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Notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements

Corporate Information

ThyssenKrupp Aktiengesellschaft ("ThyssenKrupp AG" or " Company") is a publicly traded corporation domiciled in Germany. The interim condensed consolidated financial statements of ThyssenKrupp AG and subsidiaries, collectively the "Group", for the three and the six months ended March 31, 2006, were authorized for issue in accordance with a resolution of the Executive Board on May 08, 2006.

Basis of presentation

The accompanying unaudited Group's interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and its interpretations adopted by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) for interim financial information. Accordingly, these financial statements do not include all of the information and footnotes required by IFRS for complete financial statements for year end reporting purposes.

In the opinion of Management, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include all adjustments of a normal and recurring nature considered necessary for a fair presentation of results for interim periods. Results of the periods ended March 31, 2006, are not necessarily indicative for future results.

The preparation of interim financial statements in conformity with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting requires Management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of policies and reported amounts of assets and liabilities, income and expenses. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

These condensed consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared on the basis of IFRS S in issue that are effective or available for early adoption at the Group's first annual reporting date, September 30, 2006. Based on these IFRS S, Management has made assumptions about the accounting policies expected to be adopted (accounting policies) when the first IFRS annual financial statements are prepared for the year ended September 30, 2006.

The IFRS S that will be effective or available for voluntary early adoption in the annual financial statements for the period ended September 30, 2006, are still subject to change and to the issue of additional interpretation(s) and therefore cannot be determined with certainty. Accordingly, the accounting policies for that annual period that are relevant to this interim financial information will be determined only when the first IFRS financial statements are prepared as of September 30, 2006.

The preparation of the condensed consolidated interim financial statements in accordance with IAS 34 resulted in changes to the accounting policies as compared with the most recent annual financial statements prepared under previous GAAP (= US GAAP). The accounting policies set out below have been applied consistently to all periods presented in these condensed consolidated interim financial statements. They also have been applied in preparing an opening IFRS balance sheet as of October 01, 2004, for the purpose of the transition to IFRS S, as required by IFRS 1. The impact of the transition from previous GAAP to IFRS is explained before.

The accounting policies have been applied consistently throughout the Group for purposes of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

1 Summary of significant accounting policies

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a historical cost basis, except for certain financial instruments that are stated at fair value. The consolidated financial statements are presented in Euros since this is the currency in which the majority of the Group's transactions are denominated, with all amounts rounded to the nearest million except when otherwise indicated; this may result in differences compared to the unrounded figures.

Consolidation

The Group's consolidated financial statements include the accounts of ThyssenKrupp AG and all significant entities which are directly or indirectly controlled by ThyssenKrupp AG. Control is achieved where the Company has the power to govern the financial and operating policies of an entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities. In assessing control, potential voting rights that presently are exercisable or convertible are taken into account. The financial statements of subsidiaries are included in the consolidated financial statements from the date that control commences until the date that control ceases. On acquisition, the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities of a subsidiary are measured at their fair values at the date of acquisition. The interest of minority shareholders is stated at the minority's proportion of the fair values of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities recognized.

All significant inter-company transactions and balances between Group entities are eliminated on consolidation.

Material investments in associates are accounted for using the equity method of accounting. An associate is an entity over which the Group is in a position to exercise significant influence, but not control, through participation in the financial and operating policies. Significant influence is presumed when the Group holds 20% or more of the voting rights ("Associated Companies"). Where a Group entity transacts with an associate of the Group, unrealized profits and losses are eliminated to the extent of the Group's interest in the relevant associate.

The Group reports its interests in jointly-controlled entities (Joint Ventures) using the equity method of accounting. Where the Group transacts with its jointly-controlled entities, unrealized profits and losses are eliminated to the extent of the Group's interest in the joint venture.

Goodwill arising on consolidation represents the excess of the cost of acquisition over the Group's interest in the fair value of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities of a subsidiary, associate or jointly-controlled entity at the date of acquisition. Goodwill is recognized as an asset and is tested for impairment annually, or on such other occasions that events or changes in circumstances indicate that it might be impaired.

Goodwill arising on the acquisition of an associate or a jointly-controlled entity is included within the carrying amount of the associate or the jointly-controlled entity, respectively. Goodwill arising on the acquisition of subsidiaries is presented separately in the balance sheet.

On disposal of a subsidiary, associate or jointly-controlled entity, the attributable amount of goodwill is included in the determination of the profit or loss on disposal.

