euro adhoc: austriamicrosystems AG
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austriamicrosystems expects lower
tax payments for the next years
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22.08.2005
Tax assessment implies lower minimum tax payments and no deferred tax impact in coming years
Unterpremstaetten, Austria (August 23, 2005) austriamicrosystems (SWX: AMS) has received a tax assessment and supporting advice from its tax advisors allowing the company to offset future earnings against previously unrecognized historic impairments and tax loss carry forwards.
The ability to recognize further historic impairments for tax purposes will significantly reduce austriamicrosystems tax base for the calculation of minimum corporate income tax payments in the next years and will result in minimal cash tax payments. Moreover, under IFRS further historic tax loss carry forwards which can now be recognized will delay the use of the deferred tax asset currently in the companys consolidated balance sheet, leaving the deferred tax asset materially unchanged for the coming years.
austriamicrosystems emphasizes that, as in the past, the companys taxation and tax payments will be subject to standard tax audits by the Austrian tax authorities, normally held in regular multi-year intervals. The companys assessment of its tax position will be reflected in austriamicrosystems tax planning and consolidated group financial statements from the current quarter going forward.
About austriamicrosystems austriamicrosystems is a leading designer and manufacturer of high performance analog ICs, combining more than 20 years of analog design capabilities and system know-how with its own state-of-the-art manufacturing and test facilities. austriamicrosystems leverages its expertise in low power and high accuracy to provide industry-leading customized and standard analog products. Operating worldwide with more than 800 employees, austriamicrosystems focuses on the areas of power management, sensors & sensor interfaces, portable audio and car access through its business units Communications, Industry & Medical, Automotive and Full Service Foundry. austriamicrosystems is listed on the SWX Swiss Exchange in Zurich (ticker symbol: AMS). For more information, please visit the web site at www.austriamicrosystems.com.
end of announcement euro adhoc 23.08.2005 06:50:00
Further inquiry note:
Moritz M. Gmeiner
Director Investor Relations
Tel: +43 3136 500-5970
Fax: +43 3136 500-5420
Email: investor@austriamicrosystems.com
Branche: Technology
ISIN: AT0000920863
WKN: 632638
Börsen: SWX Swiss Exchange / official dealing