Ad hoc statement, Jul. 18, 2006

ThyssenKrupp expects pre-tax earnings of more than 750 million EUR in 3rd quarter

Full-year forecast raised to around 2.5 billion EUR EBT excluding nonrecurring effects

Based on current projections, ThyssenKrupp AG's pre-tax income - excluding major nonrecurring effects - for the 3rd quarter 2005/2006 will reach more than 750 million EUR, compared with 577 million EUR in the prior-year quarter. All segments with the exception of ThyssenKrupp Automotive contributed to this significant earnings growth.

Based on this earnings forecast the Executive Board of ThyssenKrupp AG now expects earnings before taxes - excluding major nonrecurring effects - to reach around 2.5 billion EUR for the full fiscal year.

ThyssenKrupp AG will announce further details when it presents its 3rd quarter interim report on August 11.

Contact:

Gundolf Moritz
ThyssenKrupp AG
Phone: +49 (211) 824-36464

Dr. Jürgen Claassen
Communications and Strategy
ThyssenKrupp AG
Phone: +49 (211) 824-36002

Published on Jul. 18, 2006

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