Foreign currency translation

The functional and reporting currency of ThyssenKrupp AG and its relevant European subsidiaries is the Euro (€). Transactions denominated in foreign currencies are initially recorded at the rates of exchange prevailing on the dates of the transactions. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in such currencies are retranslated at the rates prevailing on the balance sheet date. Profits and losses arising on exchange are included in the net profit or loss for the period.

Financial statements of the foreign subsidiaries included in the Group consolidated financial statements where the functional currency is other than the Euro are translated using their functional currency which is generally the respective local currency. The translation is performed using the current rate method, in which balance sheet amounts are translated to the reporting currency using the rates of exchange prevailing on the balance sheet date, while income statement amounts are translated using the periods average exchange rates. Net exchange gains or losses resulting from the translation of foreign financial statements are accumulated and included in equity. Such translation differences are recognized as income or as expenses in the period in which the operation is disposed of.

Non-U.S. companies that manage their sales, purchases, and financing substantially in US dollar use the US dollar as their functional currency. Using the functional currency in these cases involves translating non-monetary items such as non-current assets, including scheduled depreciation, and equity to US dollar using the average exchange rates of the respective year of addition. All other balance sheet line items are translated using the exchange rate as of the balance sheet date and all other income statement line items are translated using the period's average exchange rates. The resulting translation differences are included in the consolidated statement of income as "Other operating income or expenses". Thereafter, the US dollar financial statements are translated into the reporting currency using the current rate method.

Revenue recognition

Revenue from the sale of goods is recognized when the significant risks and rewards of ownership have been transferred to the buyer and the amount of revenue can be measured reliably. Revenue from services is recognized when services are rendered. No revenue is recognized if there are significant uncertainties regarding recovery of the consideration due or the possible return of goods. Revenue is recognized net of applicable provisions for discounts and allowances.

Construction contract revenue and expense are accounted for using the percentage-of-completion method, which recognizes revenue as performance of the contract progresses. The contract progress is determined based on the percentage of costs incurred to date to total estimated cost for each contract after giving effect to the most recent estimates of total cost. Contracts where the Group provides engineering services are also accounted for like construction contracts. Construction contracts under the percentage-of-completion method are measured at construction cost plus profits earned based on the percentage of the contract completed. Variations in contract work, claims and incentive payments are included to the extent that they have been agreed with the customer.

Where the income of a construction contract cannot be estimated reliably, contract revenue that is probable to be recovered is recognized to the extent of contract costs incurred. Contract costs are recognized as expenses in the period in which they are incurred.

Where it is probable that total contract costs will exceed total contract revenue, the expected loss is recognized as an expense immediately.

Revenues from contracts with multiple element arrangements, such as those including both goods and services, are recognized as each element is earned based on objective evidence of the relative fair value of each element.

Interest income is accrued on a time basis by reference to the principal outstanding and at the interest rate applicable. Dividend income from investments is recognized when the shareholders' rights to receive payment have been established.

Research and development costs

Research costs are expensed as incurred.

Development costs, whereby research findings are applied to a plan or design for the production of new or substantially improved products and processes, are capitalized if the product or process is technically and commercially feasible, there is a market for the output of the intangible asset, the attributable expenditure can be measured reliably, and the Group has sufficient resources to complete development. Other development costs are expensed as incurred. Capitalized development costs are stated at cost less accumulated amortization and are reviewed for impairment annually when the asset is not yet in use or more frequently when an indicator of impairment arises during the reporting year.

Earnings per share

Basic earnings per share amounts are computed by dividing net income attributable to ThyssenKrupp AG's shareholders by the weighted average number of shares outstanding. Shares issued during the period and shares reacquired during the period are weighted for the portion of the period that they were outstanding. There were no dilutive securities in the periods presented.

Intangible assets

Intangible assets with finite useful lives are capitalized at cost and amortized on a straight-line basis generally over a period of 3 to 15 years, depending on their estimated useful lives. Useful lives are examined on an annual basis and adjusted when applicable on a prospective basis. Amortization expense of intangible assets is primarily included in the "cost of sales" line item in the consolidated statement of income.

