Ad-hoc | 22 October 2001 08:32

CeoTronics AG english

CeoTronics AG Quarter 1, 01/02 Ad-hoc-announcement transmitted by DGAP. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. ——————————————————————————– CeoTronics AG Quarter 1, 01/02 Growth confirmed / Cost of revenue reduced / Income improved Consolidated sales of the first quarter of the business year 2001/2002 (ended August 31, 2001) of CeoTronics AG Audio Video Data Communication, which is listed on Frankfurts Neuer Markt (WKN 540740), rose by 15 per cent to 2,434,010 Euro compared to the first quarter last year (2,115,729 Euro). Cost of revenue in percentage of net-sales decreased by 4.8 percentage points due to an eased situation on the supplier market for electronic components. Operating income improved by 117,027 Euro from -711,234 Euro (last year) to -594,207 Euro (current year). Net-income (after taxes) amounted to -651,218 Euro which is 9,742 Euro above the comparable last years figure. In the companys history, the period June, July, August has always been the quarter with the lowest sales but at full cost. CeoTronics forecasts a sales increase of 13% and a positive net-income for the current business year. CeoTronics complies with the forecast. end of ad-hoc-announcement (c)DGAP 22.10.2001 Issuer’s information/explanatory remarks concerning this ad-hoc-announcement: Since mid September 2001, CeoTronics sees a strong increase in demand for security products in all CeoTronics companies. “We are sure that the possibly lower demand from airlines for handling communication will be overcompensated by an increase of orders for security products”, commented CeoTronics Chairman and CEO Hans-Dieter Günther. Further information: CeoTronics AG Audio Video Data Communication Investor Relations Adam-Opel-Straße 6 63322 Rödermark Germany Phone: +49(0)6074/8751-722 Fax: +49(0)6074/8751-720 E-Mail: vorstand@ceotronics.com Internet: http://www.ceotronics.com ——————————————————————————– WKN: 540740; Index: Listed: Neuer Markt Frankfurt Freiverkehr in Berlin, Bremen, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, Hannover, München und Stuttgart 220832 Okt 01