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EANS-Adhoc: Annual results for 2009: ElringKlinger defies industry crisis with cost streamlining and upturn in sales during second half

  ad-hoc disclosure pursuant to section 15 of the WpHG transmitted by euro
  adhoc with the aim of a Europe-wide distribution. The issuer is solely
  responsible for the content of this announcement.
30.03.2010
Dettingen/Erms, March 30, 2010   +++   Against the backdrop of the 
severe slump in sales within the international vehicle industry, the 
ElringKlinger Group was faced with a decline in sales revenue by 
11.9% to EUR 579.3 (657.8) million in 2009. Despite this situation, 
the Group achieved earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) of EUR 
63.3 (71.5) million. Net income after minority interests fell by 
16.6% to EUR 33.2 (39.8) million.
Demand picks up over course of year With car production figures 
plunging by more than a quarter in total within the vehicle markets 
of Western Europe, the US and Japan during 2009, ElringKlinger was 
impacted by a significant decline in demand, particularly in the 
first half of the year. By contrast, the second half saw a marked 
improvement in demand. The more favorable business performance of the
subsidiaries in Asia and South America as a result of market 
conditions in these regions, in addition to the solid development of 
the Group's Aftermarket segment, provided additional buoyancy. 
Despite the continued weakness seen within the area of commercial 
vehicles and at ElringKlinger Kunststofftechnik GmbH, revenue from 
Group sales rose by 19.6% in the fourth quarter of 2009 compared with
the uninspired final quarter of 2008.
Continued investments and R&D during the crisis At EUR 35.7 (36.5) 
million, ElringKlinger maintained its high level of expenditure on 
research and development during the crisis, channeling funds into 
projects such as fuel cells, particulate filter coating and battery 
components, the aim being to further improve its competitive 
position. In 2009, ElringKlinger received EUR 3.6 (1.2) million in 
grants from government-funded programs for new development projects. 
Capital expenditure on property, plant and equipment as well as 
investment property remained well above average from a multiyear 
perspective, at EUR 89.7 (132.2) million, and was directed primarily 
at streamlining projects and preparations for new product start-ups.
Break-even point lowered through cost savings The ElringKlinger Group
responded to the severe market slump as early as the end of fall 2008
by initiating a comprehensive cost-reduction program targeted at 
general expenses and staff costs, the positive effects of which were 
seen over the course of 2009. As the year progressed, more moderate 
material prices also contributed to the gradual improvement in 
ElringKlinger's gross margin, which edged up from 22.6% in the first 
quarter to 28.8% in the fourth quarter of 2009. Settlement payments 
associated with commodity price hedging added an extra EUR 9.6 
million to material expenses in 2009. Due to the rise in the price of
nickel and the concomitant changes to the fair value of 
commodity-related derivatives, the Group used or reversed the 
majority of provisions that had previously been recognized in 2008. 
Correspondingly, other operating income rose by an additional EUR 
13.2 million in 2009. The net result of the reduction in provisions 
on the one hand and the settlement payments on the other was a 
positive contribution of EUR 3.6 million (Q1 EUR -3.9 million, Q2 EUR
+5.8 million, Q3 EUR +1.6 million) to earnings before income taxes. 
In total, there was no significant earnings effect from commodity 
price hedging in the fourth quarter of 2009 (EUR +0.2 million).
EBIT contracts by 11.5% With sales beginning to improve, 
cost-reduction measures gradually taking effect and material expenses
coming down at a more pronounced rate over the course of the year, 
the Group´s operating result gradually improved. The operating result
also benefited from the above-mentioned reversal of provisions for 
alloy surcharge hedging, which had been prompted by price 
developments within the area of nickel. Compared to the previous 
year, which, as outlined, had been impacted by the recognition of 
provisions of EUR 15.9 million for commodity-related hedging 
transactions, EBIT contracted by EUR 8.2 million to EUR 63.3 (71.5) 
million in the period under review. The EBIT margin remained 
unchanged year-on-year at 10.9%.
