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INDUS Holding AG

Quarterly Report Aug 18, 2015

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1ST HALF-YEAR 2015

KEY FIGURES (in EUR millions)

H1 2015 H1 2014
Sales 675.6 600.3
EBITDA 87.0 80.2
EBIT 62.7 58.4
Net result for the period 32.0 28.1
Earnings per share (in EUR) of continuing operations 1.31 1.24
Operating cash flow 26.4 17.9
30.6.2015 31.12.2014
Total assets 1,391.1 1,308.4
Equity capital 562.6 549.9
Net debt 410.4 345.9
Equity ratio (in %) 40.4 42.0
Investments (as of the reporting date) 43 42
SALES IN THE FIRST SIX MONTHS OF 2015 COMPARISON OF H1 2015 WITH H1 2014
SALES EBIT
675.6 12 7
% %

EUR million

AS THE LEADING SPECIALIST IN THE FIELD OF SUSTAINABLE INVESTMENT AND GROWTH IN GERMAN-SPEAKING SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED COMPANIES, INDUS PRIMARILY ACQUIRES OWNER-MANAGED COMPANIES AND HELPS THEIR BUSINESS GROW OVER THE LONG TERM. WE ENSURE IN THE PROCESS THAT THEY ARE ABLE TO RETAIN THEIR PARTICULAR STRENGTH:

THEIR IDENTITY AS MEDIUM-SIZED COMPANIES.

  • LETTER TO THE SHAREHOLDERS p. 02
  • TTIP OPPORTUNITIES AND RISKS FOR THE SME INDUSTRY p. 04
  • INDUS ON THE CAPITAL MARKET p. 06
  • INTERIM MANAGEMENT REPORT p. 07
  • CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF JUNE 30, 2015 p. 19
  • CONTACT AND FINANCIAL CALENDAR p. 40

LETTER TO THE SHAREHOLDERS

DEAR SHAREHOLDERS,

The first six months of the year are over, and the INDUS Group is on track. This is the positive summary of the presentation of our current figures. We are satisfied with the results we have achieved in the first half of the year. Our Group recorded a 12% increase in sales and an 7% increase in EBIT against the previous year. This development was also driven by our acquisitions and shows that INDUS is on a successful and consistent path of growth in the third year of COMPASS 2020.

However, the situations faced by the individual segments vary indeed: the Engineering segment performed outstandingly well. The acquisitions made over the past years developed very dynamically. The Medical Engineering/Life Science and Construction/Infrastructure segments performed similarly well. The latter will experience a great sales spurt in the second half of the year due to the significant order backlog. The results achieved in vehicle construction and metals technology are somewhat weaker. Higher process costs for a series supplier and the massive appreciation of the Swiss franc along with weak business in Russia for a few portfolio companies played a role in these developments.

But these effects are limited. Somewhat worrying is the current weakness of the Chinese market. Vehicle sales in China were down 3% against the previous year – this is the weakest growth recorded since February 2013. The China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) lowered their growth forecast for 2015 from 7% to 3%. The developments reached the Chinese stock market in July, and the sharp downturn could only be halted after intervention by the Chinese government. It is safe to assume that the government will continue to manage the economy and ensure growth in future; the recently announced major economic program is further evidence of this. The looming first interest rate hike by the Fed, which is expected in September, remains an uncertainty factor. The U.S. reporting season for the second quarter of 2015 got off to a mixed start as well. Some German companies also recorded negative trends. Contrary to expectations, the enduring crisis in Greece had no effect on the markets. Europe remains stable at a modest level.

All of these developments back our rather cautious outlook for 2015. Nevertheless, we continue to expect that we will achieve our sales and profit targets, but we are also aware that we will have to make even more of an effort to achieve these results.

Despite the mixed environment, we will continue unabated in our expansion of the portfolio. With the recently announced acquisition of IEF-Werner, we have obtained a third company for the portfolio (following NEA and RAGUSE); we are also continuing to drive investment in the expansion of the portfolio, whether in new productions sites or new branches abroad. At the midway point of the year, we have already invested over EUR 55 million in these measures, and by the end of the year this figure will be significantly over the EUR 100 million mark. We have financed these growth initiatives without compromising our financial stability; our equity ratio on June 30 remained over 40%. We intend to continue along this reliable growth path.

Bergisch Gladbach, August 2015

Yours, The Board of Management

Jürgen Abromeit Dr. Johannes Schmidt Rudolf Weichert

TTIP – OPPORTUNITIES AND RISKS FOR THE SME INDUSTRY

In the summer of 2016, the USA and EU are expected to negotiate the key points of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership, or TTIP. TTIP could be passed by the parliaments in 2018. But the plan remains controversial. Supporters hope to see momentum for growth and employment. The critics fear a drop in protection standards. What effect will TTIP have on the German SME industry and the INDUS Group companies?

ECONOMIC AREAS WILL MERGE

The current negotiations between Europe and the USA are arduous, and this shows that there is still plenty of ground to cover before TTIP becomes reality. Nevertheless, the potential benefits of an agreement can already be seen: the merger of the economic areas of Europe and the USA would result in the world's largest economic area. TTIP is the logical conclusion of the policy of opening up markets, which is on the rise across the world.

Turning toward cooperation and away from isolation is no longer just the policy of Western States. China and Russia are also actively working on establishing partnerships: China has launched the project "Reviving the Silk Road" and has invested billions in intensifying trade relations with Pakistan. China is cultivating intense trade relations with Latin America, too. In 2015 Russia established the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) together with Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia and Kyrgyzstan, which is an economic union based on the EU model. Together they closed a trade agreement with Vietnam in June.

And in Europe, too, the free trade agreement with the USA is just the beginning. The EU is hoping to close trade agreements with all of the large industrialized nations in the world (see image). Following the negotiations concluded with Canada and Singapore, new contracts are also going to be negotiated with Japan and India, and as a first step toward a comprehensive deal with China, an investment agreement. The UK government is already pushing for free trade discussions with Beijing.

"I GENERALLY BELIEVE THAT FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS SUCH AS THE TTIP ARE POSITIVE. THE DISMANTLING OF TRADE RESTRICTIONS IS GOOD FOR ENTREPRENEURIAL DEVELOP-MENT – PARTICULARLY FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF SMES. THE AGREEMENT WILL ELIMINATE RESTRICTIONS ARISING FROM DIFFERENT NORMS AND STANDARDS, AND THIS WILL OPEN NEW DOORS – ESPECIALLY FOR INDUS GROUP COMPANIES."

JÜRGEN ABROMEIT, INDUS BOARD OF MANAGEMENT CHAIRMAN (CEO), INDUS HOLDING AG

The importance of the topic "Establishing free trade regions" for nations can be seen by looking at the competition between China and the USA in the Pacific region. Both are aiming to establish large free trade regions, and both wish to have the upper hand at the expense of the other. The USA intends to use TTP to have eleven states adjacent to the Pacific commit to them. China is using all of its influence to block this move.

And it is not just trade that is becoming more international, but also the financial markets: the BRICS states are currently in the process of establishing a new banking institution with the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). It will in future provide capital for the regions' markets – in addition to the World Bank and IMF. This makes it clear that the process of internationalization is going full steam ahead on all levels – and that it is presumably unstoppable.

TTIP WILL PROVIDE ALLEVIATION FOR THE SME INDUSTRY

It is safe to assume that the transatlantic agreement TTIP will be the next big step in this direction. Customs duties are expected to fall for important industries in Germany still subject to high customs duties, such as the chemicals industry. Technical standards in the automotive manufacturing industry will be unified. This is an industry that provides a lot of work in Germany.

