Ad hoc release: Preliminary Figures First Quarter 2009: Recession stresses KUKA's business performance

Augsburg, April 27, 2009

In the first quarter of 2009, KUKA's preliminary figures indicate orders received came in at approx. EUR 214 million, sales at approx. EUR 227 million and a break-even EBIT. During the first quarter of 2008, the comparable figures were EUR 404.3 million, EUR 280.2 million and EUR 15.8 million respectively.

KUKA continues to make adjustments and implement restructuring measures aimed at achieving a break-even to slightly positive operating profit (EBIT) and positive free cash flow in 2009 in spite of the difficult market situation.

Augsburg, April 27, 2009


The Executive Board

 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
Date of publication
 
27/04/2009
 
 
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