Ad-hoc | 7 February 2003 07:30

Deutsche Börse AG english

Deutsche Börse: Results of business year 2002 materially above guidance Ad-hoc-announcement transmitted by DGAP. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. ——————————————————————————– Deutsche Börse: Results of business year 2002 materially above guidance Deutsche Börse Group today announced that it would significantly exceed its expectations for Earnings before Interest and Taxes (EBIT) for the year ended 31 December 2002: the target of EUR 320 million would be exceeded by approximately 10% giving an expected result of EUR 350-355 million after goodwill and exceptional charges. The higher profit stems from the positive development in trading activity in the fourth quarter of 2002, which has remained strong in January 2003. Deutsche Börse will publish its preliminary results on February 18. end of ad-hoc-announcement (c)DGAP 07.02.2003 ——————————————————————————– WKN: 581005; ISIN: DE0005810055; Index: MDAX Listed: Amtlicher Markt in Frankfurt; Freiverkehr in Berlin, Bremen, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, Hannover, München und Stuttgart 070730 Feb 03