Wacker Neuson SE / Key word(s): Quarter Results/Forecast11.11.2011 / 07:30---------------------------------------------------------------------Wacker Neuson remains on a growth path in Q3 2011(Munich, November 11, 2011) Munich-based light and compact equipmentmanufacturer Wacker Neuson maintained its dynamic pace of growth during thethird quarter of 2011, reporting increased revenue and earnings relative tothe previous year. Business in core markets was particularly strong. TheGroup also upped its forecast for 2011 again and expects to grow further inthe coming year.Significant rise in revenue and earnings At EUR 249 million, revenue for Q3 2011 was up 27 percent on the previousyear (Q3 2010: EUR 196 million). 'The economic slowdown prompted by thedebt crisis did not have any impact on Wacker Neuson in the third quarter,'explains Cem Peksaglam, CEO of Wacker Neuson SE. 'Our compact equipmentsegment proved particularly dynamic. European markets such as Germany,France, Sweden and Poland as well as markets in South America were keygrowth drivers here,' continues Peksaglam. In the light equipment segment,the Group generated strong business in the US, Russia and Germany. Due tothe Group's optimized cost structure, the increase in Q3 revenue doubledGroup earnings relative to the previous year, resulting in profit beforeinterest, tax, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) of EUR 50 million (Q32010: EUR 25 million). This corresponds to an EBITDA margin of 19.9 percent(Q3 2010: 12.7 percent). Profit before interest and tax (EBIT) rose to EUR38 million (Q3 2010: EUR 14 million), while the EBIT margin totaled 15.1percent (Q3 2010: 7.2 percent). At EUR 27 million, profit for the periodafter tax and minority interests almost trebled during the third quarter(Q3 2010: EUR 10 million). Earnings per share thus totaled EUR 0.39 (Q32010: EUR 0.14).2011 forecast revised upwards - continued optimism for 2012'With EBITDA at EUR 121 million, we have already achieved our target forthe entire year after only nine months. This has led us to raise ourforecast for 2011 once again,' explains Günther C. Binder, CFO of WackerNeuson SE. Mr. Binder is also optimistic about the fourth quarter of 2011in view of strong order intake. The Executive Board now expects revenue forfiscal 2011 to total around EUR 945 million (previous forecast: EUR 930million), accompanied by an EBITDA margin of around 15 percent (previousforecast: 13 to 14 percent). 'Even if market expansion slows, our growthstrategy comprises effective measures that will see us grow faster than themarket. Our outstanding flexibility and financial stability also enable usto react quickly to market changes and capitalize on opportunities,' statesPeksaglam. 'We thus remain committed to breaking the EUR 1 billion revenuemark in 2012 for the first time and achieving an EBITDA margin in excess of15 percent.'Table: Revenue and earnings*Key figuresin EUR million Q3_2011/Q3_2010/Change/9M_2011/9M_2010/Change Revenue 248.9/196.0/26.9/727.6/551.7/31.9Gross margin (as a %) 34.3/34.2/0.1PP/33.2/32.1/1.1PPEBITDA 49.6/25.0/98.8/121.2/55.7/117.8EBITDA margin (as a % ) 19.9/12.7/7.2PP/16.7/10.1/6.6PPEBIT 37.6/14.1/166.5/86.2/25.3/240.3EBIT margin (as a %) 15.1/7.2/7.9PP/11.9/4.6/7.3PPEBT 36.7/13.8/167.1/83.5/22.9/264.6Profit for the period 27.4/10.1/170.2/59.0/15.4/283.9Earnings per share(in EUR)0.39/0.14/178.6/0.84/0.22/281.8*All figures include effects from purchase price allocation; differencesmay occur as a result of figures being rounded up or down. PP = percentagepoints. 2010 earnings adapted due to changes in how figures are reported.Your contact partner:Wacker Neuson SE Katrin Yvonne NeufferHead of Corporate Communication /Investor RelationsPreussenstr. 41 80809 Munich, Germany Tel: +49-(0)89-35402-173katrin.neuffer@wackerneuson.com www.wackerneuson.comAbout Wacker NeusonThe Wacker Neuson Group is a leading manufacturer of light and compactequipment with over 30 affiliates and more than 140 sales and servicestations across the globe. Manufacturing activities are distributed acrossthree sites in Germany, one in Austria, a components manufacturing plant inSerbia, two sites in the US and one in the Philippines. Productsmanufactured by the company are branded Wacker Neuson. In Europe, the Groupalso distributes compact equipment under the brand names Kramer Allrad andWeidemann (agricultural machinery). With over 300 product categories and aglobal spare parts service, Wacker Neuson is the partner of choice amongprofessional users in a wide range of industries including theconstruction, gardening, landscaping and agriculture sectors, as well asamong municipal bodies and companies in the industrial, recycling andenergy sectors.End of Corporate News---------------------------------------------------------------------11.11.2011 Dissemination of a Corporate News, transmitted by DGAP - acompany of EquityStory AG.The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.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: English Company: Wacker Neuson SE Preußenstr. 41 80809 München Germany Phone: +49 - (0)89 - 354 02 - 0 Fax: +49 - (0)89 - 354 02 - 390 E-mail: info@wackerneuson.com Internet: www.wackerneuson.com ISIN: DE000WACK012 WKN: WACK01 Listed: Regulierter Markt in Frankfurt (Prime Standard); Freiverkehr in Berlin, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, Hannover, München, Stuttgart End of News DGAP News-Service --------------------------------------------------------------------- 145825 11.11.2011
