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1Q2012: Software AG’s first quarter financial results confirm expectations

Software AG reported record first quarter Business Process Excellence (BPE) revenue of €124.3 million (€123.9 million in 2011). This growth was primarily driven by very strong performances in Europe and the introduction of new products.

Enterprise Transaction Systems (ETS), performed better than expected, with total revenue of €94.4 million. The company’s software product business (license and maintenance) reported total revenue of €161.5 million close to the outstanding performance of Q1, 2011. Total maintenance revenue reached an all time high for a quarter of €96.3 million. Despite higher spending on R&D, Sales and Marketing, the EBIT margin reached 21.5% and free cash flow was increased by 20%.

The company confirmed its guidance for the full year 2012, published in January of this year..

Key Figures (IFRS, unaudited)
€ million (unless otherwise stated)	3M2012	3M2011
Revenue	254.6	272.6
Products	161.5	164.2
Consulting & services	92.7	106.4
Other	0.4	2.0
EBIT	54.8	60.2
as % of revenue	21.5	22.1