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08/08/2012

Wienerberger first quarter results Central-West Europe


Revenues in Central-West Europe declined 6% to € 73.9 million and operating EBITDA fell from € -2.8 million in the first three months of 2011 to € -4.4 million for the reporting period.
Similar weather-related volume declines were reported in all countries. Average prices were higher due to price increases and shifts in the product mix, but the cold winter also led to lower volumes and additional production costs in this segment.
We expect positive impulses for the development of business during the remainder of this year, above all from Germany. An order backlog from housing units that were approved in 2011 but not yet built should support the demand for building materials in the first half of 2012.
Together with the robust renovation market, which is a key driver for our roof tile business, we expect moderate growth in Germany for the full year.
Source Wienerberger

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