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CENIT AG

Quarterly Report May 30, 2007

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3-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 March 31, 2007
in Mill. EUR March 31, 2007 March 31, 2006
Sales 17,61 19,18
Gross profits 15,64 14,80
EBITDA 3,29 2,88
Operating returns (EBIT) 3,02 2,61
EBT 3,14 2,44
Netincome of the group 2,00 1,97
Result per share (basic) in EURO 0,24 0,23
Result per share (diluted) in EURO 0,24 0,23
Number of employees at end of period 565 532
EBIT - Margin in % 17,2 13,6
Profit - Margin in % 11,4 10,3
in Mill. EUR March 31, 2007 December 31, 2006
Equity in ratio in % 68 62
Equity 26,40 24,30
Liabilities 12,67 14,91
Balance sheet total 39,08 39,21

*change in disclosure

PREFACE

Dear Shareholders, Partners, Customers and Interested Parties,

In 2007, we will continue to aim for growth based on our own software solutions, sales of external software as well as the consulting business for the development of innovative solutions in cooperation with clients and business partners. As the innovative strength of our clients is increasingly dependent on the IT used, it is becoming more and more important that CENIT is able to launch innovative products on the market faster than the competition. Past experience has shown that we can best defend our competitive edge by rapidly introducing our software products with the help of international distributors. We will therefore continue to work on the successful realisation of our objectives by 2010 and beyond. We are very satisfied with the results of our product and business plan in our target markets and were also able to achieve a significant increase in the result of operations during the first quarter of 2007.

In conclusion, we would like to thank our employees, business partners and clients, whose active support enables CENIT to achieve sustainable value for our shareholders.

The Executive Board

MANAGEMENT REPORT – ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT

The business climate in the German economy unexpectedly improved in March. As reported by the IFO Institute in Munich, the IFO Business Climate Index rose to 107.7 from 107 points in February.

Thus, the most important early indicator for economic development has risen for the first time this year after achieving the top ratings in 15 years in December, followed by two declines. The mood in the manufacturing industry in particular has notably improved. The companies evaluated their current situation as well as their perspectives for the following six-month period more positively. This is particularly remarkable because the expectations of foreign business transactions have remained virtually unchanged. The business climate has cooled down a little in the building industry and in the wholesale sector, whereas it has slightly improved in the retail industry. After having assessed their business somewhat sceptically due to the VAT increase, the retailers' dissatisfaction is said to be abating as they approach the next 6 months with cautious optimism.

According to the IFO experts, the companies will, for the most part, have digested the results of the VAT increase by now. Overall, the 7000 companies questioned gave their business expectations a higher rating. This part of the index increased to 103.2 from 102.6 points in the previous month. The companies also rated their current situation better. The situation index climbed to 112.4 from 111.6 points. The industry has profited from the good development of the global economy due to its improved competitiveness. Goldman Sachs notes a continued robust growth in Germany and forecasts that the national economy will gain momentum in the next months. The financial markets are also reacting positively to the surprising business climate and have allowed the large indices to increase marginally.

EARNINGS DEVELOMPENT I

The year 2007 has begun with an extremely strong 1st Quarter for CENIT, which is primarily driven by the expansion of the software business. Meanwhile, 19% of the total turnover is achieved by sales of CENIT software. As expected, hardware sales have simultaneously fallen by 62% to 1.6 million € (2006: 4.6 million €). This has brought CENIT a major step closer to its objective of massively expanding its software business. As a result, the EBIT margin has improved from 13.6% in 2006 to over 17% in the 1st Quarter of 2007.

During the 1st Quarter, CENIT has generated consolidated sales of 17.6 million € (2006: 19.2 million € /-9%). This decrease in turnover is due to the hardware business. Therefore, the gross yield has increased by 5% to 15.6 million € (2006: 14.8 million €). The EBITDA has reached 3.3 million € (2006: 2.9 million € /3%). The operating profit before interest and taxes (EBIT) has increased by 16% from 2.6 million € in 2006 to 3.0 million € during the reporting period. The EBT (earnings before taxes) has achieved 3.1 million € (2006: 2.4 million € /30%) and the consolidated result for the 1st Quarter amounts to 2.0 million € (2006: 1.97 million €). With a corporate EPS (earnings per share) of 0.24 € (2006 adjusted: 0.23 €), CENIT has had an extremely positive start to the year.

BREAKDOWN OF REVENUES

CENIT has achieved a turnover of 12 million € (2006: 14.6 million € /-18%) and an EBIT of 1.76 million € (2006: 2.56 million € /-31%) in the Product Lifecycle Management business division. The Enterprise Content Management business division has achieved a turnover of 5.5 million € (2006: 4.6 Mio. € /+19%) and an EBIT of 1.3 million € (2006: 0.05 million € / >100%).

