WINCOR NIXDORF Aktiengesellschaft
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Wincor Nixdorf - right on course in
first half
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26.04.2005
Paderborn. Wincor Nixdorf AG (ISIN: DE000A0CAYB2) grew its net sales revenue to EUR 840.9 million during the first six months of fiscal 2004/2005, 14.7 % ahead of the first half last year (EUR 733.4 million), and 16.7 % ahead before taking account of exchange rate movements. Operating profit before amortization of product know-how (EBITA) increased 29.5 % to EUR 62.8 million (last year equivalent: EUR 48.5 million) and lifted the companys return on sales 0.9 percentage points to 7.5 % (last year: 6.6 %) at the half-way mark. A major contribution to this was provided by various cost reduction programs. Net profit for the period rose to EUR 23.9 million, EUR 1.4 million ahead of this time last year (EUR 22.5 million) which in fact included a tax rebate.
This document contains forward-looking statements that are based on current estimates and assumptions made by the management of Wincor Nixdorf AG to the best of its knowledge. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, the non-occurrence or occurrence of which could cause the actual results - including the financial condition and profitability of Wincor Nixdorf - to differ materially from or be more negative than those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. This also applies to the forward-looking estimates and forecasts derived from third-party studies. Consequently, neither the Company nor its management can give any assurance regarding the future accuracy of the opinions set forth in this document or the actual occurrence of the predicted developments.
end of announcement euro adhoc 26.04.2005 21:00:48
Further inquiry note:
Andreas Bruck
Tel.: +49 (0) 5251 693 5200
E-Mail: andreas.bruck@wincor-nixcorf.com
Branche: Computing & Information Technology
ISIN: DE000A0CAYB2
WKN: A0CAYB
Index: Prime Standard, Prime All Share
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