Property, plant and equipment

Fixtures and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Capitalized production costs for self constructed assets include costs of material, direct labor, and allocable material and manufacturing overhead. Borrowing costs directly attributable to the production of assets that necessarily take a substantial period of time to get ready for their intended use, are added to the cost of those assets, until such time as the assets are substantially ready for their intended use. Administrative costs are capitalized only if such costs are directly related to production. Maintenance and repair costs (day-to-day servicing) are expensed as incurred. The Group recognizes in the carrying amount of an item of property, plant and equipment the cost of replacing part and major inspection of such an item if it is probable that the future economic benefits embodied within the item will flow to the Group and the cost of the item can be measured reliably. Where fixtures and equipment comprise of significant parts having different useful lives those parts are accounted for as separate units and depreciated accordingly.

Fixtures and equipment are depreciated using the straight-line method. Upon sale or retirement, the acquisition or production cost and related accumulated depreciation are removed from the balance sheet and any gain or loss is included in the consolidated statement of income.

The following useful lives are used as a basis for calculating depreciation:

Buildings (incl. investment properties)			10 to 50 years
Building and land improvements			15 to 25 years
Technical machinery and equipment			8 to 25 years
Factory and office equipment			3 to 10 years

Investment property

Investment property consists of investments in land and buildings that are held to earn rental income or for capital appreciation, rather than for use in the production or supply of goods or services or for administrative purposes or sale in the ordinary course of business. Investment property is stated at cost less accumulated depreciation.

Impairment

At each balance sheet date, the Group reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible and intangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any). The recoverable amount is the greater of the fair value less cost to sell and the value in use. In assessing the value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market conditions. Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the Group estimates the recoverable amount of the Cash Generating Unit to which the asset belongs.

Goodwill arising on acquisition is allocated to Cash Generating Units. Those groups of Cash Generating Units represent the lowest level within the Group at which goodwill is monitored for internal management purposes. The recoverable amount of the Cash Generating Unit is tested for impairment annually, or on such other occasions that events or changes in circumstances indicate that it might be impaired.

If the recoverable amount of an asset is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset is reduced to its recoverable amount. Impairment losses are recognized as an expense immediately.

In case of impairment losses related to Cash Generating Units the carrying amount of any goodwill allocated to the Cash Generating Unit is reduced first. If the amount of impairment losses exceeds the carrying amount of goodwill, the difference is generally allocated proportionally to the remaining non-current assets of the Cash Generating Unit to reduce their carrying amounts accordingly.

Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset (Cash Generating Unit) is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount. The revised amount cannot exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognized for the asset (Cash Generating Unit) in prior years. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognized as income immediately. However, impairment losses relating to goodwill may not be reversed.

Leases

Leases are classified as either finance or operating. Lease transactions whereby the Group is the lessee and bears substantially all the risks and rewards incidental to ownership of an asset are accounted for as a finance lease. Accordingly, the Group capitalizes the leased asset at the lower of the fair value or the present value of the minimum lease payments and subsequently depreciates the leased asset over the shorter of the lease term and its useful life. In addition, the Group records a corresponding lease obligation on the balance sheet which is subsequently settled and carried forward using the effective interest method. All other leasing agreements entered into by the Group, as a lessee, are accounted for as operating leases whereby the lease payments are expensed on a straight-line basis.

Lease transactions whereby the Group is the lessor and transfers substantially all of the benefits and risks incident to the ownership of property, are accounted for as a sale and financing of the leased asset. The Group recognizes a receivable at an amount equal to the net investment in the lease and includes interest income in the consolidated income statement. All other lease agreements entered into by the Group, as a lessor, are accounted for as operating leases whereby the leased asset remains on the Group's balance sheet and is depreciated. Scheduled lease payments are recorded as income when earned.

Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of acquisition/manufacturing cost or net realizable value. Net realizable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business less estimated costs of completion and selling costs. In general inventories are valued using the average cost method. Manufacturing cost includes direct material, labor and allocable material and manufacturing overhead based on normal operating capacity.

Receivables

Receivables are stated at their cost less impairment losses.

Receivables that do not bear interest or bear below market interest rates and have an expected term of more than one year are discounted with the discount subsequently amortized to interest income over the term of the receivable.

The Group sells undivided interests in certain trade accounts and notes receivable both on an ongoing and one-time basis to special purpose entities, which are not required to be consolidated, or to other lending institutions. Financial assets sold under these arrangements are excluded from accounts receivable in the Group's balance sheet at the time of sale if it is assured that the cash flows related to those receivables will be passed through to the acquirer and substantially all risks and rewards have been transferred. If substantially all risks and rewards have neither been transferred nor retained, financial assets are excluded from the books at the time of the sale if it is assured that the cash flows of the receivables will be passed through to the acquirer and the acquirer has gained control over the receivables. If substantially all risks and rewards have been retained financial assets remain in the Group's balance sheet as collateral for borrowings.

