Kurumsal İletişim

7 December 2005
METRO Group disposes of Praktiker Real Estate
METRO Group has disposed of 53 Praktiker locations to a real estate fund managed by IXIS AEW Europe.

14 November 2005
METRO Group with record number of vocational trainees
• Almost 8,700 vocational trainees in Germany
• 2005 again appreciably more than 3,000 new vocational trainees
• Training quota rises to 8.4 percent

10 November 2005
METRO Group offers international career opportunities in retailing
Meeting Metro - the platform for vocational education and careers in the retail industry is being held for the first time in Hamburg

2 November 2005
METRO Group’s sales 4.9 percent up in the third quarter
• Sales and earnings development at Real impairs outlook for 2005
• Growth drivers show good business performance
• Continuing double-digit sales growth outside Germany

27 October 2005
METRO Group prepares for the IPO of Praktiker
The Supervisory Board of METRO Group discussed the options for Praktiker at its meeting today.

24 October 2005
METRO Group opts for consortium of banks for possible IPO of Praktiker
METRO Group is currently evaluating its strategic options for Praktiker Bau- und Heimwerkermärkte AG.

20 October 2005
Praktiker with good sales development and strong earnings growth in the first nine months
• Accelerated sales growth in the 3rd quarter
• Sales up 2.4% in the first nine months
• EBITA improves about 40%

30 September 2005
METRO Group reduces stake in Loyalty Partner
METRO Group reduced its 25% stake in Loyalty Partner.

28 September 2005
METRO Group and GS1 Germany jointly establish accredited RFID Test Lab
• Sole research and test center in Europe
• Solutions can be tested and certified according to the EPCglobal standards

23 September 2005
METRO Group opens its bilingual company kindergarten 'Metro-Sternchen'
Today, the METRO Group opens its bilingual company kindergarten "Metro-Sternchen" as part of an effort to improve the compatibility of family and career. The child care center at the headquarters of the METRO Group in Düsseldorf will offer places for 65 children between the ages of 4 months and 6 years.

2 August 2005
METRO Group Sales Up 3.9 Percent in the First Half Year
• Sales rise 9.5 percent in international business, even 22.3 percent in Eastern Europe
• Earnings before taxes (EBT) boosted by 10.1 percent
• Foreign share 52 percent in the second quarter

27 July 2005
Real hypermarkets start business in Russia
METRO Group sales division opens first outlet in Moscow

20 June 2005
Reshuffle of the Real Board of Management
With the "Neue Preiszeit" [new price age], METRO Group's Real hypermarkets in February 2005 started a comprehensive campaign to strengthen the profile of this sales division in Germany.

20 June 2005
METRO Group to evaluate strategic options for Praktiker
METRO Group will be conducting a comprehensive review of all strategic options available for its home improvement and DIY sales division, Praktiker Bau- und Heimwerkermärkte AG, over the coming months.

18 May 2005
METRO Group Continues on Growth Course
At the Annual General Meeting the company draws a positive balance for the fiscal year 2004

3 May 2005
METRO Group with strong growth in international business
• In the first quarter 2005 total sales rise 4.2 percent to € 13.4 billion despite negative calendar effects
• International sales grow 9.1 percent to € 6.58 billion
• Eastern Europe continues to be the growth driver: sales up 21.8 percent
• International share rises from 46.9 to 49.0 percent
• EBITA of sales divisions improves by 4.6 percent
• Expectations for fiscal year 2005 approved

27 April 2005
Future Store technologies continue to increase in popularity
• The METRO Group concept is confirmed by positive customer resonance
• Deployment is to be extended

22 March 2005
METRO Group maintains its growth course
• Sales increase by 5.3 percent to € 56.4 bn in fiscal year 2004
• METRO Group EBITA rises by 13.8 percent to € 1.81 bn
• Earnings per share up 7.7 percent to € 2.53
• Foreign share of sales nearly 50 percent
• Net debt reduced by more than € 500 mn

18 February 2005
EuroShop 2005: METRO Group Future Store Initiative presents ground-breaking innovations for trade and retailing
For the first time the METRO Group and its partners will exhibit at EuroShop, Düsseldorf’s Global Retail Trade Fair, from February 19 to 23, 2005.

15 February 2005
METRO Group lays foundation stone for bilingual company kindergarten
With the construction of its company kindergarten, METRO Group is setting a landmark to demonstrate the compatibility of family and career.

14 February 2005
METRO Group intensifies internationalization of its logistics arm
• New structure for cross-divisional service company MGL
• Logistics standards for all 30 Metro countries
• Frank Wiemer new chairman of the MGL Board of Management

10 February 2005
METRO Group introduces new private label 'Cali' for fruits and vegetables
Quality, freshness and internationality – these are the focal points of METRO Group’s presentation at this year’s Fruit Logistica trade fair in Berlin. For the first time, METRO Group’s sales divisions Metro Cash & Carry, Real and Extra are unveiling their new private label 'Cali.'

12 January 2005
Trading Statement fourth quarter / fiscal year 2004
METRO Group sales 2004 up 5.3 percent to € 56.4 billion; at constant exchange rates up 5.5 percent
• International sales up 9.2 percent to € 27.6 billion;
at constant exchange rates up 9.6 percent – international share of sales at 49 percent
• Continued expansion of Metro Cash & Carry as well as Media Markt and Saturn with a total of 102 openings
• EPS growth of 6 to 10 percent pre non recurring expenditures for the disposal of 137 Extra stores expected

4 January 2005
METRO Group: Market entry in Serbia
METRO Group now most international retailer