TTIP will also be beneficial for the SME industry, which tends to struggle more with doing business in the USA than large corporations. A common and overarching trade understanding will lower the barriers to market entry for the industry and reduce costs.

However, even within the SME industry there are currently still many reservations regarding TTIP as there are still several risks to be addressed. One particular worry is that the existing high standards that apply in Europe will be lowered. And the idea of legal conflicts being solved through expensive private arbitration proceedings is also giving cause for concern. But this has no effect on the project's actual intention.

If EU countries want to increase their exports they will need partners in the USA and China. According to the EU Commission, demand for consumer goods will continue to increase in those countries, while they stagnate in Europe. The EU Commission also states that if the EU succeeds in closing all of the agreements currently in negotiation, the Union's economy could be set to grow by 2.2% and 2.2 million jobs would be created.

WHATEVER THE OUTCOME, INDUS COMPANIES WILL GO THEIR OWN WAY

Any merger of the markets is beneficial for INDUS Group companies. But their future success does not depend on it. That is because they have learned to develop beyond the regions with subsidiaries and branches during their time on the markets. AURORA, ASS, BETEK, ELTHERM, HORN, IPETRONIK, MBN, and M.BRAUN are eight companies in our Group who operate in or from North America. Each is determined and in a position to make use of their opportunities: with or without TTIP.

INDUS ON THE CAPITAL MARKET

THE INDUS SHARE AT A GLANCE *

H1 2015 Full-year 2014
High (in EUR) 50.12 40.90
Low (in EUR) 36.37 28.00
Closing price at reporting date (in EUR) 45.19 38.11
Average daily trading volume (number of shares) 60,378 53,935
Number of shares outstanding 24,450,509 24,450,509
Market capitalization (in EUR millions) 1,104.9 931.8

* share price acc. to XETRA, trading volume acc. to Deutsche Börse

THE CAPITAL MARKET SEES FURTHER GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDUS

The price of the INDUS share continued to rise in 2015. Once more, the INDUS share outperformed both the SDAX and DAX in the first six months of the year. The INDUS share's liquidity also improved once more. As of June 30, 2015, the share was up roughly 22%, thus substantially outperforming the markets at the close of 2014 (SDAX +19%, DAX +12%). The share reached its highest price of EUR 50.12 on May 21. Current price targets for the INDUS share range between EUR 54 and EUR 60. All analysts are recommending to either buy or hold.

SHARE PRICE PERFORMANCE OF THE INDUS SHARE JANUARY TO JULY 2015 (in %)

INTERIM MANAGEMENT REPORT

  • INDUS GROUP BUSINESS PERFORMANCE IN THE FIRST SIX MONTHS OF 2015 p. 08
  • SEGMENT REPORT p. 11
  • EMPLOYEES p. 14
  • FINANCIAL POSITION p. 15
  • OPPORTUNITIES AND RISKS p. 17
  • EVENTS AFTER THE REPORTING DATE p. 17
  • OUTLOOK p. 18

INDUS GROUP BUSINESS PERFORMANCE IN THE FIRST SIX MONTHS OF 2015

H1 2015 H1 2014
Sales 675.6 600.3
Other operating income 7.6 8.7
Own work capitalized 4.0 2.2
Changes in inventories 17.8 16.1
Overall performance 705.0 627.3
Cost of materials -335.4 -294.3
Personnel expenses -193.0 -170.3
Other operating expenses -90.0 -82.9
Income from shares accounted for using the equity method 0.3 0.4
Other financial results 0.1 0.1
EBITDA 87.0 80.3
Depreciation and amortization -24.3 -21.8
Operating result (EBIT) 62.7 58.5
Net interest -12.7 -10.5
Earnings before taxes (EBT) 50.0 48.0
Taxes -18.0 -17.3
Earnings attributable to discontinued operations 0.0 -2.6
Earnings after taxes 32.0 28.1
of which allocable to non-controlling shareholders 0.1 0.3
of which allocable to INDUS shareholders 31.9 27.8

Overall, the course of business in the first half of 2015 was satisfactory and went according to plan. In the first quarter of 2015, the Group achieved sales of EUR 327.9 million (previous year: EUR 287.2 million), and EUR 347.7 million in the second quarter of 2015 (previous year: EUR 313.1 million). EBIT amounted to EUR 31.5 million in the first quarter of 2015 (previous year: EUR 28.3 million) and EUR 31.2 million in the second quarter (previous year: EUR 30.2 million).

The consolidated sales of INDUS Holding AG reached EUR 675.6 million at the end of June 2015 (previous year: EUR 600.3 million). Cost of materials rose from EUR 294.3 million to EUR 335.4 million and was thus proportional to the increase in sales. At 49.6%, the cost of materials ratio after the first six months was slightly above the previous year's level of 49.0%. Personnel costs rose from EUR 170.3 million to EUR 193.0 million, primarily reflecting a larger post-acquisition workforce; the personnel cost ratio amounted to 28.6% (previous year: 28.4%).

EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) came in at EUR87.0million, up EUR6.7million versus last year's EUR80.3million. Due to the ongoing substantial investments, depreciation and amortization increased to a total of EUR 24.3 million (previous year: EUR 21.8 million).

The operating result (EBIT) for the first six months of 2015 came in at EUR 62.7 million, a significant increase on the previous year. The EBIT margin came to 9.3% on Group average (previous year: 9.7%). One reason for this was the effects of first-time consolidation. While new acquisitions' sales are wholly recognized in Group accounting as of the date of integration into the consolidated financial statement, income from EBIT is only partially recognizable due to the depreciation and amortization required by IFRS of the values disclosed during purchase price allocation. Detailed notes on the earnings position can be found in the segment report.

The interest result increased from EUR -10.5 million to EUR -12.7 million, due to higher profit attributable to minority shareholders, which were exclusively caused by the acquisition structure of the last company purchases. Adjusted for this effect, interest expenses for operative business decreased from EUR -8.7 million to EUR -8.5 million. Earnings before tax (EBT) improved to EUR 50.0 million (previous year: EUR 48.0 million). At EUR -18.0 million, tax expenses remained in line with the previous year's level of EUR -17.3 million, corresponding to a tax rate of 35.9% (previous year: 36.0%). After deducting minority interests, the net result for the period improved to EUR 32.0million (previous year: EUR 28.1million). Earnings per share for continuing operations came to EUR 1.31 (previous year: EUR 1.24).

INVESTMENTS IN ACQUISITIONS AND EXPANSION IN MEDICAL ENGINEERING, AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY, AND AUTOMATION

At the beginning of the year, the INDUS portfolio company OFA Bamberg GmbH acquired a manufacturing site from ESDA GmbH in Glauchau, Saxony, Germany. At the same time, the INDUS portfolio company SELZER Fertigungstechnik, Driedorf, acquired the remaining 10% minority interest in Selzer Automotiva do Brasil. At the beginning of May 2015, OFA also acquired 100% of the shares in the Dutch company NEA International B.V. (NEA). NEA develops orthopedic bandages and orthotic devices for specific use in the area of treatment of joint injuries and chronic conditions.