The turnover with CENIT software has increased by 9% to 3.3 million €. Thus, 19% of the total turnover is generated from CENIT's own software. In the previous year, it achieved approximately 16% of the total turnover with 3.0 million. Business with external software has also increased by 6.2% to 1.6 million € (2006: 1.5 million €). The turnover in the service sector has increased by another 8.5% to now 11.0 million € (2006: 10.1 million €). As expected, the hardware business has significantly fallen by 62% to 1.6 million € (2006: 4.6 million €).

EARNINGS DEVELOMPENT II

HOLDINGS – FOREIGN SUBSIDIARIES

During the 1st Quarter, CENIT (Switzerland) AG was able to generate sales revenues of 1.27 million € (2006: 0.65 million €) with an EBIT of 0.62 million € (2006: 0.24 million €). A major vehicle for profit and turnover is the software solution FileNet Systems Monitoring. The CENIT North America Inc. was able to generate an EBIT of 0.01 million € (2006: 0.04 million €) with a turnover of 1.47 million € (2006: 0.06 million €).

During the fiscal year 2006, CENIT founded a subsidiary company in Romania. The business is currently being established and plans to further expand in 2007. The CENIT SRL was able to generate an EBIT of 0.04 million € with a turnover of 0.07 million €.

With the new foundation of a company in France, Toulouse, CENIT is also expanding its operations in the 2nd Quarter, particularly surrounding the EADS Airbus and its suppliers.

DEVELOPMENT OF COSTS

The other operating costs have developed according to plan and have increased by approximately 3 percent compared to 2006.

INVESTMENTS

The investments made during the first 3 months of 2007 amount to 0.42 million € (31.03.2006: 0.29 million €). These consist of the usual expansion and replacement investments within the scope of IT and software investments as well as office equipment.

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CHANGES IN MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISORY BOARD

Hubertus Manthey, member of the executive board, left the company on February 28, 2007 and Kurt Bengel was appointed to the executive board on 1st of January 2007.

SIGNIFICANT EVENTS THAT COULD EFFECT THE OPERATING RESULT

None

RISK MANAGEMENT REPORT

There is no threat to the existence of the company during the reporting period. For further particulars we refer you to the extensive Risk Management Report in the Annual Report of 2006.

INTERIM DIVIDEND

No interim dividends were distributed.

DISTRIBUTED OR RECOMMENDED DISTRIBUTION AMOUNT

At the shareholders' meeting on the 20th of June 2007, the executive board and the supervisory board will recommend distributing a dividend to the amount of 50 Cent (2006: 45 Cent) to the shareholders and to allocate 3.5 million € to revenue reserves.

NEW ORDERS

Incoming orders during the first 3 months amounted to 31.7 million € (2006: 31.2 million €). The order backlog on the 31st of March 2007 amounted to 27.7 million € (12/2006: 18.2 million €). In total, the share of new customers during the 1st Quarter amounted to three percent.

ORDERS OF PARTICULAR SIGNIFICANCE

None

EARNINGS DEVELOPMENT IV

LIQUID ASSETS AND SECURITIES

The liquid assets including securities amounted to 20.70 million € on the due date (31.12.2006: 18.70 million €).

NET ASSETS, FINANCIAL POSITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATION

The balance sheet total was 39.08 million €. The receivables from goods and services and other assets amounted to 13.65 million €. The good results have had a positive effect on the company's financial position. On the accounting date, the equity is 26.4 million € (2006: 24.3 million €) and the equity ratio amounts to 68% (2006: 62%). The balance of bank deposits and marketable securities are at 20.7 million € on the accounting date (2006: 18.7 million €). The operative cash flow amounts to 3.4 million € (2006: 2.2 million €), the free cash flow has achieved 2.0 million € (2006: 1.3 million €).

EMPLOYEES

The number of employees as per 31.03.2007 was 565 across the group (31.03.2006: 532). The head count has increased by approximately 6 percent.

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS, OPPORTUNITIES AND OUTLOOK

CENIT has set itself the objective of increasing the contribution of its own software to the total turnover by up to 30 percent. This successful start to the fiscal year 2007 makes us confident that the tendencies towards the software business are to be continued. The full utilisation of the consulting business and the ongoing good economic development underline our positive expectations for 2007. We have strengthened our reputation in the aerospace industry with the foundation of the subsidiary in Toulouse and we expect it to result in additional positive impulses in the consulting business. Furthermore, the international aspect of the CENIT business will increasingly gain importance with the further consistent expansion of the establishments in USA and Romania. Due to our optimised product portfolio and our competitive consulting services, we can assume that CENIT will additionally profit from the general economic growth.

