Interim report as of June 30, 2010

• Consolidated sales increase by 15% to €1,728 million in first half of 2010
• Consolidated half-year EBIT up €166 million to €104 million
• 2010 earnings guidance increased to €260 million – €280 million

With a strong upturn in profitability and significant sales growth, the Rheinmetall Group is leaving the automotive crisis behind and returning to its earlier profitability. While the Defence sector showed ongoing positive business development at a high level in the first half of 2010, the Automotive sector increased its sales volume considerably and again posted a significantly positive result as compared to the same period of the previous year.