As part of its growth strategy, INDUS acquired an initial 60% share in RAGUSE Gesellschaft für medizinische Produkte mbH, Ascheberg, in June 2015. The company specializes in OP drapes, OP gowns, and other medical products. The company operates in an interesting, profitable niche market, as well as a growth market. In Germany alone, the number of operations increased by almost 25% between 2005 and 2013. The increasing aging of the population combined with further medical advances means we can expect to see the number of operations continue to rise in future. RAGUSE was established in 1980, and achieved sales of approximately EUR 11 million in 2014. Founder and CEO Joachim Raguse will remain the Managing Partner with 40% of the shares.

On July 30, 2015, after the reporting period, INDUS closed a deal to acquire 75% of IEF-Werner GmbH, Furtwangen. The company primarily covers five areas with its product portfolio: transfer systems, semiconductors, wheel gauging machines, components, and microassembly. The transfer systems product area covers all types of plants to pallet loading (palletizers); the semiconductor area primarily consists of special plants used to produce ABS systems. The wheel gauging machines developed and produced by IEF are mainly used by large wheel manufacturers. The component area covers all types of positioning systems, focusing on linear axes. The range also includes control technology developed by IEF. The newest product area is microassembly. It covers the new development of complete modular microassembly cells and the product family aiPRESS. Its unique selling point is the control concept, which eliminates the need for central control of the plant. The work flow required for a product is coded on the workpiece carrier, which in turn controls the individual assembly cells. An aiPRESS is a highly precise "automatic and intelligent" press. The sole proprietor, Manfred Bär, is selling his majority to INDUS as part of the succession plan, but will remain in the company as Managing Partner until at least 2017 in order to accompany the transition process. IEF currently employs approximately 130 staff and expects sales of approximately EUR 22 million in 2015.

SEGMENT REPORT

The INDUS Holding AG investment portfolio is organized into five segments: Construction/ Infrastructure, Automotive Technology, Engineering, Medical Engineering/Life Science and Metals Technology. The investment portfolio encompassed 43 operating units as of June 30, 2015.

INDUS CONSTRUCTION/INFRASTRUCTURE SEGMENT

EBIT AFFECTED BY INVOICING EFFECTS

The order situation again proved stable in the construction sector in 2015. At EUR 106.3million, segment sales in the first six months of 2015 are as expected, and on a par with those achieved in 2014 (previous year: EUR108.9million). Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) declined year-on-year to EUR 11.6 million (previous year: EUR 12.5 million). The EBIT margin therefore amounts to 10.9% (previous year: 11.5%). This is first and foremost due to the lower performance of two acquisitions in the first half of the year, and, from the current viewpoint, an effect that will be confined to this year and will balance itself out over the course of the year. INDUS considers the intended margin of between 12% and 14% for the Construction/ Infrastructure segment this fiscal year to be achievable.

SALES -2.4% EBIT MARGIN 10.9%

SALES SLIGHTLY BELOW THE PREVIOUS YEAR'S LEVEL

EBIT TO DECLINE SOMEWHAT

KEY FIGURES – CONSTRUCTION/INFRASTRUCTURE (in EUR millions)

H1 2015 H1 2014
Sales with external third parties 106.3 108.9
EBITDA 14.6 15.1
Depreciation and amortization -3.0 -2.7
EBIT 11.6 12.5
EBIT margin in % 10.9 11.5
Capital expenditure 4.0 7.3
Employees 1,130 1,113

INDUS AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY SEGMENT

SALES +4.6% EBIT MARGIN 6.0%

BUSINESS STABLE WITH ISOLATED START-UP DIFFICULTIES

ECONOMIC SITUATION IN THE AUTOMO-TIVE BUSINESS STABLE

EUR 175.3 million to EUR 183.4 million. However, the operating result fell slightly against the previous year, and at EUR 11.0 million came in below the figure achieved in 2014 (previous year: EUR 11.4 million). As a result of the general weakness of the economy, demand for tire studs has dropped considerably in Russia. In addition, the current start-up problems that a series supplier for a new product for OEM key customers is experiencing is also causing difficulties. The situation requires an increase of personnel resources, which means considerable additional costs are being incurred. This is having a significant effect on the company's margins. Nevertheless, the EBIT margin target for 2015 of between 6% and 8% should still be achieved, albeit at the lower end of the range.

The segment companies were able to further increase their sales year on year, from

> MARGIN AT THE LOWER END OF THE TARGET RANGE

KEY FIGURES – AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY (in EUR millions)

H1 2015 H1 2014
Sales with external third parties 183.4 175.3
EBITDA 20.0 20.6
Depreciation and amortization -9.1 -9.2
EBIT 11.0 11.4
EBIT margin in % 6.0 6.5
Capital expenditure 11.8 12.2
Employees 3,249 3,079

INDUS ENGINEERING SEGMENT

SALES +50.7% EBIT MARGIN 12.9%

NEW ACQUISITIONS CONTRIBUTE TO RISE IN SALES AND EARNINGS

CONSIDERABLE INCREASE IN SALES DUE TO ACQUISITIONS

MARGIN IMPROVED Segment sales increased from EUR 88.5 million to EUR 133.4 million and thus grew by more than 50% on a percentage basis. The increase in sales is partly due to the first complete inclusion of the new acquisition MBN Neugersdorf and the full holding in KNUR Maschinenbau (part of the INDUS portfolio company ASS). The existing companies, too, contributed to the pleasing increase in sales. EBIT has also increased by approximately 60% from EUR 10.7 million to EUR 17.2 million. The improvement of the EBIT margin compared to the previous year to 12.9% is pleasing (previous year: 12.1%). As previously announced, operations at SEMET were discontinued mid-2015.

KEY FIGURES – ENGINEERING (in EUR millions)

H1 2015 H1 2014
Sales with external third parties 133.4 88.5
EBITDA 20.8 13.5
Depreciation and amortization -3.6 -2.8
EBIT 17.2 10.7
EBIT margin in % 12.9 12.1
Capital expenditure 3.8 1.8
Employees 1,370 1,118

INDUS MEDICAL ENGINEERING/LIFE SCIENCE SEGMENT

JUMP IN SALES THANKS TO FULL CONSOLIDATION OF ROLKO

The Medical Engineering/Life Science segment is sustained by stable prospects for the health care sector. Segment sales increased by around 22% to EUR 65.3 million in the first six months (previous year: EUR 53.7 million); this is primarily due to the full first-time consolidation of ROLKO for fiscal 2015. Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) rose year-on-year to EUR 9.1 million (previous year: EUR 8.6 million). The one-off expenses incurred as part of acquiring the production site in Glauchau for OFA in January are noticeable in the segment result. The new acquisition of NEA International through INDUS portfolio company OFA Bamberg is only partially included in the six-month figures (from May 2015), the acquisition of the RAGUSE group, which took place in June 2015, is not yet included. Therefore, the EBIT margin of 13.9% (previous year: 16.0%) is, as expected, still under the target of approximately 15% after the first six months of the year. INDUS expects an improvement in the margin in the second half of the year toward 15%.