Securities

Investments in securities are recognized on a settlement-date basis and are initially measured at cost.

Investments held by the Group are classified as available-forsale and are measured at subsequent reporting dates at fair value. Unrealized gains and losses are recognized directly in equity, until the security is disposed of or is determined to be impaired, at which time the cumulative gain or loss previously recognized in equity is included in the net profit or loss for the period.

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand, checks, and bank deposits with an original maturity of three months or less.

Deferred income taxes

Deferred tax is accounted for using the balance sheet liability method in respect of temporary differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities in the financial statements and the corresponding tax basis used in the computation of taxable profit as well as for unused tax losses or credits. In principle, deferred tax liabilities are recognized for all taxable temporary differences and deferred tax assets are recognized to the extent that it is probable that taxable profits will be available against which deductible temporary differences can be utilised. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are also recognized on temporary differences arising from business combinations except to the extent they arise from goodwill.

Deferred taxes are calculated at the enacted or substantially enacted tax rates that are expected to apply when the asset or liability is settled. Deferred tax is charged or credited to the income statement, except when it relates to items credited or charged directly to equity, in which case the deferred tax is also recognized directly in equity.

Cumulative income and expense directly recognized in equity

The equity line item "Cumulative income and expense directly recognized in equity" includes changes in the equity of the Group that were not recognized in the consolidated statement of income of the period, except those resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners. Cumulative income and expense directly recognized in equity includes foreign currency translation adjustments, recognized actuarial gains and losses relating to pensions and other postretirement obligations as well as unrealized holding gains and losses on available-for-sale securities and on derivative financial instruments.

Accrued pension and similar obligations

The Group's net obligation for defined benefit and other postretirement benefit plans have been calculated for each plan using the projected unit credit method. All actuarial gains and losses as of October 01, 2004, the date of transition to IFRS, were recognized in equity. Actuarial gains and losses that arise subsequent to October 01, 2004, are recognized directly in equity and presented in the Statement of Recognized Income and Expense.

Where the plan calculation results in a benefit to the Group, the recognized prepaid benefit cost is limited to the net total of unrecognized past service costs and the present value of any future refunds from the plan or reductions in future contributions to the plan.

Service cost for pensions and other postretirement obligations are recognized as an expense in income from operations, while interest cost and the expected return on plan assets recognized as components of net periodic pension cost are included in net financial income/(expense) in the Group's consolidated statement of income. When benefits of a plan are improved, the portion of the increased benefit relating to past service is recognized as an expense in income from operations on a straight-line basis over the average period until the benefits become vested. To the extent that the benefits vest immediately, the expense is recognized immediately.

The Group's obligations for contributions to defined contribution plans are recognized as expense in income from operations as incurred.

The Group maintains multi-employer plans. Where the required information is available these plans are accounted for as defined benefit plans, otherwise as defined contribution plans.

Provisions

Provisions are recognized when the Group has a present obligation as a result of a past event which will result in a probable outflow of economic benefits that can be reasonably estimated. Where the effect of the time value of money is material, provisions are discounted using a risk adjusted market rate.

A provision for warranties is recognized when the underlying products or services are sold. The provision is based on historical warranty data and a weighting of all possible outcomes against their associated probabilities.

Provisions for restructuring costs are recognized when the Group has a detailed formal plan for the restructuring which has been notified to affected parties.

A provision for onerous contracts is recognized when the expected benefits to be derived by the Group from a contract are lower than the unavoidable cost of meeting its obligations under the contract.

Share-based compensation

The Group has management incentive plans which grant stock appreciation rights/stock rights to executive and senior employees. The fair value of these rights is calculated on the date of grant and recognized as expense on a straight-line basis over the vesting period with a corresponding increase in provisions. The provision is remeasured at each balance sheet date and at settlement date. Any changes in the fair value of the provision are recognized as part of income from operations.

The Group set up an Employee Share Purchase Plan for selected executive employees that grants purchase of shares at a discount. Services received are recognized on a straight-line basis based on the estimated discount with regard to the shares during the period from the offer of the Employee Share Purchase Plan until the grant date which is the date when the employees accept the offer.

Bank borrowings

Interest-bearing bank loans and overdrafts are recorded at the proceeds received, net of direct issue costs. Finance charges, including premiums payable on settlement or redemption, are accounted for on an accrual basis and are added to the carrying amount of the instrument to the extent that they are not settled in the period in which they arise.

