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INDUS Holding AG

Quarterly Report Aug 21, 2014

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Q2 | 2014

Group develops according to plan

1st Half-Year 2014

H1 2014 H1 2013*
600.3 568.8
80.3 76.4
58.5 55.8
28.1 26.4
1.24 1.28
17.9 9.0
30.6.2014 31.12.2013
1,249.2 1,180.9
515.2 515.3
372.3 307.6
41.2 43.6
7,414 7,168
41 40

* Previous year's figures adjusted

600.3

sales in the first six months of 2014 segment trend h1 2014 in comparison to h1 2013 (in %)

group sales contents
6
%
5 %
Construction/Infrastructure Sales +4 % EBIT +2 %
Automotive Technology Sales +3 % EBIT -16 %
Engineering Sales +4 % EBIT +3 %
Medical Engineering/Life Science Sales +9 % EBIT +15 %
Metals Technology Sales +9 % EBIT +28 %

EUR million

INDUS is the leading specialist in the field of sustainable investment and growth in German small and medium-sized companies. We primarily acquire owner-managed companies and help their business grow over the long term. Our subsidiaries are characterized in particular by their strong positions on specific niche markets. As an active and growth-oriented financial investor, we ensure that our portfolio companies retain their greatest strength – their identity as medium-sized companies.

Our shareholders participate in the profitability of our diversified and growing portfolio of hidden champions. In 2013, our Group's workforce of around 7,200 generated sales of around EUR 1.2 billion with an EBIT of approximately EUR 114 million.

contents
2 Letter to the Shareholders
4 SMEs are Shaping the Future
7 INDUS on the Capital Market
9 Interim Management Report
21 Consolidated Interim Financial
Statements as of June 30, 2014
45 Contact and Financial Calendar

Letter to Shareholders

Dear Shareholders,

With the first six months of the year now behind us, INDUS is back on track: this is how we would sum up our performance. With sales and earnings growth of around 5 %, the Group has met our mid-year targets

As previously announced, development in the second quarter was somewhat less dramatic than in our exceptionally good first quarter, as the boost provided early in the year by the very mild winter gave way to a normal dynamic in the second quarter. In the first half of the year, the German and European economies generally remained stable, although most economic forecasters had expected stronger growth, especially for Europe. In June, German manufacturers' order flow fell surprisingly sharply due to weak demand from the eurozone persisting longer than expected. War in the Ukraine and Israel weighed on the business mood as well.

Strategically, we are on track. Through the acquisitions of ROLKO, SAVVY, TR Metalltechnik, and now KNUR Maschinenbau, we have expanded as planned in the Medical Engineering/ Life Science segment and have made other strategic expansions in the Automotive Technology, Metals Technology, and Engineering segments.

Our operating development indicates that the portfolio changes made in the first half of the year have on the whole been beneficial. The slowdown in the Automotive Technology segment comes as no surprise, and was factored into estimates. Europe remains weak, and demand from BRIC nations is less dynamic, primarily for small to mid-sized cars. We are not entirely satisfied with results from the Engineering segment. Our expectations for even stronger sales and earnings growth were not fulfilled. Restrained expenditure, particularly on long-term capital goods, was partly responsible for this, but unforeseen developments affecting the project for restructuring our holding SEMET played a greater role. Nonetheless, in four out of five segments we are absolutely on target with margins of over 10 %. The first half of the year thus proceeded very well overall. In the months ahead we will be working more intensively on the areas outlined above.

Our current sales and earnings estimates are based on our subsidiaries' forecasts, and do not factor in the acquisitions made this year. Despite slight economic slowing, INDUS will continue to pursue its objective: to considerably exceed sales of EUR 1.2 billion and achieve EBIT of around EUR 118 million in 2014.

And on a personal note: At this year's shareholders' meeting we said farewell to our Supervisory Board chairman, who will not be seeking re-appointment due to age reasons. Over the course of 25 years, Burkhard Rosenfeld played a key role in laying the foundation for who we are today, first as a member of the INDUS Board of Management and then as a member of the Supervisory Board. The Board of Management and all INDUS Group staff members would like to thank Mr. Rosenfeld again for his tremendous dedication and wish him all the best for the future.

Bergisch Gladbach, August 2014

Yours, The Board of Management

Jürgen Abromeit Dr. Johannes Schmidt Rudolf Weichert

SMEs are Shaping the Future: Infrastructure and Logistics

People, goods, products, data … in the age of globalization, everything is in motion. The foundation for this is an efficient transport and information infrastructure. Here too, SMEs are playing a key role: With their high level of technological expertise, they are helping to maintain Germany's reputation as a business location and spurring innovation.

Solutions from SAVVY enable telematic monitoring of roadworks vehicles, for example.

A HIGH-PERFORMING ECONOMY NEEDS A STRONG INFRASTRUCTURE

This country is traversed by freeways, highways, railways, and waterways. These and sea and river ports, railway stations, and other access points underpin our capability as a leading economic force, creating growth and jobs. In Germany alone, 737 billion tonne-kilometers in goods are moved annually along these transport routes. In parallel, 230 billion gigabytes of data flow through Germany's data highways.

High-performing infrastructure gives Germany an advantage as a business location against European competition. In order to ensure everything keeps flowing smoothly and to expand opportunities, the German government is currently investing EUR 50 billion in expanding the transport system. There is particular need for action concerning bridges. In view of the great need for upgrading, the government has launched a special EUR 400 million program that will run until 2017.

Regarding data infrastructure, the current situation gives cause for concern: According to a study by ECM, data volume flowing through Germany will increase nearly fivefold by 2020 to 1,100 billion gigabytes. Germany's infrastructure is only ready for this development to a limited extent. Boston Consulting Group has rated Germany's digital network on the same level as "developing countries" behind China. If the status quo does not change, Germany will be missing out on EUR 120 billion of added value by the year 2020. This clearly demonstrates that more attention should be devoted over the next few years to expanding broadband.

INDUS GROUP COMPANIES ALREADY SEIZING THE POTENTIAL

As part of the COMPASS 2020 growth strategy, INDUS has identified megatrends and target markets in which portfolio expansion is principally to be focused, including energy and the environment, medicine/ healthcare and infrastructure/logistics. INDUS is thus especially interested in investment opportunities in these areas. Companies like KÖSTER (connector technology for concrete composite construction), BETOMAX (solutions for modern concrete construction), MIGUA (profile construction and expansion joints), and ANCOTECH (anchoring technology) are already working in these markets, including in such areas as bridge construction and rehabilitation. Data

In the future, Savvy SynergyPortal software will make it possible to manage fleets and monitor fleet capacity utilization online.

infrastructure is the business of WEIGAND, a firm specializing in cable network installation. The BUDDE Group, a package logistics specialist and portfolio holding since 2013, has benefited from the rapid rise of e-commerce.