KEY FIGURES – MEDICAL ENGINEERING/LIFE SCIENCE (in EUR millions)
H1 2015 H1 2014
Sales with external third parties 65.3 53.7
EBITDA 11.4 9.9
Depreciation and amortization -2.3 -1.3
EBIT 9.1 8.6
EBIT margin in % 13.9 16.0
Capital expenditure 27.1 19.7
Employees 945 777

SALES +21.6% EBIT MARGIN 13.9%

  • SALES INCREASE DUE TO NEW ACQUISITION ROLKO

  • INTEGRATION COSTS DUE TO GROWTH AFFECT MARGIN

INDUS METALS TECHNOLOGY SEGMENT

SEGMENT RESULT UNDER PRESSURE

SALES +7.5% EBIT MARGIN 8.6%

> SALES REMAIN STABLE, BUT EARNINGS ARE DOWN

HIGHER COSTS DUE TO RESTRUC-TURING PROJECTS

The Metals Technology segment recorded a significant rise in sales in 2015, but income has dropped considerably against the previous year. Both of the Swiss sheet metal processors play an important role in these developments. The appreciation of the Swiss franc against the euro has played an important part, causing adverse effects for the companies who produce their goods in the Eurozone. The management has already put restructuring projects in place, which are showing results. In the area of powder metallurgy,quality problems experienced by a German portfolio company have led to considerable additional burdens. Measures to optimize quality and processes have been introduced in this area, too. The overall positive order situation in the segment has led to an increase in sales of approximately 8% from EUR 174.0 million to EUR 198.0 million, but earnings before income and taxes declined due to the restructuring efforts and additional costs incurred to stabilize quality processes. It fell from EUR 18.5 million to EUR 16.1 million. At 8.6% the margin is significantly below the previous year's figure of 10.6%. INDUS expects that the EBIT margin target of 9% planned for 2015 will still be achieved.

KEY FIGURES – METALS TECHNOLOGY (in EUR millions)

H1 2015 H1 2014
Sales with external third parties 187.0 174.0
EBITDA 22.1 24.0
Depreciation and amortization -6.0 -5.5
EBIT 16.1 18.5
EBIT margin in % 8.6 10.6
Capital expenditure 8.4 6.6
Employees 1,385 1,304

EMPLOYEES

As the year began, the number of employees working for the various INDUS Group companies held steady as a result of the order situation. At 28.6% of sales, the personnel ratio is roughly at the previous year's level (previous year: 28.4%). As of June 30, 2015, the company had 8,103 employees (previous year: 7,454 employees).

FINANCIAL POSITION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS, CONDENSED (in EUR millions)

H1 2015 H1 2014
Operating cash flow 26.4 17.9
Interest -7.6 -8.3
Cash flow from operating activities 18.8 9.6
Cash outflow for investments -55.9 -47.9
Cash inflow from the disposal of assets 0.4 0.4
Cash flow from investing activities -55.5 -47.5
Dividends paid to shareholders -29.3 -26.9
Dividends paid to non-controlling shareholders -0.1 0.0
Cash inflow from the assumption of debt 83.0 81.2
Cash outflow from the repayment of debt -39.3 -30.5
Cash flow from financing activities 14.3 23.8
Net cash change in financial facilities -22.4 -14.1
Changes in cash and cash equivalents caused by currency exchange rates 1.5 0.2
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period 116.5 115.9
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period 95.6 102.0

STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS:

OVER EUR 55 MILLION ALREADY INVESTED AT THIS YEAR'S HALFWAY POINT

Based on earnings after tax of EUR 32.0 million from continuing operations (previous year: EUR 30.7 million), at EUR 26.4 million operating cash flow in the first six months of 2015 increased significantly compared to the same period the previous year (previous year: EUR 17.9 million). Due to the stable economic situation, there was an increase in inventories and trade receivables. Cash outflows for liabilities decreasing in comparison to the previous year had a compensating effect.

At EUR -7.8 million, cash flow for interest paid was lower year-on-year in the first six months (previous year: EUR -8.6 million). Cash flow from operating activities therefore increased to EUR 18.8 million (previous year: EUR 9.6 million).

Cash outflow for investing activities was EUR -55.5 million in the first half of 2015 (previous year: EUR -47.5 million); the acquisition of the manufacturing site in Glauchau and the purchase of NEA for OFA Bamberg and higher investments as part of the increased internationalization of some portfolio companies are included in this item.

Cash inflow from financing activities dropped from EUR 23.8 million to EUR 14.3 million. This is due to higher loan repayments and due to higher divendend in comparison to the previous year. At EUR 95.6 million as of the reporting date, cash and cash equivalents are slightly below the previous year's level.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION, CONDENSED (in EUR millions)

June 30, 2015 Dec. 31, 2014
Assets
Noncurrent assets 777.9 748.0
Fixed assets 773.3 742.8
Accounts receivable and other current assets 4.6 5.2
Current assets 613.2 560.4
Inventories 304.5 265.7
Accounts receivable and other current assets 213.1 178.2
Cash and cash equivalents 95.6 116.5
Total assets 1,391.1 1,308.4

Equity and liabilities

Noncurrent liabilities 1,065.8 1,029.6
Equity 562.6 549.9
Debt 503.2 479.7
of which provisions 29.3 28.7
of which payables and income taxes 473.9 451.0
Current liabilities 325.3 278.8
of which provisions 63.6 52.0
of which liabilities 261.7 226.8
Total equity and liabilities 1,391.1 1,308.4

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION: EQUITY RATIO REMAINS OVER 40%

The INDUS Group's consolidated total assets were higher primarily due to the increase in working capital and amounted to EUR 1,391.1 million as of June 30 this year (December 31, 2014: EUR 1,308.4 million). This increase in noncurrent assets reflects our investment activities and is primarily due to the increase in goodwill, intangible assets, and property, plant, and equipment. For the first half of 2015, the acquisition of NEA and the production site in Glauchau for OFA are both included in this item. Cash and cash equivalents amounted to EUR 95.6 million as of the reporting date.

The Group's equity has increased to EUR562.6million (December 31, 2014: EUR549.9million) as a consequence of the increase in other reserves as a result of the allocation of retained earnings taking into account the dividend, but also due to the higher positive difference resulting from currency translation. Noncurrent liabilities rose by EUR 22.9 million; this was primarily due to an increase in noncurrent financial liabilities. Current liabilities increased by EUR 46.5 million, primarily due to an increase in trade payables and current financial liabilities. Despite the higher amounts invested, the equity ratio only declined slightly against the end of 2014 to 40.4% (December 31, 2014: 42.0%). At EUR 506.0 million, financial liabilities increased by EUR 43.7 million following the first half of 2015 (December 31, 2014: EUR 462.3 million). Net debt in the Group rose to EUR 410.4 million due to major investments in growth (December 31, 2014: EUR 345.9 million).

OPPORTUNITIES AND RISKS

INDUS Holding AG and its portfolio companies are exposed to a multiplicity of risks as a result of their international activities. Entrepreneurial activity is inextricably linked with risk-taking. At the same time, this enables the company to seize new opportunities and thus defend and strengthen the market position of the portfolio companies. The company operates an efficient risk management system for the early detection, comprehensive analysis, and systematic handling of risks. The structuring of the risk management system and significance of particular risks are discussed in detail in the 2014 annual report on pages 122 ff. Here it is stated that the company does not view itself as subject to any risks that could endanger its continued existence as a going concern. The INDUS Holding AG annual report can be downloaded free of charge at www.indus.de.

EVENTS AFTER THE REPORTING DATE

On July 30, 2015, INDUS Holding AG acquired 75% of the shares in IEF-Werner GmbH, Furtwangen. IEF-Werner GmbH manufactures components for automation technology. The company primarily covers five areas of automation technology with its product portfolio: transfer systems, microassembly, semiconductors, wheel gauging machines, and components. IEF was classified as part of the Engineering segment. The purchase price allocation process has not yet been completed.

