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Geratherm Medical AG

Quarterly Report May 20, 2010

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GERATHERM AT A GLANCE

Group financial ratio Jan.-March
2009
Jan.-March
2008
Change
Turnover 3,958 kEUR 3,113 kEUR 27.2 %
Including export share 3,417 kEUR 2,386 kEUR 43.2 %
Export rate 86
%
77
%
11.7 %
Gross result (EBITDA) 703 kEUR 575 kEUR 22.4 %
EBITDA-Margin 17.8
%
18.5
%
-3.8 %
Depreciation -154 kEUR -75 kEUR 105.3 %
Operating result (EBIT) 549 kEUR 500 kEUR 9.9 %
EBIT-Margin 13.9
%
16.1
%
-13.7 %
Financial result 460 kEUR -449 kEUR -
Result of ordinary activities 1,009 kEUR 51 kEUR >100.0 %
Net earnings of the parent
company`s shareholders in the
period concerned
911 kEUR 82 kEUR >100.0 %
Long-term assets 6,224 kEUR 5,458 kEUR 14.0 %
Short-term assets 21,761 kEUR 9,872 kEUR 120.4 %
Balance sheet total 27,985 kEUR 15,330 kEUR 82.6 %
Equity capital 22,459 kEUR 12,827 kEUR 75.1 %
Equity return 16.2
%
2.6
%
>100.0 %
Equity ratio 80.3
%
83.7
%
-4.1 %
Cash and securities 15,793 TEUR 4,694 kEUR 236.5 %
Result per share pursuant to IFRS
(EPS)*
0.18
EUR
0.02 EUR >100.0 %
Result per share pursuant to DVFA* 0.18 EUR 0.02 EUR >100.0 %
Number of employees at end of the
period
126 92 37.0 %
No-par shares 4,949,999 4,500,000
* relating to non-par shares in circulation 4,949,999 4,500,000

Course of Business from 1 January to 31 March 2010

  • Turnover mEUR 4 +27.2 %
  • Gross period earnings (EBITDA) kEUR 703 +22.4 %
  • Earnings after tax (EAT) kEUR 911 (p. y.: kEUR 82)
  • Earnings per share 18 cents (p. y.: 2 cents)

Dear shareholders of and interested parties in Geratherm Medical,

The positive development of the corporation also continued during the 1st quarter of 2010. All product areas recorded a good demand. All in all, a turnover growth was achieved of plus 27.2 %. The quarterly turnover rose to the amount of mEUR 4.0.

Growth impulses were recorded by the segment of Healthcare Diagnostics, and here especially by the product group of clinical thermometers, which reached a growth rate of approx. 40 %. Despite this high growth, we were not able to satisfy the demand for gallium thermometers fully. Thus, we expect further strong turnover growth for the following quarters.

The gross period earnings (EBITDA) have increased clearly by 22.4 % as compared to the comparative period of the previous year to reach kEUR 703. Owing to the advance investment in personnel and training of newly employed staff members, the personnel expenditure rose above average by 29.6 %. Due to depreciation of completed development services and equipment investments, started for the first time, the depreciation volume doubled as compared to the previous year's quarter. This led to a below average increase in the earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) by 9.9 %, as compared to the previous year's 1st quarter, to reach kEUR 549. Due to a positive financial result in the amount of kEUR 460, a result from ordinary business activities was recorded in the amount of mEUR 1.0 for the 1st quarter of 2010. The period result after tax for the shares of the parent company amounts to kEUR 911 (previous year: kEUR 82) or 18 cents per share (previous year: 2 cents); including the earnings and expenditure directly included in the equity capital in the amount of kEUR 470, the total group earnings for the 1st quarter of 2010 amounts to kEUR 1,332.

I/10 IV/09 III/09 II/09 I/09
Facts and figures Turnover 3,958 4,237 3,803 3,232 3,113
(in kEUR) EBITDA 17.8% 18.3% 18.9% 16.7% 18.5%
EBIT 549 654 619 464 500
EPS (EUR) 0.18 0.27 0.13 0.18 0.02
Cash flow 502 785 715 548 584

Turnover development

During the first three months, Geratherm Medical again generated a clearly higher turnover in the amount of mEUR 4.0 as compared to the comparative period of the previous year. The turnover increase of 27.2 %, however, was still influenced negatively by delivery shortages in our commissioned production and the delayed start of our own production. Without these factors, the growth would have been even greater. The growth was driven, above all, by the strong demand for clinical thermometers, but other product areas also developed positively. Geratherm products are exported at a rate of 86.3 %. In Germany, a turnover loss of - 25.5 % had to be recorded. The reason for this was to be seen clearly in the supply shortages in two product groups that were not available on time in the 1st quarter. The situation will recover in the following quarters. Sales in the USA developed favourably, with a near quadruple result as compared to the previous year's period. The other regions also recorded strong increases, such as the Middle East and South America, who contributed above average to corporate growth.

