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GESCO AG

Interim / Quarterly Report Nov 12, 2013

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THE FIRST SIX MONTHS OF FINANCIAL YEAR 2013/2014 AT A GLANCE

  • • Business activities subdued in the first half of the year
  • • Third-quarter incoming orders and sales at high level
  • • Sales forecast confirmed, earnings guidance adjusted slightly downward
  • • Investment programme for future growth to be continued

GESCO Group key figures for the first Half year of the 2013/2014 financial year

01.04.-30.09. I. Half year
2013/2014
I. Half year
2012/2013
Change
Incoming orders (€'000) 211,918 225,108 -5.9%
Sales revenues (€'000) 217,792 220,684 -1.3%
EBITDA (€'000) 23,729 26,549 -10.6%
EBIT (€'000) 15,287 20,153 -24.1%
Earnings before tax (€'000) 13,846 18,540 -25.3%
Group net income after minority interest (€'000) 8,640 11,678 -26.0%
Earnings per share acc. to IFRS (€) 2,60 3,51 -26.0%
Employees (No.) 2,316 2,046 13.2%

Group interim management report

Dear Shareholders,

The financial year of GESCO AG and GESCO Group runs from 1 April to 31 March the following year, while the financial years of the subsidiaries coincide with the calendar year. This interim report for the first half of financial year 2013/2014 therefore encompasses the operating months January to June 2013 of the Group's subsidiaries. During this period, business at GESCO Group continued to be shaped by the subdued economic climate. Lower rates of capacity utilization at many companies pressured margins, and processes became less efficient due to customers placing orders at short notice. But in the subsequent third quarter, incoming orders and sales both came in at satisfactory high levels.

Compounding the subdued overall economic climate, GESCO Group has also been impacted by a number of one-off effects that have not been planned for, such as increased due diligence expenses, unexpected technical problems in two complex projects and obstructions to operating business as a result of building work. None of these factors constitute a material item themselves, but added together they have ensured that we are not likely to meet our planned earnings target.

Based on the figures available so far, we can confirm the recent full-year sales guidance of around € 435 million. From today's perspective, net income for the year after minority interest is likely to come in at or just under € 18 million, following our original guidance of € 18.5 million.

There continues to be a great deal of uncertainty when it comes to our business situation. Customers continue to place small orders at short notice, while order placement when it comes to capital goods remains very hesitant. This makes planning in most of our companies extremely difficult. In addition, operational procedures are less efficient than they are in periods of stable economic development.

Developments at our individual companies have been mixed. Our largest subsidiary Dörrenberg Edelstahl GmbH, where economic recovery in the tool manufacture and mechanical engineering industries would soon be evident in the order books of its stainless steel trading area, has so far failed to see such a trend reversal. As was the case in the original guidance, Dörrenberg continues to anticipate a year-on-year decline in sales.

Of the next three largest companies, SVT GmbH, a specialist for loading equipment for gases and liquids, is still forecasting year-on-year growth. Frank Walz- und Schmiedetechnik GmbH, a supplier of wear parts for the agriculture market, expects business to remain at a similarly high level in 2013. MAE Maschinen- und Apparatebau Götzen GmbH, international market leader for automatic levelling machines and wheel presses, is likely to see sales decline year on year after last year's record figures.

The large majority of smaller companies saw stable development; however, some continue to be affected by a persistent slowdown in demand in their markets, which is negatively impacting the Group margin. We are currently implementing cost-cutting programmes at these companies and putting investments under scrutiny.

Most of the companies acquired between December 2011 and July 2012 progressed well and benefitted from increases in demand in the tool manufacture and mould making industries.

In the reporting period, all companies acquired in 2012 were included in the consolidated income statement for the first time for the full period. C.F.K. CNC-Fertigungstechnik Kriftel GmbH, acquired in May 2012, was consolidated for one month of the prior-year period, while Protomaster Riedel & Co. GmbH and Modell Technik GmbH & Co. Formenbau KG, acquired in July 2012, were not included at all in the consolidated income statement for the first half of the previous year.