CENIT Aktiengesellschaft Systemhaus
Consolidated Balance Sheet prepared in accordance with IFRS (unaudified)
as of March 31, 2007
in EUR k March 31, 2007 Dec. 31, 2006
ASSETS
NON-CURRENT ASSETS
Intangible assets 263 248
Property, plant and equipment 1.509 1.366
Property, plant and equipment 706 699
2.478 2.313
DEFERRED TAX ASSETS 0 0
NON-CURRENT ASSETS 2.478 2.313
CURRENT ASSETS
Inventories 1.882 668
Trade receivables 12.501 16.243
Current income tax assets 1.079 1.062
Other receivables 71 76
Other financial assets at fair value through
profit or loss 15.113 11.042
Cash and cash equivalents 5.535 7.615
Prepaid expenses 416 191
CURRENT ASSETS 36.597 36.897
TOTAL ASSETS 39.075 39.210
CENIT Aktiengesellschaft Systemhaus
Consolidated Balance Sheet prepared in accordance with IFRS (unaudified)
as of March 31, 2007
in EUR k March 31, 2007 Dec. 31, 2006
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
EQUITY
Share capital 8.368 8.368
Capital reserve 943 863
Currency translation reserve -194 -212
Revenue reserves 418 418
Revenue reserves 2.899 2.899
Net income of the Group allocable to the shareholders of CENIT AG 13.968 11.968
26.402 24.304
Minority Interests 0 0
TOTAL EQUITY 26.402 24.304
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
Deferred tax liabilities 443 231
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Short-term liabilities to banks 297 1.249
Trade payables 2.250 3.787
Other liabilities 9.445 8.668
Current income taxes 238 834
Other Provisions 0 137
Deferred Income 0 0
12.230 14.675
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 39.075 39.210
CENIT Aktiengesellschaft Systemhaus
Consolidated Income Statement prepared in accordance with IFRS (unaudified)
for the period from January 1 to March 31, 2007
in EUR k March 31, 2007 March 31, 2006
1. SALES 17.606 19.181
2. Increase/Decrease in inventories 1.512 1.237
of work in process
Total operating perfomance 19.117 20.417
3. Other operating income 222 157
Operating perfomance 19.339 20.575
4. Cost of materials 3.701 5.777
5. Personnel expenses 9.200 8.787
6. Amortization of intangible assets and depreciation on property,
plant and equipment 260 277
7. Other operating expenses 3.153 3.128
16.314 17.968
NET OPERATING INCOME 3.025 2.606
8. Other interest and similar income 179 57
9. Interest and similar expenses 37 5
10. Result from fincial instruments
at fair value through profit or loss -22 -220
120 -168
RESULT FROM ORDINARY ACTIVITIES 3.145 2.438
11. Income taxes 1.145 464
12. NET INCOME OF THE GROUP FOR THE YEAR 2.000 1.974
13. Thereof allocable to the shareholders of CENIT AG 2.000 1.950
14. Thereof allocable to minority interests 0 24
Earnings per share in EUR
undiluted 0,24 0,23
diluted 0,24 0,23

*change in disclosure

CENIT Aktiengesellschaft Systemhaus

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows prepared in accordance with IFRS (unaudified) as of March 31, 2007

in EUR k March 31,2007 March 31,2006
Cash flow from operating activities
Earnings before income taxes and deferred taxes 3.145 2.438
Adjusted for:
Amortization of intangible assets and depreciation of property, plant and equipment 260 277
Losses on disposals of non-current assets 1 0
Gains on disposals of non-current assets 0 2
Dividends income 0
Other non-cash expenses and income 90 -487
Increase/Decrease Provisions 0
Interest income -179 -57
Interest expenses 37 5
Net operating income before changes in net working capital 3.354 2.178
Increase/decrease in trade receivables
and other current, non-monetary assets 3.505 -459
Change in other financial assets that are
not allocable to cash and cash equivalents 0 0
Increase/Decrease in inventories -1.214 -1.767
Increase/decrease in current liabilities and provisions -1.921 1.578
Cash flow from ordinary operations 3.724 1.530
Interest paid -37 -5
Interest received 179 57
Dividends income 0
Income taxes paid -1.456 0
Net cash flow from ordinary activities 2.410 1.582
Net cash flow from operating activities 2.410 1.582
Cash flow from investing activities
Purchase of property, plant and equipment and
intangible assets -422 -289
Proceeds from the disposal of property, plant and equipment 3 0
Net cash paid for investing activities -419 -289
Cash flow from financing activities
Dividends paid to shareholders 0
Net cash paid for investing activities 0 0
Net increase/decrease in cash and cash equivalents 1.991 1.293
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning 15.667 17.827
of the period
Cash and cash equivalents at the end
of the period
17.658 19.120

