Sales of the MANITOU Group for the Q3 - 2009 (x)

• Net Q3 revenue down 47% at current consolidation scope (-50% on a year to date basis). • Continuing reduction of the net debt (-35% over 9 months). • Continuing headcount reduction by -35% in full time equivalent between December 31st 2008 and September 30th 2009. • Q4 revenue expected close to Q3, confirming a FY’09 down 50% compared to FY’08.