Development of Group sales and earnings in the second quarter

Incoming orders stood at € 101.5 million in the second quarter, compared to € 108.8 million in the previous year's period. Group sales came to € 108.9 million (previous year's period: € 113.9 million). Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) amounted to € 11.8 million, down approximately 13% on the previous year's period (€ 13.6 million). Increased depreciation and amortisation of € 4.4 million (€ 3.3 million) resulted in earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) of € 7.4 million (€ 10.3 million). The rise in depreciation and amortisation is the result of increased investment volume and effects from the initial consolidation of new companies. Group net income after minority interest amounted to € 4.1 million in the second quarter (€ 5.9 million). This equates to earnings per share pursuant to IFRS of € 1.25 (€ 1.78).

Development of Group sales and earnings in the first half of the year

Incoming orders over the first half of the current financial year 2013/2014 as a whole amounted to € 211.9 million compared to € 225.1 million in the previous year's period. Group sales came to € 217.8 million (€ 220.7 million). Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) fell from € 26.5 million to € 23.7 million. EBIT in the first half of the year declined more significantly than EBITDA due to increased depreciation and amortisation and stood at € 15.3 million (€ 20.2 million). Net income for the year after minority interest came to € 8.6 million (€ 11.7 million). This equates to earnings per share pursuant to IFRS of € 2.60 (€ 3.51). Order backlog at the close of the first half of the year totalled € 193.3 million.

Segment reporting

The tool manufacture and mechanical engineering segment is still the much larger of the two segments. Incoming orders in this segment came to € 195.5 million (previous year: € 211.1 million) and sales amounted to € 202.9 million (previous year: € 205.3 million). EBIT fell from € 21.9 million to € 16.6 million.

In the plastics technology segment, incoming orders rose by a substantial margin from € 13.8 million to € 16.2 million. Sales declined slightly, standing at € 14.7 million (previous year: € 15.2 million). EBIT amounted to € 2.5 million (previous year: € 2.8 million).

Assets and financial position

Total assets rose slightly by 6.8 % to € 381.9 million compared to 31 March 2013. On the assets side, inventories and trade receivables increased in particular. Liquid assets amounted to € 34.1 million (previous year: € 37.5 million). In the second quarter, the dividend for the financial year 2012/2013 of € 2.50 per share, which had been resolved at the Annual General Meeting on 25 July 2013, was paid to the shareholders, corresponding to a total dividend of € 8.3 million. On the liabilities side, equity amounted to € 166.4 million, almost exactly the same level as on 31 March 2013 (previous year: € 166.5 million). In light of the increase in total assets, the equity ratio decreased slightly from 46.6% to 43.6%. Non-current liabilities and current liabilities increased by 9.0 % and 14.7 % respectively.

Overall, the Group balance sheet continues to show an exceptionally healthy structure and sufficient liquid assets, high equity and moderate indebtedness. Goodwill came to a mere 7.4% of equity and is therefore extremely low.

Investments

At the accounts press conference on 11 June 2013, we also announced that we plan to invest approximately € 30 million in GESCO Group in financial year 2013/2014. Around half of this investment volume goes into the usual level of replacements and optimisations, while the other half is attributable to strategic investments justified by growth opportunities or other potential at individual subsidiaries. At the moment, we are taking advantage of the extremely attractive rates in debt financing.

In the first half of the year, GESCO Group companies invested approximately € 14.9 million (previous year: € 6.3 million) in property, plant and equipment and intangible assets. The main focus of investment was at Dörrenberg Edelstahl GmbH, MAE Maschinen- und Apparatebau Götzen GmbH and AstroPlast Kunststofftechnik GmbH & Co. KG. Delays to individual projects mean that we expect to offset around € 27 million of the planned € 30 million in the current financial year.

Employees

The number of people employed by GESCO Group increased by 13.2% year on year, from 2,046 to 2,316. This rise primarily resulted from changes to the scope of consolidation in 2012. The number of employees only changed marginally as against the figure of 2,292 at the beginning of the 2013/2014 financial year.

Opportunities, risks and risk management

Our explanations on the subject of opportunities and risks in the consolidated financial statements as of 31 March 2013 remain essentially unchanged and valid. For more details, please refer to the Annual Report 2012/2013, which is available online at www.gesco.de. Major risks posed to the achievement of the aforementioned targets for the current financial year include economic decline over the last weeks of the financial year and delays in the delivery of larger machinery, plants or components into the next financial year. At one foreign subsidiary, there is also a risk that market and exchange rate developments could necessitate further depreciation on the recognition of interests and on outstanding receivables.

