EANS-News: ANDRITZ GROUP: Favorable business development in 2010

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Graz (euro adhoc) - Graz, March 8, 2011. International technology
Group ANDRITZ showed favorable business development in the 2010
business year: - Sales amounted to 3,553.8 MEUR, which is 11.1%
higher than the reference figure for 2009 (3,197.5 MEUR). With the
exception of the METALS business area, where sales dropped
significantly compared to 2009 due to the continuing difficult
market environment in the international steel industry, all
business areas were able to achieve a significant increase in sales
compared to 2009. - The Group´s order intake rose by 23.4% to 4,131.9
MEUR (2009: 3,349.3 MEUR) - the highest level in the company´s
history. This increase was mainly attributable to the HYDRO, PULP &
PAPER, and ENVIRONMENT & PROCESS business areas. - The order
backlog as of December 31, 2010 reached 5,290.9 MEUR, an increase of
19.3% compared to the previous year´s reference figure (December 31,
2009: 4,434.5 MEUR). - The EBITA amounted to 257.6 MEUR and was
thus 57.0% higher than the reference figure for the previous year
(2009: 164.1 MEUR), which was impacted by restructuring measures
that were necessary due to the global economic crisis. Thus,
profitability (EBITA margin) increased to 7.2% (2009: 5.1%). - The
net income of the Group (excluding non-controlling interests)
amounted to 179.6 MEUR (+85.5% vs. 2009: 96.8 MEUR). - The balance
sheet structure as of December 31, 2010 continued to be solid: The
total assets increased to 4,035.8 MEUR (December 31, 2009: 3,309.3
MEUR). The equity ratio was 19.7% (December 31, 2009: 20.0%). The
liquid funds (cash and cash equivalents plus marketable securities)
as of December 31, 2010 amounted to 1,594.7 MEUR (December 31,
2009: 1,082.1 MEUR). The net liquidity (liquid funds plus fair
value of interest rate swaps minus financial liabilities) increased
to 1,177.0 MEUR (December 31, 2009: 677.9 MEUR). - At the coming
Annual General meeting, the Executive Board will propose to
increase the dividend to 1.70 EUR per share (2009: 1.00 EUR).

Outlook for the 2011 business year: ANDRITZ expects a favorable
market environment overall in 2011. Wolfgang Leitner, President & CEO
of ANDRITZ AG, comments: `The positive market situation should
continue for the HYDRO, PULP & PAPER, and ENVIRONMENT & PROCESS
business areas. I also anticipate good project activity for both
segments within FEED & BIOFUEL, however only the METALS business area
should continue to face a more subdued economic environment.´

On the basis of these expectations, the high order backlog of almost
5.3 billion EUR and the recent receipt of some large orders, the
ANDRITZ GROUP expects sales in 2011 to increase substantially
compared to 2010; net income is also expected to rise.

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Key figures of the ANDRITZ GROUP at a glance

(Acc. to IFRS) Unit 2010 2009 +/- Q4 2010 Q4 2009 +/-
Sales MEUR 3,553.8 3,197.5 +11.1% 1,095.0 867.3 +26.3%
HYDRO MEUR 1,579.2 1,378.0 +14.6% 491.5 390.6 +25.8%
PULP & PAPER MEUR 1,105.3 903.3 +22.4% 337.6 232.1 +45.5%
METALS MEUR 340.2 473.4 -28.1% 93.9 121.5 -22.7%
ENVIRONMENT &
PROCESS MEUR 375.4 322.6 +16.4% 129.8 94.9 +36.8%
FEED & BIOFUEL MEUR 153.7 120.2 +27.9% 42.2 28.2 +49.6%

Order intake MEUR 4,131.9 3,349.3 +23.4% 896.1 794.4 +12.8%
HYDRO MEUR 1,870.1 1,693.9 +10.4% 328.7 315.4 +4.2%
PULP & PAPER MEUR 1,388.4 923.0 +50.4% 312.5 318.6 -1.9%
METALS MEUR 302.7 296.2 +2.2% 106.0 34.5 +207.2%
ENVIRONMENT &
PROCESS MEUR 424.3 305.4 +38.9% 113.4 73.6 +54.1%
FEED & BIOFUEL MEUR 146.4 130.8 +11.9% 35.5 52.3 -32.1%

Order backlog (as
(of end of period) MEUR 5,290.9 4,434.5 +19.3% 5,290.9 4,434.5 +19.3%

EBITDA MEUR 307.3 218.2 +40.8% 105.2 71.5 +47.1%
EBITDA margin % 8.6 6.8 - 9.6 8.2 -

EBITA MEUR 257.6 164.1 +57.0% 92.7 62.1 +49.3%
EBITA margin % 7.2 5.1 - 8.5 7.2 -

Earnings Before
Interest and Taxes
(EBIT) MEUR 245.5 147.1 +66.9% 89.2 60.0 +48.7%

Financial result MEUR 2.4 2.6 -7.7% -1.4 -4.1 +65.9%

Earnings Before
Taxes (EBT) MEUR 247.9 149.6 +65.7% 87.8 55.9 +57.1%

Net income (excl.
(non-controlling
interests) MEUR 179.6 96.8 +85.5% 65.0 37.2 +74.7%

Cash flow from
operating
activities MEUR 704.5 345.7 +103.8% 210.3 1.6 n.a.

Investment in
fixed tangible and
intangible assets MEUR 68.8 70.5 -2.4% 32.1 19.1 +68.1%

Employees (as of
(end of period) - 14,655 13,049 +12.3% 14,655 13,049 +12.3%

The ANDRITZ GROUP The ANDRITZ GROUP is a global market leader for
supply of systems and services to the hydropower, pulp and paper,
metals, and other specialized industries (solid/liquid separation,
feed and biofuel). The Group is headquartered in Graz, Austria, and
has a staff of approximately 14,700 employees worldwide. ANDRITZ
operates over 120 production sites, service and sales companies all
around the world.

Annual reports and financial reports The annual reports and annual
financial reports of the ANDRITZ GROUP are available online and as
PDF for download at the ANDRITZ website (www.andritz.com). Print
versions can be requested by phone (+43 316 6902 2722) or e-mail
(investors@andritz.com).

Disclaimer Certain statements contained in this press release
constitute `forward-looking statements.´ These statements, which
contain the words `believe´, `intend´, `expect´, and words of a
similar meaning, reflect the Executive Board´s beliefs and
expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties that may
cause actual results to differ materially. As a result, readers are
cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking
statements. The company disclaims any obligation to publicly announce
the result of any revisions to the forward-looking statements made
herein, except where it would be required to do so under applicable
law.

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Further inquiry note:

Dr. Michael Buchbauer
Head of Group Treasury, Corporate Communications & Investor Relations
Tel.: +43 316 6902 2979
Fax: +43 316 6902 465
mailto:michael.buchbauer@andritz.com

Branche: Machine Manufacturing
ISIN: AT0000730007
WKN: 632305
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