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INDUS Holding AG

Quarterly Report Aug 30, 2012

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Interim Report First Half-Year 2012

INDUS Confirms Full-Year Outlook

  • Satisfying EBIT margin of 9.7%
  • Cost reduction program is taking effect
  • Group expects successful fiscal year despite difficult eco nomic environment

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Key Figures

EUR millions H1 2012 H1 2011*
Sales 540.7 535.6
EBITDA 73.9 79.0
EBIT 52.4 59.2
EBT 41.8 49.3
Net result for the period (allocable to INDUS shareholders) 23.5 33.3
Operating cash flow –9.3 31.1
Cash flow from operating activities –20.0 20.5
Cash flow from investing activities –33.0 –17.5
Cash flow from financing activities 65.7 –13.2
Cash and cash equivalents
Earnings per share (in euros) 1.17 1.64
Cash flow per share (in euros) –0.90 1.01
Employees (number as of June 30) 6,851 6,450
Investments (number as of June 30) 38 39
EUR millions June 30, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011
Total assets 1,129.8 1,040.2
Equity 404.1 382.1
Net debt 364.3 311.2
Equity ratio (in %) 35.8 36.7

* Previous year's figures adjusted

INDUS Holding AG

540.7 million euros

Construction/ Infrastructure

–1.2% +4.2%

Automotive Components/ Engineering

Profile INDUS is the leading specialist in the field of sustainable investment and growth in German small and medium-sized companies. We mainly acquire owner-managed companies and support their business development entrepreneurially with a long-term orientation. Our subsidiaries are characterized in particular by their strong positions in specific niche markets. One of our primary goals is to achieve lasting value appreciation for our portfolio that is both healthy and measured. We do this by maintaining a diversified investment structure and a corporate policy geared toward stable yields.

All of our decisions are guided by the long-term development of each and every company. We give our companies reliable perspectives and allow them entrepreneurial scope for action.

In 2011, our Group's workforce of around 6,700 generated sales of approximately 1,105 million euros and EBIT of approximately 112 million euros.

Contents C

  • 2 Letter to the Shareholders
  • 4 Questions for Member of the Board, Dr. Johannes Schmidt
  • 7 News from the INDUS Group
  • 8 INDUS on the capital market
  • 10 Interim Management Report
  • 19 Consolidated Interim Financial Statement as of June 30, 2012
  • Contact and Financial Calendar

Engineering Medical Engineering/

Life Science

–1.9% –0.9% +1.0%

Metal/ Metal Processing

Letter L to the Shareholders

Ladies and Gentlemen,

The question of whether the current economic situation is a recession or merely a temporary cool down in growth is the subject of much debate within the German economy. Given the present volatile situation, we cannot provide a definite answer to this one way or the other. What we can clearly state, however, is that most experts believe we are dealing with an economic slowdown. So, with all indicators pointing downward, many of us are left wondering how hard the economic setback will eventually be. In spite of dwindling demand, material and energy prices are high and wage costs are rising. This, in turn, creates a shaky basis for the already modest growth forecasts for this year and next. Furthermore, in view of the uncertain economy, we consider the chances of pushing through higher prices on a broad scale as very slim.

Market trend: >

At approximately 541 million euros in the first six months, our sales are up a little year-on-year once again; EBIT came to around 53 million euros in the first half-year, down year-on-year. We are very pleased with our EBIT margin of 9.7%, considering the volatile economy. Overall, we feel that the business prospects for our Group are good in 2012.

We will present quite healthy results in the current fiscal year, but will clearly no longer be able to achieve the record level we reached in 2011. The special economic situation we saw last year has come to an end and momentum is slowing down markedly in 2012. We had already detected this development in the spring, which is why we communicated our cautious expectations to the capital market at an early stage. Back then, many considered our outlook to be overly cautious considering our healthy first quarterly figures.

For the current year, we plan to again cross the one-billion-euro threshold. And looking at the status today, this goal is realistic. In terms of earnings outlook, we remain more cautious. We are sticking to our target of a 10% EBIT margin, but are aware that this is an ambitious goal. We will only reach it if we manage to cut costs. At present, we believe the cuts introduced in the first six months will have the desired effect and that 2012 will be a financially successful year for our Group despite the more difficult situation.