Other information

The Annual General Meeting held on 25 July 2013 elected entrepreneur Stefan Heimöller, the largest single company shareholder who holds approximately 13.5% of the shares, to GESCO AG's Supervisory Board. He succeeds Willi Back, who resigned from his position effective as of the end of the Annual General Meeting on 25 July 2013 as part of a long-planned handover to a new generation. Willi Back played a significant role in the shaping of GESCO AG's business model, was Chairman of the Executive Board for many years, and was appointed to the Supervisory Board in 2004. The Supervisory Board's current term ends upon conclusion of the Annual General Meeting, which will approve the actions of the Supervisory Board for financial year 2014/2015. We announced the pending change within the Supervisory Board in mid-February 2013 in the report for the first nine months and explained this in detail in the Annual Report for financial year 2012/2013.

Outlook and events after the reporting date

This half-year interim report comprises the subsidiaries' operating business from January to June. In the following third quarter, which accounts for the months July to September in the case of the subsidiaries, Group incoming orders amounted to approximately € 113 million (previous year: € 112 million). Group sales came to approximately € 119 million (previous year: € 114 million). Both key figures not only increased year on year, they also exceeded first- and second-quarter figures from the current financial year. This means that business activities are at a satisfactory high level. Order backlog at the end of the third quarter stood at approximately € 187 million. The plastics technology segment, significantly smaller than the tool manufacture and mechanical engineering segment, showed stable development, and we forecast slight yearon-year increases in both sales and earnings.

In light of current information, we expect to generate Group sales of around € 435 million for the current financial year and net income for the year before minority interest of € 18 million or slightly lower, as explained at the start of this report.

All in all, the financial year 2013/2014 hasn't been an easy ride so far. We may be miles away from the collapse of 2009, but there is simply a lack of economic impetus. It remains to be seen whether the positive development in the third quarter is a first sign that things are looking up. That being said, we remain upbeat moving forward. Any predictions on economic development in 2014 would be premature at this stage, but with our strategic investments in the current financial year, we should also be in a position to generate growth in the short term. In addition, the lack of negative effects on earnings from initial consolidation will have a positive impact in the next financial year. If the economy can regain momentum, we have the necessary technical resources and a qualified workforce in place to take full advantage of an upturn. What's more, our robust balance sheet puts us on firm footing for more difficult times.

Yours sincerely,

GESCO AG The Executive Board

Wuppertal, 12 November 2013

GESCO Group Balance Sheet as at 30 September 2013 and 31 March 2013

€'000 30.09.2013 31.03.2013
Assets
A. Non
-current
assets
I.
1.
Intangible assets
Industrial property rights and similar rights and
assets as well as licences 10,934 11,876
2. Goodwill 12,356 12,356
3. Prepayments made 90 75
23,380 24,307
II. Property, plant and equipment
1. Land and buildings 48,748 42,632
2. Technical plant and machinery 32,989 32,881
3. Other plant, fixtures and fittings 21,300 21,208
4. Prepayments made and plant under construction 4,009 2,949
5. Property held as financial investments 1,784 1,832
108,830 101,502
III. Financial investments
1. Shares in affiliated companies 118 40
2. Shares in associated companies 1,477 1,547
3. Investments 43 38
4. Other loans 180 207
1,818 1,832
IV. Other assets 2,470 2,551
V. Deferred tax assets 2,641 2,665
139,139 132,857
B. Current
assets
I. Inventories
1.
2.
Raw materials and supplies
Unfinished products and services
22,187
59,472
21,286
46,951
3. Finished products and goods 57,035 57,093
4. Prepayments made 749 579
139,443 125,909
II. Receivables and other assets
1. Trade receivables 57,606 53,121
2. Amounts owed by affiliated companies 460 672
3. Amounts owed by companies with which a shareholding relationship exists 972 676
4. Other assets 9,584 6,454
68,622 60,923
III. Securities 1,000 1,000
IV. Cash in hand and credit balances with financial institutions 33,068 36,464
V. Accounts receivable and payable 705 394
242,838 224,690
381,977 357,547
€'000 30.09.2013 31.03.2013
Equity and liabilities
A. Equity
I. Subscribed capital 8,645 8,645
II. Capital reserves 54,635 54,635
III. Revenue reserves 94,040 93,711
IV. Own shares -31 -31
V. Other comprehensive income -2,638 -2,315
VI. Minority interests (incorporated companies) 11,741 11,855
166,392 166,500
B. Non
-current
liabilities
I. Minority interests (partnerships) 3,210 3,165
II. Provisions for pensions 15,308 15,349
III. Other long-term provisions 641 577
IV. Liabilities to financial institutions 63,631 55,442
V. Other liabilities 3,310 3,623
VI. Deferred tax liabilities 4,213 4,707
90,313 82,863
C. Current
liabilities
I. Other provisions 13,851 11,129
II. Liabilities
1. Liabilities to financial institutions 29,093 23,318
2. Trade creditors 20,292 14,995
3. Prepayments received on orders 34,901 27,301
4. Liabilities to affiliated companies 0 16
5. Liabilities to companies with which a shareholding relationship exists 22 3
6. Other liabilities 26,915 31,318
111,223 96,951
III. Accounts receivable and payable 198 104
125,272 108,184

