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Nemetschek AG: Nemetschek publishes annual report and increases
earnings forecast for 2011 

28.03.2011 / 07:30 

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Corporate News 

Nemetschek publishes annual report and increases earnings forecast for 2011 

Preliminary figures confirmed / Dividend will double / Earnings forecast
for 2011 raised slightly 

Munich, March 28, 2011: Nemetschek AG (ISIN 0006452907), Europe's largest
vendor of software for architecture and the building industry, published
its annual report today. As was announced with the preliminary figures, the
group managed to increase sales revenues by 10.4 percent to 149.7 million
euros in 2010. 

As a result, the operating result (EBITDA) increased to the record level of
37.1 million euros (previous year: 30.4 million euros). The EBITDA margin
amounted to 24.8 percent, up from 22.4 percent in the previous year. The
operating profit (EBIT) increased from 20.9 million euros to 27.5 million
euros. At 18.9 million euros (previous year: 12.2 million euros), the net
income (consolidated shares) increased significantly. The earnings per
share (consolidated shares, basic) are 1.97 euros, up from 1.27 euros in
the previous year. 

The strong operating result is also reflected in the cash flow: the cash
flow from operating activities increased from 23.4 million euros to 32.3
million euros. The cash flow from investment activities amounted to -3.8
million euros. Compared with December 31, 2009, the cash and cash
equivalents increased from 22.9 million euros to 30.6 million euros. The
Nemetschek Group's equity ratio is 57 percent (December 31, 2009: 50
percent). 

With the record earnings of 2010 in mind, the managing board and
supervisory board have decided to propose doubling the dividend to 1.00
euro at the annual general meeting in May. 'Now is the right time for our
shareholders to participate substantially in the success of the company,'
commented Ernst Homolka, CEO, Nemetschek AG. 

Earnings forecast raised slightly 

For the current fiscal year, Nemetschek is planning to increase revenues
significantly by around 10 percent to approximately 165 million euros. To
achieve this, the group wants to drive forward with its
internationalization activities. Furthermore, both the group's subsidiary
companies and the Nemetschek holding company have planned substantial
investments in 2011 to develop web-capable software solutions and to be
able to offer new services over the internet in the future. 

In the current annual report the management defines more precisely the
forecast that was first announced in the middle of February concerning the
expected earnings. With sales revenues at the expected level, Nemetschek
will achieve an operating result (EBITDA) of around 40 million euros for
the year as a whole. This corresponds to an EBITDA margin of around 24
percent. 

After depreciation of tangible fixed assets and amortization of intangible
assets (including purchase price allocation) of around 10 million euros the
EBIT will presumably amount to around 30 million euros. In view of the
falling interest charges, the net income will thus increase to over 20
million euros. 

About Nemetschek 

The Nemetschek Group is Europe's leading vendor of software for
architecture and construction. The graphical, analytical and commercial
solutions cover a large part of the entire value chain in construction -
from the planning and visualization of a building and the construction
process itself through to building management. The software programs range
from CAD solutions for architects and engineers to construction software
for cost planning, tenders, awarding of contracts and execution. These are
complemented by solutions for facility and real estate management as well
as visualization software for architects and the movie industry. 

The company was founded in 1963 and employs more than 1,000 people
worldwide. Its products are used by more than 300,000 customers in 142
countries worldwide. In 2010, Nemetschek achieved revenues of 150 million
euros and an operating result (EBITDA) of 37 million euros. 

In case of queries, please contact: 

Nemetschek AG
Head of Investor Relations
Regine Petzsch
Konrad-Zuse-Platz 1
81829 Munich
Germany
Phone: +49 89 92793-1219
Fax: +49 89 92793-5404 

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Language:    English
Company:     Nemetschek AG
             Konrad-Zuse-Platz 1
             81829 München
             Deutschland
Phone:       +49 (0)89 92 793-0
Fax:         +49 (0)89 927 93-5200
E-mail:      investorrelations@nemetschek.com
Internet:    www.nemetschek.com
ISIN:        DE0006452907
WKN:         645290
Listed:      Regulierter Markt in Frankfurt (Prime Standard);
             Freiverkehr in Berlin, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, München,
             Stuttgart 

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