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24.05.2006

Ad hoc announcement according to § 15 WpHG"

Financial figures for the first quarter 2006

The Einhell group has developed positively in the first quarter of
the financial year 2006. Turnover and profit were significantly
exceeded compared to the same period last year.

The group turnover rose from EUR86,7 million to EUR98,1 million
(+13.1%) by the end of March 2006 compared to the same period last
year. Turnover in the domestic market increased from EUR46,9 million
to EUR53,1 million (+13.2%). Turnover in the EU increased by 9.3% to
EUR28.2 million (EUR25,8 million last year). Turnover in other
countries increased by EUR10,7 million (EUR8,7 million last year) and
turnover in Asia increased to EUR6,1 million (EUR5,3 million last
year).

Compared to the same period last year, turnover at the "Tools"
division grew significantly by 24.2% to EUR52,4 million (EUR42,2
million last year). Turnover in the "Garden and Leisure" division
increased by 2.7% to EUR45,7 million (EUR44,5 million last year).

The profit level is also very satisfactory. Group profit before tax
rose by 27.3% to EUR5,6 million (EUR4,4 million last year).The net
profit increased to EUR4,0 million in the first three months
compared to EUR3,0 million in the last year. Adjusted net profit
(based on DVFA accounting standard rules) amounts to EUR3,7 million
(EUR2,7 million last year) or EUR1.0 each share.

After the good performance in the first quarter, the performance in
the second quarter has been also very satisfactory up to now. The
group management is very optimistic that the planned turnover will
reach EUR400 million by the end of the year at a constant earnings
before tax margin.

Landau/Isar, 24th May 2006

Board of Directors

end of announcement euro adhoc 24.05.2006 13:44:36
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