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ots Ad hoc-Service: Mensch und Maschine <DE0006580806> Expansion into Northern Europe: Successful breakthrough

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First-half revenues rise to DM 98.4 million (+8%)
The takeover of Force 2 Ltd., UK, means that Mensch und Maschine
Software AG (M+M), a leading European supplier of CAD solutions, has
started its expansion into Northern Europe earlier than announced.
Moreover, the company will soon sign further agreements with takeover
targets in Sweden. Based in Thame near Oxford, Force 2 Ltd. generated
revenues of approx. GBP 7 million in 1999. The company has a good
position in the British CAD market, which is to be expanded further
under the M+M umbrella.
Following the excellent first three months, demand failed to meet
expectations in the second quarter. There was particular restraint on
the part of customers in Germany and Italy. M+M was unable to fully
isolate itself from this difficult market environment. In the first
six months of the year, revenues increased by 8% from DM 90.9 million
to DM 98.4 million. As a result of the difficult market situation,
earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization
(EBITDA) were down 15% on the same period of the previous year,
totalling DM 4.4 million. After the deduction of depreciation and
amortization of DM 2.7 million (1999: DM 2.5 million), earnings
before interest and taxes (EBIT) stood at DM 1.7 million, compared to
DM 2.7 million as per 30 June 1999.
Against the background of the earlier-than-expected expansion into
Northern Europe and the temporary decline in demand in the companys
existing markets, the targeted increase in the profit margin to over
5% before taxes is unlikely to be achieved before 2001. Taking all
the above factors into account, the Managing Board now expects
approx. 20% sales growth to a good DM 240 million as well as an
increase in EBIT by roughly 50% to DM 7.8 million.
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