An economic downturn as is currently being experienced on nearly every continent in varying degrees may pose significant business risks. However, it also creates opportunities for new, sensible investments. This is one reason for ensuring that we have sufficient liquidity reserves. The only way to maintain the strong performance and yield of our portfolio is to integrate further hidden champions from the industrial sectors of the future. Another reason for keeping a close eye on liquidity (reserves) is the uncertainty on the capital markets.

Bergisch Gladbach, Germany, August 2012

Yours,

The Board of Management

Jürgen Abromeit Dr. Johannes Schmidt Rudolf Weichert

Questions for Q Dr. Johannes Schmidt

"Navigating through uncertain markets is now part of our everyday business"

More substance, more flexibility, more caution – the ongoing uncertainty in the markets has led many to focus more on the typical virtues of medium-sized companies. An interview with Member of the Board Dr. Johannes Schmidt.

The unpredictability of the markets is currently reflected in the strongly fluctuating forecasts made by economic research institutes. To what degree do such forecasts help these days?

Dr. Schmidt: It's true that the forecasts differ significantly between institutes and change quickly. The quality of these forecasts has also taken a dive recently. However, we still find them helpful because they give us an idea of the sentiment in the markets and this has an impact on the behavior of all participants there.

What does the "new stable uncertainty" mean for INDUS?

Dr. Schmidt: We're doing what we always do – but doing it in an even more purposeful manner. We want our companies to progress successfully in their markets, even during difficult periods. For this, they have to be fit, and by this I mean on stable footing, flexibly organized, and able to react in operating terms. One area that has clearly gained further in importance over the last several years is risk management. This has also been reaffirmed by a recent survey conducted by Deutsche Bank, which shows that three quarters of SMEs attach great importance to risk management. However, the survey also reveals that many SMEs still rely on their traditional risk management system – namely, the boss' gut instincts.

And how exactly do the INDUS portfolio companies handle the task of managing risks?

Dr. Schmidt: Every one of our 38 companies attaches great importance to this issue. Via our in-house risk management system, which has now been instituted throughout the entire Group, we are in a position to identify and evaluate risks in each portfolio company. We also invested once again in new IT systems over the course of the previous two years. The managing directors on site deal with the material risks – sometimes in direct exchange with their supervising board member – and identify indicators for any change in the risk position. At the same time, they define measures for risk controlling in advance. This prepares them for changes and enables them to implement their catalog of measures as soon as such changes occur.

Risk management for SMEs

Source: Survey conducted by Deutsche Bank, March 2012

Statements on Risk Management

73% Risk management ...

... should be a matter for the boss.

66% Risk management ...

... makes workplaces safer.

66% Risk management ... ... is more important now than ever; our actions have paid off especially during the current economic and financial crisis.

59% Risk management ...

... has already prevented a number of crises at our company.

What are the typical risk areas for your portfolio companies?

Dr. Schmidt: Every company has specific risks related to its operations, of course. The scope of activities and the corresponding distribution of risk are, for instance, typical for the INDUS Group. Nonetheless, there are also Group-wide issues, such as active working capital management, for which we work directly with the management on site to set industry-specific target ranges. Another such example is our Kapaflex program that we use to support our companies in flexibly managing human resources capacities.

Where is the economic uncertainty especially noticeable at present?

Dr. Schmidt: At the moment, the restrained orders situation is our main issue – the industry is acting guardedly. The construction industry continues to be a positive exception in this respect, and is performing well due to the private housing segment, especially domestically. In contrast, demand from the entire Southern European area remains weak. Moreover, our business with China is considerably more restrained than in previous years, due to the state's increased caution with regard to investments.

What would you say about the typical "major" risk topics, such as raw materials and currencies?

Dr. Schmidt: We're currently seeing the situation for raw material prices calming down, so there is less cause for concern. The issue of currency fluctuation also affects us less, since we do most of our business in euros. We're only impacted by the strong appreciation of the Swiss franc, and while its climb has stopped momentarily, there is still the question of how long that will last. Swiss industry already reacted strongly in 2011, lowering personnel costs and increasing procurement in the euro area. Our three Swiss subsidiaries now have the situation in hand. However, price concessions are still needed here and there, suppressing the margin in spite of the measures mentioned above.

