Carl Zeiss Presents Positive Half-yearly Figures

Carl Zeiss Presents Positive Half-yearly Figures

STUTTGART, Germany, May 24, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

Broad portfolio largely compensates for cyclical fluctuations in Semiconductor
Manufacturing Technology group



In the first half of fiscal year 2011/12 Carl Zeiss generated revenue of EUR 2.105bn
(prior year: EUR 2.143bn). Earnings (EBIT) totaled EUR 232m (prior year: EUR 355m). "We
got off to a good start. Revenue and earnings have exceeded our targeted figures," said
CEO Dr. Michael Kaschke. "Through our broad diversification, we were able to largely
compensate for the cyclical downturn in the Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology group."
The Industrial Metrology and Medical Technology business groups in particular posted a
substantial increase in revenue.



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In the first six months of the current fiscal year alone, Carl Zeiss created over 600
new jobs around the globe and invested EUR 108m in plant, property and equipment.
Investments in research and development increased by 10 percent.



For the year as a whole, Carl Zeiss is aiming for revenue totaling around four billion
euros.



More information at http://www.zeiss.com



Carl Zeiss



The Carl Zeiss Group is an international leader in the fields of optics and
opto-electronics. In fiscal year 2010/11 the company's approx. 24,000 employees generated
revenue of about 4.237 billion euros. With its innovative technologies and leading-edge
solutions, Carl Zeiss is successful in the fields of Semiconductor Manufacturing
Technology, Industrial Metrology, Microscopy, Medical Technology, Vision Care and Consumer
Optics/Optronics. Carl Zeiss is represented with around 30 production and over 50 sales
and service sites in more than 30 countries worldwide. Carl Zeiss AG is fully owned by the
Carl Zeiss Stiftung (Carl Zeiss Foundation). Founded in 1846 in Jena, the company is
headquartered in Oberkochen, Germany.




Contact for the press:
Jorg Nitschke, Carl Zeiss, Group Spokesman
Phone +49(0)7364-20-3242, Email: j.nitschke@zeiss.de




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Source: Carl Zeiss AG




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