Turnover according to regions 01/01/- 31/03/2010

Products from the segment of Health Care Diagnostics, which are marketed internationally to pharmacies and clinics, represented the mainstay of Geratherm Medical turnover with a share of 91.2 %. Thermometers filled with gallium (44.5 %) and blood pressure meters (19.4 %) represent significant products in this area.

Turnover according to segments 01/01/- 31/03/2010

Sales in the segment of Healthcare Diagnostics could be expanded by 28.5 % in the 1st quarter of 2010. The other product areas also developed positively, albeit at a lower level.

Earnings situation

The earnings situation of Geratherm Medical has also developed positively as compared to the same period of the previous year. The gross margin of turnover increased by 21.5 % to reach kEUR 2,338. The gross result (EBITDA) rose by 22.4 % to reach kEUR 703. The EBITDA margin amounted to 17.8 % (previous year: 18.5 %) in the 1st quarter. The depreciation doubled to reach kEUR 154 (previous year: kEUR 75), as completed development services were depreciated for the first time. At the same time, there was higher depreciation for purchases of additional production equipment. As a result, this led to a below average increase in the operating result (EBIT) by plus 9.9 % to reach kEUR 549 (previous year: kEUR 500). The accounted operating result (EBIT) comprises the loss for the new product segments.

At the end of the 1st quarter, there was a positive financial result in the amount of kEUR 460, which resulted mainly from the sale of securities that had been purchased in the 3rd quarter of 2009. A result from ordinary business activities in the amount of kEUR 1,009 (previous year: kEUR 51) could be accounted for the first three months of the current business year. All in all, a net period result was achieved for the shareholders of the parent company of kEUR 911 (previous year: kEUR 82). The result per share amounted to 18 cents (previous year: 2 cents) for the first quarter of 2010.

Assets and financial situation

The company Geratherm Medical features a sound financial situation. The balance sum of mEUR 28.0 is constituted mainly by equity capital mEUR 22.5. The equity capital ratio amounted to 80.3 % (previous year: 83.7 %). of the balance sum on due date. As per 31 March 2010, the company held cash and securities in the amount of mEUR 15.8 (previous year: mEUR 4.7). The company is thus well equipped financially for the growth phase ahead and for possible company acquisitions.

The balance sum was increased from mEUR 22.7 to mEUR 28.0 during the period under review. The rise in the balance sum is due mainly to the successfully placed increase in capital among international investors on 11 March 2010 through which the company received a gross inflow of mEUR 3.6. Due to the growth, the balance item technical equipment and machines under construction increased by approx. kEUR 400. The inventories and the accounts receivable rose by approx. 6.3 % in the 1st quarter.

The gross cash flow amounted to kEUR 502 (previous year: kEUR 584) in the 1st quarter. The cash flow from operating activities decreased to kEUR 492 (previous year: kEUR 748). The cash flow from financing activities rose due to the increase in capital by mEUR 3.6 Mio. At the end of the first quarter, the cash and cash equivalents amounted to kEUR 9,045 (previous year: kEUR 2,113).

Research and development

Activities for many new product developments were stepped up in the core business of Health Care Diagnostics. The share of research and development activities in the areas of apoplex and Respiratory is above average. The validation study conducted on the diagnosis of atrial fibrillation has been concluded and is currently at the analysis stage. The exact date for the presentation of the results is not known to us yet, as this is at the discretion of our study partner and client. We expect to have the results available in the medium-term.

Personnel

The Geratherm Group employed a total of 126 staff members on 31 March 2010 (previous year: 92 staff members). A total of 92.9 % of the personnel was employed in Germany. The growth in workforce resulted mainly from the expansion of production of the gallium thermometer area.

Outlook

Following the good 1st quarter, the Geratherm Medical Board of Management expects a continuation of the positive course of business for the year 2010. The growth rates should be maintained. The earnings quality should be improved in the second quarter.