SAVVY AG: ACQUISITION OF A PIONEERING CORE COMPETENCY

SAVVY Telematic Systems AG of Schaffhausen joined the INDUS Group in May 2014, opening up further potential. This company, which develops telematics system solutions, is a bolt-on acquisition for INDUS subsidiary IPETRONIK.

Package customers today can access information at any time on the location of a particular package thanks to a special form of data processing known as telematics. Digitalized monitoring of movement and >

SAVVY

Telematic Systems AG, Schaffhausen

A machine-to-machine (M2M) solution provider specializing in telematics and fleet management.

Employees 10
Established 2014
Company headquarters Schaffhausen, CH
Transition The founding team is driving on the company's
development thanks to new growth capital from INDUS.

www.savvy-telematics.com

transport flows already plays an important role in many areas, including monitoring movements on bridges, in tunnels and at airports. The technology also holds great >

potential in such traditional industrial areas as road building, used for example in vehicles and machines at civil engineering and road construction sites.

How much progress have the road-milling machines currently in operation made? When is it time to replace cutting tools? When is it time for the service truck to come? These and other questions can be answered in automated and absolutely reliable fashion by SAVVY systems. Potential errors within processes are immediately detected, affording efficient construction project execution. The technology holds great growth potential and has a broad spectrum of applications ranging from process monitoring at construction sites to fleet management, inventory tracking, and worldwide goods monitoring.

KNUR – SPECIALIST IN LIGHT-WEIGHT CONSTRUCTION COMPLEMENTS ASS MASCHINENBAU

The acquisition of KNUR Maschinenbau GmbH, a mechanical and industrial engineering firm focused on plastic adhesive technology and CFRP (carbon-fiber reinforced plastic) production, complements existing INDUS holding ASS Maschinenbau GmbH. KNUR supplies machinery and equipment for manufacturing lightweight plastic components for premium cars.

INDUS on the Capital Market

overview of indus shares *

H1 2014 Full-year 2013
High (in EUR) 38.42 29.47
Low (in EUR) 28.00 20.55
Closing price at reporting date (in EUR) 36.24 29.20
Average daily trading volume (number of shares) 448,050 35,488
Number of shares outstanding 24,450,509 22,410,431
Market capitalization (in EUR millions) 887.9 655.6

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

Shares up in H1

In the first six months of the year, INDUS shares considerably outperformed both the SDAX and the DAX. INDUS shares have been in constant demand since the start of the year. This strong demand is reflected in the considerable increase in sales of the shares. As of June 30, 2014 the shares were up roughly 28 %, thus substantially outperforming the markets by the close of 2013 (SDAX 9 %, DAX 3 %). This rally culminated in an all-time high for INDUS shares of over EUR 40 on July 24. The stock market has since corrected considerably as the economy has proven less robust than expected, and the intensifying crises in Ukraine and Israel and associated sanctions are affecting market optimism. Current price targets for INDUS stock range between EUR 36 and 43. All analysts are recommending to either buy or hold.

Shareholders' Meeting and Dividend Distribution

This year's shareholders' meeting was held in Cologne on June 11. The attending shareholders approved the proposed dividend increase to EUR 1.10 per share, formally endorsed the actions of the Board of Management and Supervisory Board members by a wide majority, and appointed the auditor proposed by the Supervisory Board. Shareholders also approved the allocation of new round of authorized capital in the amount of EUR 31.8 million and appointed Dr. Dorothee Becker, executive and shareholder of Gebrüder Becker GmbH, Wuppertal, to the Supervisory Board as a new member. Former Supervisory Board chairman Burkhard Rosenfeld's term of office ended with the conclusion of the shareholders' meeting in accordance with Supervisory Board rules of procedure. Due to age reasons, Mr. Rosenfeld withheld his candidature for re-appointment. Helmut Späth, CFO and deputy chairman of the Bavarian Chamber of Insurance, was appointed as the new Supervisory Board chairman.

indus share price change from january to july 2014 (in %)

interim management report

  • 10 INDUS Group Business Performance in the First Half-Year of 2014
  • 13 Segment Report
  • 16 Employees
  • 17 Financial Position
  • 19 Opportunities and Risks
  • 19 Events after the Reporting Date
  • 20 Outlook

INDUS Group Business Performance in the First Half-Year of 2014

Following a strong start to 2014, development was stable overall in the second quarter for the INDUS Group. The Q2 operating result (EBIT) was EUR 30.2 million, slightly below the previous year's figure of EUR 31.3 million, as the usual development from Q1 to Q2 experienced in previous years was reversed this year. EBIT rose 5 % over the course of the first six months, in nearly direct proportion to sales (6 %). Both the costs of materials ratio and the personnel costs ratio remained nearly unchanged in relation to sales. The mid-year EBIT margin was 9.7% (previous year: 9.8%). The first half of the year has thus proceeded in line with expectations.

H1 2014 H1 2013*
Sales 600.3 568.8
Other operating income 8.7 6.9
Own work capitalized 2.2 1.0
Changes in inventories 16.1 9.0
Overall performance 627.3 585.7
Cost of materials -294.3 -277.2
Personnel expenses -170.3 -155.9
Other operating expenses -82.9 -76.3
Income from shares accounted for using the equity method 0.4 0.0
Other financial results 0.1 0.1
EBITDA 80.3 76.4
Depreciation and amortization -21.8 -20.6
Operating result (EBIT) 58.5 55.8
Net interest -10.5 -10.6
Earnings before taxes (EBT) 48.0 45.2
Taxes -17.3 -16.4
Earnings attributable to discontinued operations -2.6 -2.4
Earnings after taxes 28.1 26.4
of which allocable to non-controlling shareholders 0.3 0.3
of which allocable to INDUS shareholders 27.8 26.1
* Previous year figures adjusted

consolidated statement of income (in EUR millions)

Earnings: INDUS Group on Track at Mid-Year

Absolute consolidated sales of INDUS Holding AG came to EUR 600.3 million at the end of June 2014 (previous year: EUR 568.8 million. Cost of materials rose from EUR 277.2 million to EUR 294.3 million, in nearly direct proportion to the increase in sales. The cost of materials ratio reached 49.0 % (previous year: 48.7 %). Personnel costs rose from EUR 155.9 million to EUR 170.3 million, primarily reflecting a larger post-acquisition workforce; the resulting personnel cost ratio of 28.4 % (previous year: 27.4 %) is in line with INDUS' average mid-year value.

EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) came in at EUR 80.3 million, up EUR 3.9 million versus last year's EUR 76.4 million. Depreciation and amortization increased to a total EUR 21.8 million (previous year: EUR 20.6 million).

As forecast, the operating result (EBIT) for H1 2014 came in at EUR 58.5 million, higher yearon-year. EBIT margin for the first six months was 9.7 % (previous year: 9.8 %). Detailed notes on the earnings position can be found in the segment report.

