EANS-Adhoc: SEMPERIT AG HOLDING / PRELIMINARY RESULTS FOR SEMPERIT AG HOLDING FOR 2009: MARKED IMPROVEMENT OF RESULTS DESPITE ECONOMIC CRISIS

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

18.02.2010

• EBT increased by 23.8% to EUR 71.9 million • Total revenue declined
by 10.3% to EUR 588.1 million due to economic conditions • Slight
recovery from the third quarter onwards - forecasting remains
difficult

Vienna, February 18, 2010 - Despite the difficult economic
environment, Semperit once again succeeded in improving earnings in
2009 compared to the previous year. This development can mainly be
attributed to sustained strong demand in the Sempermed division,
which achieved significant increases in revenues and profits.

2008 2009 Change in %
preliminary
Revenue in EUR million 655.3 588.1 -10.3
EBT in EUR million 58.1 71.9 +23.8

Although Group revenue declined in nearly all other areas to EUR
588.1 million in total (previous year: EUR 655.3 million) due to a
considerable slump in demand, the Semperit Group improved earnings
before tax (EBT) by 23.8% to EUR 71.9 million. An important
contribution to this was made by the comprehensive cost-reduction
program, which was successfully implemented in the period under
review on both the personnel and material side.

Performance of the divisions Demand for surgical and examination
gloves was not affected by the general economic develop-ments.
Against this background, the Sempermed division increased revenue by
11.7% to EUR 271.4 million. The Sempertrans division also exhibited
solid development under the prevailing circumstances, achieving
revenue of EUR 114.9 million (previous year: EUR 127.5 million). The
Semperflex and Semperform divisions had to cope with significant
losses of revenue of minus 36.5% to EUR 105.3 million and minus 19.0%
to EUR 96.5 million respectively.

Outlook Overall, the Semperit Group coped well with the 2009 economic
crisis. Through consistent reduction of personnel and material costs,
the company succeeded in quickly adapting its cost structure to the
changed demand situation. However, despite the slight improvement in
the global economy, it remains difficult to make predictions about
future business development. In addition, the increase in raw
material prices, which began in the second half of 2009, led to
increased competitive pressure. Although the difficult economic
situation will continue in 2010, the Management Board expects
satisfactory results for the 2010 financial year.

Final results will be presented on April 6, 2010.

end of announcement euro adhoc
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

ots Originaltext: Semperit AG Holding
Im Internet recherchierbar: http://www.presseportal.de

Further inquiry note:

Semperit AG Holding

Investor Relations

Michael Wolfram

Tel.: +43 (1) 79 777-301

E-Mail: investors@semperit.at

Branche: Synthetics & Plastics
ISIN: AT0000785555
WKN: 870378
Index: WBI, ATX Prime, ViDX
Börsen: Frankfurt / stock market
Stuttgart / stock market
Berlin / free trade
Wien / official market