OUTLOOK

SALES WILL EXCEED EUR 1.3 BILLION IN 2015

OPERATING RESULT OF EUR 125 TO 130 MILLION EXPECTED

In our opinion, the economic outlook for 2015 has not improved during the first six months of the year. The German government forecasts GDP growth of 1.8% in Germany for 2015; certain institutes' forecast are slightly higher but neither the weak Eurozone, the recession in Russia, nor the acute weakness of the Chinese economy currently allow us to assume that the economy could perform better. If we look at the course of developments in the gross domestic product it supports this assumption: In the first quarter of 2015 GDP grew by 0.3%, in the second by 0.4%. The weakness of the euro, caused by the ECB buying up massive amounts of bonds, and the unchanged low interest rate are having a positive effect on the competitiveness of the export-oriented German economy, and both the stability of the price of raw materials and the low energy costs are contributing toward a quite steady environment.

INDUS reported significant growth in sales and achieved a good operating result in the first six months. All business performance was in line with the plan. INDUS therefore reiterates its sales forecasts of more than EUR 1.3 billion and EBIT of around EUR 125 to 130 million before the inclusion of the proportional sales and earnings contributions from the acquisitions made over the course of the year.

CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

  • CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME p. 20
  • STATEMENT OF INCOME AND ACCUMULATED EARNINGS p. 21
  • CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION p. 24
  • CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF EQUITY p. 25
  • CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS p. 26
  • NOTES p. 27

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME

FOR THE FIRST HALF-YEAR 2015 (in EUR '000)
-------------------------------------------- --
Notes H1 2015 H1 2014
Sales 675,591 600,286
Other operating income 7,622 8,729
Own work capitalized 3,968 2,190
Change in inventories 17,813 16,177
Cost of materials [5] -335,320 -294,283
Personnel expenses [6] -193,016 -170,321
Depreciation and amortization -24,293 -21,848
Other operating expenses [7] -90,038 -82,929
Income from shares accounted for using the equity method 307 412
Financial result 86 78
Operating result (EBIT) 62,720 58,491
Interest income 169 218
Interest expenses -12,881 -10,721
Net interest [8] -12,712 -10,503
Earnings before taxes 50,008 47,988
Taxes [9] -17,963 -17,246
Income from discontinued operations 0 -2,632
Earnings after taxes 32,045 28,110
of which allocable to non-controlling interests 112 327
of which allocable to INDUS shareholders 31,933 27,783
Earnings per share undiluted and diluted in EUR
(continuing operations)
[10] 1.31 1.24

STATEMENT OF INCOME AND ACCUMULATED EARNINGS

FOR THE FIRST HALF-YEAR 2015 (in EUR '000)
H1 2015 H1 2014
Earnings after taxes 32,045 28,110
Actuarial gains and losses 0 -2,694
Deferred taxes 0 776
Items not reclassified to profit or loss 0 -1,918
Currency translation adjustment 8,626 294
Change in the market values of derivative financial instruments (cash flow hedge) 1,752 -1,417
Deferred taxes -278 224
Items to be reclassified to profit or loss in future 10,100 -899
Other income 10,100 -2,817
Overall result 42,145 25,293
of which allocable to non-controlling shareholders 112 327
of which allocable to INDUS shareholders 42,033 24,966

Income and expenses of EUR 10,100,000, recognized directly in equity under other income in the first half of 2015, include no actuarial gains or losses from pension plans or other similar obligations as the interest rate for domestic commitments remains unchanged from that of December 31, 2014 at 2.40% (June 30, 2015).

Net income from currency translation of EUR 8,626,000 is derived from the translated financial statements of consolidated international subsidiaries. The change in fair values of derivative financial instruments in the amount of EUR 1,752,000 was chiefly the result of interest rate swaps transacted by the holding company in order to hedge interest rate movements.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME

FOR THE SECOND QUARTER 2015 (in EUR '000)
------------------------------------------- --
Notes Q2 2015 Q2 2014
Sales 347,721 313,098
Other operating income 1,748 4,608
Own work capitalized 3,228 1,626
Change in inventories 4,273 1,097
Cost of materials [5] -169,880 -149,750
Personnel expenses [6] -98,403 -86,224
Depreciation and amortization -12,361 -10,948
Other operating expenses [7] -45,336 -43,538
Income from shares accounted for using the equity method 188 205
Financial result 45 39
Operating result (EBIT) 31,223 30,213
Interest income 87 124
Interest expenses -6,080 -5,673
Net interest [8] -5,993 -5,549
Earnings before taxes 25,230 24,664
Taxes [9] -9,040 -8,770
Income from discontinued operations 0 -1,072
Earnings after taxes 16,190 14,822
of which allocable to non-controlling interests 31 156
of which allocable to INDUS shareholders 16,159 14,666
Earnings per share undiluted and diluted in EUR
(continuing operations)
[10] 0.66 0.64

STATEMENT OF INCOME AND ACCUMULATED EARNINGS

FOR THE SECOND QUARTER 2015 (in EUR '000)
Q2 2015 Q2 2014
Earnings after taxes 16,190 14,822
Actuarial gains and losses 4,350 -1,846
Deferred taxes -1,253 532
Items not reclassified to profit or loss 3,097 -1,314
Currency translation adjustment 2,011 717
Change in the market values of derivative financial instruments (cash flow hedge) 1,209 -625
Deferred taxes -192 99
Items to be reclassified to profit or loss in future 3,028 191
Other income 6,125 -1,123
Overall result 22,315 13,699
of which allocable to non-controlling shareholders 31 156
of which allocable to INDUS shareholders 22,284 13,543

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

in EUR '000
Notes
June 30, 2015 Dec. 31, 2014
ASSETS
Goodwill 380,531 368,239
Other intangible assets
[11]
51,384 44,029
Property, plant, and equipment
[12]
315,278 306,818
Investment property 6,059 6,131
Financial assets 12,584 10,526
Shares accounted for using the equity method 7,340 7,033
Other noncurrent assets 1,149 1,685
Deferred taxes 3,500 3,482
Noncurrent assets 777,825 747,943
Inventories
[13]
304,524 265,690
Accounts receivable
[14]
194,795 162,091
Other current assets 16,537 12,282
Current income taxes 1,813 3,890
Cash and cash equivalents 95,594 116,491
Current assets 613,263 560,444
Total assets 1,391,088 1,308,387
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Subscribed capital 63,571 63,571
Capital reserve 239,833 239,833
Other reserves 257,203 244,511
Equity held by INDUS shareholders 560,607 547,915
Non-controlling interests in the equity 2,014 1,957
Equity 562,621 549,872
Provisions for pensions 27,769 27,174
Other noncurrent provisions 1,547 1,561
Noncurrent financial liabilities 385,565 367,935
Other noncurrent liabilities 51,389 49,844
Deferred taxes 36,879 33,165
Noncurrent liabilities 503,149 479,679
Other current provisions 63,628 52,014
Current financial liabilities 120,452 94,381
Trade accounts payable 61,679 47,942
Other current liabilities 73,827 77,836
Current income taxes 5,732 6,663
Current liabilities 325,318 278,836
Total equity and liabilities 1,391,088 1,308,387

