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CENIT AG

Interim / Quarterly Report Aug 8, 2007

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6 Months Report 2007

CENIT AG Systemhaus

Industriestraße 52-54 D-70565 Stuttgart Tel: + 49 711 7825-30 Fax: + 49 711 7825-4000 Internet: http://www.cenit.de

Investor Relations: ISIN:DE0005407100

Fabian Rau Tel: + 49 711 7825-3185 Fax:+ 49 711 782544-4185 E-Mail: [email protected]

CENIT AT A GLANCE (unaudified)
At a glance - January 1 until June 30, 2007
in Mill. EUR June 30, 2007 June 30, 2006
Sales 38,05 37,41
Gross profits 29,49 28,99
EBITDA 5,21 5,26
Operating returns (EBIT) 4,68 4,75
EBT 4,95 4,52
Netincome of the group 3,11 3,50
Result per share (basic) in EURO 0,36 0,42
Result per share (diluted) in EURO 0,36 0,42
Number of employees at end of period 578 544
EBIT - Margin in % 12,3 12,7
Profit - Margin in % 8,2 9,4
in Mill. EUR June 30, 2007 December 31, 2006
Equity in ratio in % 66,1 62,0
Equity 23,41 24,30
Liabilities 12,00 14,91
Balance sheet total 35,40 39,21

*change in disclosure

Dear shareholders, partners, customers, and potential business partners,

With the presentation of the Semi-Annual Report, law now requires a so-called Oath of Financial Responsibility from the Executive Board. We hereby do so:

ASSERTION BY LEGAL REPRESENTATIVES

Statement in accordance with § 37y WpHG in conjunction with § 37w para. 2 No. 3 WpHG

"To the best of our knowledge, we assert that in adherence to the applicable reporting principles for interim financial reporting, the Group's interim consolidated financial statements provide a true and fair view of the Group's asset, financial, and earnings situation, and that the Group Interim Status Report presents a true and fair view of the course of business, including the performance of the business and the situation of the Group, as well as a description of the principal opportunities and risks associated with the Group's projected development during the remaining months of the financial year."

The Executive Board

OVERALL ECONOMIC STATUS AND BUSINESS CLIMATE:

Despite the excellent prospects of the overall economy, business elation suffered a substantial setback in June. As announced by the Munich-based Ifo-Institut für Wirtschaftsforschung (Institute for Economic Research), the Ifo Business Climate Index declined significantly and unexpectedly. The business climate is defined as the median point between the current business situation and the outlook. Following three consecutive increases, this most important of Germany's economic indicators thus retreated to February levels and fell further from the 18-year record attained in December 2006. The 7000 businesses queried assessed both their outlook and their status as less favourable than in May. Particularly the manufacturing industry and wholesalers expressed caution. The effects of the VAT increase, on the other hand, have become almost negligible and seem to effect only certain sectors such as the automotive industry. In contrast, the confidence of Germany's high-tech sector is greater than it has been at any time over the past six years, as determined by a quarterly survey undertaken by German Bundesverbad Informationswirtschaft, Telekommunikation und neue Medien, BITKOM (the German Association for Information Technology, Telecommunications and New Media) within this sector. According to the survey, 78 per cent of the participating enterprises expect increased sales in 2007. The BITKOM sector index for the second quarter shows an increase to 63.5 points – the highest value since the survey was introduced in 2001. The sector market is driven particularly by providers of software, IT services and digital entertainment electronics. BITKOM concludes that thanks to the positive economic situation, strong investments are being made in the latest information and communication technology. However, the information technology boom is also leading to manpower shortages of IT specialists and engineers. 59 per cent of businesses who participated in the survey indicated that their operations were effected negatively by the shortage of specialised staff.

DEVELOPMENT OF RESULTS

Traditionally, the demand for consultancy and services has a strong impact on CENIT AG's 2 ndQuarter , just as expenditures for hiring and attracting new employees, whose number is set to grow by more than 10% over the current business year. On the balance-sheet date, CENIT employed 578 staff members world-wide (2006: 544). Currently, a total of 100 vacant positions are waiting to be filled. The expansion of our software product portfolio and the necessary internationalization of our business require additional strategic investments; these have been initiated over the past months. Among them is the establishment of a company in Toulouse, France, in close proximity to EADS Airbus, as well as the faster-than-expected expansion of staff numbers in Romania, where a total of 14 staff members are now employed. In addition to a very strong 1st Quarter, sales and earnings by CENIT's product business should be expected during the 4th Quarter, particularly with regard to the sales cooperation with IBM/FileNet. For its part, IBM now projects software sales for the second half of the year, due to the integration of FileNet.