381,977 357,547

GESCO Group Income Statement FOR THE Second QUARTER (1 July to 30 September)

€'000 II. Quarter
2013/2014
II. Quarter
2012/2013
Sales revenues 108,878 113,872
Change in stocks of finished and unfinished products 4,903 195
Other company produced additions to assets 126 209
Other operating income 1,644 1,514
Total income 115,551 115,790
Material expenditure -58,929 -61,164
Personnel expenditure -30,447 -27,282
Other operating expenditure -14,397 -13,782
Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) 11,778 13,562
Depreciation on tangible and intangible assets -4,365 -3,286
Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) 7,413 10,276
Earnings from investments in associated companies -28 72
Other interest and similar income 127 83
Interest and similar expenditure -803 -789
Minority interest in partnerships -71 -101
Financial result -775 -735
Earnings before tax (EBT) 6,638 9,541
Taxes on income and earnings -2,078 -3,104
Group net income 4,560 6,437
Minority interest in incorporated companies -424 -534
Group net income after minority interest 4,136 5,903
Earnings per share (€) acc. to IFRS 1.25 1.78
Weighted average number of shares 3,318,143 3,315,212

GESCO Group Income Statement FOR THE first half year (1 april to 30 September)

€'000 I. Half year
2013/2014
I. Half year
2012/2013
Sales revenues 217,792 220,684
Change in stocks of finished and unfinished products 11,249 7,006
Other company produced additions to assets 195 361
Other operating income 3,496 2,589
Total income 232,732 230,640
Material expenditure
Personnel expenditure
-120,746
-61,144
-123,746
-54,118
Other operating expenditure -27,113 -26,227
Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) 23,729 26,549
Depreciation on tangible and intangible assets -8,442 -6,396
Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) 15,287 20,153
Earnings from investments in associated companies
Other interest and similar income
-15
187
48
174
Interest and similar expenditure -1,548 -1,554
Third party profit share in incorporated companies -65 -281
Financial result -1,441 -1,613
Earnings before tax (EBT) 13,846 18,540
Taxes on income and earnings -4,335 -5,966
Group net income 9,511 12,574
Third party profit share in incorporated companies
Group net income after minority interest
-871
8,640
-896
11,678
Earnings per share (€) acc. to IFRS
Weighted average number of shares
2.60
3,318,143
3.51
3,315,212

Statement of Comprehensive Income FOR THE first half year (1 April to 30 September)

€'000 I. Half year
2013/2014
I. Half year
2012/2013
Group net income 9,511 12,574
Items that cannot be transferred into the income statement 0 0
Difference from currency translation
Reclassification into the income statement 0 0
Changes in value with no effect on income -56 130
Market valuation of hedging instruments
Reclassification into the income statement -242 0
Changes in value with no effect on income -50 0
Items that can be transferred into the income statement -348 130
Other comprehensive income -348 130
Total result for the period 9,163 12,704
of which shares held by minority interest 846 897
of which shares held by GESCO shareholders 8,317 11,807

GESCO Group cash flow statement FOR THE FIRST Half year (1 April to 30 September)