Net interest was largely unchanged at EUR -10.5 million (previous year: EUR -10.6 million). Earnings before taxes (EBT) rose in the first half to EUR 48.0 million (previous year: EUR 45.2 million). Tax expenditure increased along with earnings to EUR 17.3 million (previous year: EUR 16.4 million), corresponding to a tax rate of 36.0 % (previous year: 36.3 %).

Having discontinued operations at the portfolio company NISTERHAMMER, earnings attributable to discontinued operations amounted to EUR -2.6 million (previous year: EUR -2.4 million), which had a negative effect on earnings after taxes. After deducting minority interests, the net result for the period improved to EUR 28.1 million (previous year: EUR 26.4 million). Earnings per share from continuing operations still decreased slightly to EUR 1.24 (previous year: EUR 1.28). This was due to the increase in the number of shares in the offering conducted in December 2013.

Compass 2020: Acquisitions in Healthcare, Telematics, Laser Welding, and Special Machinery Construction

As part of the Compass 2020 growth strategy, INDUS has defined core strategic areas in which the Group intends to pursue more vigorous growth. The acquisition of the ROLKO Group in April fulfilled our announced plans to expand our Medical Engineering/Life Science segment, which is one of our defined target segments. By acquiring a 75 % stake in the ROLKO Group, INDUS entered the market for rehabilitative medical accessories. The ROLKO Group, with locations in Borgholzhausen (Germany), Silkeborg (Denmark), Houten (Netherlands), and Xiamen (China), is a leading supplier in this market.

Another explicit portfolio development goal is strategically enhancing our existing subsidiaries. Thus IPETRONIK has expanded its interest in the field of telematics, acquiring in May a 60 % stake in the Swiss company SAVVY AG of Schaffhausen, a telematics solution provider for the logistics industry.

As part of this development strategy, portfolio company RÜBSAMEN acquired TR Metalltechnik GmbH of Eichenstruth, a specialist in laser and welding technology, at the beginning of July 2014. On the same date INDUS bought the remaining 10 % of equity in the company from a co-shareholder of ELTHERM GmbH, and now owns 100 %. As reported in Q1, INDUS additionally formed its 42nd subsidiary by spinning off construction firm ANCOTECH from BETOMAX in late July. Organizing the firm as an independent unit is intended to accelerate the company's growth trajectory.

On August 20, INDUS holding ASS took over KNUR Maschinenbau GmbH, a firm primarily active in plastic adhesive technology and CFRP (carbon-fiber reinforced plastic) manufacturing. Currently , KNUR has around 40 employees at its location in Regensburg, working in planning, development and manufacturing. The firm generates sales of roughly EUR 6 million. Knur supplies machinery and equipment, among other things, for manufacturing lightweight plastic components and carbon roof structures for luxury cars. ASS and KNUR intend to leverage the acquisition to derive synergies principally in the areas of sales and service; KNUR is already building individual ASS components such as gripper arms into its automation systems.

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 41 operating units as of June 30, 2014.

indus construction/infrastructure segment

Solid Overall Result

Segment sales came in higher year-on-year for H1 2014 at EUR 108.9 million versus EUR 104.9 million for 2013, in line with estimates. The mild winter allowed portfolio companies to produce uninterrupted in the first quarter, which meant there was less of a catch-up effect in the second quarter than in the previous year. Domestic construction demand remains a stable driver for the segment. Order backlog for the coming months is strong for all companies in the business, so that the changed economic and global political conditions are unlikely to affect second-half results. Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) rose again slightly year-on-year to EUR 12.5 million (previous year: EUR 12.2 million), while the EBIT margin remained at the previous year's exceptionally high level of 11.5 %.

Sales +3.8% EBIT margin 11.5%

  • Business is stable at midyear

  • Encouraging year-on-year result

key figures – construction/infrastructure (in EUR millions)

H1 2014 H1 2013
External sales with external third parties 108.9 104.9
EBITDA 15.2 14.8
Depreciation and amortization -2.7 -2.6
EBIT 12.5 12.2
EBIT margin in% 11.5 11.6
Capital expenditure 7.3 6.7
Employees 1,113 1,068

indus automotive technology segment

Order Backlog Strong Overall, Some Areas Weaker

Sales in the Automotive Technology segment once again rose slightly in a year-on-year comparison. The global automotive business remains steady, but the trend persists of restrained JIT ordering of small and mid-sized cars due to slack demand in Europe. The weak fourth quarter of 2013 had alerted INDUS to this development, so it was factored into the generally more conservative projections. Weakness in this area continued throughout H1. Thus while a robust economic recovery in France, Italy, and Spain could change the situation, the operating result came in lower year-on-year for H1, as expected.

Sales +3.4% EBIT margin 6.5%

  • Automotive business steady

  • Cost-cutting objectives for H2

The companies in this segment generated total sales of EUR 175.3 million (previous year: EUR 169.6 million). Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) came in lower at EUR 11.4 million versus the previous year's EUR 13.5 million. However, the EBIT margin of 6.5 % is still within INDUS' 6 % to 8 % corridor for the Automotive Technology segment. In the second half of the year, INDUS expects a slight improvement in margin quality, as cost control countermeasures taken will start to take effect.

key figures – automotive technology (in EUR millions)

H1 2014 H1 2013
External sales with external third parties 175.3 169.6
EBITDA 20.6 22.7
Depreciation and amortization -9.2 -9.2
EBIT 11.4 13.5
EBIT margin in% 6.5 8.0
Capital expenditure 12.2 12.0
Employees 3,079 3,022

indus engineering segment

Growth Above the Industry Average

Sales +4.4% EBIT margin 12.1%

  • SEMET restructuring not meeting expectations

  • Operating result and margin at a very good level

Sales in the Engineering segment for H1 2014 only rose by EUR 3.7 million, approximately 4 % year-on-year, falling short of INDUS' high expectations for the segment. While the two new acquisitions BUDDE and ELTHERM have delivered excellent sales and earnings as expected following their successful integration, a few firms in the segment have observed some restraint on the part of customers in making long-term capital expenditures, which accords with the VDMA (Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Industry Association) cutting its growth forecast for 2014 from a current 3 % to only 1 %.

In addition, the restructuring of SEMET, started in late 2013, has not proceeded as expected. Despite the closure of one location and intensified sales efforts, the company is still having difficulties with a turnaround, and will not post a profit this year either. Segment earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) only rose slightly to EUR 10.7 million (previous year: EUR 10.5 million). At 12.1 % (previous year: 12.4 %), the EBIT margin remains almost unchanged in comparison to 2013 at a very solid level. Earnings for the segment have been adjusted in the previous year's figures in response to the decision in February 2014 to shut down NISTERHAMMER. These activities are presented as discontinued operations separately from segment earnings.

key figures – engineering (in EUR millions)

H1 2014 H1 2013*
External sales with external third parties 88.5 84.8
EBITDA 13.5 12.6
Depreciation and amortization -2.8 -2.1
EBIT 10.7 10.5
EBIT margin in % 12.1 12.4
Capital expenditure 1.8 25.7
Employees 1,118 1,091

* Previous year figures adjusted

indus medical engineering/life science segment

ROLKO Group Acquisition Already Giving Earnings a Slight Boost

Business in the INDUS Group Medical Engineering/Life Science has again steadily grown this year. Sales in the first half of 2014 came to EUR 53.7 million (previous year: EUR 49.3 million), while earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) improved again to EUR 8.6 million (previous year: EUR 7.5 million). The ROLKO Group acquisition only contributed two months of sales to this result, as the company was only consolidated in May 2014. Detailed information regarding the acquisition is provided in the Events after the Reporting Date report in the notes. With an EBIT margin of 16.0 % (previous year: 15.2 %) in the first six months, the companies in this segment again considerably exceeded an already high profitability benchmark.