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF EQUITY

in EUR '000 Subscribed
capital
Capital
reserve
Retained
earnings
Other
earnings
Equity held
by INDUS
shareholders
Interests
allocable to
non-controlling
shareholders
Group
equity
Balance Dec. 31, 2013 63,571 239,833 216,024 -4,725 514,703 627 515,330
Income after taxes 27,783 27,783 327 28,110
Other income -2,817 -2,817 -2,817
Overall result 27,783 -2,817 24,966 327 25,293
Dividend payments -26,896 -26,896 -43 -26,939
Change in scope of
consolidation
1,482 1,482
Balance June 30, 2014 63,571 239,833 216,911 -7,542 512,773 2,393 515,166
Balance Dec. 31, 2014 63,571 239,833 252,270 -7,759 547,915 1,957 549,872
Income after taxes 31,933 31,933 112 32,045
Other income 10,100 10,100 10,100
Overall result 31,933 10,100 42,033 112 42,145
Kapitalerhöhung 48 48
Dividend payments -29,341 -29,341 -90 -29,431
Change in scope of
consolidation
-13 -13
Balance June 30, 2015 63,571 239,833 254,862 2,341 560,607 2,014 562,621

Interests held by non-controlling shareholders essentially consist of the non-controlling interests in WEIGAND Bau GmbH and subsidiaries of the ROLKO Group. Non-controlling interests in limited partnerships and limited liability companies for which, at the time of purchase, the economic ownership of the relevant non-controlling interests had already been passed on under reciprocal option agreements are shown under other liabilities.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

in EUR '000 H1 2015 H1 2014
Income after taxes generated by continuing operations 32,045 30,742
Depreciation/write-ups of noncurrent assets 24,293 21,848
Taxes 17,963 17,246
Net interest 12,712 10,503
Cash earnings of discontinued operations 0 -151
Other non-cash transactions 6,829 -2,252
Changes in provisions 11,728 7,199
Increase (-)/decrease (+) in inventories, trade accounts receivable, and other assets -68,955 -40,140
Increase (+)/decrease (-) in trade accounts payable and other liabilities 5,552 -10,409
Income taxes received/paid -15,752 -16,662
Operating cash flow 26,415 17,924
Interest paid -7,783 -8,573
Interest received 169 218
Cash flow from operating activities 18,801 9,569
Cash outflow from investments in
property, plant, and equipment, and in intangible assets -32,477 -28,616
financial assets and shares accounted for using the equity method -2,440 -863
shares in fully consolidated companies -20,934 -18,416
Cash inflow from the disposal of other assets 382 368
Cash flow from investing activities -55,469 -47,527
Dividends paid to shareholders -29,341 -26,896
Cash inflow from non-controlling shareholders 48 0
Dividends paid to non-controlling shareholders -90 -43
Cash inflow from the assumption of debt 83,000 81,232
Cash outflow from the repayment of debt -39,299 -30,477
Cash flow from financing activities 14,318 23,816
Net cash change in financial facilities -22,350 -14,142
Changes in cash and cash equivalents caused by currency exchange rates 1,453 185
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period 116,491 115,921
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period 95,594 101,964

NOTES BASIC PRINCIPLES

[1] GENERAL INFORMATION

INDUS Holding AG, based in Bergisch Gladbach, Germany, prepared its consolidated financial statements for the first half of 2015 in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and interpretations of these standards by the International Financial Reporting Standards Interpretations Committee (IFRS IC) as to their applicability in the European Union (EU). The consolidated financial statements are prepared in euros (EUR). Unless otherwise indicated, all amounts are stated in thousands of euros (EUR '000).

These interim financial statements are prepared in accordance with IAS 34 in condensed form. The interim report has not been audited, nor subjected to perusal or review by an auditor.

New obligatory standards are reported on separately in the section "Changes in Accounting Guidelines". Otherwise, the same accounting methods were applied as in the consolidated financial statements for the 2014 fiscal year. They are described there in detail. Because this interim financial report does not provide the full scope of information found in the annual financial statements, these financial statements should be considered within the context of the last annual financial statements.

In the Board of Management's view, this quarterly report includes all of the usual ongoing adjustments that are necessary for an appropriate presentation of the Group's financial position and financial performance. The results achieved in the first half of the 2015 fiscal year do not necessarily predict future business performance.

The preparation of consolidated financial statements is influenced by accounting and valuation principles, and requires assumptions and estimates to be made which have an impact on the recognized value of the assets, liabilities, and contingent liabilities, as well as on income and expenses. When estimates are made regarding the future, actual values may deviate from the estimates. If the original basis for the estimates changes, the statement of the relevant items is adjusted through profit and loss.

[2] CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING GUIDELINES

All obligatory accounting standards in effect as of fiscal year 2015 have been implemented in these interim financial statements.

The new standards do not affect in any way the presentation of the financial position and financial performance of INDUS Holding AG in the consolidated financial statements.

[3] SCOPE OF CONSOLIDATION

The consolidated financial statements include all subsidiaries, in which INDUS Group is able to directly or indirectly control the financial and business policies of said subsidiaries. A parent company controls a subsidiary when the parent is exposed, or has rights, to variable returns from its involvement with the subsidiary and has the ability to affect those returns through its power over the subsidiary. Associated companies whose financial and business policies can be significantly influenced are consolidated using the equity method. Companies purchased during the course of the fiscal year are consolidated as of the date on which control over their finance and business policy is transferred. Companies which are sold are no longer included in the scope of consolidation as of the date on which the business is transferred. After the date on which the decision is made to divest the company in question, these are classified as "held for sale".

[4] BUSINESS COMBINATIONS

NEA

Through a contract dated May 12, 2015, OFA Bamberg GmbH acquired 100% of the shares in the Dutch company NEA International B.V. (NEA), Maastricht. NEA develops orthopedic bandages and orthotic devices for specific use in the area of treatment of joint injuries and chronic conditions. NEA was classified as part of the Medical Engineering/Life Science segment.

The cost of acquiring NEA was EUR 21,224,000, which was paid in cash.

The goodwill calculated as part of the purchase price allocation of EUR 10,601,000 is not tax-deductible. Goodwill represents inseparable assets such as staff expertise and positive expectations for future income, as well as synergies from development, production, sales and marketing.

In the provisional purchase price allocation, the acquired assets and liabilities were determined as follows:

ACQUISITION: NEA (in EUR '000)

Carrying amounts
at time of
addition
Assets added due
to first-time
consolidation
Additions conso
lidated statement
of financial
position
Goodwill 0 10,601 10,601
Other intangible assets 553 7,770 8,323
Property, plant, and equipment 512 414 926
Inventories 1,813 338 2,151
Accounts receivable 1,016 0 1,016
Other assets* 1,076 0 1,076
Cash and cash equivalents 290 0 290
Total assets 5,260 19,123 24,383
Other provisions 467 0 467
Trade accounts payable 232 0 232
Other liabilities** 287 2,173 2,460
Total liabilities 986 2,173 3,159

* Other assets: Other noncurrent assets, Other current assets, Current income taxes, Deferred taxes

** Other liabilities: Other noncurrent liabilities, Other current liabilities, Deferred taxes, Current income taxes

NEA was first consolidated in May 2015. NEA has contributed EUR 1,085,000 in sales and EUR 259,000 in EBIT to the result for the first half of 2015.

The transaction costs for the acquisition were recorded in the Statement of Income.