Derivative financial instruments

The Group uses derivative financial instruments to hedge its exposure to foreign currency exchange, interest rate and commodity price risks arising from operational, financing and investment activities. Derivative financial instruments are used exclusively to hedge existing or anticipated underlying transactions. Such derivative financial instruments and derivative financial instruments that are embedded within other contractual arrangements and have to be separated are recognized initially and subsequently at fair value. The gain or loss on remeasurement to fair value is recognized immediately in profit or loss.

If derivatives are used to hedge risks, IAS 39 permits, under certain conditions, the application of special regulations in hedge accounting.

Where a derivative financial instrument is designated as a hedge of the variability in cash flows of a highly probable forecasted transaction or, regarding currency risks, a firm commitment, the effective part of any gain or loss on the derivative financial instrument is recognized in equity. The reclassification from equity into earnings occurs in the same period as the underlying transaction affects earnings. When measuring the effectiveness between the underlying hedged transaction and the hedging instrument the ineffective part of the hedge and adjustments due to time value changes are recognized immediately in the income statement.

When the hedging instrument expires or is sold, terminated or exercised, or the entity revokes designation of the hedge relationship but the hedged forecast transaction is still expected to occur, the cumulative gain or loss at that point remains in equity and is recognized in accordance with the above policy when the transaction occurs. If the hedged transaction is no longer expected to take place, the cumulative unrealized gain or loss recognized in equity is recognized immediately in the income statement.

For derivatives which serve to hedge the fair value of recognized assets and liabilities or firm commitments (so-called fair value hedges), the hedging instrument is shown at fair value, with changes in its fair value appearing in the income statement. Any changes in the fair value of the hedged asset, liability or firm commitment resulting from the hedged risk are also recognized in the income statement. Given a perfect hedge, the changes in measurement recognized in the income statement for the hedge and the hedged transaction will largely balance one another. If the asset or liability is recognized at amortized cost according to the general regulations, the book value has to be adjusted for the accumulated changes in fair value resulting from the hedged risk. However, if the asset is recognized at fair value (e.g. an available-for-sale security), the changes in fair value resulting from the hedged risk have to be recognized, contrary to the general rule, in the income statement.

In order to hedge its exposure to foreign currency, the variability in interest rates and commodity risks, the Group mostly applies the Cash Flow Hedge Accounting Model.

Trade accounts payable and other liabilities

Trade accounts payable and other liabilities are stated at amortized cost.

Disposal Groups and Discontinued Operations

The Group reports as a disposal group non-current assets, that will be disposed of by sale together with other assets and liabilities in a single transaction, which collectively meet the held for sale criteria as specified in IFRS 5 "Non-current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations". The Group reports the assets and liabilities of a disposal group separately in the balance sheet line item "assets held for sale" and "liabilities associated with assets held for sale", respectively. Unless a disposal group qualifies for discontinued operations reporting, the revenues and expenses of the disposal group remain within continuing operations until the date of disposal. The Group reports the results of a disposal group that also qualifies as a component of the Group as discontinued operations if it represents a separate major line of business or geographical area of operations. The Group reports the results of discontinued operations in the period in which they occur separately within the consolidated statement of income as "discontinued operations (net of tax)". All prior period consolidated statements of income are adjusted to report the results of the component within discontinued operations.

On initial classification as held for sale, non-current assets and disposal groups are recognized at the lower of the carrying amount and fair value less costs to sell. Impairment losses on initial classification as held for sale are included in profit or loss, as are gains and losses on subsequent remeasurement.

Financial statement classification

Certain line items in the consolidated statement of income and on the consolidated balance sheet have been combined. These items are disclosed separately in the Notes to the consolidated financial statements. Certain reclassifications have been to the prior period presentation to conform to that of the current period.

In general the Group classifies assets and liabilities as current when they are expected to be realized or settled within twelve months after the balance sheet date. Group companies that have operating cycles longer than twelve months classify assets and liabilities as current if they are expected to be realized within the company's normal operating cycle.

Use of estimates

The preparation of the Group consolidated financial statements requires Management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of policies and reported amounts of assets and liabilities, income and expenses. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognized in the period in which the estimate is revised if the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods if the revision affects both current and future periods.

