EANS-News: Derby Cycle AG included in SDAX index from September 19, 2011

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Cloppenburg (euro adhoc) - Tuesday, September 6, 2011 - Following
yesterday's decision by Deutsche Börse, Derby Cycle AG (ISIN
DE000A1H6HN1, WKN A1H6HN), Germany's largest manufacturer of
bicycles, will be included in the SDAX index from September 19, 2011.

Mathias Seidler, the company's CEO, expressed his satisfaction at
this step: "Inclusion in the SDAX marks a further milestone in our
capital market history. Following our IPO in February 2011, we hope
that the SDAX listing will enhance our shares' visibility,
particularly on international capital markets." Uwe Bögershausen, CFO
of Derby Cycle AG, went on to add: "This index inclusion reflects the
high liquidity inherent in our shares. At the same time it shows that
our shareholders fully back our products, our company and our
strategy."

Company profile: Derby Cycle is Germany's largest bicycle
manufacturer in terms of revenues, and one of the leading
manufacturers in Europe. In particular, global demand growth for
high-quality electric and sports bicycles, as well as the company's
advancing internationalisation in all European volume markets, are
reflected in the company's dynamic growth. Derby Cycle's product
range comprises electric bicycles, sports bicycles for leisure and
competition purposes, as well as comfort bikes for everyday and
travel use. These bicycles are sold through the established Kalkhoff,
Focus, Raleigh, Univega and Rixe brands. All models are developed and
assembled at the company's base in Cloppenburg, Germany. These
high-quality products are distributed through specialist retailers
who provide their customers with professional advice and extensive
service.

With around 550 employees, Derby Cycle achieved revenue of EUR 173
million in the 2009/2010 financial year, 72.6 percent of which was
generated in Germany, and 27.4 percent abroad. Earnings before
interest and tax (EBIT) amounted to approximately EUR 12 million.
Derby Cycle sold a total of around 430,000 bicycles, of which 44,000
comprised e-bikes. As a consequence, Derby Cycle has asserted a
position of clear market leadership in 2010 with a 20 percent market
share. The company forecasts revenues of EUR 220 million to 240
million, and an EBIT margin of 8 to 9 percent (2009/10: 7.0 percent)
for the 2010/11 financial year that ends on September 30, 2011.

Further information is available at: www.derby-cycle.com

Further inquiry note:
cometis AG
Unter den Eichen 7
65195 Wiesbaden
www.cometis.de

Dominic Großmann / Tobias Eberle
Telefon: +49 (0)611-20 58 55-15
E-Mail: grossmann@cometis.de

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company: Derby Cycle AG
Siemensstr. 1-3
D-49661 Cloppenburg
phone: +49-4471-966-238
FAX: +49-4471-966-44820
mail: u.boegershausen@derby-cycle.de
WWW: http://www.derby-cycle.de
sector: Consumer Goods
ISIN: DE000A1H6HN1
indexes:
stockmarkets: regulated dealing/prime standard: Frankfurt, free trade: Berlin,
Hamburg, Stuttgart, Düsseldorf, München
language: English