Retail Chain IKI Replenishes with SAF Software

Investment in sophisticated forecasting and replenishment software to
serve customers in the best possible way

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Tägerwilen (euro adhoc) - - SAF systems tap significant sales and
profit potentials - Precise knowledge of retail processes persuaded
customer - Automated replenishment for stores and warehouses

Tägerwilen/Switzerland, July 1, 2008. The SAF AG, which is listed in
the Prime Standard of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (ISIN
CH0024848738), and is one of the worldwide leading suppliers of
automated forecasting and ordering systems for retailers, has signed
a license agreement with Retail Chain IKI, which is one of the
leading grocers in the Baltic countries.

The grocer focuses on the optimization of its profitability and the
increase of customer´s satisfaction. Therefore it was decided to
install SAF SuperStore and SAF SuperWarehouse to convert from manual
to automated replenishment. The systems will optimize the
replenishment process, reduce costs and increase profit both in the
more than 220 stores and in the two warehouses in the Baltic
countries. The SAF forecasting and ordering systems are able to
forecast with great accuracy the future demand. In doing so, it
considers seasonal influences, holidays, advertising promotions,
school vacations and other effects which might influence the sales.
The SAF systems produce on basis of these forecasts optimized orders
with a high degree of automation.

The grocer - which belongs to a European Alliance of Independent
Trading Companies (Coopernic) - has ambitious growth targets. Today
Retail Chain IKI (www.iki.eu) is the second largest retail chain in
Lithuania by turnover, and one of the ten largest companies in the
Baltic States. It has been engaged in commercial business for 15
years. Retail Chain IKI operates more than 220 stores in Lithuania
and Latvia and is currently one of the largest employers in the
Baltic countries - at present employing over 9,000 people. Retail
Chain IKI is managing three retail chains (supermarkets, convenient
and discount stores) which reached a turnover of LTL 1.7 billion in
2006, LTL 2.2 billion in 2007 and is planning to achieve a turnover
of LTL 2.8 billion in 2008. Its expansion in the Baltic countries
will be supported by SAF technology.

Increasing Profit and Decreasing Costs due to High Automation,
Significant Reduction of Out of Stocks and Less Inventory

The project will start immediately with the parallel implementation
of SAF´s core products for store and warehouse replenishment - SAF
SuperStore and SAF SuperWarehouse. "IKI is convinced of our deep
knowledge and understanding of retailer´s ordering processes and by
the references confirming the fast ROI of SAF´s products" reports Dr.
Andreas von Beringe, CEO of SAF. "The automation of the inventory
replenishment represents a clear competitive advantage and helps to
improve their margins. It significantly cuts warehouse inventory,
reduces the out of stock rate and increases product turnover," adds
von Beringe. The signed agreement will contribute to SAF sales from
direct business in 2008 by 2010 and confirms the expansion of SAF´s
direct business in Eastern Europe.

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About SAF AG SAF Simulation, Analysis and Forecasting AG specializes
in the development of automated ordering and forecasting software for
retailers and industrial manufacturers. SAF deploys the demand chain
management approach, which controls replenishment planning based on
consumer demand patterns. SAF software assists users to realize
substantial cost savings and optimizes general logistics conditions
through its simulation capabilities. As a result, significant
competitive advantages are achieved along the entire value chain:
lower inventories, improved product availability, and last, but not
least, a higher level of customer satisfaction.

SAF AG was established in 1996 by Dr. Andreas von Beringe and Prof.
Dr. Gerhard Arminger. SAF shares are listed at the official market
(Prime Standard) at the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FWB). Today, the
company employs approx 100 people. Consolidated sales revenues for
fiscal year 2007, were approx. 13.2 million EUR with consolidated
profit of 3.0 million EUR according to IFRS statements. SAF´s
products are distributed in many European countries as well as in the
United States. The company is headquartered in Tägerwilen,
Switzerland. SAF also has a subsidiary in the United States: SAF
Simulation, Analysis and Forecasting U.S.A., Inc., Grapevine, Texas
and in Slovakia, Bratislava: SAF Simulation, Analysis and Forecasting
Slovakia s.r.o. with the focus on Nearshore-Development.

Forward Looking Statements and Estimates This information contains
forward looking statements based on assumptions and estimates of
SAF's Management Board. Although we assume the expectations in these
forward looking statements are realistic, we cannot guarantee they
will prove to be correct. The assumptions may harbor risks and
uncertainties that may cause the actual figures to differ
considerably from the forward looking statements. Factors that may
cause such discrepancies include, among other things, risks that are
mentioned in the annual report 2007. SAF does not plan to update the
forward looking statements, nor does it assume the obligation to do
so.

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Further inquiry note:

Astrid Strömer

+41 (0)71 666 79 48

astrid.stroemer@saf-ag.com

Branche: Software
ISIN: CH0024848738
WKN: A0JD78
Index: Prime All Share, Technologie All Share
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