Fuchs Petrolub AG / Key word(s): Quarter Results
21.10.2010 18:00
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FUCHS PETROLUB: Third quarter sales revenues and earnings significantly
above expectations
In a favorable economic environment, the FUCHS PETROLUB Group recorded the
highest quarterly sales revenues in its history in the third quarter of
2010. In terms of earnings, the company was able to seamlessly continue the
positive development of the previous quarters. The preliminary sales
revenue and earning figures are above expectations of financial analysts.
During the first nine months, sales revenues of EUR 1,083.5 million (873.2)
and earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) of EUR 190.8 million (122.7)
were achieved. Profit after tax is EUR 132.7 million (81.8). All of the
aforementioned figures are preliminary.
For the year 2010 as a whole the company expects sales revenues of around
EUR 1.4 billion and EBIT of approximately EUR 240 million.
The complete interim report for the first nine months of 2010 will be
published as planned on November 3, 2010.
Mannheim, October 21, 2010
FUCHS PETROLUB AG
Public Relations
Friesenheimer Straße 17
68169 Mannheim
Germany
Tel.: +49 (0) 621 3802-1124
This ad hoc message is also available on the internet at
http://www.fuchs-oil.com
Important note
This ad hoc message contains statements about future developments that are
based on assumptions and estimates by the management of FUCHS PETROLUB AG.
Even if the management is of the opinion that these assumptions and
estimates are accurate, future actual developments and future actual
results may differ significantly from these assumptions and estimates due
to a variety of factors. These factors can include changes in the overall
economic climate, changes to exchange rates and interest rates, and changes
in the lubricants industry. FUCHS PETROLUB AG provides no guarantee that
future developments and the results actually achieved in the future will
agree with the assumptions and estimates set out in this ad hoc message and
assumes no liability for such.
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Language: English
Company: Fuchs Petrolub AG
Friesenheimer Str. 17
68169 Mannheim
Deutschland
Phone: +49 (0)621 / 3802-0
Fax: +49 (0)621 / 3802-190
E-mail: contact-de.fpoc@fuchs-oil.de
Internet: www.fuchs-oil.de
ISIN: DE0005790406, DE0005790430
WKN: 579040, 579043
Indices: MDAX
Listed: Regulierter Markt in Frankfurt (Prime Standard), Stuttgart;
Freiverkehr in Hamburg, München, Berlin, Düsseldorf
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