stork has paid a dividend of € 1.10. Stork’s policy will be focused on achieving increasing dividend returns in the future, based on improving operational results.

20. Does Stork offer the choice of cash dividend or stock dividend?
We do not offer a stock dividend because this would lead to dilution of the share capital.