The main drivers for growth were both the sustained demand for mercury-free products, as a consequence of the new EU regulation, as well as the market launch of new products.

Thanks to the sound financial situation and healthy structure of capital, Geratherm Medical has good prerequisites to finance the planned growth and absorb possible risks financially.

We are delighted to welcome our shareholders at this year's Shareholders' Meeting at the Pullman Hotel in Erfurt, am Domplatz, on 7th June 2010, at 02.00 p.m. We are happy to be available to you for any additional queries on that day.

Geschwenda, dated May 2010

Dr. Gert Frank Thomas Robst

Chair of the Board Head of Marketing/Sales

Statement of comprehensive income for the period 1 January to 31 March 2010

Jan.-March
2010
EUR
Jan.-March
2009
EUR
Change
Sales revenue 3,958,333 3,112,599 27.2 %
Change in inventories of semi-finished and finish products -53,815 -7,596 >100.0 %
Other capitalized own work 0 15,782 -100.0 %
Other operating income 95,244 136,060 -30.0%
3,999,762 3,256,845 22.8 %
Cost of Materials
Cost of raw materials, consumables
and goods for resale -1,581,713 -1,278,187 23.7%
Costs of purchased services -79,986 -54,560 46.6%
-1,661,699 -1,332,747 24.7 %
Gross profit or loss 2,338,063 1,924,098 21.5 %
Personnel expenses
Wages and salaries -751,575 -570,558 31.7 %
Social security, pension and other benefits -150,718 -125,922 19.7 %
-902,293 -696,480 29.6 %
Amortization of intangible assets and depreciation of tangible assets -154,356 -74,731 >100.0 %
Other operating expenses -732,272 -653,003 12.1 %
Operating results 549,142 499,884 9.9 %
Dividend income 2,653 0 -
Income from securities trading 618,748 25,258 >100.0 %
Losses from securities 0 -471,193 -100.0 %
Securities-related expenses -148,705 -1,354 >100.0 %
Other interest and similar income 5,753 6,591 -12.7 %
Interests and similar expenses -18,790 -8,636 >100.0 %
Financial results 459,659 -449,334 -
Result of ordinary activities 1,008,801 50,550 >100.0 %
Income taxes -147,374 -30,562 >100.0 %
Group net profit for the period 861,427 19,988 >100.0 %
Minority interests result -49,132 -62,174
Net earnings of the parent company`s shareholders in the
period concerned
910,559 82,162 >100.0 %
EBITDA 703,498 574,615 22.4 %
Earnings per share undiluted 0.18 0.02 >100.0 %

Statement of financial position as at the end of the period by 31 March 2010

Assets 31 March 2010
EUR
31 December 2009
EUR
Change
A. Long-term assets
I. Intangible assets
1. Development costs 844,426 916,792 -7.9 %
2. Software 42,146 44,604 -5.5 %
3. Goodwill 75,750 75,750 0.0 %
962,322 1,037,146 -7.2 %
II. Tangible assets
1. Land, land rights and buildings 1,181,225 1,199,867 -1.6 %
2. Technical equipment and machinery 923,105 734,082 25.7 %
3. Other equipment, factory and office equipment 159,266 150,462 5.9 %
4. Construction in process 436,467 234,940 85.8 %
2,700,063 2,319,351 16.4 %
III. Deferred taxes 2,561,310 2,625,639 -2.5 %
6,223,695 5,982,136 4.0 %
B. Short-term assets
I. Inventories
1. Raw materials and supplies 1,147,352 990,887 15.8 %
2. Unfinished goods 830,836 510,274 62.8%
3. Finished goods and merchandise 1,031,067 1,321,896 -22.0 %
3,009,255 2,823,057 6.6 %
II. Receivables and other assets
1. Trade receivables 2,461,454 2,364,659 4.1 %
2. Tax receivables 156,310 103,705 50.7 %
3. Other assets 340,504 320,683 6.2 %
2,958,268 2,789,047 6.1 %
III. Securities
IV. Cash and cash equivalents
6,748,278
9,045,051
5,355,347
5,702,573
26.0 %
58.6 %
21,760,852 16,670,024 30.5 %
27,984,547 22,652,160 23.5 %
Equity and Liabilities
A. Equity capital
I. Subscribed capital 4,949,999 4,500,000 10.0 %
II. Capital reserves 10,577,354 7,570,000 39.7 %
III. Other reserves 6,969,082 5,597,396 24.5 %
Attribute to shareholders of the parent company 22,496,435 17,667,396 27.3 %
Minority interests -36,984 3,030 -
22,459,451 17,670,426 27.1 %
B. Long-term debts
1. Liabilities to banks 2,000,000 2,000,000 0.0 %
2. Accrued investment subsidies 593,126 607,462 -2.4 %
3. Other long-term liabilities 500,329 465,329 7.5 %
3,093,455 3,072,791 0.7 %
C. Short-term debts
1. Liabilities to banks 582,137 441,288 31.9 %
2. Payments on accounts 90,574 80,088 13.1 %
3. Trade payables 790,444 708,352 11.6 %
4. Tax liabilities 198,838 147,204 35.1 %
5. Other short-term liabilities 769,648 532,011 44.7 %
2,431,641 1,908,943 27.4 %
27,984,547 22,652,160 23.5 %

