On July 17, 2012, at 14h30, SGS will present its 2012 Half Year Results, which can be followed either through the conference call or the webcast.

The Results will be presented by:

• Mr. Chris Kirk, Chief Executive Officer
• Ms. Geraldine Matchett, Chief Financial Officer
• Mr. Jean-Luc de Buman, Senior Vice President,
  Corporate Development, Communications & IR

CONFERENCE CALL

During the conference call, any participant who wishes to ask questions will be able to do so after the Half Year Results presentation. The lines will open 15 minutes prior to the beginning of the conference at the following numbers:

• + 41 44 580 00 74 (Europe and ROW)
• +44 203 367 94 53 (UK)
• +1 866 907 5923 (USA)

The conference call will be available as playback for 48 hours after the end of the conference at:

• +44 203 367 94 60 (UK)
• +1 877 64 230 18 (USA)

The ID number will be 277515 followed by the # sign.

WEBCAST

In order to watch the presentation in best conditions, please make sure you have your pop-up blockers deactivated. Test your system.

The webcast may be accessed on July 17, 2012, at 14h20 and beyond to listen to the recorded session.