€'000 I. Half year
2012/2013
I. Half year
2011/2012
Result for the period (including share
attributable to minority interest in incorporated companies) 9,511 12,574
Depreciation on fixed assets 8,442 6,396
Result from investments in associated companies 15 -48
Share attributable to minority interests in partnerships 65 281
Increase in long-term provisions 23 410
Other non-cash result -418 350
Cash flow for the period 17,638 19,963
Losses from the disposal of property,
plant and equipment/intangible assets 28 10
Gains from the disposal of property,
plant and equipment/intangible assets -182 -87
Gains from the disposal of financial assets 0 -222
Increase in stocks, trade receivables and other assets -21,347 -23,710
Increase in trade creditors and other liabilities 9,937 11,237
Cash flow from ongoing business activity 6,074 7,191
Incoming payments from disposals of tangible assets/intangible assets 342 109
Disbursements for investments in property, plant and equipment -14,555 -5,763
Disbursements for investments in intangible assets -327 -559
Incoming payments from raising (financial) loans 28 31
Disbursements for investments in financial assets -128 0
Disbursements for the acquisition of consolidated companies 0 -14,284
Incoming payments from the sale of consolidated companies 0 1,900
Cash flow from investment activity -14,640 -18,566
Disbursements to shareholders (dividend) -8,311 -9,615
Disbursements to minority shareholders -545 -2,292
Incoming payments from minority interests 0 635
Incoming payments from raising (financial) loans 19,625 20,326
Outflow for repayment of (financial) loans -5,599 -5,714
Cash flow from funding activities 5,170 3,340
Cash increase in cash and cash equivalents -3,396 -8,035
Total change in cash and cash equivalents -3,396 -8,035
Financial means on 01.04. 37,464 42,958
Financial means on 30.09. 34,068 34,923

GESCO Group Statement of changes in Equity Capital

€'000 Subscribed capital Capital reserves Revenue reserves Own shares
As at 01.04.2012 8,645 54,631 82,827 -634
Dividends -9,616
Partial disposal of shares
in subsidiaries
Other neutral changes -281
Result for the period 11,678
Changes in scope of consolidation
As at 30.09.2012 8,645 54,631 84,608 -634
As at 01.04.2013 8,645 54,635 93,711 -31
Dividends -8,311
Other neutral changes
Result for the period 8,640
Changes in scope of consolidation
As at 30.09.2013 8,645 54,635 94,040 -31

GESCO Group segment report FOR THE First QUARTER (1 April to 30 June)

€'000 Tool manufacture
and mechanical engineering
Plastics technology
I. Half year
2013/2014
I. Half year
2012/2013
I. Half year
2013/2014
I. Half year
2012/2013
Order backlog 188,172 179,761 5,101 4,451
Incoming orders 195,537 211,059 16,185 13,796
Sales revenues 202,871 205,237 14,726 15,195
of which with other segments 0 0 0 0
Depreciation 5,862 4,581 735 681
EBIT 16,587 21,951 2,480 2,800
Investments 11,814 4,838 3,059 1,260
Employees (No./reporting date) 2,167 1,882 133 151
Subscribed capital
Capital reserves
Revenue reserves
Own shares
Exchange
Revaluation
Hedging
Total
equalisation items
of pensions
Instruments
Minority interest
incorporated
companies
Equity capital
82,827
-634
-500
-140
144,829
10,159 154,988
-9,616
-9,616
-887 -10,503
-819 -819
-281 0 -281
130
11,808
897 12,705
0 1,753 1,753
-370
-140
146,740
11,103 157,843
-427
-2,257
369
154,645
11,855 166,500
-31
-8,311
-524 -8,835
0 -550 -550
-56
-267
8,317
846 9,163
114 114
-31
-483
-2,257
102
154,651
11,741 166,392
Group Other/Consolidation GESCO AG
I. Half year
2012/2013
I. Half year
2013/2014
I. Half year
2012/2013
I. Half year
2013/2014
I. Half year
2012/2013
I. Half year
2013/2014
184,212 193,273 0 0 0 0
225,108
220,684
211,918
217,792
253
252
196
195
0
0
0
0
0
6,396
0
8,442
0
1,060
0
1,772
0
74
0
73
20,153 15,287 -2,239 -1,841 -2,359 -1,939
6,275 14,882 2 0 175 9
2,046 2,316 0 0 13 16

Explanatory notes

Accounts, accounting and valuation methods

The report of GESCO Group for the first half of the year (1 April to 30 September 2013) of the 2013/2014 financial year (1 April 2013 to 31 March 2014) was prepared on the basis of the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) published by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB). It was drawn up in compliance with IAS 34.