Statement of cash flow for the period 01 January to 31 March 2010

January - March
2010
January - March
2009
kEUR kEUR
Group net profit for the period 861 20
Other costs affecting income/expenses 19 20
Dividend income -3 0
Interest earnings -6 -7
Interest expenses 19 9
Decrease in deferred taxes 64 31
Income tax expenditure 27 0
Depreciation of fixed assets 154 75
Income from securities trading -619 -25
Losses from securities trading 0 0
Losses from valuation of securities 0 471
Amortisation of public grants and subsidies -14 -11
Loss from disposal of fixed assets 0 1
Gross cash flow 502 584
Increase/decrease in inventories -186 168
Increase in trade receivables and other assets -169 -122
Increase in current liabilities and other liabilities 355 120
Monies received from dividends 3 0
Monies received from interest 6 7
Cash outflow from interest -19 -9
Cash outflow for income taxes 0 0
Cash flow from operations 492 748
Cash outflow for investments in fixed assets -460 -93
Monies received based on financial assets 1,051 192
Cash outflow based on financial assets -1,374 -68
Cash flow from Investments -783 31
Incoming payment from capital increase 3,600 0
Outgoing payment for equity capital procurement costs -198 0
Tax effect from equity capital procurement costs 55 0
Dividend payout to minority interests 0 -20
Dividend payments 0 0
Increase/decrease in loan liabilities 141 -39
Inflow from long-term liabilities 35 20
Cash flow from financing activities 3,633 -39
Change in cash and cash equivalents 3,342 740
Cash and cash equivalents at the start of the reporting period 5,703 1,373
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the reporting period 9,045 2,113

Statement of changes in equity for the period by 31 March 2010

Other reserves
Subscribed
capital
Capital
reserves
Market
valuation
reserve
Currency
conversion
reserves
Cumulativ
e profits
Assignable
to the
shareholders
of the parent
company
Shares of
other
partners
Equity capital
EUR EUR EUR EUR EUR EUR EUR EUR
As of January 1,
2009
4,500,000 7,570,000 -71,885 -22,937 619,514 12,594,692 52,386 12,647,078
Dividend payment
to shareholders
0 0 0 0 0 0 -20,107 -20,107
Transactions with
shareholders
0 0 0 0 0 0 -20,107 -20,107
Group period result 0 0 0 0 82,162 82,162 -62,174 19,988
Unrealised capital
gains and losses
from evaluation of
securities
0 0 159,922 0 0 159,922 0 159,922
Currency
translation in group
0 0 0 10,133 0 10,133 9,735 19,868
Total consolidated
income
0 0 159,922 10,133 82,162 252,217 -52,439 199,778
As of March 31,
2009
As of January 1,
4,500,000 7,570,000 88,037 -12,804 701,676 12,846,909 -20,160 12,826,749
2010 4,500,000 7,570,000 2,274,419 24,918 3,298,059 17,667,396 3,030 17,670,426
Increase of equity
capital
449,999 3,149,993 0 0 0 3,599,992 0 3,599,992
Equity capital costs 0 -198,316 0 0 0 -198,316 0 -198,316
Tax effect from
equity capital costs
0 55,677 0 0 0 55,677 0 55,677
Dividend payment
to shareholders
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Transactions with
shareholders
449,999 3,007,354 0 0 0 3,457,353 0 3,457,353
Group period result 0 0 0 0 910,559 910,559 -49,132 861,427
Unrealised capital
gains and losses
from evaluation of
securities
0 0 451,637 0 0 451,637 0 451,637
Currency
translation in group
0 0 0 9,490 0 9,490 9,118 18,608
Total consolidated
income
0 0 451,637 9,490 910,559 1,371,686 -40,014 1,331,672
As of March 31,
2010
4,949,999 10,577,354 2,726,056 34,408 4,208,618 22,496,435 -36,984 22,459,451

