Annual Report Carl Zeiss Group 2005/06 TS 44650 Zeiss / Geschäftsbericht 2005/06 / Lagebericht / englisch 4/31.1.2007 Carl Zeiss is an international group of com- panies which is a global leader in the optical and opto-electronic industry. In fiscal year 2005/06, 11,249 employees all over the world generated revenues totaling EUR 2,433 million. The basis of our success is our consistent cus- tomer orientation, our leading edge technology and our innovative strength. Carl Zeiss is a stock corporation which is wholly owned by the Carl Zeiss Stiftung (Carl Zeiss Foundation). The Carl Zeiss Stiftung is com- mitted to the continued existence of the com- pany, fulfilling its social responsibility, support- ing the optical and precision engineering industries and cultivating research and edu- cation. The business groups of the Carl Zeiss Group operate in the growth markets of Medical and Research Solutions, Industrial Solutions and Lifestyle Products. Our ZEISS brand stands for precision, quality and innovative ideas. Since pioneering science in optics, we continue to challenge the limits of man‘s imagination. With our passion for excellence, we create value for our customers and inspire the world in new ways: our solutions, technologies and know-how are found in many aspects of modern life. We make it visible. TS 44650 Zeiss / Geschäftsbericht 2005/06 / Lagebericht / englisch 4/31.1.2007 Carl Zeiss Group Business Groups Semiconductor Organizers, laptops, cell phones – to enhance the convenience of modern communication and Technology entertainment electronics, increasingly small and powerful microchips are needed. Carl Zeiss is the global market leader for lithography optics – the basic technology for microchip produc- tion. We lead the field in electron and ion beam technology. With scanning and transmission electron microscopes as well as ion beam systems, we can make even the tiniest structures visible. Medical Systems Nowadays, two out of every three microsurgeons worldwide use surgical microscopes from Carl Zeiss. Our instruments are used in ophthalmology, neurosurgery and ENT surgery. Office- based physicians also put their trust in our know-how. Our solutions help our customers to achieve better treatment outcomes. In this way, patients also benefit from the innovative, leading edge technology from Carl Zeiss. Microscopy Microscopes from Carl Zeiss help research scientists all over the world to combat disease. Our instruments provide unique insights into the worlds of biology, medicine, pharmacy and chemistry. The systems can be used to observe living cells or to separate cell components with the aid of laser technology. The product portfolio also includes systems for industrial materials analysis and instruments with which school and college students are introduced to the fascination of microscopy. Industrial Measuring systems from Carl Zeiss help to make airplanes safer, cars more streamlined and Metrology plastic components more resilient. Without measuring technology, the development, large- scale production and quality of everyday products would be inconceivable. From cars and hairdryers to precision-engineering components such as those used in DVD recorders: they all feature quality that has been tested using measuring technology from Carl Zeiss. We also offer customer services – from contract programming to global on-site support. Opto-electronic Binoculars, spotting scopes, lenses for still and cine cameras, planetarium technology and Systems opto-electronic products from Carl Zeiss all have one thing in common: they carry the ZEISS name to millions of people all over the world. Innovative technology and the quality of the products give customer the satisfaction of having made the right decision. Through our cooperation with Sony and Nokia, we focus the attention of many people around the globe on the ZEISS brand. Carl Zeiss Vision Products and services centered on the eye are the business of Carl Zeiss Vision, in which 50 percent interest Carl Zeiss holds a 50 percent interest. Around the globe, two people per second decide to purchase eyeglass lenses from Carl Zeiss Vision. This makes the company the no. 2 on the world eyeglass market. Carl Zeiss Vision also offers instruments for eye care professionals who optimize the fitting of eyeglasses using the Relaxed Vision System. TS 44650 Zeiss / Geschäftsbericht 2005/06 / Lagebericht / englisch 4/31.1.2007 Carl Zeiss Group Unternehmensbereiche Financial Highlights (IFRS) 2004/05 2005/06 million % million % EUR EUR Sales revenues 2,217 100 2,433 100 Domestic (Germany) 389 18 380 16 Foreign 1,828 82 2,053 84 EBIT 250 11 313 13 Consolidated net income 128 6 167 7 Income taxes 82 3 89 4 Earnings before taxes 210 9 256 11 Depreciation of fixed assets net of post-capitalization/write-ups 119 5 120 5 Changes in the provisions for pensions and other noncurrent provisions1) 13 1 16 – Adjustment for non-cash and unusual cash-relevant expenses and income of a material nature –2 – 18 1 Cash flows before income taxes2) 340 15 410 17 Cash flows from operating activities 175 265 Cash flows from investing activities –340 –304 Cash flows from financing activities 260 –62 Total assets 3,060 100 3,017 100 Property, plant and equipment 542 18 551 18 Capital expenditure 108 118 Depreciation 100 99 Inventories 591 19 635 21 Equity 526 17 660 22 Net liquid assets3) 471 275 Number of employees at balance sheet date (September 30) 11,049 11,249 Domestic (Germany) 7,686 7,843 Foreign 3,363 3,406 1) Adjusted for initial investment in CTA in Germany (see Management Report, page 19) 2) Determined following the recommendations of the German Financial Analysis Association/Schmalenbach-Gesellschaft 3) Cash, cash equivalents and securities net of loans and liabilities to banks or similar credit institutions/items TS 44650 Zeiss / Geschäftsbericht 2005/06 / Lagebericht / englisch 4/31.1.2007 Promoting the up-and-coming generation: Carl Zeiss supports initiatives which trigger the interest and enthusiasm of students for science and technology. The young researchers of today are our innovative specialists of tomorrow. TS 44650 Zeiss / Geschäftsbericht 2005/06 / Lagebericht / englisch 4/31.1.2007 Table of Contents Foreword In this chapter you will find an assessment of 6 Members of the Executive Board fiscal year 2005/06 from the viewpoint of the 7 Foreword from the Executive Board Executive Board and the Supervisory Board. 10 Report from the Supervisory Board Management Report In this chapter the Executive Board provides 13 Business and Strategy information about the course of business in 16 Results of Operations and 2005/06, the results of operations, financial Financial Position position and net assets, as well as about 19 Investments opportunities and risks inherent in future 20 Manpower developments for Carl Zeiss. 20 Risk Report 23 Outlook 24 Events after End of Fiscal Year Report Carl Zeiss takes customer orientation seriously. 26 What our Customers want This was impressively underscored by the participants in an international executive forum. A feature article provides some snapshots of the event. Business Groups In this chapter the economic development of 30 Semiconductor Technology the five business groups and the 50 percent 36 Medical Technology joint venture Carl Zeiss Vision are described. 42 Microscopy 48 Industrial Metrology 54 Opto-electronic Systems 60 Carl Zeiss Vision (joint venture) TS 44650 Zeiss / Geschäftsbericht 2005/06 / Lagebericht / englisch 4/31.1.2007 From the Group This part is devoted to the cross-group 64 Research and Technology: activities of research and technology, human Securing our Lead resources, quality and processes, environmen- 66 Human Resources at Carl Zeiss: tal protection and the social commitment of Supporting Employees Carl Zeiss. The highlights report on important 68 Quality and Processes: events that took place during the fiscal year. Performance with Reliability 70 Viewing Environmental Protection as an Opportunity 72 Accepting Responsibility 75 Highlights Owner Carl Zeiss AG is fully owned by the Carl Zeiss 82 The Carl Zeiss Stiftung Stiftung (Carl Zeiss Foundation). Here you can learn more about the function and tradition of this foundation. At Your Service This section provides all important information 84 Carl Zeiss AG Executive Board about the management and Supervisory Board 85 Carl Zeiss AG Supervisory Board of Carl Zeiss at a glance. A graphic overview 86 Organizational Structure of the illustrates the structure of the Group. Carl Zeiss Group 88 Major Subsidiaries and Associated Companies Consolidated Financial Statements This chapter contains the consolidated financial 95 Consolidated Statement of Income statements of the Carl Zeiss Group using the 96 Consolidated Balance Sheet International Financial Reporting Standards, as 98 Consolidated Equity Statement well as the auditor’s report. 100 Consolidated Cash Flow Statement 102 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 168 Auditor’s Report Cover photo: New perspectives – Carl Zeiss SMT AG has completed the world’s most modern development and production center for lithography optics. TS 44650 Zeiss / Geschäftsbericht 2005/06 / Lagebericht / englisch 4/31.1.2007 Carl Zeiss Group Members of the Executive Board Hermann Gerlinger, Dr. rer. nat. Dieter Kurz, Dr. rer. nat. Michael Kaschke, Dr. sc. nat. Norbert Gorny, Dr. rer. nat. Since 1 October 2006, Member of President and Chief Executive Member of the Executive Board Until 30 September 2006, Member the Executive Board responsible for Officer since 1 January 2001. Labor since 1 October 2000. Member of of the Executive Board responsible Semiconductor Technology, Quality Director. Member of the Board the Board responsible for Medical for Microscopy, Opto-Electronic and Processes, Corporate Purchasing since 1 January 1999. Since 1 Oc- Systems, Microscopy, Corporate Systems, the Service Centers, and the Service Centers, as well as tober 2006, Member of the Board Finance, Controlling and Taxes Corporate Information Technology, President and CEO of Carl Zeiss responsible for Industrial Measur- as well as Corporate Information Corporate Purchasing, Quality and SMT AG. ing Technology, Consumer Optics, Technology since 1 October 2006.