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First Sensor AG

Earnings Release Aug 13, 2018

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WE LEAD THE FUTURE

6M INTERIM REPORT 2018 AUGUST 13, 2018

6M INTERIM REPORT 2018 Q2 sales reach new quarterly record at € 39.9 million

Increase of 15.6% compared to Q1 2018 and Q2 2017

New quarterly high with sales of more than € 15 million in a single month for the first time

Compensation for Q1 2018 sales begun; further effects in Q3 + Q4

6M INTERIM REPORT 2018 Half-year sales as expected at +7.9%

Medical: +27.5%; expansion of the business with H series sensors (Pressure) and optical solutions (Imaging)

Industrial: +3.4%; Q1 backlog not yet fully reduced

Mobility: +3.6%; further growth as the year progresses

6M INTERIM REPORT 2018

DACH remains key region, internationalization continues

6M INTERIM REPORT 2018 EBIT margin back in 2018 target range due to high quarterly sales

10,0 % Higher overall business volume as well as improved product contribution margins lead to margin improvement compared to Q1

EBIT margin for the first half of 2018 reaches 5.5% (PY: 4.9%)

11.8 % Further effects from sales volume and efficiency programs as the year progresses

6M INTERIM REPORT 2018

Growth-related increase in inventories and receivables reduces cash flow

6M INTERIM REPORT 2018 Balance sheet structure balanced further

Comments

Current assets reduced by dividend payment

Growth-related higher level of tied-up liquidity due to increase in inventories and trade receivables

EUR 12 million promissory note loan due reclassified to current financial liabilities

Net debt EUR 30.5 million

6M INTERIM REPORT 2018 More new hires for future growth

6M INTERIM REPORT 2018 High demand lends tailwind for H2 and further growth

More incoming orders received in Q2

Book-to-bill ratio sets course for further growth

Order backlog reaches new high of € 102.1 million; majority leads to sales in 2018

6M INTERIM REPORT 2018 Management confirms guidance 2018

6M INTERIM REPORT 2018 Opportunities and risks for our business

Opportunities Risks

  • Increased demand for standard products, sensor solutions and integrated manufacturing services
  • Ramp up of customer-specific solutions projects
  • Increased production capacity thanks to increased shift work, new equipment and optimized production management
  • Economies of scale: High monthly and quarterly sales have a positive effect on the margin

  • Trade conflicts could have a negative influence on business performance

  • New emissions standard could hit sales figures for passenger cars
  • Higher demand for sensors could lead to shortages of some electronic components due to increased lead times on supplier site
  • Increases in wages and salaries due to full employment and economic climate
  • Late order placement may result in 2019 shipments

6M INTERIM REPORT 2018 Strategic Perspective for profitable growth

6M INTERIM REPORT 2018 Further progress in pushing our growth drivers

6M INTERIM REPORT 2018

Further progress in pushing our growth drivers

6M INTERIM REPORT 2018 Financial Calendar

When? What?
12.11.2018 Q3 Interim Report
26./27.11.2018 Analyst' Conference:
German Equity Forum, Sheraton Airport Hotel, Frankfurt am Main
21.03.2019 Annual Report 2018 and Financial Statement Press Conference
03.05.2019 Annual General Meeting

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WE LEAD THE FUTURE

6M Interim Report 2018

August 13, 2018

This presentation contains forward-looking statements. This presentation does not represent any solicitation to purchase shares of First Sensor AG. Rather it is intended exclusively for information purposes with regard to possible future developments at the company. All future-oriented information in this presentation was produced on the basis of probability-based planning and represents statements regarding the future which cannot be guaranteed. Rounding differences may occur.

First Sensor AG, Investor Relations T +49 30 63 99 23 760 E [email protected]

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