Segment Report for the period from 1 January 2010 to 31 March 2010

01/01-31/03/2010 01/01-31/03/2009
EUR EUR
Net earnings of the parent company`s shareholders in the period
concerned
910,559 82,162
Minority interests result -49,132 -62,174
Group net profit for the period 861,427 19,988
Profit and losses from the revaluation of securities 451,637 159,922
Difference resulting from currency translation 18,608 19,868
Income and expenses directly included in equity capital 470,245 179,790
Total consolidated income 1,331,672 199,778
of which assignable to minority interests -40,014 -52,439
of which assignable to shareholders of parent company 1,371,686 252,217

Segment Report for the period from 1 January 2010 to 31 March 2010

According to product
segments
Healthcare
Diagnostics
Med. Warming
Systems
Cardio/
Stroke
Respiratory Consolidation Transitionn Total
2010 Jan.-March
kEUR
Jan.-March
kEUR
Jan-March
kEUR
Jan,-March
kEUR
Jan,-March
kEUR
Jan,-March
kEUR
Jan,-March
kEUR
Segment sales 3,730 152 55 143 -114 -8 3,958
Operating results 725 -7 -49 -41 -45 -34 549
of which:
Amortisation of intangible
assets and depreciation of
tangible assets
50 9 1 3 67 24 154
Segment assets 7,787 897 347 544 0 15,848 25,423
Segment liabilities 4,447 78 625 232 0 143 5,525
According to product
segments
Healthcare
Diagnostics
Jan.-March
Med. Warming
Systems
Jan.-March
Cardio/
Stroke
Jan-March
Respiratory
Jan,-March
Consolidation
Jan,-March
Transitionn
Jan,-March
Total
Jan,-March
2009 kEUR kEUR kEUR kEUR kEUR kEUR kEUR
Segment sales 2,899 142 37 126 -96 5 3,113
Operating results 594 18 -60 -50 30 -32 500
of which:
Amortisation of intangible
assets and depreciation of
tangible assets
29 4 4 2 10 26 75
Segment assets 6,226 839 355 592 0 4,685 12,697
Segment liabilites 1,770 63 467 204 0 0 2,504
According to regions Germany Europe USA South America Others Total
2010 Jan. - March
kEUR
Jan. - March
kEUR
Jan. - March
kEUR
Jan. - March
kEUR
Jan. - March
kEUR
Jan. - March
kEUR
Sales revenue 649 1,913 443 672 510 4,187
Elimination of sales within the
group
-108 0 0 -121 0 -229
Sales revenue to third parties 541 1,913 443 551 510 3,958
Gross profit or loss 318 1,125 261 334 300 2,338
Operating results 79 279 64 53 74 549
of which:
Amortisation of intangible
assets and depreciation of
tangible assets
24 83 19 6 22 154
Amortisation of grants and
allowances
2 6 1 0 2 11
Acquisition costs fixed
assets in the period
455 0 0 5 0 460
Segment assets 24,236 0 0 1,187 0 25,423
According to regions
2009
Germany
Jan. - March
kEUR
Europe
Jan. - March
kEUR
USA
Jan. -March
kEUR
South America
Jan. - March
kEUR
Others
Jan. - March
kEUR
Total
Jan. - March
kEUR
Sales revenue 835 1,590 114 438 340 3,317
Elimination of sales within the
group
-108 0 0 -96 0 -204
Sales revenue to third
parties
727 1,590 114 342 340 3,113
Gross profit or loss 463 918 66 281 196 1,924
Operating results 138 272 20 12 58 500
of which:
Amortisation of intangible
assets and depreciation of
tangible assets
20 39 3 5 8 75
Amortisation of grants and
allowances
3 6 1 0 1 11
Acquisition cost for fixed
assets in the period
81 0 0 12 0 93
Segment assets 11,961 0 0 736 0 12,697

Explanations concerning the interim group statement of the period 1 January 2010 to 31 March 2010

Principles of accounting and valuation

Geratherm Medical AG's unaudited interim group statement for the first quarter of 2010 has been drawn up in compliance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and the interpretations provided by the International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee (IFRIC) applicable on accounting day, the application of which is required bindingly by the European Union.