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CENIT Aktiengesellschaft Systemhaus CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY (IN ACORDANCE WITH IFRS) (unaudified) as of March 31, 2007

Equity allocable to the parent company´s
shareholders
in 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 4.184 543 -119 5.039 9.879 19.526 43 19.569
Currency fluctuation -93 -93 -7 -100
Net income of the Group for the year 8.372 8.372 30 8.402
Group for the year -93 8.372 8.279 23 8.302
Transfer from stock options 320 320 320
Dividend distribution -3.765 -3.765 -3.765
Allocation to the revenue reserve 2.100 -2.100 0 0
Allocation to the revenue reserve 418 -418 0 0
Allocation to the revenue reserve 4.184 -4.184 0 0
the revenue reserve -56 0 -56 -66 -122
as of Dec. 31,2006 8.368 863 -212 418 2.899 11.968 24.304 0 24.304
Currency fluctuation 18 18 18
Net income of the Group for the year 2.000 2.000 2.000
Group for the year 18 2.000 2.018 2.018
Transfer from stock options 80 80 80
Dividend distribution 0
Allocation to the revenue reserve 0 0
Allocation to the revenue reserve 0
Allocation to the revenue reserve 0
the revenue reserve 0 0
as of Dec. 31,2007 8.368 943 -194 418 2.899 13.968 26.402 0 26.402

CENIT Aktiengesellschaft Systemhaus

Segment Report by Segments prepared in accordance with IFRS (unaudited) for the period from January 1 to March 31, 2007

in EUR `000 ECM PLM not
allocated
Group
Sales to third parties
Q1 2007 5,500 12,106 0 17,606
Q1 2006 4,629 14,552 0 19,181
EBIT
Q1 2007 1,266 1,759 0 3,025
Q1 2006 50 2,556 0 2,606
Interest and financial result
Q1 2007 0 0 120 120
Q1 2006 0 0 -168 -168
Taxes
Q1 2007 0 0 -1,145 -1,145
Q1 2006 0 0 -464 -464
Net Income/loss of the group
Q1 2007 1,266 1,759 -1,025 2,000
Q1 2006 50 2,556 -632 1,974
Segment assets
March 31, 2007 4,543 12,098 22,434 39,075
Dec 31, 2006 5,434 13,358 20,418 39,210
Segment liabilities
March 31, 2007 2,869 8,873 931 12,673
Dec 31, 2006 4,966 7,505 2,435 14,906
Capital expenditure
March 31, 2007 97 325 0 422
Dec 31, 2006 298 760 0 1,058
Amortization & depreciation
Q1 2007 64 196 0 260
Q1 2006 56 221 0 277

CENIT Aktiengesellschaft Systemhaus Segment Report by Region prepared in accordance with IFRS (unaudited) for the period from January 1 to March 31, 2007

in EUR `000 D CH USA RU FR not
allocated
Consoli
dation
Group
Intercompany Sales
Q1 2007 399 775 123 0 0 0 -1,297 0
Q1 2006 444 141 42 0 0 0 -627 0
Sales to third parties
Q1 2007 16,267 243 1,026 70 0 0 0 17,606
Q1 2006 18,317 308 556 0 0 0 0 19,181
Segment assets
March 31, 2007 15,397 1,655 1,597 82 0 22,434 -2,090 39,075
Dec 31, 2006 17,637 1,080 1,291 0 0 20,418 -1,216 39,210
Capital expenditure
March 31, 2007 408 5 2 7 0 0 0 422
Dec 31, 2006 981 2 75 0 0 0 0 1058

EXPLANATORY NOTES TO SHARES AND SUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS HELD BY DIRECTORS, COMPANY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES IN ACCOR-DANCE WITH Section 160 Subsection 1 No. 2 AND Section 5 AktG

Company directors hold 24,000 share option rights. CENIT employees hold another 183,000 share option rights.

Directors´ Holding:

Shares as of 31. April 2007

Total Number of Shares: 8,367,758

Executive Board: Supervisory Board:

Kurt Bengel: 0 Falk Engelmann: 186,980
Christian Pusch: 0 Hubert Leypoldt: 1,600
Andreas Schmidt: 191,792 Dr. Dirk Lippold: 0

DIRECTORS' HOLDING

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