Thursday, 15. April 2010 Ad hoc: R. STAHL generated a positive result despite the crisis - proposal for dividend of € 0.40 per share - consistent payout ratio - positive signals from the market

Waldenburg, 15/04/2010 - R. STAHL group, focused on explosion protection, could assert itself well in fiscal year 2009, despite the difficult economic environment. The company could utilize the crisis and gain market shares in a significant degree. This has been achieved with investments as part of the growth strategy of the previous years. But also with the objective of keeping the core workforce in the crisis.

With a tight cost management and savings in materials prices, R. STAHL nevertheless managed to generate net earnings amounting to € 5.6 million. This fact prompts the Executive Board and the Supervisory Board to propose a dividend of € 0.40 per no-par share entitled to dividend to the Annual General Meeting. Planned dividend volume corresponds to a payout ratio of 42 % of the group's net earnings.

The sound financial situation of the group as well as the first positive signals from the market allow for a year-on-year payout ratio even in the crisis. R. STAHL thus continues its consistent dividend policy.

If you have any questions please contact:

R. STAHL AG
Communications / Investor Relations
Judith Schäuble
Am Bahnhof 30, Waldenburg (Württ. )
Germany

Phone: 07942.943-1217, Fax: 07942.943-40 1217
e-mail: judith.schaeuble@stahl.de

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