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PIERER Mobility AG: Guidance for 2020

Wels (pta032/30.01.2020/17:35 UTC+1) --
Positive outlook 2020:
- Offensive with HUSQVARNA E-Bicycles in Europe
- Integration GASGAS

PIERER Mobility AG announces, that the guidance for the business year 2020 will be amended. A major reason is the early and complete takeover of the e-bicycle business (PEXCO) into the newly founded HUSQVARNA E-Bicycles at the end of 2019 as well as the integration of GASGAS.

For the business year 2020 a revenue growth of 8 - 10 % is expected. As a result of the expansion into the electric 2-wheeler activities and the integration of the third motorcycle brand GASGAS, an EBIT margin between 6 - 8 % for the business year 2020 is temporary expected. Due to the operating earnings before depreciation (EBITDA), which remains at a high level, a positive free cash flow between 45 to 55 mEur is also anticipated for the business year 2020. For the upcoming years, a sustainable positive free cash flow between 3 - 5 % of sales is expected.

The previously published guidance 2020/2021 is no longer valid.

Preliminary financial figures for the financial year 2019 will be published earlier on January 30, 2020 (after the close of trading on the stock exchange).

Guidance2020
Revenue growth (p.a.) 8 - 10%
EBIT margin 6 - 8%
EBITDA margin 14 - 16%
CAPEX1) in EUR (incl. leasing)~160 million
Gearing in %55 - 65%
Net Debt / EBITDA1.6 - 1.8x
Free Cash Flow in EURm45 - 55 million
Dividend policyStable and conservative payout level


1) Definition: Additions of property, plant & equipment (PP&E) and intangible assets according to the fixed assets schedule

About the Group
The PIERER Mobility Group is Europe's leading manufacturer of "powered two-wheelers" (PTW). With its globally known motorcycle brands KTM, HUSQVARNA and GASGAS, it is one of the technology and market leaders, especially for premium motorcycles. All drive technologies - from combustion engines to electric motors - are produced in series and are used. As a pioneer in electromobility for two-wheelers in the low-voltage range (48 volts) the group and its strategic partner Bajaj have the prerequisites to assume a leading global role. Thanks to our innovative strength, we see ourselves as the technology leader in the two-wheeler sector in Europe. The strategic partnership with Bajaj, India's second largest motorcycle manufacturer, strengthens competitiveness in global markets.

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For more information:
Investor Relations
Mag. Michaela Friepeß
Tel.: +43 (0)7242 / 69402
Email: ir@pierermobility.com
Website: www.pierermobility.com

ISIN: AT0000KTMI02
Swiss valor number: 41860974
Ticker symbol: PMAG
Reuters: PMAG.VI
Bloomberg: PMAG:AV

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Emitter: PIERER Mobility AG
Edisonstraße 1
4600 Wels
Austria
Contact Person: Mag. Michaela Friepeß
Phone: +43 7242 69402
E-Mail: ir@pierermobility.com
Website: www.pierermobility.com
ISIN(s): AT0000500913 (Bond) AT0000A0WQ66 (Bond) AT0000A1MBL8 (Bond) AT0000KTMI02 (Share)
Stock Exchange(s): Vienna Stock Exchange (Official Trade); Free Market in Frankfurt
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