Catalis SE / Forecast 02.03.2009 Release of a Adhoc News, transmitted by DGAP - a company of EquityStory AG. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Eindhoven, March 2, 2009 - Catalis SE, worldwide provider of digital content for the film, games and telecom industry, hereby announces its guidance for the fiscal year 2009. Despite the worsening and uncertain development outlooks for the global economy, Catalis gives a positive guidance with regard to revenue as well as performance. Although the underlying markets of the company's operating businesses also react to the impact of general recessionary effects, management believes that Catalis is well positioned to take on the challenges arising from the current situation. In total Catalis Group expects its 2009 revenue to remain on the strong level of 2008. With EUR 39.0 million the planned revenue line shows a light growth rate compared to 2008 with a preliminary revenue line of EUR 38.1 (+2.4%). Due to the absence of extraordinary effects that partly influenced the year 2008 and a rigid cost cutting program Catalis is planning its 2009 EBIT to come in at EUR 3.1 million (2008: EUR 2.9 Mio.), an increase of around 7% above 2008. Both divisions are expected to contribute positively to the overall performance improvement. While Kuju (games development) is expected to contribute revenues on 2008 level, management expects to improve Kuju's EBIT line substantially by a realignment of studios and a focus on cost structure. Testronic (quality assurance services) is expected to show revenue growth of around 7% and a performance contribution in line with last years EBIT ratio. Catalis management is well aware of the current uncertainties in the group's markets and continues to take measures protecting the company's market position and performance. For further information on Catalis SE and its wholly owned subsidiaries, Testronic Laboratories and Kuju Entertainment, please refer to www.catalisgroup.com, www.kuju.com and www.testroniclabs.com. For further questions please contact our Investor Relations team directly: Investor Relations Catalis SE Investor Relations Team t: +49 89 24 41 18 - 413 f: +49 89 24 41 18 - 499 info@catalisgroup.com _______________________________________________________________________ About Catalis SE: Catalis is a worldwide leading outsourcing services provider focusing on high-end technical services relating to the creation of digital content for the film, video games and telecom industry as well as content in fields like e-learning and software. Catalis SE currently offers the following services: testing services, development services and production services. Catalis SE operates through its wholly owned subsidiaries Testronic Laboratories and Kuju plc, which in total control 14 different locations throughout the US, Great Britain, Poland, Belgium, the Czech Republic and the Philippines. DGAP 02.03.2009 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Language: English Issuer: Catalis SE Geldropseweg 26-28 5611 SJ Eindhoven Niederlande Phone: +31 (0)40 2135930 Fax: +31 (0)40 2135604 E-mail: info@catalisgroup.com Internet: www.catalisgroup.com ISIN: NL0000233625, DE000A0GGBZ7 WKN: 927093 Listed: Regulierter Markt in Frankfurt (General Standard); Freiverkehr in Berlin, Stuttgart, München, Düsseldorf End of News DGAP News-Service ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
DGAP-Adhoc: Catalis SE announces guidance for fiscal year 2009
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