Ad-hoc | 3 February 2005 08:47
Nemetschek AG: Nemetschek with leap in earnings in 2004
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Preliminary annual results
Nemetschek AG: Nemetschek with leap in earnings in 2004
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Nemetschek with leap in earnings in 2004
EUR 97 million sales and a leap in earnings to EUR 11 million before goodwill
amortization / 4th quarter sees above-average success / liquid assets further
increased to EUR 39 million
Munich, February 3, 2005. The Nemetschek Group, a leading vendor of software
and consulting services in the design, construction, and management of
building projects and real estate, was able to close the 2004 fiscal year on a
successful note. According to provisional figures, sales reached almost EUR
97 million, slightly exceeding the previous year’s level (EUR 95.6 million).
The operating result before goodwill amortization (EBITA) rose sharply by
almost 25 % to approximately EUR 11 million (previous year: EUR 8.9 million).
At 11%, the EBITA margin is in the double digits. The Group therefore far
exceeded the revised November 2004 forecast and closed the fiscal year with
results in line with the original plan for the year. Liquid assets increased
by EUR 9 million to EUR 39 million as of December 31, 2004.
The good fiscal year results can be mainly attributed to the 4th quarter,
which was above-average with sales growth of almost 4 % and an EBITA margin of
almost 20 %. Foreign business made a very important contribution to the
results, but the domestic market also experienced a high level of business
activity at the end of the year.
The company will present the audited figures at its press briefing on annual
results on March 30, 2005 in Munich.
Contact: Investor Relations, Mr. Richard Höll, Nemetschek AG, phone: +49
(0)89/92793-1219, fax: +49 (0)89/92793-5520, e-mail:
Investorrelations@nemetschek.de
Nemetschek AG
Konrad-Zuse-Platz 1
81829 München
Deutschland
ISIN: DE0006452907
WKN: 645290
Listed: Geregelter Markt in Frankfurt (Prime Standard); Freiverkehr in Berlin-
Bremen, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, Hannover, München und Stuttgart
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