Questions and Answers


In what areas is Pfleiderer active?

The Pfleiderer Group (ISIN DE 0006764749) is one of the worldwide leading manufacturers of engineered wood. The company and its approximately 4,900 employees operates 16 locations in North America, Western and Eastern Europe producing engineered wood, surface finished products as well as laminated flooring. Pfleiderer is the preferred partner of the furniture industry, specialist and home improvement stores, and interior design suppliers. The company delivers its comprehensive range of core materials and surface-finished products to customers in over 80 countries.

The Pfleiderer product range covers raw particleboard, medium density fiberboard (MDF), and high density fiberboard (HDF), surface-finished products such as melamine-faced particleboard and post-forming elements as well as laminated flooring. The Group operates seven production sites in Western Europe, four in Eastern Europe, and five in North America.

How many people does the Pfleiderer Group employ?

The Pfleiderer Group employed around 4,900 people in its continuing operations as of January 31, 2012.

Which accounting standards does the Pfleiderer Group use in its consolidated financial statements and quarterly reports?

Pfleiderer has prepared its consolidated financial statements and quarterly reports in accordance with IFRSs since fiscal year 2005.

What is the fiscal year?

The fiscal year is the same as the calendar year.

What is Pfleiderer’s position on the principles of corporate governance?

Responsible, value-oriented corporate governance is firmly rooted at Pfleiderer AG. Pfleiderer has a long tradition of this, and it plays a central role. Pfleiderer AG views the principles as an essential precondition and a central requirement for sustainably increasing the enterprise value for its shareholders and investors.

How can I order a copy of the current Annual Report/Quarterly Report?

The current Annual and Quarterly Reports can be downloaded from our website:

Would you like a print copy of the reports?
Take advantage of our Order Service or send an e-mail to andrea.fromm@pfleiderer.com – we’ll send you the reports without delay.

Where can I download the Annual/Quarterly Report?

Naturally, the current Annual and Quarterly Reports are also available for you to download. You can find all information on this subject here.

What is the ISIN/WKN for Pfleiderers’ shares?

The ISIN is DE 0006764749. The German securities code number (WKN) derived from this is 676474.

How many people own shares in Pfleiderer AG?

The current shareholder structure can be viewed here:

Is there a stock option plan?

At the Annual General Meeting on July 10, 2001, the shareholders of Pfleiderer AG approved a stock option plan for a total of 4,268,500
no-par value shares (corresponding to 10% of share capital), the subscription rights of which will be issued as part of Pfleiderer’s stock option plans. The Company decides each year at its own discretion if there will be a stock option plan, who is eligible to participate in it, and how many shares each eligible participant will receive. The stock options are granted to eligible participants on the condition that they make a personal investment.

The stock options have a six-year term. They may be exercised no sooner than three years after they have been granted. The number of stock options granted to eligible participants is calculated based on the amount of the personal investment divided by the strike price and multiplied by a factor of 12 for executives and 18 for members of the Executive Board. The strike price is derived from the Company’s average share price in September through November. Stock options may be exercised at a subscription price between 110% and 125% of the strike price.

How high was the most recent dividend payment?

The last dividend payments were (in Euro):

2005: 0.15
2006: 0.25
2007: 0.30
2008: 0.00
2009: 0.00

When is the next Shareholder’s Meeting?

We will promptly inform you about the next meeting!

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