Considering these difficulties, how would you describe the quality of forecasts for the Group?

Dr. Schmidt: INDUS is listed on the stock exchange and the capital market rightly expects to receive well-grounded statements from us about our future business prospects. Given the volatile markets since the global economic crisis began, it is certainly very difficult at the beginning of the fiscal year to make precise statements about future results. The statements that we provide in this respect are, nonetheless, as accurate as possible. After all, in addition to making detailed plans for each portfolio company, we review our goals on a month-tomonth basis using our risk management system.

News Nfrom the INDUS Group

With its broad range of stylish products, OBUK has maintained its market position as a "Manufactury of Door Panels" for more than 30 years. The company designs, produces and sells around 30,000 plastic and aluminum door panels annually within the premium segment. The product range is as individual as the person it is made for. OBUK now has approximately 160 employees at its location in Oelde east of Münster. The Slovakian subsidiary is currently celebrating its 20th year. There is a staff of 30 there, who have recently moved into a new, modern plant.

IPETRONIK Continues to Grow

The measurement technology specialist IPETRONIK is building a new plant in Eichstätt. The Baden-Baden-based company has invested 3.5 million euros alone in the new site. Initially, 20 employees will work at this modern facility, where they will operate measurement technology equipment for test vehicles for German automotive customers, perform development services in the area of air conditioning and interior comfort, and operate stationary and mobile testing lines. IPETRONIK today has more than 150 employees and works with nearly every notable car maker in the area of measurement and testing technology.

HAUFF-Technik in Top 5 of the Top 100 Most Innovative SMEs Combining its remarkable ingenuity with its exemplary innovation processes,

the company is successfully bridging the gap between idea and market success, and is considered one of the most innovative SMEs in Germany. Indeed, HAUFF-Technik, based in Herbrechtigen, has been ranked among the most innovative SMEs for the third time in a row. Founded in 1955 as a manufactury, HAUFF-Technik has grown to become a leading producer of cable and pipe feedthroughs across Europe. These are used in a wide range of different areas, ranging from single-family dwellings through to wind turbines and airport terminals. Prof. Dr. Nikolaus Franke and his team from the Vienna University of Economics and Business evaluated the innovation management of 281 SMEs. The best of these companies were awarded the "Top 100" seal of quality.

BETEK Gets a New Spraying Tower

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The new, 20 meter high spray drying unit is part of the planned, gradual expansion of carbide part production at the company's site in Aichhalden. With this innovative facility, BETEK is blazing new technological trails. Thanks to advancements in the production process, carbide parts can now be manufactured from granulate on a water basis. Moreover, whereas the former process used a solvent which requires ATEX protective systems, the new process does not. The new process also makes it possible to use alternative carbide binders, and is thus not only less harmful to the environment, but also saves on resources. The carbide tooling systems and wear protection solutions made by BETEK are used around the world in machinery for areas such as road construction, tunnel construction and surface mining.

INDUS C on the Capital Market

Overview of the INDUS Share

H1 2012 Full year 2011
Peak price in euros 23.72 24.90
Lowest price in euros 20.30 16.85
Closing price (at cut-off date) in euros 21.68 18.86
Average daily turnover in number of shares 27,555 40,168
Number of shares (at cut-off date) 22,227,737 22,227,737
Market cap (at cut-off date) in EUR millions 481.9 419.2

Share Price Performing in Line with Index Trends

During the first six months, the price of the INDUS shares moved nearly parallel to both the SDAX benchmark and the DAX. At the end of the first quarter, the share price rose once again. Since then, the positive sentiment that boosted the share prices on the stock markets in the early months has shifted to more cautious expectations. Given the stable outlook of INDUS for the first six months, the share price also remained stable. As of June 30, 2012, the share price had increased by approximately 10%, putting it above the closing price for 2011 (SDAX +7%, DAX +8%). In the joint SDAX and MDAX ranking list as of the reporting date of June 30, INDUS took 56th place for free market capitalization and 71st place for stock exchange turnover (rankings as of Dec. 31, 2011: 58 and 67).