SEMI-ANNUAL FIGURES - OVERVIEW

After 6 months, consolidated sales have increased slightly to currently 38.05 m € (06/2006: 37.41 m € / 2%). The gross surplus is 29.49 m € (06/2006: 28.99 m € / 1.7%). During the reporting period, EBITDA attained 5.21 m € (06/2006: 5.26 m € / -1%), EBIT attained 4.68 m € (06/2006: 4.75 m / -1.5%). Pre-tax EBT grew by 10% to 4.95 m € (06/2006: 4.52 m €). A significantly higher tax ratio of 37% during the 2nd Quarter (2006: 23%) led to a consolidated result of 3.11 m € (06/2006: 3.50 m €). The Group's EPS thus reached 0.36 € (06/2006 adjusted: 0.42 €). Operative cash flow amounts to 6.26 m € (06/2006: 5.12 m €).

RESULTS FOR 2nd QUARTER

During the 2nd Quarter of 2007, CENIT Group achieved sales of 20.4 m € (06/2006: 18.2 m € / 12%). Gross profits amounted to 13.85 m € (06/2006: 14.19 m € / -2.5%). EBITDA attained 1.93 m € (06/2006: 2.38 m € / -19%). 2nd Quarter earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) amounted to 1,66 m € (06/2006: 2.15 m € / -22.8%). EBT amounted to 1.80 m € (06/2006: 2.08 m € / -13.4%), and the Group result for the 2nd Quarter is 1.11 m € (06/2006: 1.53 m €). The Group EPS reached 0.13 € per share (06/2006 adjusted: 0.18 €).

BREAKDOWN OF SALES

The sales volume of the service sector increased by 4% to currently 22.16 m € (06/2006: 21.32 m €), making it the strongest contributor to sales (58%). During the first 6 months of the current business year, CENIT software turnover amounted to 5.96 m € (06/2006: 6.20 m € / -4%). Thus, approx. 16% of total turnover can be attributed to CENIT's proprietary software. Sales of non-CENIT software increased by 14% to 4.03 m € (06/2006: 3.54 m €), thus accounting for 11% of total sales. The hardware business contracted by 7% to 5.90 m € (06/2006: 6.34 m €). As at balance-sheet date, this equalled approx. 15% of total CENIT sales.

HOLDINGS – FOREIGN SUBSIDIARIES

CENIT (Switzerland) AG achieved sales of 1.6 m € (06/2006: 1.5 m €), EBIT being 0.8 m € (06/2006: 0.5 m €). CENIT North America Inc. achieved sales of 2.6 m € (06/2006:1.3 m €) and an EBIT of 0.4 m € (06/2006: - 0.2 m €).

During the 2006 financial year, CENIT established a subsidiary in Romania. This subsidiary is in the start-up phase and will expand further in 2007. With sales of 0.1 m €, CENIT SRL achieved an EBIT of 0.02 m €.

With the establishment of a new company in Toulouse, France, CENIT is expanding its activities particularly in the vicinity of EADS Airbus and its suppliers.

DEVELOPMENT OF COSTS

Other operating expenses have developed in accordance with projections.

INVESTMENTS

Investments during the first 6 months of 2007 amounted to 0.8 m € (30.06.2006: 0.6 m €).

CHANGES IN COMPOSITION OF EXECUTIVE AND SUPERVISORY BOARD

Andreas Schmidt, Member of the Executive Board, resigned from company on July 31, 2007.

EVENTS OF SPECIAL SIGNIFICANCE WHICH COULD AFFECT BUSINESS OPERATIONS

None

RISK MANAGEMENT REPORT

During the reporting period there was no status risk for the Group. For more information, please refer to the detailed risk management report contained in 2006 Business Report.

INTERIM DIVIDEND

No interim dividend was paid out.

