18.02.2005 – 14:22

Eybl International AG

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Effects of German car manufacturers’ short-term stoppage on Eybl International

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18.02.2005

Short-term reductions in car output impact Eybl International in
final quarter 2004/05 negatively

As announced in third quarter report, revenues for financial 2004/05
slightly down on previous year

Earnings position stable at last year’s level

German luxury car manufacturers were forced to stop production for
several days at the end of January and the beginning of February as a
result of quality problems with a German supplier of diesel fuel
injection systems. This unplanned, short-term stoppage will impact
Eybl’s final quarter results for 2004/05 negatively.

The suddenness of the event left Eybl no chance of bridging the gap
with replacement business.

Sales revenues for financial 2004/05 will be about 2-3% below last
year’s levels.

On the basis of current market forecasts, earnings at approximately
last year’s level are expected.

Since order intake continues to be satisfactory, Eybl Management
expects a compensating increase in sales in first half 2005/06.

About Eybl International 
Vienna listed Eybl International is an internationally recognised
manufacturer of automotive interior parts. It specialises in the
production of autotextiles, the fabrication of cloth, leather and
combination cloth/leather seat covers and the covering of special
interior trim parts. Headquartered in Krems, Austria, the Group
employs some 4,400 people at 15 locations in Austria, Germany,
Hungary, Romania, Slovakia and Spain.  Today, Eybl International is
Austria’s largest automotive components supplier, and the country’s
leading textile manufacturer in terms of revenue.

end of announcement                    euro adhoc 18.02.2005 13:49:40 

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Eybl International AG Press Office
Robert Hurtak
PLEON PUBLICO, Neulinggasse 37, A-1030 Vienna
Tel: +43 (1) 71786 138, fax: +43 (1) 71786 60

Branche: Textiles & Clothing
ISIN: AT0000908157
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Index: WBI, ATX Prime
Börsen: Berliner Wertpapierbörse / free trade
Frankfurter Wertpapierbörse / free trade
Baden-Württembergische Wertpapierbörse / free trade
Wiener Börse AG / official dealing