At EUR -13.9 (-15.8) million, net finance cost was lower than in the 
previous year, having benefited from a reduction in net debt as well 
as exchange rate differences. As a result, earnings before taxes for 
the ElringKlinger Group amounted to EUR 49.4 (60.0) million in 2009. 
Compared to the previous year, this corresponds to a decline of 
17.7%, slightly more pronounced than in the case of sales.
At 29.5% (28.1%), the income tax rate was slightly higher in 2009. 
Thus, net income stood at EUR 34.8 (43.2) million, which was 19.4% 
down on last year's figure.  Due to the additional interests acquired
by ElringKlinger AG, profit attributable to minority interests 
declined to EUR 1.6 (3.3) million. Profit attributable to the owners 
of the parent, ElringKlinger AG, i.e. net income after minority 
interests, fell by 16.6% to EUR 33.2 (39.8) million in 2009. On this 
basis, earnings per share amounted to EUR 0.58 (0.69) in 2009.
With net cash of EUR 148.8 (98.2) million from operating activities, 
the ElringKlinger Group exceeded last year's figure by 51.5% and 
reaffirmed its financial capabilities even in times of economic 
crisis.
Dividend to rise After allocation of EUR 9.6 (2.3) million to revenue
reserves, net retained earnings, i.e. distributable profit, for 
ElringKlinger AG amounted to EUR 11.5 (8.6) million. With the consent
of the Supervisory Board, the Management Board will propose to the 
Annual General Meeting a higher dividend of EUR 0.20 (0.15) per share
for the 2009 financial year.
Order intake up for fourth quarter in succession Following a major 
slump in the fourth quarter of 2008, which continued into the first 
quarter of 2009, the rest of the year was marked by a substantial 
recovery.  In the fourth quarter of 2009, new orders for the 
ElringKlinger Group reached EUR 172.8 (106.1) million, the highest 
fourth-quarter level ever recorded by the Group. In 2009 as a whole, 
order intake for the Group fell by 1.4% to EUR 612.9 (621.3) million 
due to base effects.
Successful entry into battery technology Within the area of 
combustion engines, ElringKlinger has been benefiting from the 
growing trend towards more efficient, downsized and turbocharged 
engines, having established an extensive product portfolio tailored 
to this market. As regards hybrid vehicles, which are equipped with 
both a combustion engine and an electric drive unit, as well as 
purely electrically powered vehicles, the company will in future be 
able to supply newly developed components for rechargeable 
lithium-ion batteries. In creating a dedicated Battery Technology 
division, ElringKlinger acknowledged from an organizational 
perspective the growing importance of this new product group for the 
company. The company succeeded in advancing to SOP level an 
innovative solution to connect lithium- ion cells and modules. 
Alongside cell connector modules, ElringKlinger also developed 
high-performance plastic housing modules for the purpose of cell 
mounting and covering. The advanced connector solution for 
high-performance lithium-ion batteries is to be applied to hybrid 
vehicles as well as purely electrically powered cars. Pursuing this 
route, ElringKlinger has managed to take pole position ahead of many 
competing concepts, as well as securing its first contract for the 
supply of these components. The associated revenue potential from 
this contract for 2011 is expected to be within the mid-single-digit 
million range. ElringKlinger anticipates that its new technological 
solution will also unlock opportunities relating to other projects.
Outlook for 2010 Although the direction of future sales trends became
more discernible over the course of 2009, the automobile market 
remains in a situation that leaves confined scope for projections. 
ElringKlinger believes there will be a significant shift in demand 
from the largely stagnating triad markets towards the developing 
countries of Asia and is preparing itself accordingly with the 
construction of two new plants in China. For 2010, the ElringKlinger 
Group anticipates organic sales growth of 7 to 10%. Earnings before 
interest and taxes are expected to rise at a more pronounced rate of 
12 to 15%. Within this context, growth will be driven primarily by 
the company's subsidiaries.
end of announcement                               euro adhoc

Further inquiry note:

Stephan Haas
Telefon: +49(0)7123 724 137
E-Mail: stephan.haas@elringklinger.de

Branche: Automotive Equipment
ISIN: DE0007856023
WKN: 785602
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