DIVIDENDS PAID OR PROPOSED FOR PAYMENT

During the Annual Shareholders' Meeting, held June 20, 2007, the payout of a dividend of 50 cents (2006: 45 cents) to shareholders and a retention of reserves in the amount of 3.5 m € was approved.

NEW ORDERS

Group-wide, orders on hand increased by 21% as at June 30, 2007 and now amount to 22 m € (12/2006: 18.2 m €). Incoming orders amount to approx. 46 m € (6 months 2006: 46 m €). During the 2nd Quarter, the total share of new customers was 5%.

ORDERS OF SPECIAL SIGNIFICANCE

None

LIQUID ASSETS AND SECURITIES

On the balance-sheet date, the total of bank deposits and securities in current assets amounted to 14.9 m € (12/2006: 18.7 m €). On June 21, total dividends of 4.2 m. € were paid out to shareholders.

ASSET, FINANCIAL AND PROFIT SITUATION

The balance-sheet total amounted to 35.4 m €. Trade debtors and other assets totalled 14.4 m €. The good profit situation has positive consequences for the Group's assets status. As at June 30, 2007, the Group's net worth was approx. 23.41 m € (2006: 24.3 m €), at an equity ratio of 66% (2006: 62%). The operative cash flow was 6.26 m € (2006: 5.12 m €).

EMPLOYEES

On balance-sheet date, CENIT had a total of 578 employees world-wide (2006: 544). Currently 100 vacant positions are waiting to be filled. The employee pool grew by approx. 6 per cent.

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT, OPPORTUNITIES AND OUTLOOK

CENIT's Executive Board expects that CENIT and its partners IBM/FileNet, SAP and Dassault will be able to increase earnings in the software sector as projected, particularly during the second half of the year. The process of internationalization and the consistent increase in staff will continue in the future. The assessment of business opportunities remains positive, and all efforts will be undertaken to fill the currently vacant, approx. 100 positions worldwide for software specialists, engineers and consultants within the current year. In general, the assumptions made in the 2006 Financial Statement with respect to the future development of CENIT remain valid. With regard to Group earnings and the operative Group result, we continue to expect increases over the previous rear.

CENIT Aktiengesellschaft Systemhaus
Consolidated Balance Sheet prepared in accordance with IFRS (unaudified)
as of June 30, 2007
in EUR k June 30, 2007 Dec. 31, 2006
ASSETS
NON-CURRENT ASSETS
Intangible assets 255 248
Property, plant and equipment 1607 1366
Property, plant and equipment 707 699
2569 2313
DEFERRED TAX ASSETS 0 0
NON-CURRENT ASSETS 2569 2313
CURRENT ASSETS
Inventories 1684 668
Trade receivables 14408 16243
Current income tax assets 1325 1062
Other receivables 157 76
Other financial assets at fair value through
profit or loss 8181 11042
Cash and cash equivalents 6669 7615
Prepaid expenses 409 191
CURRENT ASSETS 32833 36897
TOTAL ASSETS 35402 39210
CENIT Aktiengesellschaft Systemhaus
Consolidated Balance Sheet prepared in accordance with IFRS (unaudified)
as of June 30, 2007
in EUR k June 30, 2007 Dec. 31, 2006
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
EQUITY
Share capital 8368 8368
Capital reserve 1022 863
Currency translation reserve -192 -212
Revenue reserves 418 418
Revenue reserves 6399 2899
Net income of the Group allocable to the shareholders of CENIT AG 7391 11968
23406 24304
Minority Interests 0 0
TOTAL EQUITY 23406 24304
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
Deferred tax liabilities 471 231
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Short-term liabilities to banks 47 1249
Trade payables 3153 3787
Other liabilities 7978 8668
Current income taxes 212 834
Other Provisions 135 137
Deferred Income 0 0
11525 14675
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 35402 39210
CENIT Aktiengesellschaft Systemhaus
Consolidated Income Statement prepared in accordance with IFRS (unaudified)
for the period from January 1 to June 30, 2007
in EUR k June 30, 2007 June 30, 2006
1. SALES 38049 37414
2. Increase/Decrease in inventories 1567 1298
of work in process
Total operating perfomance 39616 38712
3. Other operating income 377 344
Operating perfomance 39992 39056
4. Cost of materials 10503 10070
5. Personnel expenses 17943 17274
6. Amortization of intangible assets and depreciation on property,
plant and equipment 528 509
7. Other operating expenses 6337 6448
35311 34302
NET OPERATING INCOME 4681 4754
8. Other interest and similar income 86 103
9. Interest and similar expenses 39 7
10. Result from fincial instruments
at fair value through profit or loss 218 -331
265 -234
RESULT FROM ORDINARY ACTIVITIES 4946 4519
11. Income taxes 1840 1018
12. NET INCOME OF THE GROUP FOR THE YEAR 3106 3502
13. Thereof allocable to the shareholders of CENIT AG 3102 3485
14. Thereof allocable to minority interests 4 17
Earnings per share in EUR
undiluted 0,36 0,42
diluted 0,36 0,42

