Neckarsulm, 22 April 2010 — Preliminary figures suggest that Bechtle's revenue and earnings in the first quarter of FY 2010 are significantly above the market expectations. Between January and March, consolidated revenues climbed to around 350 million euros, some 10 per cent above the previous year (Q1 2009: 319 million euros). Earnings before taxes are at around 10.2 million euros, a plus of more than 67 per cent compared to the previous year's quarter (6.1 million euros).
The interim report for the first three months of 2010, which includes the final figures, will be published on 12 May 2010.