NOTES TO THE STATEMENT OF INCOME

[5] COST OF MATERIALS

in EUR '000 H1 2015 H1 2014
Raw materials and goods for resale -276,717 -254,851
Purchased services -58,603 -39,432
Total -335,320 -294,283

[6] PERSONNEL EXPENSES

Total -193,016 -170,321
Pensions -1,557 -1,286
Social security -27,448 -24,325
Wages and salaries -164,011 -144,710
in EUR '000 H1 2015 H1 2014

[7] OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES

in EUR '000 H1 2015 H1 2014
Selling expenses -34,846 -33,429
Operating expenses -32,681 -29,651
Administrative expenses -17,680 -16,231
Other expenses -4,831 -3,618
Total -90,038 -82,929

[8] NET INTEREST

Total -12,712 -10,503
Other interest -4,216 -1,766
Other: Non-controlling interests -4,340 -2,021
Other: Market value of interest-rate swaps 124 255
Interest from operations -8,496 -8,737
Interest and similar expenses -8,665 -8,955
Interest and similar income 169 218
in EUR '000 H1 2015 H1 2014

[9] INCOME TAXES

Income tax expense is calculated for the interim financial statements based on the assumptions of current tax planning.

[10] EARNINGS PER SHARE

in EUR '000 H1 2015 H1 2014
Earnings attributable to INDUS shareholders 31,933 27,783
Earnings attributable to discontinued operations 0 -2,632
Earnings attributable to continuing operations 31,933 30,415
Weighted average shares outstanding (in thousands) 24,451 24,451
Earnings per share, continuing operations (in EUR) 1.31 1.24
Earnings per share, discontinued operations (in EUR) 0.00 -0.11

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

[11] OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS

in EUR '000 June 30, 2015 Dec. 31, 2014
Capitalized development costs 9,965 9,501
Property rights, concessions, and other intangible assets 41,419 34,528
Total 51,384 44,029

[12] PROPERTY, PLANT, AND EQUIPMENT

in EUR '000 June 30, 2015 Dec. 31, 2014
Land and buildings 174,185 167,478
Plant and machinery 89,512 88,076
Other equipment, factory, and office equipment 42,566 41,294
Advance payments and work in process 9,015 9,970
Total 315,278 306,818

[13] INVENTORIES

in EUR '000 June 30, 2015 Dec. 31, 2014
Raw materials and supplies 95,882 82,638
Unfinished goods 99,386 80,220
Finished goods and goods for resale 88,020 86,429
Prepayments for inventories 21,236 16,403
Total 304,524 265,690

[14] ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE

Total 194,795 162,091
Accounts receivable from associated companies 7,854 6,021
Accounts receivable from construction contracts 13,501 11,649
Accounts receivable from customers 173,440 144,421
in EUR '000 June 30, 2015 Dec. 31, 2014

OTHER DISCLOSURES

[15] SEGMENT REPORTING

SEGMENT INFORMATION BY OPERATION (CONTINUING OPERATIONS) FOR THE FIRST HALF-YEAR 2015

SEGMENT INFORMATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH IFRS 8 (in EUR '000)

Construction/
Infrastructure
Automotive
Technology
Engineering Medical
Engineering/
Life Science
Metals
Technology
Total
Segments
Reconciliation Consolidated
financial
statements
H1 2015
Sales with external third parties 106,340 183,431 133,399 65,283 187,002 675,455 136 675,591
Sales with Group companies 4,426 19,536 21,865 4,874 18,929 69,630 -69,630 0
Sales 110,766 202,967 155,264 70,157 205,931 745,085 -69,494 675,591
Segment earnings (EBIT) 11,577 10,968 17,198 9,072 16,149 64,964 -2,244 62,720
Earnings from equity valuation 0 210 97 0 0 307 0 307
Depreciation and amortization -2,993 -9,110 -3,582 -2,291 -5,981 -23,957 -336 -24,293
Segment EBITDA 14,570 20,078 20,780 11,363 22,130 88,921 -1,908 87,013
Capital expenditure 4,046 11,828 3,829 27,050 8,359 55,112 739 55,851
of which company acquisitions 0 0 0 20,934 0 20,934 0 20,934
H1 2014
Sales with external third parties 108,871 175,298 88,484 53,681 174,011 600,345 -59 600,286
Sales with Group companies 4,975 18,374 17,048 1,789 14,995 57,181 -57,181 0
Sales 113,846 193,672 105,532 55,470 189,006 657,526 -57,240 600,286
Segment earnings (EBIT) 12,478 11,375 10,736 8,612 18,499 61,700 -3,209 58,491
Earnings from equity valuation 0 368 44 0 0 412 0 412
Depreciation and amortization -2,751 -9,209 -2,840 -1,310 -5,452 -21,562 -286 -21,848
Segment EBITDA 15,229 20,584 13,576 9,922 23,951 83,262 -2,923 80,339
Capital expenditure 7,329 12,246 1,816 19,746 6,553 47,690 205 47,895
of which company acquisitions 0 27 0 18,389 0 18,416 0 18,416

SEGMENT INFORMATION BY OPERATION (CONTINUING OPERATIONS) FOR THE SECOND QUARTER 2015

SEGMENT INFORMATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH IFRS 8 (in EUR '000)
Construction/
Infrastructure
Automotive
Technology
Engineering Medical
Engineering/
Life Science
Metals
Technology
Total
Segments
Reconciliation Consolidated
financial
statements
Q2 2015
Sales with external third parties 58,996 94,186 64,687 33,833 95,833 347,535 186 347,721
Sales with Group companies 2,367 9,889 11,253 3,046 11,180 37,735 -37,735 0
Sales 61,363 104,075 75,940 36,879 107,013 385,270 -37,549 347,721
Segment earnings (EBIT) 6,882 4,759 7,685 4,365 9,004 32,695 -1,472 31,223
Earnings from equity valuation 0 91 96 0 0 187 0 187
Depreciation and amortization -1,504 -4,596 -1,811 -1,258 -3,012 -12,181 -180 -12,361
Segment EBITDA 8,386 9,355 9,496 5,623 12,016 44,876 -1,292 43,583
Capital expenditure 1,167 6,046 1,332 21,397 3,247 33,189 427 33,616
of which company acquisitions 0 0 0 20,934 0 20,934 0 20,934
Q2 2014
Sales with external third parties 59,729 90,927 46,041 28,615 87,702 313,014 84 313,098
Sales with Group companies 2,295 9,769 8,321 1,380 7,264 29,029 -29,029 0
Sales 62,024 100,696 54,362 29,995 94,966 342,043 -28,945 313,098
Segment earnings (EBIT) 7,906 5,839 5,406 4,233 9,122 32,506 -2,293 30,213
Earnings from equity valuation 0 161 0 44 0 205 0 205
Depreciation and amortization -1,435 -4,517 -1,398 -721 -2,730 -10,801 -147 -10,948
Segment EBITDA 9,341 10,356 6,804 4,954 11,852 43,307 -2,146 41,161
Capital expenditure 4,386 7,964 910 19,179 3,351 35,790 63 35,853
of which company acquisitions 27 0 0 18,389 0 18,416 0 18,416
RECONCILIATION (in EUR '000)
H1 2015 H1 2014 Q2 2015 Q2 2014
Segment earnings (EBIT) 64,964 61,700 32,695 32,506
Areas not allocated, incl. holding company -2,383 -3,285 -1,573 -2,346
Consolidations 139 76 103 53
Net interest -12,712 -10,503 -5,993 -5,549
Earnings before taxes 50,008 47,988 25,232 24,664

The table below reconciles the total operating results of segment reporting with the income before tax in the consolidated income statement:

The classification of segments corresponds unchanged to the current status of internal reporting. The information relates to continuing activities. The companies are allocated to the segments on the basis of their selling markets insofar as the bulk of their product range is sold in that market environment (Automotive Technology, Medical Engineering/Life Science). Otherwise they are classified by common features in their production structure (Construction/Infrastructure, Engineering, Metals Technology).