*change in disclosure

CENIT Aktiengesellschaft Systemhaus Consolidated Income Statement prepared in accordance with IFRS (unaudified) for the period from April 1 to June 30, 2007

in EUR k 2nd Quarter,2007 2nd Quarter, 2006
1. SALES 20443 18233
2. Increase/Decrease in inventories 55 62
of work in process
Total operating perfomance 20498 18294
3. Other operating income 155 186
Operating perfomance 20653 18481
4. Cost of materials 6802 4293
5. Personnel expenses 8743 8488
6. Amortization of intangible assets and depreciation on property,
plant and equipment 268 233
7. Other operating expenses 3184 3320
18997 16334
NET OPERATING INCOME 1657 2147
8. Other interest and similar income -93 46
9. Interest and similar expenses 2 1
10.Result from financial instruments
at fair value through profit or loss 239 -111
145 -66
RESULT FROM ORDINARY ACTIVITIES 1801 2081
RESULT FROM ORDINARY ACTIVITIES
11. Income taxes 695 553
12. NET INCOME OF THE GROUP FOR THE YEAR 1106 1528
13. Thereof allocable to the shareholders of CENIT AG 1102 1521
14. Thereof allocable to minority interests 4 6
Earnings per share in EUR
Basic earnings 0,13 0,18
Diluted earnings 0,13 0,18

*change in disclosure

CENIT Aktiengesellschaft Systemhaus Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows prepared in accordance with IFRS (unaudified) as of June 30, 2007

in EUR k June 30,2007 June 30,2006
Cash flow from operating activities
Earnings before income taxes and deferred taxes 4946 4519
Adjusted for:
Amortization of intangible assets and depreciation of property, plant and equipment 528 509
Losses on disposals of non-current assets 2 0
Gains on disposals of non-current assets 0 -2
Dividends income 0
Other non-cash expenses and income 835 193
Increase/Decrease Provisions 0
Interest income -86 -103
Interest expenses 39 7
Net operating income before changes in net working capital 6264 5123
Increase/decrease in trade receivables
and other current, non-monetary assets 1273 -2403
Change in other financial assets that are
not allocable to cash and cash equivalents 0 0
Increase/Decrease in inventories -1016 -4362
Increase/decrease in current liabilities and provisions -3045 1348
Cash flow from ordinary operations 3476 -294
Interest paid -39 -7
Interest received 86 103
Dividends income 0
Income taxes paid -2356 -1057
Net cash flow from ordinary activities 1168 -1255
Net cash flow from operating activities 1168 -1255
Cash flow from investing activities
Purchase of property, plant and equipment and
intangible assets -791 -575
Proceeds from the disposal of property, plant and equipment 0 0
Net cash paid for investing activities -791 -575
Cash flow from financing activities
Dividends paid to shareholders -4184 -3765
Net cash paid for investing activities -4184 -3765
Net increase/decrease in cash and cash equivalents -3807 -5595
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning 15667 17827
of the period
Cash and cash equivalents at the end 11860 12232
of the period

CENIT Aktiengesellschaft Systemhaus

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY (IN ACORDANCE WITH IFRS) (unaudified) as of June 30, 2007