The accounting and valuation principles applied generally correspond with those in the Group financial statements as of 31 March 2013. The financial statements are affected by the accounting and valuation methods as well as assumptions and estimates which affect the level and recognition of assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities on the balance sheet and of the income and expenditure items. Sales-related figures are accrued throughout the year.

Changes to the scope of consolidation/ business combinations pursuant to IFRS 3

Frank Lemeks Tow, Ternopil, Ukraine was included as a fully consolidated company in the consolidated financial statements for the reporting period. In the previous financial year, the company was not fully consolidated as it had an immaterial effect on the Group's assets, financial position and earnings. The company was fully consolidated at the beginning of the financial year as Frank Lemeks is likely to widen its economic developments in the reporting year. Frank Lemeks is a 75% subsidiary of Frank Walz- und Schmiedetechnik GmbH, Hatzfeld, which in turn is a 100% subsidiary of GESCO AG. The first-time consolidation performed in the present balance sheet is temporary according to IFRS 3.45 et seqq.

Correction of the previous year's figures

IAS 19 "Employee Benefits" was applied for the first time and in advance in the 2012/2013 annual financial statements. However, this new standard was not applied in the quarterly reports for financial year 2012/2013. The previous year's statement of changes in equity capital figures was adjusted in this interim report for the first six months of financial year 2013/2014. The previous year's income statement figures for the reporting period were not adjusted due to a lack of materiality.

Related party transactions

Business relationships between fully consolidated and not fully consolidated companies within the Group are conducted under regular market terms and conditions. Receivables from related companies are mainly due from Connex SVT Inc., USA, and MAE.ch GmbH, Switzerland. Entrepreneur Stefan Heimöller, elected to GESCO AG's Supervisory Board by the Annual General Meeting on 25 July 2013, maintains business relationships to a minor extent with Dörrenberg Edelstahl GmbH, a 90% subsidiary of GESCO AG, through his company Platestahl Umformtechnik GmbH. These business relationships are conducted under regular market terms and conditions.

Information on financial instruments

The book values of the financial instruments are divided into the following classes:

Book value Fair value
30.09.2013 31.03.2013 30.09.2013 31.03.2013
Trade receivables 57,606 53,121 57,606 53,121
Other receivables 7,976 8,106 7,976 8,106
of which hedging instruments 127 533 127 533
Cash and cash equivalents 33,068 36,464 33,068 36,464
Securities 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Financial assets 99,650 98,691 99,650 98,691
Trade creditors 20,292 14,995 20,292 14,995
Liabilities to financial institutions 92,724 78,760 92,724 78,760
Other liabilities 61,238 56,737 61,238 56,737
of which hedging instruments 341 482 341 482
Financial liabilities 174,254 150,492 174,254 150,492

Hedging instruments at fair value are measured using the market price method, taking into account generally observable input parameters (such as exchange and interest rates). This method is the equivalent of Level 2 pursuant to IFRS 13.81 et seq.

Financial audit

The condensed half-year interim financial statements as of 30 September 2013 and the interim management report were neither audited in accordance with Section 317 HGB nor reviewed by an auditor.

Statement of the legal representatives

To the best of our knowledge, and in accordance with the applicable reporting principles, the consolidated interim financial statements give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and profit or loss of the Group, and the interim Group management report includes a fair review of the development and performance of the business and the position of the Group, together with a description of the principal opportunities and risks associated with the expected development of the Group.

Financial calendar

12 November 2013 Despatch of the interim report (01.04.-30.09.2013)

February 2014 Announcement of figures for the first nine months (01.04.-31.12.2013)

26 June 2014 Annual Accounts Press Conference and Analysts' Meeting

August 2014 Announcement of figures for the first quarter (01.04.-30.06.2014)

28 August 2014 Annual General Meeting

November 2014 Despatch of the interim report (01.04.-30.09.2014)

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