Wacker Neuson SE / Key word(s): Forecast/Change of Personnel02.08.2012 14:11Dissemination of an Ad hoc announcement according to § 15 WpHG, transmittedby DGAP - a company of EquityStory AG.The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.---------------------------------------------------------------------------Wacker Neuson SE: Ad hoc press release in line with Article 15 of theGerman Securities Trading Act (WpHG)Revenue continues to grow in Q2 2012, revised profit forecast, plans tounify light and compact equipment segments under single management(Munich, August 2, 2012) Wacker Neuson Group revenue continued to grow inthe second quarter of 2012 relative to the same quarter last year. Despiteongoing uncertainties in the euro zone, the company has reconfirmed itsrevenue forecast, but has announced that it is adjusting its profitforecast for 2012. Wacker Neuson also intends to unite management of itstwo product segments (light and compact equipment) in order to furtherstrengthen its success.Revenue growth in Q2 2012Wacker Neuson's revenue for the second quarter of 2012 increased to EUR284.2 million (Q2 2011: EUR 266.9 million). This corresponds to a6.5-percent rise on what was already a relatively strong second quarter in2011. The Americas region performed particularly well, with revenue hererising by 23 percent. In Europe, revenue rose by just 2 percent. In May2012, the affiliate Wacker Neuson Linz GmbH relocated to its new facilityin Hörsching (near Linz, Austria). The move led to delays in compactequipment deliveries in June as well as to increased process and logisticscosts. Although workflows are currently returning to normal, the relocationhad a dampening effect on Group revenues and earnings for the secondquarter of 2012: Profit before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization(EBITDA) came to EUR 37.3 million (Q2 2011: EUR 45.7 million). Thiscorresponds to an EBITDA margin of 13.1 percent for the second quarter of2012 (Q2 2011: 17.1 percent). In the first six months of this fiscal year,EBITDA rose 6.3 percent to EUR 76.1 million, resulting in an EBITDA marginof 13.6 percent (H1 2011: EUR 71.6 million; 15.0 percent). Revenue for thesame period increased by 16.6 percent to EUR 558.1 million (H1 2011: EUR478.7 million).Forecast for 2012 as a wholeUncertainties across markets coupled with the euro crisis are curbinginvestments among European customers. Despite these factors, Wacker Neusonhas reconfirmed its revenue forecast of around EUR 1.1 billion for 2012.However, the company now expects the EBITDA margin to level out between 13and 15 percent (previous forecast: at least 15 percent). In fiscal 2011,Wacker Neuson reported revenue of EUR 991.6 million and an EBITDA margin of16.4 percent.The full half-year report will be published on August 9, 2012.Light and compact equipment segments under single management Wacker Neuson SE intends to unite its two product segments (light andcompact equipment) under single management in order to maximize synergies,in particular with regard to international expansion. This will enable theGroup to further build on its market success.In light of these plans, Mr. Richard Mayer reached a mutual, amicableagreement with the Supervisory Board providing for his early exit from thecompany. Mr. Mayer will be stepping down from his position as member of theExecutive Board of Wacker Neuson SE responsible for light equipment onSeptember 30, 2012. Mr. Mayer took on the position in 2007 during themerger between the former Wacker Construction Equipment AG and NeusonKramer Baumaschinen AG. Prior to this, he served as Chief Financial Officerand was also Spokesperson for the Executive Board for an interim period.Mr. Mayer has served the company in a variety of positions since 1995,helping to shape its future. The Supervisory Board and the Executive Boardwould like to thank Mr. Mayer for his many years at the company and wishhim every success for the future.Mr. Martin Lehner will take on responsibility for light equipment atExecutive Board level in addition to his current role as head of compactequipment. Mr. Lehner has been with the company since 1987 and is alsoDeputy CEO to Cem Peksaglam.Additional information on Wacker Neuson SE shares:ISIN: DE000WACK012 WKN: WACK01Admission: Regulated market / Prime Standard; Frankfurt Stock ExchangeCompany headquarters: GermanyYour contact partner:Wacker Neuson SE Katrin NeufferPreussenstr. 41 80809 Munich, Germany Tel. + 49 - (0)89 - 354 02 - 173E-Mail: ir@wackerneuson.com Internet: www.wackerneuson.com02.08.2012 DGAP's Distribution Services include Regulatory Announcements,Financial/Corporate News and Press Releases.Media archive at www.dgap-medientreff.de and www.dgap.de--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Language: EnglishCompany: Wacker Neuson SE Preußenstr. 41 80809 München GermanyPhone: +49 - (0)89 - 354 02 - 0Fax: +49 - (0)89 - 354 02 - 390E-mail: info@wackerneuson.comInternet: www.wackerneuson.comISIN: DE000WACK012WKN: WACK01Indices: SDAXListed: Regulierter Markt in Frankfurt (Prime Standard); Freiverkehr in Berlin, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, Hannover, München, Stuttgart End of Announcement DGAP News-Service ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
