EANS-Adhoc: SAF AG / SAF will disclose increased expenses in the course of the successful takeover by SAP

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ad-hoc disclosure pursuant to section 15 of the WpHG transmitted by euro
adhoc with the aim of a Europe-wide distribution. The issuer is solely
responsible for the content of this announcement.
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01.10.2009

Tägerwilen/Switzerland, October 2, 2009. SAF AG, which is listed in
the Prime Standard of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (ISIN
CH0024848738), will at today´s level of knowledge presumably disclose
a negative net profit for the third quarter 2009 due to increased
onetime expenses which arise in the course of the successful takeover
by SAP.

The additional expense of approximately EUR 2.5 million consists of
accruals and costs in the course of the successful takeover. A
precise evaluation of its impact on the net profit for the quarter as
well as for the fiscal year can not be given before the quarterly
report as of 30.09.2009 has been finally prepared, which is expected
for the beginning of November.

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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 Man-agement 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
Index: Prime All Share, Technologie All Share
Börsen: Frankfurt / regulated dealing/prime standard
Berlin / free trade
Stuttgart / free trade
Düsseldorf / free trade
München / free trade