EANS-Adhoc: KTM Power Sports AG / KTM is back in the black

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3-month report

18.12.2009

In the first quarter of 2009/10, KTM achieved a preliminary
consolidated EBIT in the amount of EUR 6.1m.

• EBIT: EUR 6.1 m , net profit: EUR 3.6 m (EUR +31.5 m compared to
the previous year) • Revenues: EUR 110.7 m (-16% compared to the
previous year) • Free cash flow: EUR 15.4 m (EUR +72.9 m compared to
the previous year) • Sustainable effects of restructuring measures

Mattighofen, Dec. 18th, 2009

Earnings Development After the toughest fiscal year in the company´s
history (2008/09), the KTM Group is back in the black and achieved
preliminary consolidated revenues in the amount of EUR 110.7 m (-16%
compared to the previous year) and an EBIT of EUR 6.1 m (+36%
compared to the previous year) in the first quarter of 2009/10. The
net profit increased by EUR 31.5 m from EUR -27.9 m in the previous
year to EUR 3.6 m.

KTM has developed favourably in the - still declining - motorcycle
market compared to the current market trend and was able to gain
market shares. In total, 17,056 motorcycles (-15% compared to the
previous year) were sold in the first quarter of 2009/10. Both KTM as
well dealer inventory levels could be decreased by more than a third.

Due to a positive free cash flow, net indebtedness could be reduced
from EUR 243.4 m to EUR 228.5 m in the first quarter.

Sustainable effects of restructuring measures KTM´s CEO Stefan Pierer
stated the following: "The restructuring measures, which had to be
implemented in the previous year, have already shown sustainable
effects. For example, total costs could be reduced by more than 30%
in the first quarter compared to the previous year - we are, thus,
able to make profits again, even if the sales volume is lower."

in Mio. EUR Q1 2009/10 Q1 2008/09 V
Turnover 110,7 132,2 -21,5
EBITDA 14,4 14,2 0,1
EBIT 6,1 4,5 1,6
Net Profit 3,6 -27,9 31,5
Earnings per Shar (in EUR) 0,47(1) -4,05(2) -
EBITDA Margin 13,0% 10,8% -
EBIT Margin 5,5% 3,4% -
Total assets/equity and
liabilities 480,2 483,1(3) -2,8
Equity 140,0 134,5(3) 5,6
Net financial dept 228,5 243,4(3) -2,8
Gearing 163,1% 180,1%(3) -

(1) calculated for 7.580.000 share capital
(2) calculated for 6.892643 share capital
(3) Aug. 31, 2009
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Further inquiry note:

KTM Power Sports AG

Mag. Wilfried Stock

Tel.: +43(0)7742/6000-216

mailto:wilfried.stock@ktm.com

Branche: Technology
ISIN: AT0000645403
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