Sales +8.9% EBIT margin 16.0%

  • Sales growth partly spurred by new acquisition

  • Profit margin widens again

key figures – medical engineering/life science (in EUR millions)

H1 2014 H1 2013
External sales with external third parties 53.7 49.3
EBITDA 9.9 8.6
Depreciation and amortization -1.3 -1.1
EBIT 8.6 7.5
EBIT margin in% 16.0 15.2
Capital expenditure 19.7 1.0
Employees 777 688

indus metals technology segment

Segment Earnings Up Significantly

Sales +9.0% EBIT margin 10.6%

Sales strong

Profit margin back to usual level The fruits of the heightened focus on the Metals Technology segment that INDUS had announced at the start of the year are now being seen. A growing order backlog and the resolving of start-up problems with plastic electroplating in which we have newly invested resulted in higher sales and even higher earnings. At EUR 174.0 million (previous year: EUR 159.6 million), sales in this segment rose roughly 9.0 % year-on-year, while earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) picked up significantly, coming in at a satisfying EUR 18.5 million at the end of H1 2014 (previous year: EUR 14.4 million). This put the profit margin at 10.6 % (previous year: 9.0 %), above the benchmark 10% level.

key figures – metals technology (in EUR millions)

H1 2014 H1 2013
External sales with external third parties 174.0 159.6
EBITDA 24.0 19.8
Depreciation and amortization -5.5 -5.4
EBIT 18.5 14.4
EBIT margin in% 10.6 9.0
Capital expenditure 6.6 3.1
Employees 1,304 1,277

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 28.4 % of sales, the personnel ratio is roughly at the level for H1 2013 of 27.4 %. As of June 30, 2014, the INDUS Group had 7,414 employees (previous year: 7,168). The increase in the number of employees is attributable primarily to the new companies.

Financial Position

consolidated statement of cash flows, condensed (in EUR millions)

H1 2014 H1 2013
Operating cash flow 17.9 9.0
Interest -8.3 -8.8
Cash flow from operating activities 9.6 0.2
Cash outflow for investments -47.9 -49.2
Cash inflow from the disposal of assets 0.4 0.5
Cash flow from investing activities -47.5 -48.7
Dividends paid to shareholders -26.9 -22.2
Cash outflow from payments to non-controlling shareholders 0.0 -0.7
Cash inflow from the assumption of debt 81.2 100.7
Cash outflow from the repayment of debt -30.5 -31.6
Cash flow from financing activities 23.8 46.2
Net cash change in financial facilities -14.1 -2.3
Changes in cash and cash equivalents caused by currency exchange rates 0.2 0.1
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period 115.9 98.7
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period 102.0 96.5

Statement of Cash Flows: Liquidity Excellent as Ever at Over EUR 100 million in Cash

Based on earnings after taxes of EUR 30.7 million from continuing operations (previous year: EUR 28.7 million), operating cash flow increased in line with expectations to EUR 18.6 million for H1 2014 (previous year: EUR 9.0 million). Stable demand across nearly all business segments led to a typical increase in inventories and trade receivables over the course of the first half of the year, albeit less than in the same period last year due to enhanced working capital management.

Operating cash flow improved by EUR 8.9 million to EUR 17.9 million due to lower cash outflows from working capital totaling EUR 9.0 million. At EUR 8.3 million, cost of interest paid was a little lower year-on-year (previous year: EUR 8.8 million). As a result, cash flow from operating activities increased to EUR 9.6 million (previous year: EUR 0.2 million).

Cash outflows for investing activities (investments and acquisitions) were recorded at EUR -48.7 million for 2013, primarily due to the BUDDE Group acquisition. In H1 2014 INDUS acquired the ROLKO Group, due to which cash outflows for investing activities were recorded at EUR -47.5 million.

Cash inflow from financing activities dropped from EUR 46.2 million to EUR 23.8 million. At the start of last year, new credit lines were opened to ensure we can meet debt service obligations and to develop adequate reserve liquidity for planned acquisitions. As of June 30, 2014, cash and cash equivalents of EUR 102.0 million again surpassed the high level of the previous year (EUR 96.5 million).

consolidated statement of financial position, condensed (in EUR millions)

June 30, 2014 Dec. 31, 2013
Assets
Noncurrent assets 693.2 658.1
Fixed assets 689.8 652.9
Accounts receivable and other current assets 3.4 5.2
Current assets 556.0 522.8
Inventories 260.2 236.1
Accounts receivable and other current assets 193.8 170.8
Cash and cash equivalents 102.0 115.9
Total assets 1,249.2 1,180.9
Equity and liabilities
Noncurrent liabilities 932.8 890.7
Equity 515.2 515.3
Debt 417.6 375.4
of which provisions 26.5 23.6
of which payables and income taxes 391.1 351.8
Current liabilities 316.4 290.2
of which provisions 56.3 51.0
of which liabilities 260.1 239.2
Total equity and liabilities 1,249.2 1,180.9

Statement of Financial Position: Equity Ratio Still Above Target Level at 41 %

The INDUS Group recorded higher consolidated total assets due primarily to the ROLKO acquisition and minor currency effects at EUR 1,249.2 million as of June 30, 2014 (December 31, 2013: EUR 1,180.9 million). Current assets rose, reflecting increased inventories and receivables. Despite acquisitions, the EUR 102.0 million in cash and cash equivalents held represents a high level versus in comparison to the end of 2013.

Group equity remained virtually unchanged year-on-year at EUR 515.2 million (December 31, 2013: EUR 515.3 million). Noncurrent liabilities rose by around EUR 42 million due chiefly to new credit taken out in H1 and application of a lower interest rate to calculate pension provisions. This will be largely offset in the second half of the year by scheduled loan repayments.

Current liabilities increased by EUR 26.2 million due mainly to the scheduled ramp-up of the annual ABS program in conjunction with the seasonal increase in working capital, higher trade payables, and higher current provisions, including particularly for accruals in holiday and hours worked accounts. The equity ratio declined slightly to 41.2 % in line with expectations, but is still above INDUS' long-term target level of 40 % (as of December 31, 2013: 43.6 %). Net debt in the Group after the first quarter of 2014 was EUR 372.3 million (December 31, 2013: EUR 307.6 million), a figure that will decline substantially by the end of the year as planned.

