Continued growth in first half – Weak U.S. dollar has dampening effect.

• Net sales: up 9% (adjusted for exchange rate effects: up 13%)
• Operating profit (EBITA): up 12%
• Profit for the period: up 24%
• Growth driven by international business:
  Europe (excluding Germany) stable: up 9%
  Asia/Pacific/Africa: up 32% (adjusted for exchange rate effects: up 48%)
  Americas: up 29% (adjusted for exchange rate effects: up 46%)
• Germany: down 7%
• Banking segment maintains solid growth, Retail segment remains weak

Forecast for fiscal year unchanged in spite of challenging business environment.

• Net sales: up 8%
• EBITA: up 10%