Outlook
For fiscal 2006 as a whole, EPCOS confirms its expectation that its continued operations will generate sales growth, positive EBIT and a positive net cash flow.
About EPCOS
EPCOS AG, a manufacturer of passive electronic components headquartered in Munich, is market leader in Europe and number two worldwide. EPCOS offers a comprehensive portfolio of about 40,000 different products. The EPCOS Group has design, manufacturing and marketing facilities in Europe, the Americas and Asia.
Passive electronic components are found in every electrical and electronic product – from automotive and industrial electronics through information and communications to consumer electronics. Components from EPCOS store electrical energy, select frequencies, and protect against overvoltage and overcurrent.
In fiscal 2005 (October 1, 2004, to September 30, 2005), EPCOS posted sales of EUR 1.24 billion. At September 30, 2005, the company employed about 16,100 people worldwide.
N.B. All financial data has been compiled to US GAAP and is not audited except for data at September 30, 2005.
Live transmission of conference call
On February 1, 2006, the Management Board of EPCOS will inform analysts and investors of business performance in the first quarter of fiscal 2006 at a conference call starting at 12 noon, Central European Time, 6 a.m., US Eastern Standard Time. This conference can be followed live at the EPCOS corporate website (www.epcos.com/conferencecall ). A transcript of the speeches will be available for downloading after the end of the conference call.
Further dates
The Annual General Meeting will be held on February 15, 2006, at the International Congress Center in Munich. Results for the second quarter of fiscal 2006 will be published on May 4, 2006.
This document may contain forward-looking statements with respect to EPCOS’ financial condition, results of operations, business, strategy and plans. In particular, statements using the words “expects”, “anticipates” and similar expressions, and statements with regard to management goals and objectives, expected or targeted revenue and expense data, or trends in results of operations or margins are forward-looking in nature. Such statements are based on a number of assumptions that could ultimately prove inaccurate, and are subject to a number of risk factors, including changes in our customers’ industries, slower growth in significant markets, changes in our relationships with our principal shareholders, the ability to realize cost reductions and operating efficiencies without unduly disrupting business operations, currency fluctuations, unforeseen environmental obligations, and general economic and business conditions. EPCOS does not assume any obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Further information on factors which could affect the Company’s financial results is provided in documents filed with the Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht and the US Securities and Exchange Commission.
