EANS-Adhoc: RHI AG / Preliminary results 2012: New record level of revenues, EBIT and investments for RHI

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annual result/preliminary result 2012
08.03.2013

Business Development In a macro-economically challenging environment,
the RHI Group's sales volume dropped by 5.0% from 1,948,000 tons in
the year 2011 to 1,850,000 tons, which was primarily due to weaker
steel business in Europe and weaker cement and glass business in
Asia. Although sales volume was lower, revenues of the RHI Group
reached a new record level of EUR 1,835.7 million in 2012 (previous
year: EUR 1,758.6 million). The increase by 4.4% in comparison with
2011 is primarily attributable to shifts in product mix, the positive
effects of a weaker euro-dollar exchange rate as well as pricing
effects.

The operating result before restructuring effects increased by 10.6%
in comparison with the previous year, from EUR 148.6 million to EUR
164.4 million. The balance of expenses and income from the reversal
of impairment losses and restructuring amounted to EUR 3.2 million
and is related to the partial closure of the ISO production line at
the Bonnybridge plant, UK, and the sale of the Isithebe plant in
South Africa.

The Group's EBIT amounted to EUR 167.6 million in the past financial
year, exceeding the prior-year EBIT of EUR 150.9 million by 11.1%.
The EBIT margin improved from 8.6% in the year 2011 to 9.1% in the
year 2012.

The profit for the year amounted to EUR 113.5 million in the past
financial year, after EUR 121.5 million in the previous year.
Earnings per share decreased from EUR 3.03 to EUR 2.85 in the year
2012.

The Management Board of RHI AG will propose a dividend of EUR 0.75 to
the Annual General Meeting on May 3, 2013.

Financial and Assets Position Net cash flow from operating activities
increased from EUR 124.4 million in the year 2011 to EUR 161.1
million in the year 2012 due to a positive development of the
operating business and consistent working capital management.

Net cash flow from investing activities rose from EUR (105.5) million
in the previous year to EUR (165.9) million in the year 2012 as the
self-sufficiency level for magnesia raw materials was increased to
80% with the construction of the smelter in Norway and the second
rotary kiln in Turkey, the flow control segment was strengthened
through the acquisition of the remaining 50% share in Stopinc AG,
Switzerland, and a fourth tunnel kiln was built at the Dalian plant
in China.

The balance sheet total of the RHI Group increased by 9.5%, from EUR
1,689.9 million in the previous year to EUR 1,850.3 million in 2012,
which was mainly due to the above-mentioned investments.

The consolidated statement of financial position as of December 31,
2012 shows net financial liabilities of EUR 418.5 million (previous
year: EUR 361.5 million). That corresponds to roughly 1.8 times the
EBITDA of the year 2012.

RHI continued to build up equity in 2012. At December 31, 2012 it
amounted to EUR 480.5 million (previous year: EUR 438.9 million). The
equity ratio remained stable at 26.0% due to the higher balance sheet
total.

Steel Division In a challenging market environment, in which many
steel producers struggled with losses resulting from the decline in
demand, the sales volume of the Steel Division was also down 7%
year-on-year and amounted to 1,245,000 tons, thus even slightly below
the level of the year 2010. In contrast, revenues were maintained
stable at EUR 1,112.7 million after EUR 1,106.8 million in the
previous year and reflect the adjustments in pricing necessary due to
soaring raw material prices, and the more favorable regional mix. The
operating result amounted to EUR 54.0 million in the past financial
year after EUR 66.0 million in the previous year.

Industrial Division Sales volume of the Industrial Division decreased
by 7% to roughly 470,000 tons in comparison with the previous year
due to a shift in product mix and a challenging environment in the
glass industry. Despite the decline in volume, revenues rose by 9.8%
to a new record level of EUR 673.9 million after EUR 613.9 million in
the year 2011. This increase is mainly attributable to a higher share
of the service business, the delivery of a major project in the
ferrochrome segment as well as a positive development in the business
units nonferrous metals and environment, energy chemicals. Both
business units realized a historic record in both revenues and
contribution to earnings. The operating result thus improved
significantly from EUR 69.9 million to EUR 91.8 million in the year
2012.

Raw Materials Division Despite a difficult market environment,
production in the Raw Materials Division was at a very high level in
the first half 2012, but could not be maintained constant at this
level throughout the year. As sales volume declined in the Steel and
Industrial Divisions, internal demand for raw materials dropped
accordingly. Revenues in the Raw Materials Division amounted to EUR
237.6 million in the past financial year, compared with EUR 208.3
million in the year 2011. The operating result of EUR 12.7 million in
the year 2011 was increased to EUR 18.6 million in 2012.

