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Ernst & Young Fiscal Year 2006 Global Revenues Rise to US$18.4 billion



    Ernst & Young today announces that worldwide revenues increased to
    US$18.4 billion for the fiscal year ending 30 June 2006. This
    represents a year-on-year revenue increase of US$1.5 billion and a
    growth rate of 10% in local currency terms.

    The figures represent the performance across Ernst & Young's three
    service lines - Assurance and Advisory Business Services (AABS), Tax,
    and Transaction Advisory Services (TAS).

    "This was another year of strong growth for Ernst & Young, growth
    that demonstrates the commitment of our 114,000 people to providing
    seamless, consistent, high-quality client service, worldwide," said
    James S. Turley, Ernst & Young's Chairman and CEO.

    TAS led the service lines, posting 16% growth, reflecting the
    increased level of corporate deals worldwide. AABS revenue grew by 11%
    owing to continuing strong demand for assurance and risk-based
    services. Tax revenue improved by 6% against a background of
    continuing regulatory and legislative reform.

    "Ernst & Young's global operating framework, based around driving
    consistent implementation of our global governance methodologies,
    policies and procedures through our geographic Areas has enabled us to
    achieve good growth: 9% in the Americas; 19% in Northern Europe,
    Middle East, India and Africa; 6% in Central Europe; 7% in Continental
    Western Europe; and 14% in the Far East, Oceania and Japan. While our
    'mature' markets continued to perform well, we achieved stellar
    growth, of between 25% and 55%, in the emerging-market economies in
    which we have made strategic investments," explained Paul Ostling,
    Ernst & Young's Global Chief Operating Officer.

    "Our people understand the important role they play in maintaining
    investor confidence and a stable business environment. It is their
    commitment to this core purpose that drives the continuing success and
    sustainability of our global organization, and enables us to continue
    investing in the people, companies and communities of tomorrow,"
    concluded Jim Turley.

    About Ernst & Young

    Ernst & Young, a global leader in professional services, is
    committed to restoring the public's trust in professional services
    firms and in the quality of financial reporting. Its 114,000 people in
    140 countries pursue the highest levels of integrity, quality, and
    professionalism in providing a range of sophisticated services
    centered on our core competencies of auditing, accounting, tax, and
    transactions. Further information about Ernst & Young and its approach
    to a variety of business issues can be found at
    www.ey.com/perspectives. Ernst & Young refers to all the members of
    the global Ernst & Young organization.

    This press release has been issued by EYGM Limited, a member of
    the global Ernst & Young organization