12/18/2007

SAF signs contract in Poland

Tägerwilen/Switzerland, December 17, 2007. SAF AG, which is listed on the Prime
Standard of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (ISIN CH0024848738), and is one of the
worldwide leading suppliers of automated forecasting and ordering systems for
retailers, has made a successful start in the promising Eastern European market.
The software company, which includes large retail companies mainly in the USA
and Western Europe among its direct customers, has just concluded a contract
with a Polish drug store chain for the implementation of two automated
forecasting and ordering systems. One system will handle the replenishment of
200 Polish retail stores; the second system will handle the replenishment of the
central warehouse. Using historical sales data, both systems determine the
optimum order quantity for each product fully automated.

"Our first signed contract in Poland confirms that we are on the right track
with our sales offensive in Eastern Europe," reported Dr. Andreas von Beringe,
SAF CEO. "SAF would like to further grow its business with this customer which
is aggressively expanding its store network in this region. In addition, SAF
expects to sign a contract with another Polish company this year." Due to
increasing wage costs and the rapid growth of their store networks, more and
more retail companies in Eastern Europe are very interested in software systems
which help them to streamline processes, reduce costs and increase profits.

Conversion from Manual to Automated Replenishment

By implementing the innovative SAF systems, the Polish company will be able to
converse from manual to automated replenishment. One of the primary reasons
leading to the conclusion of the contract was the capability of the SAF
forecasting systems to precisely forecast future demand while considering not
only the effects of seasonal influences, holidays and other effects, but also
the effects of several promotions. Starting in January 2008, SAF will begin with
the preparations for the implementation of the SAF SuperStore software system to
handle the store distribution. Once the above software roll-out has been
completed, the installation of SAF SuperWarehouse to optimize warehouse
management is planned.

SAF experts analyzed beforehand the customer´s business processes and their
optimization potential. In this connection, it is very important for the
customer that the data quality in the leading ERP and inventory management
system will be parallel brought up. The better the quality of the data inputted
into the SAF systems, the better the results they produce. "With this contract
signing, SAF has laid the foundation for the growth of our direct business in
the coming year," emphasized von Beringe. "The proceeds from this contract will
contribute to SAF´s revenues and profits in 2008."



About SAF AG
SAF Simulation, Analysis and Forecasting AG specializes in the development of
automated ordering and forecasting software for retailers and industrial
manufacturers. SAF deploys the demand chain management approach, which controls
replenishment planning based on consumer demand patterns. SAF software
assists users to realize substantial cost savings and optimizes general
logistics conditions through its simulation capabilities. As a result,
significant competitive advantages are achieved along the entire value chain:
lower inventories, improved product availability, and last, but not least, a
higher level of customer satisfaction.

SAF AG was established in 1996 by Dr. Andreas von Beringe and Prof. Dr. Gerhard
Arminger. SAF shares are listed at the official market (Prime Standard) at the
Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FWB). Today, the company employs approx. 90 people.
Consolidated sales revenues for fiscal year 2006, were approx. 13.6 million EUR
with consolidated profit of 4.6 million EUR according to IFRS statements. SAF´s
products are distributed in many European countries as well as in the United
States. The company is headquartered in Tägerwilen, Switzerland. SAF also has a
subsidiary in the United States: SAF Simulation, Analysis and Forecasting
U.S.A., Inc., Grapevine, Texas and in Slovakia, Bratislava: SAF Simulation,
Analysis and Forecasting Slovakia s.r.o. with the focus on
Nearshore-Development.


Forward Looking Statements and Estimates
This information contains forward looking statements based on assumptions and
estimates of SAF's Management Board. Although we assume the expectations in
these forward looking statements are realistic, we cannot guarantee they will
prove to be correct. The assumptions may harbor risks and uncertainties that may
cause the actual figures to differ considerably from the forward looking
statements. Factors that may cause such discrepancies include, among other
things, risks that are mentioned in the annual report 2006. SAF does not plan to
update the forward looking statements, nor does it assume the obligation to do
so.
Further inquiry note:
Astrid Strömer
+41 (0)71 666 79 48
astrid.stroemer@saf-ag.com

Source:ots.euroadhoc.com



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