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Preliminary result 2008 of RHI AG: further increase in revenue - decline in earnings due to increased precautionary measures

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12.03.2009
RHI, the world market leader in refractories, increased consolidated 
revenues by 8.8% to EUR 1,596.7 million in 2008 (previous year: EUR 
1,467.6 million); however, the operating result, at EUR 148.4 
million, fell short of the prior-year-figure of EUR 165.8 million. 
This is due to increased precautionary measures (market risks and 
impairments) in the balance sheet totalling EUR 39 million in the 
context of the global recession.
The profit of the RHI Group amounted to EUR 100.6 million; at 31 
December 2007 it was EUR 111.0 million. The RHI Management Board will
propose to the Annual General Meeting on 28 May 2009 to carry forward
the accumulated profit 2008 of RHI AG in its entirety in order to 
further strengthen equity and with a view to the economic situation.
The year 2008 showed varied developments for the group: while 
two-digit growth rates in revenues and earnings were recorded in the 
first three quarters, the fourth quarter reflected first effects of 
the global economic crisis. The Steel Division suffered a 6.5% 
decline in revenues in Q4; the Industrial Division resisted this 
trend with a 7.8% increase in revenues.
In order to be prepared for further growth, the Management Board of 
RHI AG has decided to reorganise the group. As of 1 July 2009 the 
respective production facilities and research activities will be 
allocated to the Steel, Industrial and Raw Material Divisions. In the
third quarter of 2009 RHI will report according to the new structure 
for the first time. Moreover, a comprehensive cost-cutting programme 
with a savings target of approx. EUR 80.0 million has been launched 
for 2009/2010.
In the first months of the year 2009 the negative trend of the last 
quarter of 2008 continued. Economic recovery plans worldwide should 
have a positive impact on RHI´s customer industries in the second 
half of 2009. Lower raw material and energy prices as well as 
internal cost savings should partially counteract future price 
pressure.
All of the above figures for 2008 are preliminary; the final results 
and the consolidate balance sheet 2008 will be published following 
the approval of the balance sheet on 23 April 2009.
end of announcement                               euro adhoc

Further inquiry note:

RHI AG
Investor Relations
Mag. Barbara Potisk
Tel: +43-1-50213-6123
Email: barbara.potisk@rhi-ag.com

Branche: Refractories
ISIN: AT0000676903
WKN: 874182
Index: ATX Prime, ATX
Börsen: Wiener Börse AG / official dealing

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