The principles of accounting, valuation and consolidation were retained as described in the appendix to the group financial statement for 2010.

The evaluation of assets and liabilities is based partly on estimates or assumptions about future developments. The stipulations concerning the economic life for long-term assets, in particular, are based on assumptions and estimates. Furthermore, the evaluation of the intrinsic value of the deferred tax accrual on the carryover of accumulated losses and the capitalised development costs is based on the company's planning, which is, naturally, subject to uncertainties, so that in some cases, the actual values may diverge from the assumptions and estimates made, Estimates and the assumptions on which they are based are revised regularly and their possible effects on accounting are assessed.

Consolidated Group

There were no changes to the consolidated group of companies by the first quarter of 2010.

Long-term assets

The increase in long-term assets as per 31 March 2010 results mainly from investments in the area of fixed assets, Technical equipment and machines as well as equipment under construction in the amount of kEUR 435 were capitalised for augmenting the production capacities for gallium thermometers.

Short-term assets

The short-term assets increased by 31 March 2010 due to growth by kEUR 186 in the inventories and by kEUR 169 in the accounts receivable and other assets.

The change in the stock of securities resulted from the purchase and exercise of subscription rights in the amount of kEUR 1,374 (previous year: kEUR 68) as well as from the sale of securities in the amount of kEUR 1,051 (previous year: kEUR 192), A profit of kEUR 619 (previous year: kEUR 25) resulted from the sale of securities. The evaluation of the stock of securities at the accounting day prices of 31 March 2010 showed an appreciation in value of the securities in the amount of kEUR 452 (previous year: kEUR 160), which was recorded in the market valuation reserves as not affecting net income.

The change in the amount of available cash and cash equivalents adds up to a total of kEUR 3,342 (prev, year kEUR 740) and is to be ascribed to the cash inflow from the increase in capital.

Equity capital

The Board of Management of Geratherm Medical AG conducted an increase in equity capital on 11 March 2010, with the approval of the Supervisory Board, availing of the authorised capital, by issuing 449,999 new ordinary bearer shares with no par value, excluding the shareholders' pre-emptive rights. The new shares were placed successfully at a price of EUR 8,00 per share.

Geratherm Medical AG's subscribed capital as per 31 March 2010 amounted to a total of EUR 4,949,999 (previous year: EUR 4,500,000) and is divided into 4,949,999 (previous year: 4,500,000) ordinary bearer shares with no par value. The subscribed capital is fully paid up. The capital increase was entered into the Trade Register on 15 March 2010, The number of shares in circulation was 4,949,999 as per 31 March 2010.

The authorisation of the Board of Management, issued 12 June 2006, to increase the equity capital with the approval of the Supervisory Board until 11 June 2011 against cash or contribution in kind once or several times up to a total of EUR 2,250,000, whereby the shareholders' pre-emptive rights may be excluded, was reduced to EUR 1,800,001.

On 31 March 2010, the capital reserves amounted to kEUR 10,577 (previous year: kEUR 7,570). The inflow resulting from the increase in capital in the amount of kEUR 3,150 was reduced by the capital procurement costs after tax in the amount of kEUR 143.

The development of the equity capital has been presented in the group's statement of changes in equity.

Board of Management and Supervisory Board will suggest to the shareholders' meeting on 7 June 2010 to pay out a dividend of EUR 0,40 per share for the business year of 2009. In accordance with the decision taken by the Board of Management on 11 March 2010 and with the approval of the Supervisory Board, the new shares issued on 11 March 2010 are entitled to a share of profits as of 1 January 2009. The payment shall be made tax-neutrally from the shareholders tax deposit account pursuant to Section 27 of the German Corporation Tax Law (KStG).

Financial calender 2010

Analyst Conference/EuroMedTech 2010 06/01/2010, Westin Hotel in Leipzig

Annual General Meeting 06/07/2010, 14.00 Uhr, Hotel Pullman in Erfurt

Quarterly Reports 2. Quarter 08/19/2010

Quarterly Reports 3. Quarter 11/18/2010

Geratherm Medical AG

Fahrenheitstraße 1 D-98716 Geschwenda Telefon: +49 36205/980 Fax: + 49 36205/98 115 E-Mail: info@geratherm,com Internet: www.geratherm.com

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