Sales growth was bolstered by a strong international performance as well as satisfactory business within Germany.

After an extended period of stagnation, Wincor Nixdorf was able to increase its net sales in Germany by 11%. Net sales totaled €569 million (previous year: €513 million). The ratio of business generated in Germany to total net sales stands at 29%. Strong sales in Germany’s Banking segment were primarily driven by Wincor Nixdorf Portavis GmbH's outsourcing business, while the Retail segment benefited from an investment boost in reverse vending machines.

In Europe (excluding Germany), net sales increased by 10% to €992 million in fiscal 2005/2006 (previous year: €902 million). The European region (excluding Germany) constitutes the bulk of the Group's total sales at 51% (previous year: 52%). The “Road to the Top” program aimed at global business expansion has made a major contribution to this success. Wincor Nixdorf aims to become the market leader in the European region – a goal the company already achieved in the Retail segment.

Business in Asia/Pacific/Africa recorded a solid level of growth in the Banking segment. This region, which also forms part of the dollar zone, enjoyed year-on-year sales growth of 15% in U.S. dollars. Calculated on the basis of euros, this represents an 18% increase in net sales to €232 million (previous year: €196 million). Overall, this figure accounts for 12% of the Group's total net sales (previous year: 11%).

Net sales in U.S. dollars were up 13% in the Americas in fiscal 2005/2006. In euros, sales increased by 17% to €155 million (previous year: €133 million). The Americas currently account for 8% (previous year: 8%) of the Group's total net sales.