EANS-Adhoc: Mikron Holding AG / Anticipated media release on preliminary volume figures for fiscal 2011

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Anticipated media release on preliminary volume figures for 2011
financial year

Mikron lifts sales and improves result

Biel, January 20, 2012, 7:00 a.m. The Mikron Group posted an order
intake of CHF 225.0 million (+2 percent on the previous year´s figure
of CHF 219.8 million) in 2011 and achieved the significant growth
(+16 percent) in net sales to CHF 210.9 million (previous year CHF
182.5 million) it had been aiming for. Order backlog is a healthy CHF
95.9 million (previous year: CHF 84.2 million, +14 percent). Mikron´s
EBIT margin (as a percentage of sales) for 2011 financial year will
exceed 4 percent.

Despite the uncertainties and upheaval on the financial markets,
demand in most of Mikron´s markets held up well in 2011. Thanks to
solid growth in volumes, improvements in the product mix, a marked
gain in productivity and further progress in risk management, Mikron
improved its EBIT to over CHF 9 million (previous year: CHF 1.5
million) and its operating result to over CHF 7 million (previous
year: CHF 0.5 million).

Machining segment In the business segment Machining Mikron produces
machines and cutting tools for the high-productivity manufacturing of
complex metal components. Customers in the automotive supply,
watchmaking and writing instruments industries account for the
majority of the segment´s net sales. Mikron Machining benefited from
the good overall economic environment, substantially exceeding
expectations with an order intake of CHF 148.3 million (previous
year: CHF 121.2 million, +22 percent). The division was particularly
successful in increasing order intake in its main market of Europe
and in Switzerland. The net sales figure of CHF 123.3 million
(previous year: CHF 103.4 million, +19 percent) is broad based. The
rise in order intake resulted in very good capacity utilization
throughout the year.

Automation segment In the business segment Automation Mikron produces
systems for the automatic, high-precision assembly of up to
hand-sized products. Customers in the pharmaceutical, medical and
automotive supply industries account for the majority of the
segment´s net sales. The Automation segment was particularly hit by
exchange rate trends. At CHF 77.1 million, Mikron Automation´s order
intake fell substantially short of its excellent 2010 figure (CHF
99.6 million, -23 percent). However, the division was able to
significantly increase its net sales to CHF 88.1 million (previous
year: CHF 79.9 million, +10 percent). Mikron Automation was able to
gain additional market share in both Europe and Asia with its new
EcoLine product platform.

Preliminary volume figures for 2011 financial year, compared to 2010
CHF million

2011 1) 2010 +/-

Order intake 225.0 219.8 2%
- Machining 148.3 121.2 22%
- Automation 77.1 99.6 -23%
Net sales 210.9 182.5 16%
- Machining 123.3 103.4 19%
- Automation 88.1 79.9 10%
Order backlog 95.9 84.2 14%
- Machining 61.7 37.2 66%
- Automation 34.2 46.6 -27%

1) Divisional financial figures before consolidation

Investor Relations Calendar 12 March 2012, 07.00 a.m., Media release:
Publication of the 2011 Annual Report 12 March 2012, 10.00 a.m.,
Results press conference: ConventionPoint, SIX Swiss Exchange, Zurich
17 April 2012, 04.00 p.m., Annual General Meeting 2012, Biel 20 July
2012, 07.00 a.m., Media release: Semiannual results 2012

Except for the historical information contained herein, the
statements in this media release are forward-looking statements that
involve risks and uncertainties.

Mikron® is a trademark of Mikron Holding AG, Biel (Switzerland)

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====================================== Brief profile of the Mikron
Group The Mikron Group operates worldwide as a leading supplier of
production and automation solutions for the manufacture of
high-precision products. Its main markets are the automotive
component supply industry, the pharmaceutical and medical industries,
the writing instrument industry, and the electronics and watchmaking
industries. Mikron’s customers benefit from more than 100 years of
experience in the manufacture of customized production solutions. Its
powerful and reliable machines, systems and tools fulfill the highest
standards in terms of precision, economy and flexibility. A
comprehensive range of services rounds off Mikron’s market offering.
The Mikron Group’s operations are divided into the two divisions
Mikron Machining and Mikron Automation. The Group employs a workforce
of almost 1000, the majority of them at its two main sites in Agno
(Switzerland) and Boudry (Switzerland). Further manufacturing
facilities are located in Rottweil (Germany), Monroe (USA), Denver
(USA), Singapore and Shanghai (China).

Further inquiry note:
Mikron Management AG, Martin Blom, Chief Financial Officer
Phone +41 62 916 69 60, ir.mma@mikron.com

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issuer: Mikron Holding AG
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FAX: +41 32 321 72 01
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