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

SAF provides preliminary Q2/09 revenue estimates

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Tägerwilen (euro adhoc) - - Revenues of approximately EUR 4.5 million
(Q2/08: EUR 2.8 million) expected for second quarter 2009 - OEM
partner sells three licenses - SAF wins two new direct sales
customers

Tägerwilen/Switzerland, August 3, 2009. SAF AG, which is listed in
the Prime Standard of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (ISIN
CH0024848738), expects - as already achieved in the first quarter
2009 - also for the second quarter 2009 revenues of approx. EUR 4.5
million (Q2/08: EUR 2.8 million), an increase in revenues of
approximately 60 percent versus the same period of last year. During
the past quarter, three licenses have been sold through the OEM
partner, two more than during the second quarter of 2008. Thus,
license revenues increased by approximately 150 percent compared to
the previous year period.

In addition, maintenance business continues to develop into an
important and stable revenue guarantor. For the second quarter 2009,
maintenance revenues are expected to total about EUR 2.3 million
(Q2/08: EUR 1.5 million) inclusive a one-time effect, and service
revenues are expected to reach about EUR 0.4 million (Q2/08: EUR 0.5
million).

"Also in the second quarter we were able to further expand our solid
start into the 2009 fiscal year," comments Dr. Andreas von Beringe,
CEO at SAF in reviewing expected second quarter 2009 revenues. "In
addition to successes in our direct sales business with Douglas and a
further customer in the US, more licenses have been sold in the OEM
business compared to the previous year period," adds von Beringe. The
Company is able to show an increase in revenues also in comparison
with the half year revenues 2008, which generates satisfaction with
regard to its initial performance in the 2009 fiscal year.

Entire Q2/09 results will be announced at the beginning of calendar
week 35.

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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
un-certainties 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
Index: Prime All Share, Technologie All Share
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