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euromicron AG: Preliminary figures for the second quarter 2006
Frankfurt am Main, 09th August, 2006 – euromicron AG has carried forward its successful course during the second quarter 2006. Based on preliminary figures, the comparable Group turnover could be raised by roughly 23% to Euro 52.0 million, the comparable Group earnings before tax totalling Euro 2.4 million almost reached a twofold increase compared to last year, the EBITDA reaching Euro 3.2 million during the first half of the year, falls around 25% above the previous year and the score per share rose by almost 50%.
Compared to 31.12.2005, the quota of net equity improved from 66% to 69.50%. The quota of capital available to the Group on a long term basis falls above 75%.
"On the basis of the very good business developments, we are expecting a higher result during the year 2006, said the Chairman of the Executive Board, Dr. Späth". Before possible effects from the impending acquisition, we are reckoning with an operative result of approx. Euro 11.5 million for the entire year 2006, with an annual surplus of Euro 5 – 6 million.
A detailed interim report on the 2nd quarter 2006 will be published on 15.08.2006 and placed on the internet under www.eromicron.de.
euromicron AG (www.euromicron.de) is one of the leading manufacturers and solution providers in network and fiber optics technology. In fiscal 2005, the company generated sales of €114.1 million and posted a profit per share of €1.21 on a consolidated EBIT (earnings before interest and taxes) of €8.3 million.
Note on the predictive statements in this Half-yearly Report 2006:
This Half-yearly Report 2006 also includes predictive statements and information on future developments that are based on the convictions of euromicron AG’s management and on assumptions and information currently available to euromicron. Where the terms "assume", "believe", "assess", "expect", "intend", "can/may/might", "plan" or similar expressions are used, they are intended to indicate predictive statements that are subject to certain elements of insercurity, such as competitive pressure, changes to the law, political and economic changes, changes to business strategy, other risks and uncertainties.
No update obligation.
The company shall not take over any obligation to update any statements contained in this report.
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| Dr. Willibald Späth Executive Board Chairman Ulrike Hauser Investor / Public Relations ISIN DE0005660005 WKN 566000 |
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