2 Emissions Trading Scheme

On January 01, 2005, the Group began to participate in the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS). The Group received notification from the national emissions-trading agency that it is entitled to receive allowances to emit 56.0 million tons of CO₂ (one third is allocated to 2005) during the compliance period 2005 – 2007. The majority of the total allowances are allocated to the Steel segment. The rights are capitalized at cost as an intangible asset. If the emissions are expected to exceed the amount covered by the granted allowances, the Group records an obligation for the purchase of additional allowances.

3 Disposal Groups

As part of the portfolio optimization program, in September 2005, in the Autmotive segment the disposal of the ThyssenKrupp Stahl Company and in the Services segment the disposal of the Hommel Group have been initiated which are not consummated as of the March 31, 2006. In addition, in the 2nd quarter ended March 31, 2006, in the Automotive segment the disposal of ThyssenKrupp Budd's Plastics Division has been initiated.

ThyssenKrupp Stahl Company is a permanent mold aluminium foundry in the US. Hommel distributes a manufacturer-overlapping range of CNC machine tools, including pre- and after-sales services for new and pre-owned machines. The Plastics Division creates fiberglass-reinforced composites and molded products for automotive manufacturers.

The three activities do not meet the requirements for discontinued operation reporting in accordance with IFRS 5. Therefore, revenues and expenses will continue to be presented as income from continuing operations until the date of the disposal.

The following table shows the assets and liabilities of the three disposal groups as of March 31, 2006:

million €
			March 31, 2006
			ThyssenKrupp Stahl Company		Plastics Division		Hommel Group
Property, plant and equipment, net			9		59		0
Financial assets			0		0		1
Deferred assets			20		0		2
Inventories			15		13		11
Trade accounts receivable, net			13		28		18
Other receivables			3		1		1
Assets held for sale			60		101		33
Accrued pension and similar obligations			13		0		3
Deferred tax liabilities			1		0		3
Other current provisions			0		0		5
Current financial liabilities			86		84		15
Trade accounts payable			7		10		15
Other liabilities			6		3		9
Liabilities associated with assets held for sale			113		97		50

The above mentioned "income from discontinued operations" as well as the "assets held for sale" and "liabilities associated with assets held for sale" are included in the various tables within the notes to the financial statements.

4 Expense for share-based compensation

Management incentive plans

In the 2nd quarter ended March 31, 2006, the appreciation rights granted in the fifth installment of the long-term management incentive plan were settled with payment of €40.8 million as a result of the performance hurdles being met at the end of the performance period. This resulted in the recognition of compensation expense from the plan in the amount of €10.0 million in the 2nd quarter (2nd quarter ended March 31, 2005: €2.3 million).

In January 2006, ThyssenKrupp granted 94,732 stock rights under the fourth installment of the mid-term incentive plan. In total, ThyssenKrupp recorded compensation expense of €13.0 million from this plan in the 2nd quarter (2nd quarter ended March 31, 2005: €2.9 million).

In February 2006, the Group implemented a Share Purchase Plan for selected executive employees. Under the plan the beneficiaries are entitled to purchase up to a fixed amount ThyssenKrupp shares at a discount. In the 2nd quarter ended March 31, 2006, the Group recorded compensation expense from the plan in the amount of €0.7 million.

5 Cost of sales

Based on expected future cash flows, it was determined that property, plant and equipment of the Canadian plant Kitchener of the Chassis business unit of the Automotive segment had to be impaired. Therefore cost of sales include an asset impairment of €49 million in the 2nd quarter.

6 Other operating income

In the 2nd quarter ended March 31, 2006, other operating income includes €153 million resulting from the break fee which had to be paid by Dofasco in accordance with the terms of the Support Agreement and €61 million resulting from an insurance settlement in connection with a fire at the Duisburg electrolytic coating line 2 in September 2005.

7 Cost for pensions and similar obligations

The net periodic pension cost for the defined benefit plans is as follows:

Table: Net periodic pension cost for the defined benefit plans

Due to an additional contribution in the 1st quarter ended December 31, 2005, the expected contribution in fiscal year 2005/2006 related to ThyssenKrupp's funded plans increased by €11 million.