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 2013 annual report on pages 84ff. 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

As part of the development strategy of the RÜBSAMEN Group, TR-Metalltechnik GmbH, Eichenstruth, was acquired in an asset deal signed July 3, 2014. The company specializes in laser and welding technology. The purchase price allocation process has not yet been completed.

In an agreement dated August 20, 2014, the INDUS portfolio company ASS acquired a 75 % stake in KNUR Maschinenbau GmbH, Regensburg. KNUR adds plastic adhesive technology and CFRP production to ASS's product portfolio. The purchase price allocation process has not yet been completed.

Outlook

  • Sales of considerably more than EUR 1.2 billion

  • Operating earnings of EUR 118 million expected

  • Further acquisitions planned over the course of the year

Most economic analysts are now revising their growth estimates for the 2014. The global economy is forecast to barely exceed last year's mark (2.9 %) at 3 % for the year. The US economy is expected to stage a recovery in the course of this year after a first-quarter slump due in part to weather conditions. Nevertheless, average growth for the year is projected at only 1.6 %. Growth in China and other emerging markets is also likely to slow in 2014. A high level of corporate debt and a faltering property market are sources of concern regarding China.

The eurozone situation also remains unstable, with a mere 1 % economic growth projected for the current year. According to the latest IFO surveys, the business climate again deteriorated significantly in June. Forecasts for Germany are also more modest. The VDMA, for example, has withdrawn its original growth forecast for 2014 due to the subdued sentiment in many countries, which, the VDMA suggests, will be reflected in falling numbers of orders. Incoming orders are not anticipated to gain enough momentum in the second half of the year to allow attainment of the original target.

Despite the downward risks in this fragile environment, INDUS recorded satisfactory sales growth and met the corporation's operating result and other targets for H1 2014. Business performance in H1 2014 corresponded with our plans. We moved forward vigorously with the Compass 2020 growth initiative, making four new acquisitions.

The present weakening in the economic environment will require increased effort within the Group in order to achieve the envisioned growth. Our goals are absolutely achievable however. Thus INDUS reiterates its estimates for fiscal 2014 for sales exceeding EUR 1.2 billion and EBIT of around EUR 118 million. These sales and earnings targets are to be achieved independently of effects from acquisitions made during the year.

consolidated interim financial statements

  • 22 Consolidated Statement of Income
  • 23 Statement of Income and Accumulated Earnings
  • 26 Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
  • 27 Consolidated Statement of Equity
  • 28 Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
  • 29 Notes

Consolidated Statement of Income

Notes H1 2014 H1 2013*
Sales 600,286 568,822
Other operating income 8,729 6,871
Own work capitalized 2,190 1,005
Change in inventories 16,177 8,965
Cost of materials [6] -294,283 -277,198
Personnel expenses [7] -170,321 -155,926
Depreciation and amortization -21,848 -20,574
Other operating expenses [8] -82,929 -76,309
Income from shares accounted for using the equity method 412 53
Financial result 78 75
Operating result (EBIT) 58,491 55,784
Interest income 218 141
Interest expenses -10,721 -10,732
Net interest [9] -10,503 -10,591
Earnings before taxes 47,988 45,193
Taxes [10] -17,246 -16,444
Income from discontinued operations [5] -2,632 -2,371
Earnings after taxes 28,110 26,378
of which allocable to non-controlling interests 327 306
of which allocable to INDUS shareholders 27,783 26,072
Earnings per share (undiluted and diluted) in EUR
(continuing operations)
[11] 1.24 1.28
* Previous year's figures adjusted

Statement of Income and Accumulated Earnings

for the first half-year 2014 (in EUR '000)
H1 2014 H1 2013*
Earnings after taxes 28,110 26,378
Actuarial gains and losses -2,694 -287
Deferred taxes 776 83
Items not reclassified to profit or loss -1,918 -204
Currency translation adjustment 294 -1,797
Change in the market values of derivative financial instruments (cash flow hedge) -1,417 3,039
Deferred taxes 224 -481
Items to be reclassified to profit or loss in future -899 761
Other income -2,817 557
Overall result 25,293 26,935
of which allocable to non-controlling shareholders 327 306
of which allocable to INDUS shareholders 24,966 26,629

* Previous year's figures adjusted

The income and expenses of EUR -2,817,000 recognized directly in equity under other income include EUR -2,694,000 in actuarial losses from pension plans and similar obligations. These resulted primarily from lowering the interest rate on domestic commitments from 3.7 % as of December 31, 2013, to 2.9 % as of June 30, 2014.

Net income from currency translation of EUR 294,000 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 -1,417,000 was chiefly the result of interest rate swaps transacted by the holding company in order to hedge interest rate movements.

Consolidated Statement of Income

Anhang Q2 2014 Q2 2013*
Sales 313,098 306,352
Other operating income 4,608 2,740
Own work capitalized 1,626 494
Change in inventories 1,097 309
Cost of materials [6] -149,750 -146,143
Personnel expenses [7] -86,224 -80,494
Depreciation and amortization -10,948 -10,684
Other operating expenses [8] -43,538 -41,330
Income from shares accounted for using the equity method 205 53
Financial result 39 38
Operating result (EBIT) 30,213 31,335
Interest income 124 59
Interest expenses -5,673 -6,058
Net interest [9] -5,549 -5,999
Earnings before taxes 24,664 25,336
Taxes [10] -8,769 -9,399
Income from discontinued operations [5] -1,073 -1,980
Earnings after taxes 14,822 13,957
of which allocable to non-controlling interests 156 174
of which allocable to INDUS shareholders 14,666 13,783
Earnings per share (undiluted and diluted) in EUR
(continuing operations)
[11] 0.64 0.71

Statement of Income and Accumulated Earnings

for the second quarter 2014 (in EUR '000)
Q2 2014 Q2 2013*
Earnings after taxes 14,822 13,957
Actuarial gains and losses -1,846 -61
Deferred taxes 532 18
Items not reclassified to profit or loss -1,314 -43
Currency translation adjustment 717 -1,352
Change in the market values of derivative financial instruments (cash flow hedge) -625 1,983
Deferred taxes 99 -314
Items to be reclassified to profit or loss in future 191 317
Other income -1,123 274
Overall result 13,699 14,231
of which allocable to non-controlling shareholders 156 174
of which allocable to INDUS shareholders 13,543 14,057

