Ad-hoc | 1 March 2005 12:38

Ahlers AG publishes year end figures 2003/04

Ad hoc announcement §15 WpHG Ahlers AG publishes year end figures 2003/04 Ad hoc announcement processed and transmitted by DGAP. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. —————————————————————————— Ahlers AG, Herford ISIN DE0005009708 and ISIN DE0005009732 Ahlers AG publishes year end figures 2003/04 The Managing Board of Ahlers AG publishes key figures from the consolidated financial statements as of November 30, 2004. Key figures of the Ahlers Group: (EUR million) 2003/04 2002/03 Change in % Sales 319,9 327,8 -2,4 Results from ordinary activities 27,8 24,2 +14,9 Net income 15,6 13,0 +19,9 The gentle decrease in sales is smaller than so far forecasted. The profit development lies clearly above the anticipated results so far. For the current financial year the Managing Board expects gains in sales and a better net income in comparison with last year. Herford, March 1, 2005 The Managing Board Ahlers AG Elverdisser Straße 313 32052 Herford Deutschland WKN: 500970, 500973 Listed: Amtlicher Markt in Frankfurt (Prime Standard) und Düsseldorf; Freiverkehr in Berlin-Bremen, München und Stuttgart End of ad hoc announcement (c)DGAP 01.03.2005 011238 Mär 05