AUGUSTA TECHNOLOGIE AG 
By Ad Hoc Announcement
AUGUSTA Technologie AG: Disposal of Sensortechnics Group reaches successful conclusion. Confirmation of guidance for 2011• Disposal underlines focus on core Vision Technology business
• Proceeds of 67 million euros creates room for acquisitions
• Previous guidance for 2011 confirmed taking the disposal into consideration
Munich, October 27, 2011. After signing the agreement on September 29, 2011, AUGUSTA Technologie AG (ISIN DE000A0D6612), a specialist in digital image processing, has now completed the change of ownership (clos- ing). It marks the parting of the ways for AUGUSTA and Sensortechnics GmbH, based in Puchheim, and its sub- sidiaries. The new owner is Berlin-based First Sensor AG (ISIN: DE0007201907), which is listed in the Prime Standard. Focus on core competence: Vision TechnologiesThe sale is a milestone in AUGUSTA's strategy of focusing on its strong-growth and high-margin core Vision Tech- nologies business (digital image processing). The agreed purchase price of around 67 million euros (cash- and debt-free) includes an "earn-out" component worth 5 million euros, which is coupled to the Sensortechnics Group's profitability in 2011 and a securitized seller's loan of almost 5 million euros to be paid back in spring 2013. The payment of the first tranche has already added 47 million euros to AUGUSTA's funds. At the same time, its liabili- ties have fallen by around 10 million euros. The sales proceeds made available through the disposal give AUGUSTA significantly more leeway for further acquisitions in the Vision Technology segment and serve AUGUSTA's strategic goal of becoming the global vision technology leader.
Confirmation of guidance for 2011
The Sensortechnics Group is expected to generate sales
revenues of approximately 60 million euros and earnings
before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA)
of almost 10 million euros. As a result of the disposal
Sensortechnics Group will be deconsolidated as of September
30, 2011, and will be presented in the consolidated statement
of comprehensive income under "discontinued operations". In
the course of the sale, AUGUSTA has amended its guidance for
the operative divisions in 2011 and expects sales revenues
ranging between 97 and 103 million euros (formerly: 153 and
163 million euros) and EBITDA of between 17 and 19 million
euros (formerly: 27 and 30 million euros). Due to the
positive development of business and taking into account the
sale of Sensortech-
nics, AUGUSTA will keep to the increased guidance issued in
May 2011 for the entire 2011 financial year.
AUGUSTA Technologie AG • Willy-Brandt-Platz 3 • 81829 München • +49 - (0)89 - 4357155 - 19 • www.augusta-ag.com
Ad Hoc Announcement AUGUSTA Technologie AG
Stefanie Zimmermann
Investor Relations & Corporate Communications
Willy-Brandt-Platz 3, D-81829 Munich
Phone: +49 - (0)89 - 43 57 155 - 19
Fax: +49 - (0)89 - 43 57 155 - 59
E-mail: investor-relations@augusta-ag.com
AUGUSTA Technologie AG is an integrated technology company
with a focus on niche markets of digital image processing and
optical sensors.
The core Vision Technology segment focuses on the supply of
digital cameras and optical sensor systems for automation and
enhancing quality, safety and efficiency. It develops and
produces both standard prod- ucts and customer-specific
systems for a broad range of applications in a number of
sectors including manu- facturing, medical technology,
multimedia, transport and security technology. AUGUSTA stands
out through its international presence and top customer
service.
For the 2011 financial year AUGUSTA expects to generate sales
revenue of between 97 and 103 million euros and earnings
before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA)
between 17 and 19 million euros.
AUGUSTA Technologie AG • Willy-Brandt-Platz 3 • 81829 München • +49 - (0)89 - 4357155 - 19 • www.augusta-ag.com