25

Consolidated Statement of Financial Position

in EUR '000
Notes
June 30, 2014 Dec. 31, 2013
ASSETS
Goodwill 350,053 331,606
Other intangible assets
[12]
34,901 28,887
Property, plant, and equipment
[13]
283,445 271,833
Investment property 5,905 5,965
Financial assets 9,345 8,843
Shares accounted for using the equity method 6,149 5,737
Other noncurrent assets 1,075 2,901
Deferred taxes 2,294 2,303
Noncurrent assets 693,167 658,075
Inventories
[14]
260,202 236,056
Accounts receivable
[15]
174,238 156,218
Other current assets 16,226 12,050
Current income taxes 3,435 2,584
Cash and cash equivalents 101,964 115,921
Current assets 556,065 522,829
Total assets 1,249,232 1,180,904
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Subscribed capital 63,571 63,571
Capital reserve 239,833 239,833
Other reserves 209,370 211,299
Equity held by INDUS shareholders 512,774 514,703
Non-controlling interests in the equity 2,393 627
Equity 515,167 515,330
Provisions for pensions 24,854 21,803
Other noncurrent provisions 1,669 1,755
Noncurrent financial liabilities 331,356 304,769
Other noncurrent liabilities 31,261 21,376
Deferred taxes 28,496 25,716
Noncurrent liabilities 417,636 375,419
Other current provisions 56,335 51,008
Current financial liabilities 142,928 118,760
Trade accounts payable 55,176 45,543
Other current liabilities 56,864 69,687
Current income taxes 5,126 5,157
Current liabilities 316,429 290,155
Total equity and liabilities 1,249,232 1,180,904

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, 2012 57,792 185,672 174,399 -4,967 412,896 1,242 414,138
Income after taxes 26,072 26,072 306 26,378
Other income 557 557 557
Overall result 26,072 557 26,629 306 26,935
Dividend payment -22,228 -22,228 -734 -22,962
Changes to scope
of consolidation
176 176
Balance June 30, 2013 57,792 185,672 178,243 -4,410 417,297 990 418,287
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 payment -26,896 -26,896 -43 -26,939
Changes to scope
of consolidation
1,482 1,482
Balance Mar. 31, 2014 63,571 239,833 216,911 -7,542 512,773 2,393 515,166

Interests held by non-controlling shareholders essentially consist of the non-controlling interests in the limited liability companies WEIGAND Bau GmbH and SELZER Automotiva do Brasil. Interests held by non-controlling shareholders in limited partnerships and limited liability companies for which, at the time of purchase, the economic ownership of the corresponding non-controlling interests had already been passed on under reciprocal option agreements are shown under other liabilities. This relates in particular to SELZER Fertigungstechnik GmbH & Co. KG, Helmut RÜBSAMEN GmbH & Co. KG, BUDDE Fördertechnik GmbH, ELTHERM GmbH and ROLKO Kohlgrüber GmbH.

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

in EUR '000 H1 2014 H1 2013*
Income after taxes generated by continuing operations 30,742 28,749
Depreciation/write-ups of noncurrent assets 21,848 20,574
Taxes 17,246 16,444
Net interest 10,503 10,591
Cash earnings of discontinued operations -151 -1,903
Other non-cash transactions -2,252 -975
Changes in provisions 7,199 6,699
Increase (-)/decrease (+) in inventories, trade accounts receivable, and other assets -40,140 -45,739
Increase (+)/decrease (-) in trade accounts payable and other liabilities -10,409 -17,702
Income taxes received/paid -16,662 -7,771
Dividends received 0 0
Operating cash flow 17,924 8,967
Interest paid -8,573 -8,924
Interest received 218 141
Cash flow from operating activities 9,569 184
Cash outflow from investments in
property, plant, and equipment, and in intangible assets -28,616 -20,197
financial assets and shares accounted for using the equity method -863 -175
shares in fully consolidated companies -18,416 -28,824
Cash inflow from the disposal of
shares in fully consolidated companies 0 0
other assets 368 560
Cash flow from investing activities of discontinued operations 0 -15
Cash flow from investing activities -47,527 -48,651
Dividends paid to shareholders -26,896 -22,228
Cash outflow from payments to non-controlling shareholders -43 -734
Cash inflow from the assumption of debt 81,232 100,790
Cash outflow from the repayment of debt -30,477 -31,636
Cash flow from financing activities 23,816 46,192
Net cash change in financial facilities -14,142 -2,275
Changes in cash and cash equivalents caused by currency exchange rates 185 32
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period 115,921 98,710
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period 101,964 96,467

*Previous year's figures adjusted

Notes Basic Principles

[1] GENERAL INFORMATION

INDUS Holding AG, based in Bergisch Gladbach, Germany, prepared its consolidated financial statements for the first half of 2014 in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and interpretations of these standards by the International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee (IFRIC) 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 2013 fiscal year. They are described there in detail. Because this interim quarterly 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 net assets, financial, and earnings position. The results achieved in the first half of the 2014 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 2014 have been implemented in these interim financial statements.

In May 2011 the IASB published three new standards regarding consolidation: IFRS 10 "Consolidated Financial Statements", IFRS 11 "Joint Arrangements", and IFRS 12 "Disclosure of Interests in Other Entities". In addition, changes to two existing standards were published: IAS 27 "Separate Financial Statements" and IAS 28 "Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures". Initial application of the standards is mandatory for fiscal years beginning on or after January 1, 2014. The new standards do not affect in any way the presentation of the net assets, financial, and earnings position of INDUS Holding AG in the consolidated financial statements.

[3] SCOPE OF CONSOLIDATION

In the consolidated financial statements, all subsidiary companies are fully consolidated if the INDUS Group has the direct or indirect possibility of influencing the companies' financial and business policy for the benefit of the INDUS Group. This is generally the case if the INDUS Group holds more than 50 % of the voting rights in a portfolio company or contractual provisions stipulate that the INDUS Group retains all of the main opportunities and risks associated with the company. 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

rolko

By means of a contract dated April 10, 2014, INDUS Holding AG acquired 75 % of the shares in ROLKO Kohlgrüber GmbH, based in Borgholzhausen. With locations in Borgholzhausen, Silkeborg (Denmark), Houten (the Netherlands), and Xiamen (China), the ROLKO Group is a leading supplier of rehabilitation accessories, particularly for wheelchairs and rollators. The companies are assigned to the Medical Engineering/Life Science segment.

The fair value of the entire consideration for the acquisition of the ROLKO Group amounted to EUR 28,651,000 at the time of acquisition. This amount is comprised of EUR 20,250,000 in cash plus a contingent purchase price liability in the amount of EUR 8,401,000, which was factored into the fair value calculation.

Funds totaling EUR 1,861,000 were included in the acquisition. Noncurrent assets include goodwill stemming from the first-time consolidation amounting to EUR 17,232,000, which is not tax-deductible.

In the preliminary purchase price allocation, the acquired assets and liabilities at the time of first-time consolidation were determined as follows:

acquisition: rolko (in EUR '000) Carrying amounts at time of addition Assets added due to first-time consolidation Additions consolidated statement of financial position Noncurrent assets 4,284 24,609 28,893 Current assets 9,252 400 9,652 Total assets 13,536 25,009 38,545 Noncurrent liabilities 241 10,641 10,882 Current liabilities 6,080 0 6,080 Total liabilities 6,321 10,641 16,962

The ROLKO group contributed sales of EUR 3,500,000 to the earnings generated in the first half of 2014 and EBIT of EUR 755,000. First-time consolidation took place in May 2014.