Equity allocable to the parent company´s
shareholders
in EUR k Subscribed Capital Currency Revenue Group result Group result Minority Total
capital reserve translation reserve reserve per share- interests
reserve holder of
CENIT AG
as of January 1,2006 4184 543 -119 5039 9879 19526 43 19569
Currency fluctuation -93 -93 -7 -100
Net income of the Group for the year 8372 8372 30 8402
Group for the year -93 8372 8279 23 8302
Transfer from stock options 320 320 320
Dividend distribution -3765 -3765 -3765
Allocation to the revenue reserve 2100 -2100 0 0
Allocation to the revenue reserve 418 -418 0 0
Allocation to the revenue reserve 4184 -4184 0 0
the revenue reserve -56 0 -56 -66 -122
as of Dec. 31,2006 8368 863 -212 418 2899 11968 24304 0 24304
Currency fluctuation 20 20 20
Net income of the Group for the year 3102 3102 0 3102
Group for the year 20 3102 3102 0 3102
Transfer from stock options 159 159 159
Dividend distribution -4184 -4184 -4184
Allocation to the revenue reserve 3500 -3500 0 0
Allocation to the revenue reserve 0
Allocation to the revenue reserve 0
the revenue reserve 4 4 4
as of June 30,2007 8368 1022 -192 418 6399 7391 23406 0 23406

CENIT Aktiengesellschaft Systemhaus Segment Report by Segments prepared in accordance with IFRS (unaudited) for the period from January 1 to June 30, 2007

in EUR k ECM PLM not
allocated
Group
Sales to third parties
Q1-Q2 2007
14,619 23,430 0 38,049
Q1-Q2 2006 10,261 27,153 0 37,414
EBIT
Q1-Q2 2007 2,219 2,462 0 4,681
Q1-Q2 2006 454 4,300 0 4,754
Interest and financial result
Q1-Q2 2007
0 0 265 265
Q1-Q2 2006 0 0 -234 -234
Taxes
Q1-Q2 2007 0 0 -1,840 -1,840
Q1-Q2 2006 0 0 -1,018 -1,018
Net Income/loss of the group
Q1-Q2 2007 2,219 2,462 -1,575 3,106
Q1-Q2 2006 454 4,300 -1,252 3,502
Segment assets
June 30, 2007 4,484 14,037 16,881 35,402
Dec 31, 2006 5,434 13,358 20,418 39,210
Segment liabilities
June 30, 2007 4,182 7,085 730 11,997
Dec 31, 2006 4,966 7,505 2,435 14,906
Capital expenditure
June 30, 2007 143 648 0 791
Dec 31, 2006 298 760 0 1,058
Amortization & depreciation
Q1-Q2 2007 135 393 0 528
Q1-Q2 2006 109 400 0 509

CENIT Aktiengesellschaft Systemhaus Segment Report by Region prepared in accordance with IFRS (unaudited)

for the period from January 1 to June 30, 2007

in EUR k D CH USA RU FR not
allocated
Consoli
dation
Group
Intercompany Sales
Q1-Q2 2007 706 982 145 34 0 0 -1,867 0
Q1-Q2 2006 718 591 74 0 0 0 -1,383 0
Sales to third parties
Q1-Q2 2007 34,924 592 2,457 76 0 0 0 38,049
Q1-Q2 2006 35,606 713 1,095 0 0 0 0 37,414
Segment assets
June 30, 2007 17,690 1,562 1,315 86 0 16,881 -2,132 35,402
Dec 31, 2006 17,637 1,080 1,291 0 0 20,418 -1,216 39,210
Capital expenditure
June 30, 2007 713 7 18 53 0 0 0 791
Dec 31, 2006 981 2 75 0 0 0 0 1,058

INFORMATION ON SHARES AND OPTIONS HELD BY BOARD MEMBERS AND EMPLOYEES, IN ACCORDANCE WITH § 160 para. 1 No. 2 AND 5 AktG

The CENIT Executive and Supervisory Boards hold 39,000 subscription rights to share options. CENIT employees hold subscription rights to 168,000 share options.

Directors' Holdings:

Share Portfolio as at June 30, 2007

Total number of shares: 8,367,758

Executive Board: Supervisory Board:

Kurt Bengel: 0 Falk Engelmann: 187,000
Christian Pusch: 0 Hubert Leypoldt: 1,600
Andreas Schmidt: 191,792 Dr. Dirk Lippold: 0

Financial Calendar:

November 08, 2007: Publication of 3rd Quarter Results November 12-14, 2007: German Equity Forum, Frankfurt

DIRECTORS' HOLDINGS

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