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Genesys Conferencing Reports Second Quarter Results for 2006

8/13/2006 Vienna, Virginia, and Montpellier, France – August 14, 2006 – Genesys Conferencing (Euronext Eurolist: FR0004270270) (NASDAQ: GNSY), a global multimedia conferencing service leader, today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2006. All results are reported under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Revenue and Margin In the second quarter of 2006, total volume increased to 569.5 million minutes compared to 510.5 million minutes in the second quarter of 2005. On a sequential basis compared to the first quarter of 2006, total volume increased by an additional 17.3 million minutes. Genesys Meeting Center volume increased to 534.6 million minutes, of which over 68.0% was generated under the Multimedia Minute program. In the second quarter of 2006, revenue1 was €35.9 million compared to revenue of €36.2 million in the second quarter of 2005. In U.S. dollars, revenue was $45.1 million compared to $45.6 million in the second quarter of 2005. Strong revenue growth from new and existing customers significantly offset the effect of the previously announced loss of a major customer at the end of 2005. “Our strong volume growth continues to demonstrate the appeal of our value proposition to large enterprises,” said François Legros, Chairman and CEO of Genesys Conferencing. “This quarter, volume based on the Multimedia Minute reached over five million minutes daily, reflecting new business wins as well as our ability to effectively drive enterprise-wide adoption of our collaboration solutions by this demanding market segment.” Gross profit for the second quarter of 2006 was €24.1 million, resulting in a gross margin of 67.2%. Excluding a one-time federal excise tax credit of approximately €1.4 million, gross profit was €22.7 million compared to gross profit of €23.8 million in the second quarter of 2005. Gross margin, excluding the one-time credit, was 63.1% in the second quarter of 2006, and, while down compared to a gross margin of 65.5% in the second quarter of 2005, it remained stable compared to the first quarter of 2006. Profitability Operating expenses in the second quarter of 2006 were €18.9 million compared to €19.7 million in the second quarter of 2005. These costs were comprised of: research and development expenses of €1.1 million in the second quarter of 2006 compared to €0.6 million in the second quarter of 2005; selling and marketing expenses of €10.4 million in both the second quarter of 2006 and 2005; and general and administrative expenses of €7.4 million in the second quarter of 2006 compared to €8.7 million in the second quarter of 2005. Excluding a €0.6 million benefit recorded this period in connection with a reevaluation of a balance sheet reserve, operating expenses were €19.5 million in the second quarter of 2006 compared to €19.7 million in the second quarter of 2005 and reflect the company’s efforts to stabilize total operating costs while consistently reinvesting in growth initiatives. “Our investment in research and development reflects our commitment to technological innovation, such as Voice over IP. Our expanded R&D capability enables us to respond quickly to customer requirements and to be well positioned to leverage the market’s growth,” Legros said. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA2) and before stock-based compensation expenses were €7.5 million for the second quarter of 2006. EBITDA, excluding both credits noted above, was €5.4 million for the second quarter of 2006 compared to €6.6 million in the second quarter of 2005 and compared with €4.8 million in the first quarter of 2006. Stock-based compensation expense was €63,000 and €327,000 for the second quarter of 2006 and 2005, respectively. Net income for the second quarter of 2006 was €1.0 million, or €0.01 per diluted share, compared to net income of €1.0 million, or €0.06 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2005. Liquidity As of June 30, 2006, the company’s net cash3 was €4.4 million and its net debt was €25.3 million compared to net debt of €72.0 million as of December 31, 2005. Click Here to see the financial tables. Conference Call and Webcast Chairman and CEO François Legros and EVP/Chief Financial Officer Michael E. Savage will host a conference call on Monday, August 14, 2006, at 5:30 p.m. Central European Time or 11:30 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss second- quarter 2006 financial results. The conference may be accessed at: http://events.webeventservices.com/genesys/2006/08/14/. A replay of the call will be available at http://www.genesys.com. 1. Please refer to the paragraph “Impact of Exchange Rates” below for information regarding the calculation of U.S. dollar amounts. 2. See attached note to consolidated statements of operations for reconciliation of Operating Income and EBITDA. The company believes that EBITDA is a meaningful measure of performance, because it presents the company’s results of operations without the non-cash impact of depreciation and amortization. EBITDA is reported excluding stock-based compensation expense. 3. Net cash includes cash and cash equivalents less bank overdrafts. Impact of Exchange Rates The company serves large enterprises on a worldwide basis. As a result, the company has extensive international operations and, thus, significant exposure to exchange rate fluctuations, in particular those of the U.S. dollar. In 2003, the U.S. dollar declined significantly compared to the euro, and its value further fluctuated during 2004 and 2005. As a result, the comparability of the company’s revenues and results of operations expressed in euros was significantly impacted. Forward-Looking Statements This release contains statements that constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are statements other than historical information or statements of current condition. These statements appear in a number of places in this release and include statements concerning the parties' intent, belief or current expectations regarding future events and trends affecting the parties' financial condition or results of operations. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Some of these factors are described in the Form 20-F that was filed by Genesys with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 18, 2006. Although Genesys' management believe that their expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable based on information currently available to them, they cannot assure you that the expectations will prove to have been correct. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. In any event, these statements speak only as of the date of this release. Except to the extent required by law, the parties undertake no obligation to revise or update any of them to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this release, or to reflect new information or the occurrence of unanticipated events. About Genesys ConferencingGenesys Conferencing is a leading provider of integrated Web, audio and video conferencing services to thousands of organizations worldwide, including more than 200 of the Fortune Global 500. The company’s services are designed to meet the full range of communication needs within the large enterprise, from collaborative team meetings to high-profile online events. The company’s flagship product, Genesys Meeting Center, provides a single-platform multimedia conferencing solution that is easy to use and available on demand. With offices in more than 20 countries across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific, the company offers an unmatched global presence and strong local support. Genesys Conferencing is publicly traded on Euronext Eurolist in France (FR0004270270) and on the NASDAQ in the U.S. (GNSY). Additional information is available at www.genesys.com. At Genesys Conferencing Michael E. Savage Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer Phone: +1 703-749-2500 mike.savage@genesys.com Marine Pouvreau Investor Relations Manager Phone: +1 703-749-2500 marine.pouvreau@genesys.com

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