Incidental acquisition costs were recorded in the income statement.

other acquisitions (savvy)

In an agreement dated May 21, 2014, IPETRONIK GmbH & Co. KG acquired a 60 % stake in SAVVY Telematic Systems AG, based in Schaffhausen, Switzerland. SAVVY AG is a provider of telematics solutions in the logistics industry. First-time consolidation took place in May 2014 and the company is assigned to the Automotive Technology segment.

A cash payment of EUR 614,000 was made to cover acquisition costs in the SAVVY AG purchase. Funds totaling EUR 587,000 were acquired in the deal. Noncurrent assets include goodwill stemming from the first-time consolidation amounting to EUR 109,000, which is not tax-deductible.

In the preliminary purchase price allocation, the acquired assets and liabilities at the time of first-time consolidation were determined as follows:

Carrying amounts
at time of
addition
Assets added due
to first-time
consolidation
Additions conso
lidated statement
of financial
position
Noncurrent assets 71 443 514
Current assets 617 0 617
Total assets 688 443 1,131
Noncurrent liabilities 0 0 0
Current liabilities 110 70 180
Total liabilities 110 70 180

other acquisitions (in EUR '000)

Given that SAVVY AG was first founded in early January 2014, no sales were recorded, and there was an EBIT of EUR -199,000.

Goodwill represents inseparable assets such as staff expertise and positive expectations for future income as well as synergies in design and production.

[5] DISCONTINUED OPERATION

At the end of February 2014, the Board of Management of INDUS Holding AG resolved to shut down and wind up the business operations of NISTERHAMMER Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG, Nister, with the approval of the Supervisory Board. NISTERHAMMER was classified as part of the Engineering segment.

The presentation as "discontinued operations" is due to the shut-down of operations. The income and expenses of NISTERHAMMER in H1 2014 and H1 2013 amounted to:

discontinued operation (in EUR '000)

H1 2014 H1 2013
Sales 249 4,051
Expenses and other income -3,295 -6,867
Operating result -3,046 -2,816
Net interest -81 0
Earnings before taxes -3,127 -2,816
Taxes 495 445
Earnings after taxes -2,632 -2,371
Income from discontinued operations -2,632 -2,371

Presentation of NISTERHAMMER as discontinued operations requires an adjustment of the previous year's figures in the statement of income:

adjustment of the previous year's statement of income (in EUR '000)

H1 2013
published
IFRS 5 H1 2013
adjusted
Sales 572,873 -4,051 568,822
Other operating income 6,904 -33 6,871
Own work capitalized 1,005 0 1,005
Change in inventories 9,097 -132 8,965
Cost of materials -281,585 4,387 -277,198
Personnel expenses -157,815 1,889 -155,926
Depreciation and amortization -20,660 86 -20,574
Other operating expenses -76,979 670 -76,309
Income from shares accounted for using the equity method 53 0 53
Financial result 75 0 75
Operating result (EBIT) 52,968 2,816 55,784
Interest income 141 0 141
Interest expenses -10,732 0 -10,732
Net interest -10,591 0 -10,591
Earnings before taxes 42,377 2,816 45,193
Taxes -15,999 -445 -16,444
Income from discontinued operations 0 -2,371 -2,371
Earnings after taxes 26,378 0 26,378
of which allocable to non-controlling shareholders -306 0 -306
of which allocable to INDUS shareholders 26,072 0 26,072
Earnings per share undiluted in EUR 1.17 -0.11 1.28
Earnings per share diluted in EUR 1.17 -0.11 1.28

Notes to the Statement of Income

[6] COST OF MATERIALS

in EUR '000 H1 2014 H1 2013*
Raw materials and goods for resale -254,851 -237,691
Purchased services -39,432 -39,506
Total -294,283 -277,198

*Previous year's figures adjusted

[7] PERSONNEL EXPENSES

Total -170,321 -155,926
Pensions -1,286 -1,622
Social security -24,325 -22,482
Wages and salaries -144,710 -131,821
in EUR '000 H1 2014 H1 2013*

*Previous year's figures adjusted

[8] OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES

Total -82,929 -76,309
Other expenses -3,618 -3,695
Administrative expenses -16,231 -13,189
Operating expenses -29,651 -26,861
Selling expenses -33,429 -32,564
in EUR '000 H1 2014 H1 2013*

*Previous year's figures adjusted

[9] NET INTEREST

in EUR '000 H1 2014 H1 2013
Interest and similar income 218 141
Interest and similar expenses -8,955 -9,806
Interest from operations -8,737 -9,665
Other: Market value of interest-rate swaps 255 566
Other: Non-controlling interests -2,021 -1,492
Other interest -1,766 -926
Total -10,503 -10,591

[10] INCOME TAXES

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

[11] EARNINGS PER SHARE

in EUR '000 H1 2014 H1 2013*
Earnings attributable to INDUS shareholders 27,783 26,072
Earnings attributable to discontinued operations -2,632 -2,371
Earnings attributable to continuing operations 30,415 28,443
Weighted average shares outstanding (in thousands) 24,451 22,228
Earnings per share, continuing operations (in EUR) 1.24 1.28
Earnings per share, discontinued operations (in EUR) -0.11 -0.11

*Previous year's figures adjusted

Notes to the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position

[12] OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS

in EUR '000 June 30, 2014 Dec. 31, 2013
Capitalized development costs 8,025 8,155
Property rights, concessions, and other intangible assets 26,876 20,732
Total 34,901 28,887

[13] PROPERTY, PLANT, AND EQUIPMENT

in EUR '000 June 30, 2014 Dec. 31, 2013
Land and buildings 152,500 140,984
Plant and machinery 79,106 77,388
Other equipment, factory, and office equipment 37,255 34,728
Advance payments and work in process 14,584 18,733
Total 283,415 271,833

[14] INVENTORIES

in EUR '000 June 30, 2014 Dec. 31, 2013
Raw materials and supplies 87,955 82,493
Unfinished goods 87,995 74,579
Finished goods and goods for resale 78,862 73,252
Prepayments for inventories 5,390 5,732
Total 260,202 236,056

[15] ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE

Total 174,238 156,218
Accounts receivable from associated companies 5,872 7,276
Future accounts receivable from customer-specific construction contracts 21,268 11,048
Accounts receivable from customers 147,098 137,894
in EUR '000 June 30, 2014 Dec. 31, 2013

Other disclosures

[16] SEGMENT REPORTING

segment information by operation (continuing operations) for the first half-year 2014

