Growth in Germany and abroad drives sales and earnings
Sales were 107.5 million euros, 8.8% above the previous year's value (98.8 million euros). Q4, which is traditionally strong in terms of sales, accounted for approximately 30% of sales for the year. Business was successful in Germany, where organic sales growth was once again achieved for the first time after several years. Adjusted to take account of the sale of acadgraph CAD Studio GmbH at the beginning of 2006, domestic sales increased by 8.4%. Sales abroad increased to 61.8 million euros in the reporting period (previous year: 52.4 million euros). With the acquisition of Belgian SCIA International NV in February 2006 and additional growth, the amount contributed by international sales to total sales increased to 57.5% (previous year: 53.1%).
The operating profit (EBIT) for the 2006 financial year rose by 36.1% to 17.8 million euros (previous year: 13.1 million euros), the EBITDA increased by 27.2% to 20.7 million euros (previous year: 16.2 million euros). The net income for the year increased by 18.1% to 14.4 million euros (previous year: 12.2 million euros). The earnings per share rose to 1.41 euros (previous year: 1.21 euros). The Design, Manage and Multimedia business units developed particularly well.

Nemetschek is a financially strong company. The cash flow for the period increased by 22.6% to 21.3 million euros (previous year: 17.3 million euros). The cash flow from ordinary activities improved by 50.5% to 18.3 million euros (previous year: 12.1 million euros).


Compared to the previous year, there were significant changes to balance sheet positions, particularly as a result of the acquisition of Graphisoft SE and SCIA International NV. The equity capital totals 55.1 million euros (previous year: 48.1 million euros), and there is a corresponding equity ratio of 27.0% (previous year: 59.5%). On December 31, 2006, the balance sheet total was 204.1 million euros (previous year: 81.0 million euros).


Shareholders benefit from share price increase and planned dividend
Nemetschek plans to pay its shareholders a dividend for the third time in a row. The managing board and supervisory board will propose a dividend payment of 0.56 euros at the annual general meeting on May 23, 2007. "We want shareholders to participate in the positive development during the financial year", said CFO and Board Spokesman Ernst Homolka. "In addition, they benefit from the above-average performance of the Nemetschek share price". In 2006, the share price increased by about 57%. The acquisition of Graphisoft, moreover, played an important role in the increase in the value of the company. Since the takeover announcement on December 21, 2006, the share price has risen by about 36%.


Market: good opportunities for international growth
With the acquisition of Graphisoft and SCIA, Nemetschek is market leader in Europe for architecture- and engineering-software. In 2007, the amount accounted for by foreign sales will increase to more than 60%. With the established brands Allplan, Archicad and VectorWorks, Nemetschek will in future occupy the leading position in the field of AEC software solutions (Architecture, Engineering, Construction). "We have consolidated our position as unique vendor of comprehensive IT solutions for the design, construction and management of buildings and real estate. Worldwide, we will be offering our customers even more attractive solutions and at the same time we will open up new markets", explained Ernst Homolka.


Nemetschek: leading innovator and technology company
One of the most important trends in the construction and real estate industry is currently the transition from two-dimensional to three-dreidimensional mode of operation. Nemetschek with its established brands has been the leading software vendor for 3D-based building design for years. As the leading innovator and technology company, this offers Nemetschek a great deal of potential for further growth.
Nemetschek has the right solutions for all the challenges faced by architects, civil engineers and facility managers today. Better data exchange, precise and automated quantity takeoff and costing as well as mobile solutions for building sites are the focus of the Nemetschek Group's research and development.

Outlook: good economic outlook and innovative products
According to experts, the demand in the AEC sector in the software industry will continue to grow worldwide, and institutes are expecting annual growth rates of 6.8% on average. "Nemetschek will use the positive economic outlook to build on today's success over the medium term and long term with new, innovative products and its well-structured sales division", said Ernst Homolka. Nemetschek aims to achieve sales revenues of over 140 million euros and an EBITDA margin of more than 20% by the end of 2007. The company focus is on internationalization, in particular in Europe, the USA und emerging markets.