Company Profile For Rheinmetall AG

Rheinmetall AG is a Germany-based management holding company, which divides its activities into two sectors. The Automotive sector, represented by Kolbenschmidt Pierburg AG, offers, among others, piston systems, actuators, solenoid valves, oil, water and coolant pumps, large and metallic plain bearings, continuous castings, as well as aftermarket components. The Defense sector with its divisions Land Systems, Weapon and Munitions, Propellants, Air Defence, C4ISTAR and Simulation and Training offers, among others, armored vehicles, turrets and weapon stations, support, command and functional vehicles, infantry, protection and propellant systems, civil chemistry, ground-based and naval air defense, reconnaissance, fire control, as well as flight, land, maritime and process simulation. The Company operates through more than 100 subsidiaries worldwide.

BRIEF: For the nine months ended 30 September 2009, Rheinmetall AG's total revenue decreased 18% to EUR2.37B. Net loss for the period totaled EUR64M, vs. a profit of EUR83M. Total revenue reflects a decreased demand for the Company's products and services in the Automotive business division. Net loss for the period reflects a decrease in operating profit margins due to higher other operating expenditures.