• Steady deliveries thanks to successful order book management
• EBIT* before one-off: € 1.7 billion
• EBIT* of € 1.1 billion impacted by foreign exchange effects
• Net Income: € 0.3 billion
• Net Cash at € 8.1 billion: a key strength
• A400M outcome remains subject to ongoing negotiations with launch customers

Amsterdam, 16 November 2009 – The nine months results of EADS (stock exchange symbol: EAD) reflect the Group’s successful efforts in prudently managing operations and backlog in a currently challenging business environment. Deliveries continued to be steady across all businesses. Revenues increased slightly to € 29.7 billion. The EBIT* before one-off amounted to € 1.7 billion. Foreign exchange effects in particular have weighed on EADS’ nine months EBIT* of € 1.1 billion. The order intake of € 24.6 billion mirrors the present slowdown in the commercial segment. EADS’ order book of more than € 378 billion provides a solid platform for continued deliveries in the future. The Net Cash Position stands at € 8.1 billion and strengthens the Group’s position in a volatile economic environment.

“Given the challenging commercial market situation, EADS’ nine months results demonstrate the Group’s resilience in the economic crisis so far. Protecting our cash and managing the order book and deliveries – these business priorities served us well this year. I am particularly satisfied that we received the go-ahead from our customers for the Eurofighter Tranche 3a,” said Louis Gallois, CEO of EADS. “New programmes require our utmost attention. Regarding A400M, we are working with our customers to reach an acceptable solution for all parties and to put this programme on a solid long-term footing. Additionally, the A380 programme is still a matter of concern; industrial and financial reviews are underway.”

Revenues of EADS stood at € 29.7 billion (9m 2008: € 29.4 billion), supported by stronger commercial aircraft deliveries at Airbus (358 units compared to 349) but offset by lower revenue recognition in the A400M programme and price deterioration on commercial aircraft deliveries. Growth at Astrium (up 17 percent) and Eurocopter (up 9 percent) contributed to the Group’s positive revenue development.