Nuremberg/Germany (Leoni) – Leoni, the leading provider of cables and cable systems to the automotive sector and other industries, generated record sales of some EUR 2.96 billion (previous year: EUR 2.16 billion) in fiscal 2010, according to preliminary calculations. Apart from a further increase in the copper price, the forecast figure of about EUR 2.8 billion was substantially exceeded thanks to a dynamic uptrend in demand from both the automotive industry and all other pertinent markets up to the end of the year. The very strong increase in sales of cable harnesses and wiring systems for vehicles in the BRIC countries as well as the United States merits particular mention. Likewise in terms of earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) Leoni succeeded, with a figure of about EUR 131 million (previous year: loss of EUR 116 million), in clearly beating its most recent target of EUR 120 million. Further restructuring charges incurred in the fourth quarter are already absorbed in this result. Leoni managed, furthermore, to significantly exceed its target of at least neutral free cash flow. Consequently, net debt could be reduced by around EUR 50 million according to preliminary figures, being again below equity at yearend for the first time since the onset of the economic crisis. Leoni reaffirms its sales forecast of more than EUR 3.1 billion for fiscal 2011. The Company is confident of generating further, significant increases in earnings.

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