Ad-hoc | 27 March 2002 08:13

Fuchs Petrolub AG english

FUCHS’ success continues Ad-hoc-announcement transmitted by DGAP. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. ——————————————————————————– The globally operating lubricant producer FUCHS PETROLUB AG in Mannheim, Germany, remained successful in 2001 despite all macro-economic problems and a substantial decline in overall demand for lubricants. Sales and consolidated operating profits were increased. The uptrend is set to continue during 2002. Sales rose in 2001 by 4.2 % to EUR 940.0 m (902.0). Internal growth was 3.7 %. Acquisitions contributed 1.4 %, while currency translation effects accounted for -0.9 %. Consolidated operating profits were up on the preceding year. Europe, plus North and Latin America, remained the most profitable areas for the group in 2001 as well, though Asia-Pacific Rim’s figures continued to rise. Due to acquisitions and internal growth, the group anticipates sales of EUR 1,060 m (940) in 2002, plus a rise in consolidated net income. Mannheim, March 27, 2002 FUCHS PETROLUB AG Public Relations Friesenheimer Str. 17 D-68169 Mannheim Tel.: +49 621 3802-104 The ad-hoc release is also available on the Internet under http://www.fuchs- oil.de. end of ad-hoc-announcement (c)DGAP 27.03.2002 ——————————————————————————– WKN: 579040; ISIN: DE0005790406; Index: SDax Listed: Amtlicher Handel in Frankfurt (SMAX), Stuttgart; Freiverkehr in Berlin, Hamburg; Swiss Exchange 270813 Mär 02