Metro International

Metro International Luxembourg, 21st July 2008 - Metro International S.A. ("Metro") (MTROA, MTROB), today announced its financial results for the second quarter ended 30th June 2008. The Group's consolidated results have been prepared according to International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS").

Metro International Metro International S.A., the international newspaper group, today announces that it has exercised its option to increase its shareholding from 35% to 49% in its Mexican joint venture PUBLICACIONES METROPOLITANAS S.A. De C.V. The legal procedures in connection with the exercise were completed during this week. Metro International will consolidate its interest in Metro Mexico in its Q2 2008 results from May 16, 2008, the effective date of the exercise.

Metro International Metro International S.A., the international newspaper group, will announce its financial results for the second quarter ended 30th June 2008. The press release will be published on 21 July at 8:00 A.M. CET. The report will be available at www.metro.lu.

Metro International Metro International S.A. ("Metro" or the "Company"), the international newspaper group, will today host a Capital Markets Event at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Amsterdam.