EANS-News: SAF AG / For the first quarter, SAF expects an increase in revenues of about 60 percent compared with the same time period of last year

SAF provides preliminary Q1/09 revenue estimates
- Revenues of
approximately EUR 4.5 million (Q1/08: EUR 2.8 million) expected for
first quarter 2009
- SAF wins new direct sales customer
- OEM
partner sells four licenses
- SAF expects additional short-term
success in its direct business

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Tägerwilen (euro adhoc) - Tägerwilen/Switzerland, April 29, 2009. SAF
AG, which is listed in the Prime Standard of the Frankfurt Stock
Exchange (ISIN CH0024848738), expects first quarter 2009 revenues of
approx. EUR 4.5 million (Q1/08: EUR 2.8 million), an increase in
revenues of about 60 percent versus the same period of last year.
During the past quarter, the contract conclusion with a leading US
grocer in direct sales business as well as the four licenses sold
through the OEM partner - two more than during the first quarter of
2008 - contributed to the significant revenue increase. Thus, license
revenues increased by approximately 170 percent compared to the
previous year period.

In addition, SAF profits from its steadily growing maintenance
business that has developed into an important and stable revenue
guarantor. For the first quarter of 2009, maintenance revenues are
expected to total about EUR 1.7 million (Q1/08: EUR 1.5 million), and
service revenues are expected to reach about EUR 0.2 million (Q1/08:
EUR 0.4 million).

"Increased revenues from the maintenance business as well as license
sales achieved through our direct sales business as well as from our
OEM partner have given us a solid start into the 2009 fiscal year,"
comments Dr. Andreas von Beringe, SAF AG CEO in reviewing expected
first quarter 2009 revenues. "Short- term, we expect to conclude an
additional contract in our direct business, so we can be satisfied
with our initial performance in the 2009 fiscal year," adds von
Beringe. Even though the contract signings will have a time-delayed
impact due to the overall economic environment, SAF confirms that it
is able to further develop its business, even during periods of
difficult economic conditions.

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About SAF AG SAF Simulation, Analysis and Forecasting AG specializes
in the development of automated ordering and forecasting software for
retailers and industrial manufacturers. SAF deploys the demand chain
management approach, which controls replenishment planning based on
consumer demand patterns. SAF software assists users to realize
substantial cost savings and optimizes general logistics conditions
through its simulation capabilities. As a result, significant
competitive advantages are achieved along the entire value chain:
lower inventories, improved product availability, and last, but not
least, a higher level of customer satisfaction.

SAF AG was established in 1996 by Dr. Andreas von Beringe and Prof.
Dr. Gerhard Arminger. SAF shares are listed at the official market
(Prime Standard) at the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FWB). Today, the
company employs approx. 100 people. Consolidated sales revenues for
fiscal year 2008, were approx. 13.4 million EUR with consolidated
profit of 2.1 million EUR according to IFRS statements. SAF's
products are distributed in many European countries as well as in the
United States. The company is headquartered in Tägerwilen,
Switzerland. SAF also has a subsidiary in the United States: SAF
Simulation, Analysis and Forecasting U.S.A., Inc., Grapevine, Texas
and in Slovakia, Bratislava: SAF Simulation, Analysis and Forecasting
Slovakia s.r.o. with the focus on Nearshore-Development.

Forward Looking Statements and Estimates This information contains
forward looking statements based on assumptions and estimates of
SAF's Management Board. Although we assume the expectations in these
forward looking statements are realistic, we cannot guarantee they
will prove to be correct. The assumptions may harbor risks and
uncertainties that may cause the actual figures to differ
considerably from the forward looking statements. Factors that may
cause such discrepancies include, among other things, risks that are
mentioned in the annual report 2008. SAF does not plan to update the
forward looking statements, nor does it assume the obligation to do
so.

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Further inquiry note:

Astrid Strömer

+41 (0)71 666 79 48

astrid.stroemer@saf-ag.com

Branche: Software
ISIN: CH0024848738
WKN: A0JD78
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