euro adhoc: Rosenbauer International AG
Quarterly or Semiannual
Financial Statements
Return to the pattern that is more usual in
the fire-equipment sector
Majority of vehicle shipments made during the second half of the
year
Inflow of new orde
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The first half of 2004 saw a return to the pattern that is more usual in the fire-equipment sector, with the majority of vehicle shipments scheduled to be made during the second half of the year. The atypically positive results posted in the first quarters of 2002 and 2003 were attributable to shipments made under major orders.
~ KEY FIGURES 1-6/2004 1-6/2003 Revenue in EUR m 140.0 154.5 EBIT in EUR m 4.7 11.4 EBT in EUR m 3.4 9.9 Profit after tax in EUR m 2.3 6.4 Net profit for the period in EUR m 0.7 4.0 Cash-flow from pre-tax profit in EUR m 6.0 13.2 Capital investments in EUR m 2.4 3.4 Order books as of 30.06. in EUR m 199.5 223.4 Order intake in EUR m 158.0 134.9 Employees 1,345 1,279 Market capitalisation as of 30.06. in EUR m 80.8 56.9 ~
In Europe, the first half of 2004 still brought no sign of any improvement in the unfavourable market situation. The crucial factor upon which future developments in Europe mainly depend will be the timing and strength of any economic recovery in Germany.
For the first half of the year, the Group posted EBT of EUR 3.4 m (1-6/2003: EUR 9.9 m), on Group revenues of EUR 140.0 m (1-6/2003: EUR 154.5 m). As is usual in the industry, the bulk of this year's shipments will once again be made in the second half of the year.
OUTLOOK Despite the persistently adverse trends on the municipal fire-equipment market in Europe, and especially in Germany, Management is nevertheless confident that the forecast targets - Group revenues of over EUR 300 m and EBT in excess of EUR 10 m - can still be attained.
end of announcement euro adhoc 20.08.2004
Further inquiry note:
Gerda Königstorfer (Investor Relations)
Telephone +43 732 6794-568
Fax: +43 732 6794 94568
Email: gerda.koenigstorfer@rosenbauer.com
Branche: Machine Manufacturing
ISIN: AT0000922554
WKN: 092255
Index: ATX Prime, WBI
Börsen: Wiener Börse AG / official dealing
Berliner Wertpapierbörse / free trade
Baden-Württembergische Wertpapierbörse / free trade