Jenoptik increases forecast for Group EBIT 2010 to at least 25 million euros and expects sales of approx. 500 million euros

Based on the positive development of business in the 1st halfyear 2010, the continuing good demand from the semiconductor industry as well as a better than expected recovery in demand from the automotive industry the Group now anticipates to generate a Group EBIT of at least 25 million euros (previously 15 to 25 million euros) in fiscal year 2010. Group sales are forecast to come in at approx. 500 million euros (previously 475 to 500 million euros). The improvement in the EBIT will also be refl

BMW Group reports second-quarter jump in earnings

BMW Group reports second-quarter jump in earnings

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– Rise in second quarter EBT to euro 1,299 million Automobiles segment increases EBIT to euro 1,317 million EBIT margin of 9.6% for Automobiles segment in Q2 Sixmonth EBIT margin of 6.6% for Automobiles segment Strong step in 2010 towards achieving profitability targets Aiming for fullyear sales volume growth of around 10%
The BMW Group recorded a significant increase in sales volume, revenues and earnings in the second quarter 2010. Group revenues increased by 18.3% to euro 1

BMW Group Quarterly Report to 30 June 2010

BMW Group Quarterly Report to 30 June 2010

Good performance in first half of 2010
The evident market recovery since the beginning of the year continued to gain pace during the second quarter 2010. We performed exceedingly well on the international markets with a range of new and attractive models. Compared to the same period last year, sales volumes in the Automobiles and Motorcycles segments rose sharply and the business volume of the Financial Services segment expanded.
Dynamic growth for all brands
The BMW Gro

Renesas Electronics Announces Forecasts for the Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2011 and Forecasts of Cash Dividends for the Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2011

Renesas Electronics Announces Forecasts for the Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2011 and Forecasts of Cash Dividends for the Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2011

.2010 – Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE: 6723) today announced the revisions to its consolidated fullyear financial forecasts for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2011, which the company announced on May 11, 2010. The company also announced its consolidated financial forecasts for the six months ending September 30, 2010 as well as its forecasts of cash dividends for the year ending March 31, 2011.
1. Consolidated forecasts for the six months ending September 30, 2010 (see attachmen

Continental Gains Speed on the Road to Success

Continental Gains Speed on the Road to Success

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– EBIT up more than ?1 billion in first half of 2010 and tops precrisis level
– Sales of ?12.7 billion / EBIT margin 8.0%
– Net indebtedness reduced further / Leverage ratio of net indebtedness to EBITDA** drops to below 2.5
In the first half of 2010, the Continental Corporation-s EBIT topped the precrisis level of the first half of 2008. Borne by the continuing recovery of the auto markets and the increased operational performance, the international automotive

EMEA PC Market Continues to Recover and Delivers Solid Growth at 21% in 2Q10, Says IDC

EMEA PC Market Continues to Recover and Delivers Solid Growth at 21% in 2Q10, Says IDC

The PC market in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa continued to demonstrate strength in the second quarter, as anticipated, and recorded a solid 21.1% growth year on year, with close to 24 million PCs shipped across the EMEA region.
Despite fears of a slowdown and rising concerns about unfavorable exchange rates and escalating public debt across a number of countries, the PC market delivered a robust performance, even exceeding anticipations overall across both commercial and consumer