The net periodic postretirement benefit cost for health care obligations is as follows:

million €
			2nd quarter ended March 31, 2005 USA/Canada		2nd quarter ended March 31, 2006 USA/Canada		1st half ended March 31, 2005 USA/Canada		1st half ended March 31, 2006 USA/Canada
Service cost			5		6		10		12
Interest cost			15		15		30		31
Expected return on reimbursement rights			(1)		(1)		(2)		(3)
Net periodic postretirement benefit cost			19		20		38		40

8 Contingencies including pending lawsuits and claims for damages

Guarantees

ThyssenKrupp AG and its segment lead companies as well as – in individual cases – its subsidiaries have issued guarantees in favor of customers or lenders. The following table shows obligations under guarantees where the principal debtor is not a consolidated Group company:

million €
			Maximum potential amount of future payments as of March 31, 2006		Provision as of March 31, 2006
Advance payment bonds			27		0
Performance bonds			102		0
Third party credit guarantee			35		0
Residual value guarantees			45		1
Other guarantees			503		1
Total			712		2

The terms of those guarantees depend on the type of guarantee and may range from three months to ten years (e.g. rental payment guarantees).

The basis for possible payments under the guarantees is the non-performance of the primary obligor under a contractual agreement, e.g. late delivery, delivery of non-conforming goods under a contract, non-performance with respect to the warranted quality or default under a loan agreement.

All guarantees issued by ThyssenKrupp AG or the segment lead companies are based on requests from third parties who are subject to recourse provisions in case of default. In some cases we, as the guarantor, have collateralization agreements to fully or partially cover a potential loss from our performance under such guarantee.

Special purpose entities

ThyssenKrupp has leased a facility used in the production of coke. The application of the rules of this Interpretation SIC 12 "Consolidation – Special Purpose Entities" to the company acting as operator of this facility resulted in considering this company to be a special purpose entity under the scope of the Interpretation which has to be consolidated. The consolidation of this company does not have a material effect on the results of operations or the financial position of the Group. In addition, upon review of the owner company, that is also considered to be a special purpose entity under the scope of the Interpretation, it was determined that the Group does not control this company and consequently will not include this entity in the consolidated financial statements. The obligations of the Group existing under the lease and purchasing agreement will continue to be considered future minimum lease payments from operating leases and amount to approximately €63 million in the current fiscal year. The Group's maximum exposure to loss from this facility amounts to approximately €45 million and results from the residual value guarantee for the asset at the end of the lease and purchasing agreement which is mainly covered by third parties.

Commitments and other contingencies

On October 11, 2005, the European Commission announced the initiation of administrative fine proceedings against companies of the elevator and escalator industry. This has also affected some European companies of the ThyssenKrupp Group. Previous to the initiation of the administrative fine proceedings, the European Commission had conducted pre-investigations in the beginning of 2004. As part of these pre-investigations, several revisions were carried out at the four major elevator manufacturers in the European Union and at the corresponding associations. Subject of the administrative fine proceedings is that the respective companies are accused of having violated the Euopean antitrust law in connection with the manufacturing and servicing of elevators and escalators as well as the selling of the respective spare parts in certain memberstates of the European Union. ThyssenKrupp is cooperating with the antitrust authorities. The EU-Commission has not yet declared the amount of any possible administrative fine and therefore ThyssenKrupp is not yet able to estimate the financial consequences of the administrative fine proceedings.

Having signed the agreement on December 30, 2005, ThyssenKrupp is obligated to acquire together with EADS the Atlas Elektronik GmbH which is located in Bremen. ThyssenKrupp will hold an interest in Atlas of 60% which equals a purchase price of €88.1 million. The acquisition will be consummated as soon as the relevant supervisory boards and antitrust authorities have given their go-aheads.

On January 26, 2006, ThyssenKrupp AG has signed an agreement with Mittal Steel Company N.V. in which ThyssenKrupp has undertaken to acquire up to 100% of the shares in Dofasco if Mittal Steel takes over Arcelor. This may result in an obligation up to €4 billion.

Pending lawsuits and claims for damages

The Group is involved in pending and threatened litigation in connection with the sale of certain companies, which may lead to partial repayment of purchase price or to the award of damages. In addition, damage claims may be payable to customers and subcontractors under performance contracts. Certain of these claims have proven unfounded or have expired under the statute of limitations. The Group believes, based upon consultation with relevant legal counsel, that the ultimate outcome of these pending and threatened lawsuits will not result in a material impact on the Group's financial condition or results of operations.

The companies of the HDW group which are included in the Group's consolidated financial statements since January 01, 2005, are exposed to claims in the normal course of business and in pending litigations with a previous owner. Due to the significant uncertainties surrounding the measurement of outstanding risks resulting from the HDW acquisition, the Group is currently unable to estimate the possible loss or range of loss. Regarding the remaining contingencies, including pending litigations, there have been no significant changes since the previous year end.