The reconciliations contain the figures of the holding company, non-operational units not allocated to any segment, and consolidations. See the discussion provided in the management report regarding the products and services that generate segment sales.

The central control variable for the segments is operating earnings (EBIT) as defined in the consolidated financial statements. The segment information has been ascertained in compliance with the reporting and valuation methods that were applied during the preparation of the consolidated financial statements. Intersegment prices are based on arm's length prices to the extent that they can be established in a reliable manner and are determined on the basis of the cost-plus pricing method.

SEGMENT INFORMATION BY REGION

Sales are broken down by region in relation to our selling markets. Due to our varied foreign activities, a further breakdown by country is not meaningful, as no country other than Germany accounts for 10% of Group sales.

Noncurrent assets, less deferred taxes and financial instruments, are based on the domiciles of the respective companies. Further differentiation is not expedient, as the majority of companies are domiciled in Germany.

Due to INDUS's diversification policy there were no individual product or service groups and no individual customers that accounted for more than 10% of sales.

in EUR '000 Group Germany EU Rest of world
Sales revenue with external third parties
First half of 2015 675,591 348,312 140,037 187,242
First half of 2014 600,286 303,087 138,621 158,578
Second quarter 2015 347,721 181,567 72,531 93,623
Second quarter 2014 313,098 158,792 72,597 81,709

Noncurrent assets, less deferred taxes

and financial instruments
June 30, 2015 760,592 644,488 40,168 75,936
Dec. 31, 2014 732,250 644,368 17,767 70,115

[16] INFORMATION ON THE SIGNIFICANCE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The table below shows the carrying amounts of financial instruments. The fair value of a financial instrument is the price that would be paid in an orderly transaction between market participants for the sale of an asset or transfer of a liability on the measurement date.

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AS OF JUNE 30, 2015 (in EUR '000)

Balance
sheet value
IFRS 7
not applicable
Financial
instruments IFRS 7
Measured at
fair value
Measured at
amortized cost
Financial assets 12,584 12,584 12,584
Cash and cash equivalents 95,594 95,594 95,594
Accounts receivable 194,795 13,501 181,294 181,294
Other assets 17,686 2,596 15,090 204 14,886
Financial Instruments: ASSETS 320,659 16,097 304,562 204 304,358
Financial liabilities 506,017 506,017 506,017
Trade accounts payable 61,679 61,679 61,679
Other liabilities 125,216 36,672 88,544 44,969 43,575
Financial Instruments: LIABILITIES 692,912 36,672 656,240 44,969 611,271

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AS OF DEC. 31, 2014 (in EUR '000)

Balance
sheet value
IFRS 7
not applicable
Financial
instruments IFRS 7
Measured at
fair value
Measured at
amortized cost
Financial assets 10,526 10,526 10,526
Cash and cash equivalents 116,491 116,491 116,491
Accounts receivable 162,091 11,649 150,442 150,442
Other assets 13,967 890 13,077 586 12,491
Financial Instruments: ASSETS 303,075 12,539 290,536 586 289,950
Financial liabilities 462,316 462,316 462,316
Trade accounts payable 47,942 47,942 47,942
Other liabilities 127,679 34,785 92,894 44,557 48,337
Financial Instruments: LIABILITIES 637,937 34,785 603,152 44,557 558,595

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS BY VALUATION CATEGORIES IAS 39 (in EUR '000)

Carrying amount
June 30, 2015 Dec. 31, 2014
Measured at fair value through profit and loss 204 586
Loans and receivables 302,454 288,075
Available-for-sale financial assets 1,903 1,875
Financial instruments: ASSETS 304,562 290,536
Measured at fair value through profit and loss 44,969 44,557
Financial liabilities measured at their residual carrying amounts 611,271 558,595
Financial instruments: LIABILITIES 656,240 603,152

Available-for-sale financial assets are long-term financial investments for which no pricing on an active market is available and the fair value of which cannot be reliably determined. These are carried at cost.

[17] RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

Related party disclosures primarily involve the ongoing remuneration of members of management in key positions, the Board of Management, and the Supervisory Board. Furthermore, there are consulting contracts and rent or leasing contracts in place with non-controlling shareholders or members of their families, and business relations with associated companies.

The quarterly financial statements do not contain information about changes in relationships that significantly differ from those in the 2014 annual financial statements.

[18] EVENTS AFTER THE QUARTERLY REPORTING DATE

On July 30, 2015, INDUS Holding AG acquired 75% of the shares in IEF-Werner GmbH, Furtwangen. IEF-Werner GmbH manufactures components for automation technology. The company primarily covers five areas of automation technology with its product portfolio: transfer systems, microassembly, semiconductors, wheel gauging machines, and components.

IEF was classified as part of the Engineering segment. The purchase price allocation process has not yet been completed.

[19] APPROVAL FOR PUBLICATION

The Board of Management of INDUS Holding AG approved this IFRS interim financial statement for publication on August 17, 2015.

[20] DECLARATION OF LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE

We warrant that, to the best of our knowledge, these interim consolidated financial statements provide a true and fair representation, in accordance with the applicable accounting principles for interim consolidated reporting, of the assets, financial, and earnings position of the Group, and that the Group interim management report presents a true and fair representation of the Group's business performance, earnings and position, outlining the principal opportunities and risks in connection with Group business activities planned over the remaining course of the fiscal year.

Bergisch Gladbach, August 17, 2015 INDUS Holding AG

The Board of Management

Jürgen Abromeit Dr. Johannes Schmidt Rudolf Weichert

CONTACT

INDUS Holding AG

Kölner Straße 32 51429 Bergisch Gladbach P.O. Box 10 03 53 51403 Bergisch Gladbach Phone: +49 (0)2204/40 00-0 Fax: +49 (0)2204/40 00-20 Internet: www.indus.de E-mail: [email protected]

FINANCIAL CALENDAR 2015

September 9 ZKK Capital Market Conference, Zurich
September 10 Commerzbank Sector Conference 2015, Frankfurt/Main
November 17 Interim report on September 30, 2015
November 25 Deutsches Eigenkapitalforum, Frankfurt/Main

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Responsible member of the Management Board: Jürgen Abromeit

Head of Public Relations & Investor Relations: Regina Wolter Telefon: +49 (0)2204/40 00-70

Telefax: +49 (0)2204/40 00-20 E-Mail: [email protected]

Publisher: INDUS Holding AG, Bergisch Gladbach

Concept/Design:

Berichtsmanufaktur GmbH, Hamburg

Photos:

Cover: BILSTEIN & SIEKERMANN
p. 5: Catrin Moritz

This interim report is also available in German. Only the German version of the interim report is legally binding.

Disclaimer: This interim report contains forward-looking statements based on assumptions and estimates made by the Board of Management of INDUS Holding AG. Although the Board of Management is of the opinion that these assumptions and estimates are accurate, they are subject to certain risks and uncertainty. Actual future results may deviate substantially from these assumptions and estimates due to a variety of factors. These factors include changes in the general economic situation, the business, economic and competitive situation, foreign exchange and interest rates, and the legal setting. INDUS Holding AG shall not be held liable for the future development and actual future results being in line with the assumptions and estimates included in this interim report. Assumptions and estimates made in this interim report will not be updated.

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