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SGL CARBON SE: Preliminary results of fiscal year 2014: slightly better than expected operating performance but substantial net loss

SGL CARBON SE / Key word(s): Preliminary Results

28.01.2015 18:57

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Wiesbaden, January 28, 2015. SGL Carbon SE has completed a challenging
fiscal year 2014. As already anticipated in our March 2014 press
conference, Group EBIT in 2014 declined substantially compared to the prior
year due to the adverse development in graphite electrode pricing and
despite the improvement in most other businesses. Nevertheless, according
to preliminary results, the Company has slightly surpassed market
expectations with a small single digit positive EBIT (before non-recurring
effects) in the full year 2014.

This slightly positive EBIT (before non-recurring effects) will be
significantly burdened by impairment charges, particularly relating to
HITCO Carbon Composites, which was classified as asset held for sale in
June 2014 and for which we have received an updated appraisal. In addition
we anticipate further SGL2015 restructuring charges beyond the forecasted
mid double digit million range, especially in the reporting segment Carbon
Fibers & Materials (CFM). From today's point of view, these additional
restructuring and impairment charges could reach approximately EUR105
million altogether. Including potential tax implications of the
extraordinary charges, SGL Group expects a Group net loss of approximately
EUR250 million in the full year 2014 (2013: net loss of EUR317 million).

Further details on the 2014 results and guidance for fiscal year 2015 will
be provided with the publication of our annual report on March 18, 2015.


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circumstances and are based on assumptions which may prove to be
inaccurate. These risks and uncertainties include, for example,
unforeseeable changes in political, economic, legal, and business
conditions, particularly relating to our main customer industries, such as
electric steel production, to the competitive environment, to interest rate
and exchange rate fluctuations, to technological developments, and to other
risks and unanticipated circumstances. Other risks that in our opinion may
arise include price developments, unexpected developments connected with
acquisitions and subsidiaries, and unforeseen risks associated with ongoing
cost savings programs. SGL Group does not intend or assume any
responsibility to revise or otherwise update these forward-looking
statements.

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Language: English
Company: SGL CARBON SE
Söhnleinstraße 8
65201 Wiesbaden
Germany
Phone: [phone] - 0
Fax: [phone] - 101
E-mail: [e-mail]
Internet: www.sglgroup.de
ISIN: DE0007235301
WKN: 723530
Indices: SDAX
Listed: Regulierter Markt in Frankfurt (Prime Standard); Freiverkehr
in Berlin, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, Hannover, München, Stuttgart

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