9 Derivative financial instruments

The carrying values and fair market values of the Group's derivative financial instruments are as follows:

million €
			Carrying value Sept. 30, 2005		Fair value Sept. 30, 2005		Carrying value March 31, 2006		Fair value March 31, 2006
Derivative financial instruments
Assets
Foreign currency derivatives inclusive embedded derivatives			128		128		124		124
Commodity derivatives			21		21		34		34
Liabilities
Foreign currency derivatives inclusive embedded derivatives			124		124		76		76
Interest rate derivatives			88		88		80		80
Commodity derivatives			8		8		22		22
Total			369		369		336		336

10 Segment reporting

As a result of the reorganization of the steel activities of the ThyssenKrupp Group as of October 01, 2005, the Steel and the Stainless segments were created from the former Steel segment. To ensure comparability, Edelstahl Witten-Krefeld GmbH (EWK) which has been disposed of in the meanwhile is presented within Special Materials in the previous quarter. Prior period presentation has been adjusted accordingly.

Table: Segment information for the 2nd quarter ended March 31, 2005 and March 31, 2006 and for the 1st half ended March 31, 2005 and March 31, 2006

11 Earnings per share

Basic earnings per share is computed as follows:

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			2nd quarter ended March 31, 2005				2nd quarter ended March 31, 2006
			Total amount in million €		Earnings per share in €		Total amount in million €		Earnings per share in €
Numerator:
Income from continuing operations (net of tax)			248		0.50		429		0.84
Income discontinued operations (net of tax)			0		0.00		0		0.00
Gain on disposal of discontinued operations (net of tax)			812		1.63		0		0.00
Net income (attributable to ThyssenKrupp AG's stockholders)			1,060		2.13		429		0.84
Denominator:
Weighted average shares:			498,358,299				514,489,044

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			1st half ended March 31, 2005				1st half ended March 31, 2006
			Total amount in million €		Earnings je per share in €		Total amount in million €		Earnings je per share in €
Numerator:
Income from continuing operations (net of tax)			548		1.10		679		1.33
Income from discontinued operations (net of tax)			12		0.03		0		0.00
Gain on disposal of discontinued operations (net of tax)			809		1.62		0		0.00
Net income (attributable to ThyssenKrupp AG's stockholders)			1,369		2.75		679		1.33
Denominator:
Weighted average shares			498,358,299				510,142,741

Relevant number of common shares for the determination of earnings per share

Earnings per share have been computed by dividing income attributable to common stockholders of ThyssenKrupp AG (numerator) by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding (denominator) during the period. Shares issued during the period and shares reacquired during the period have been weighted for the portion of the period that they were outstanding.

The weighted average number of outstanding shares was reduced by the reacquisition of shares on May 06, 2003 and increased by the reissuance of those shares in the 2nd quarter ended March 31, 2004, the 3rd quarter ended June 30, 2005 and the 1st quarter ended December 31, 2005.

There were no dilutive securities in the periods presented.

12 Additional information to the consolidated statement of cash flows

Included in the Group's cash flows from operations were the following amounts of interest and income taxes paid or received:

million €
			1st half ended March 31, 2005		1st half ended March 31, 2006
Interest paid			174		208
Income taxes paid/(received), net			171		(45)

The following cash flows resulted from discontinued operations:

million €
			1st half ended March 31, 2005		1st half ended March 31, 2006
Net cash provided by operating activities			6		-
Net cash used in by investing activities			(11)		-
Net cash provided by financing activities			3		-

Non-cash investing activities

In the 1st half ended March 31, 2006, the acquisition and first-time consolidation of companies created an increase in intangible assets, property, plant and equipment and investment property of €134 (March 31, 2005: €1,364 million).

The non-cash addition of assets under finance leases in the 1st half ended March 31, 2006 amounts to €3 million (March 31, 2005: €3 million).

Non-cash financing activities

In the 1st half ended March 31, 2006, the acquisition and first-time consolidation of companies resulted in an increase in gross financial payables in the amount of €3 million (March 31, 2005: €102 million).

13 Subsequent events

After March 31, 2006, management gave its approval to continue the restructuring in the Automotive segment and in this context in particular to close the Detroit plant of ThyssenKrupp Budd in the USA. In addition, approval was given for the disposal of ThyssenKrupp Stahl Company and the Plastics Division of ThyssenKrupp Budd on the terms negotiated with the potential buyers.