26.04.2005 – 21:40

WINCOR NIXDORF Aktiengesellschaft

euro adhoc: WINCOR NIXDORF Aktiengesellschaft
Quarterly or Semiannual Financial Statements
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 company’s 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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