On completion of the first quarter, Wincor Nixdorf believes that its favorable assessment of the market environment for future business performance has proved accurate. This applies to recent as well as anticipated economic trends in the global arena. The Company‘s assessment also holds true for developments in the banking and retail sectors.

Our business performance in the first quarter, which was positive as expected and comparable to last year‘s accomplishments, provides a solid foundation for profitable growth planned in the current fiscal year. The target for fiscal 2006/2007 is to achieve gains at a level comparable to those announced for medium-term growth by the Group – 6% in net sales and 8% in EBITA. The Board of Directors is of the opinion that this forecast remains valid given the latest financial results and has therefore decided to keep its forecast unchanged.