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 2014
External sales with external
third parties
108,871 175,298 88,484 53,681 174,011 600,345 -59 600,286
External 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
H1 2013*
External sales with external
third parties
104,938 169,591 84,783 49,281 159,622 568,215 607 568,822
External sales with Group companies 4,342 16,444 7,880 896 15,532 45,094 -45,094 0
Sales 109,280 186,035 92,663 50,177 175,154 613,309 -44,487 568,822
Segment earnings (EBIT) 12,235 13,514 10,470 7,503 14,436 58,158 -2,374 55,784
Earnings from equity valuation 0 53 0 0 0 53 0 53
Depreciation and amortization -2,562 -9,159 -2,098 -1,139 -5,376 -20,334 -240 -20,574
Segment EBITDA 14,797 22,673 12,568 8,642 19,812 78,492 -2,134 76,358
Capital expenditure 6,696 11,996 25,719 1,030 3,101 48,542 494 49,036
of which company acquisitions 0 6,023 22,801 0 0 28,824 0 28,824
*Previous year's figures adjusted

segment information by operation (continuing operations) for the second quarter 2014

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 2014
External sales with external
third parties
59,729 90,927 46,041 28,615 87,702 313,014 84 313,098
External 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 0 0 0
Q2 2013*
External sales with external
third parties
58,881 87,531 50,563 24,448 84,301 305,724 628 306,352
External sales with Group companies 2,413 8,660 6,559 540 7,125 25,297 -25,297 0
Sales 61,294 96,191 57,122 24,988 91,426 331,021 -24,669 306,352
Segment earnings (EBIT) 8,715 6,813 6,006 3,965 6,977 32,476 -1,141 31,335
Earnings from equity valuation 0 53 0 0 0 53 0 53
Depreciation and amortization -1,290 -4,552 -1,402 -560 -2,748 -10,552 -132 -10,684
Segment EBITDA 10,005 11,365 7,408 4,525 9,725 43,028 -1,009 42,019
Capital expenditure 4,059 8,210 353 820 1,755 15,197 345 15,542

*Previous year's figures adjusted

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

reconciliation (in EUR '000)
H1 2014 H1 2013 Q2 2014 Q2 2013
Segment earnings (EBIT) 61,700 58,158 32,506 32,476
Areas not allocated, incl. holding company -3,285 -2,344 -2,346 -1,280
Consolidations 76 -30 53 139
Net interest -10,503 -10,591 -5,549 -5,999
Earnings before taxes 47,988 45,193 24,664 25,336

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. The further classification of our diverse foreign activities by country is not expedient, as no country outside of 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
H1 2014
External sales with external third parties 600,286 303,087 138,621 158,578
Noncurrent assets, less deferred taxes
and financial instruments
680,453 589,664 7,205 83,584
H1 2013
External sales with external third parties* 568,822 295,852 120,436 152,534
Noncurrent assets, less deferred taxes
and financial instruments (Dec. 31, 2013)
644,025 561,751 15,375 66,899
*Previous year's figures adjusted
in EUR '000 Group Germany EU Rest of world
Q2 2014
External sales with external third parties 313,098 158,792 72,597 81,709
Noncurrent assets, less deferred taxes
and financial instruments
680,453 589,664 7,205 83,584

Q2 2013

External sales with external third parties* 306,352 159,436 66,538 80,378
Noncurrent assets, less deferred taxes
and financial instruments (Dec. 31, 2013)
644,025 561,751 15,375 66,899

*Previous year's figures adjusted

[17] INFORMATION ON THE SIGNIFICANCE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The table below shows the carrying amounts and fair values 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. Due to the influencing variables involved, reported fair value can only be regarded as an indicator of the actually realizable market value.

financial instruments as of june 30, 2014 (in EUR '000)
Balance
sheet value
IFRS 7
not applicable
Financial
instruments IFRS 7
Measured at
fair value
Measured at amortized cost
Carrying
amount
Carrying
amount
Market
value
Financial assets 9,345 9,345 9,345 10,119
Cash and cash equivalents 101,964 101,964 101,964 101,964
Accounts receivable 174,238 21,268 152,970 152,970 152,970
Other assets 17,301 2,403 14,898 27 14,871 14,871
Total assets 302,848 23,671 279,177 27 279,150 279,924
Financial liabilities 474,284 474,284 474,284 456,700
Trade accounts payable 55,176 4,795 50,381 50,381 50,381
Other liabilities 88,125 9,239 78,886 7,646 71,240 71,240
Total financial liabilities 617,585 14,034 603,551 7,646 595,905 578,321
financial instruments as of dec. 31, 2013 (in EUR '000)
Balance
sheet value
IFRS 7
not applicable
Financial
instruments IFRS 7
Measured at
fair value
Measured at amortized cost
Carrying
amount
Carrying
amount
Market
value
Financial assets 8,843 8,843 8,843 9,617
Cash and cash equivalents 115,921 115,921 115,921 115,921
Accounts receivable 156,218 11,048 145,170 145,170 145,170
Other assets 14,951 2,156 12,795 12,795 12,795
Total assets 295,933 13,204 282,729 0 282,729 283,503
Financial liabilities 423,529 423,529 423,529 410,383
Trade accounts payable 45,543 6,827 38,716 38,716 38,716
Other liabilities 91,063 11,367 79,696 6,452 73,244 73,244
Total financial liabilities 560,135 18,194 541,941 6,452 535,489 522,343

financial instruments by valuation categories ias 39 (in EUR '000)

Carrying amount
June 30, 2014 Dec. 31, 2013
Measured at fair value through profit and loss 27 0
Loans and receivables 278,437 282,040
Available-for-sale financial assets 713 689
Financial instruments: ASSETS 279,177 282,729
Measured at fair value through profit and loss 7,646 6,452
Financial liabilities measured at their residual carrying amounts 595,905 535,489
Financial instruments: EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 603,551 541,941

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.

[18] TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES

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 2013 annual financial statements.

[19] EVENTS AFTER THE QUARTERLY REPORTING DATE

As part of the development strategy of the RÜBSAMEN Group, TR-Metalltechnik GmbH, Eichenstruth, was acquired in an asset deal signed on July 3, 2014. The company specializes in laser and welding technology. The purchase price allocation process has not yet been completed.

In an agreement dated August 20, 2014, the INDUS portfolio company ASS acquired a 75 % stake in KNUR Maschinenbau GmbH, Regensburg. KNUR adds plastic adhesive technology and CFRP production to ASS's product portfolio. The purchase price allocation process has not yet been completed.

[20] APPROVAL FOR PUBLICATION

The Board of Management of INDUS Holding AG approved this IFRS interim financial statement for publication on August 20.

[21] 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 20, 2014 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 2014

August 21, 2014 Interim report on June 30, 2014
November 19, 2014 Interim report on September 30, 2014

Imprint

Responsible member of the Management Board: Jürgen Abromeit

Head of Public Relations

& Investor Relations: Regina Wolter Phone: +49 (0)2204/40 00-70 Fax: +49 (0)2204/40 00-20 E-mail: [email protected]

Publisher:

INDUS Holding AG, Bergisch Gladbach

Concept/Design: Berichtsmanufaktur GmbH, Hamburg

Photos:

Cover: fotolia p. 4/5: SAVVY p. 6: KNUR

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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