EANS-Adhoc: KTM Power Sports AG / KTM speeds up earning rise in the third quarter

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9-month report/PRELIMINARY RESULT 1.-3. QUARTER 2009/10

24.06.2010

• EBIT: 12.4 m EUR (+69.2 m EUR compared to last year)
• Net profit: +3.9 m EUR (+70.7 m EUR compared to last year)
• Free cash flow: 13.9 m EUR (+81.5 m EUR compared to last year)
• Turnover 318.3 m EUR (-7.3% compared to last year)
• Preparation of market offensive in Brazil

Mattighofen, 24.06.2010

Operative result improved by 69.2 m EUR The KTM-group is expected to
generate an EBIT of 12.4 m EUR in the 3rd quarter of 2009/10 and is
heading for an overly positive business year 2009/10. The significant
increase of the EBIT by 69.2 m EUR to 12.4 m EUR can be mainly
attributed to a rapid and consequent adjustment of all capacities and
cost structures.

Due to the focus on the core business and the efficient cost
management, KTM managed to find the fastest track out of the crisis
despite slightly lower sales.

Launch of new products In spite of the still difficult market
conditions, KTM increased their market share in the Offroad segment
and in the Street segment. The launch of the new KTM motocross
generation resulted in a significant strengthening of KTM´s market
position in the core segment Offroad Competition. In the first three
quarters of 2009/10 it was possible to reduce dealers´ and KTM stock
levels.

Further increase of liquidity reserves In the first three quarters of
2009/10 KTM managed to generate a positive free cash flow and thus
further minimise the company´s net indebtedness. Apart from the
capital increase of 29.8 m EUR, carried out in the third quarter,
additional liquidity reserves were established from the operative
business.

Brazil as the biggest market opportunity In addition to the already
entered KTM markets, new market opportunities in emerging markets
come along with the serial production of entry-level street
motorcycles (125cc to 350cc), which will be launched in late fall
2010 in cooperation with Bajaj Auto Ltd. The fist step will be
Brazil, where the market offensive is already in the preparation
stage.

PRELIMINARY RESULT Q3 2009/10

in million EUR Q3 09/10e Q3 08/09 V total V %
Turnover 318.3 343.5 -25.2 -7.3
EBITDA 36.5 6.2 30.3 488.1
EBIT 12.4 -56.7 69.2 -
Net profit 3.9 -66.8 70.7 -
Result per share (in EUR) 0.38 -8.8 9.2 -
EBITDA margin 11.5% 1.8% - -
EBIT margin 3.9% -16.5% - -

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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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