Outlook RHI expects revenues to reach a similar level in the year
2013 as in 2012 if the macroeconomic environment remains stable and
exchange rates do not change. The EBIT margin should continue to
improve due to increased backward integration and consistent cost
management. The expected lower growth rates in Europe require an
adjustment of capacities in order to ensure optimal utilization of
the production plants. Therefore, a plant concept is currently being
evaluated in the RHI Group. The results are expected in the first
half of 2013. RHI will invest some EUR 75 million in the year 2013,
of which roughly 25% will be used for environmental investments.

Preliminary Key Figures in EUR million 2012 2011 1) Delta
Balance sheet total 1,850.3 1,689.9 9.5%
Equity 480.5 438.9 9.5%
Equity ratio (in %) 26.0% 26.0% 0.0pp
Investments in PP&E and intangible assets 167.9 86.6 93.9%
Net debt 418.5 361.5 15.8%
Gearing ratio (in %)2) 87.1% 82.4% 4.7pp
Net debt / EBITDA 1.8 1.8 0.0
Working capital 479.6 473.8 1.2%
Working capital (in %) 26.1% 26.9% (0.8pp)
Capital employed 1,184.4 1,049.0 12.9%
Return on capital employed (in %) 11.6% 14.5% (2.9pp)
Net cash flow from operating activities 161.1 124.4 29.5%
Net cash flow from investing activities (165.9) (105.5) 57.3%
Net cash flow from financing activities 47.8 67.3 (29.0%)

1) after reclassification (for explanations refer to the report for the third
quarter 2012)
2) without non-current personnel provisions

Preliminary Key Figures 2012

in EUR Mio 2012 2011 1) Delta 4Q/12 4Q/11 1) Delta
Revenues 1,835.7 1,758.6 4.4% 463.0 477.9 (3.1%)
Steel Division 1,112.7 1,106.8 0.5% 264.7 281.5 (6.0%)
Industrial Division 673.9 613.9 9.8% 186.9 181.1 3.2%
Raw Materials Division
External revenues 49.1 37.9 29.6% 11.4 15.3 (25.5%)
Internal revenues 188.5 170.4 10.6% 44.3 39.6 11.9%
EBITDA 229.4 204.1 12.4% 48.4 56.1 (13.7%)
EBITDA margin 12.5% 11.6% 0.9pp 10.5% 11.7% (1.2pp)
Operating result1) 164.4 148.6 10.6% 31.8 40.2 (20.9%)
Steel Division 54.0 66.0 (18.2%) 3.8 17.2 (77.9%)
Industrial Division 91.8 69.9 31.3% 26.7 19.3 38.3%
Raw Materials Division 18.6 12.7 46.5% 1.3 3.7 (64.9%)
Operating result margin 9.0% 8.4% 0.6pp 6.9% 8.4% (1.5pp)
Steel Division 4.9% 6.0% (1.1pp) 1.4% 6.1% (4.7pp)
Industrial Division 13.6% 11.4% 2.2pp 14.3% 10.7% 3.6pp
Raw Materials Division 7.8% 6.1% 1.7pp 2.3% 6.7% (4.4pp)
EBIT 167.6 150.9 11.1% 33.3 42.5 (21.6%)
Steel Division 50.1 67.4 (25.7%) 5.1 18.6 (72.6%)
Industrial Division 91.8 73.4 25.1% 27.1 22.8 18.9%
Raw Materials Division 25.7 10.1 154.5% 1.1 1.1 0.0%
EBIT margin 9.1% 8.6% 0.5pp 7.2% 8.9% (1.7pp)
Steel Division 4.5% 6.1% (1.6pp) 1.9% 6.6% (4.7pp)
Industrial Division 13.6% 12.0% 1.6pp 14.5% 12.6% 1.9pp
Raw Materials Division 10.8% 4.8% 6.0pp 2.0% 2.0% 0.0pp
Financial results (21.3) (30.9) (31.1%) (6.6) (6.8) (2.9%)
Result from associates 5.3 5.5 (3.6%) 0.9 0.9 0.0%
Profit before income taxes 151.6 125.5 20.8% 27.6 36.6 (24.6%)
Income taxes (38.1) (4.7) 710.6% 0.3 (5.8) (105.2%)
Income taxes (in %) 25.1% 3.7% 21.4pp (1.1%) 15.8% (16.9pp)
Profit from continuing
operations 113.5 120.8 (6.0%) 27.9 30.8 (9.4%)
Profit from discontinued
operations 0.0 0.7 (100.0%) 0.0 0.7 (100.0%)
Profit for the year 113.5 121.5 (6.6%) 27.9 31.5 (11.4%)

Earnings per share in EUR
Continuing operations 2.85 3.03 0.71 0.77
Discontinued operations 0.00 0.02 0.00 0.02

1) after reclassification (for explanations refer to the report for
the third quarter 2012) 2) before restructuring effects

Further inquiry note:
RHI AG
Investor Relations
Mag. Simon Kuchelbacher
Tel: +43-1-50213-6676
Email: simon.kuchelbacher@rhi-ag.com

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