Annual Shareholders' Meeting and Dividend Payout

The annual shareholders' meeting took place on July 3 at the exhibition center in Cologne. Approximately 600 shareholders attended the meeting at which retiring Chairman of the Board of Management Helmut Ruwisch handed over the office to his successor Jürgen Abromeit. The newly formed Board of Management will have three members in the future: Jürgen Abromeit, Dr. Johannes Schmidt, and Rudolf Weichert. Two portfolio companies, IPETRONIK and M. BRAUN, were on site for the first time to present their range of products and services.

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Dividend payout of 1.00 euro per share

In addition, the Supervisory Board was elected as scheduled. The two former members, Dr. Egon Schlütter and Dr. Uwe Jens Petersen, retired or chose not to run for re-election for reasons of age. To replace them, Hans-Joachim Selzer and Helmut Späth, two representatives from the two main shareholders, were voted into the Supervisory Board. Incumbents Dr. Jürgen Allerkamp and Dr. Ralf Bartsch were elected to serve a second term. The shareholders in attendance voted to use the net retained profits as proposed, voted with a large majority to discharge the members of the Board of Management and the Supervisory Board, and voted in favor of the proposed auditor for the financial statements and the consolidated financial statements. The agenda also included the renewal of the authorized capital II in the amount of 11.6 million euros.

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Interim MManagement Report

Business Performance in First Half-Year of 2012

Group developing steadily overall

After the initially modest start into 2012, the business situation stabilized over the first six months in spite of the market volatility. Sales even managed to increase slightly on the previous six month period. Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT), in contrast, did not quite manage to match the results of the prior year. However, the low level of 52.4 million euros was as expected. Material costs declined slightly despite higher sales, while higher personnel expenses, as well as depreciation and amortization, had an adverse impact on earnings.

Consolidated Statement of Income

EUR millions H1 2012 H1 2011*
Sales 540.7 535.6
Other operating income 9.0 8.2
Own work capitalized 1.6 1.0
Change in inventories 13.7 20.8
Cost of materials –269.0 –275.9
Personnel expenses –152.3 –142.3
Depreciation and amortization –21.4 –19.7
Other operating expenses –69.9 –68.6
Other financial result 0.1 0.1
Operating result (EBIT) 52.4 59.2
Net interest –10.6 –9.9
Earnings before taxes 41.8 49.3
Taxes –15.4 –15.7
Earnings attributable to discontinued operations –2.5 0.1
Earnings after taxes 23.8 33.7
of which allocable to non-controlling shareholders –0.3 –0.4
of which allocable to INDUS shareholders 23.5 33.3

* Previous year's figures adjusted

Sales 540.7 million euros > EBIT of 52.4 million euros > EBIT margin of 9.7%

Earnings Position: Total Sales in H1 of 541 Million Euros, Operating Result of 52.4 Million Euros

Overall, INDUS Holding AG's business developed well in the first half of 2012. The portfolio companies in the INDUS Group managed, on an overall basis, to maintain the high level of sales seen in 2011, in spite of the increasingly uncertain market conditions. Altogether, they generated 5.1 million euros more in the first six months than in the prior six-month period, equal to growth of approximately 1%. The consolidated sales of INDUS Holding AG came to 540.7 million euros in absolute terms at the six-month mark (previous year H1: 535.6 million euros).

The cost of materials ratio fell slightly from 51.5% in H1 2011 to 49.8% in H1 2012. This demonstrates that the subsiding growth dynamic is slowly having a price-stabilizing effect.

Personnel expenses, in contrast, are moving in the opposite direction, rising from 142.3 million euros to 152.3 million euros. The higher personnel expenses ratio of 28.2% (previous year H1: 26.6%) still reflects the delayed impact of the rapid build-up of personnel due to the strong orders situation in 2010 and 2011. Given the lower expectations for 2012, the companies of the Group have already begun to increasingly take advantage of their flexibility in this regard. However, due to the gradual influence of adjustments made, this has not yet had the desired effect on the cost structure. Looking at Q2 alone, the personnel expenses ratio was thus 27.5% compared to 28.9% in Q1 2012.

Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) of 73.9 million euros fell somewhat short of the result in 2011 (previous year H1: 79.0 million euros). At 21.4 million euros, write-downs were higher than in the comparison period (previous year H1: 19.7 million euros) due to the increased investment in the boom years of 2010 and 2011, as expected. The operating result before interest and taxes (EBIT) of 52.4 million euros as of June 30, 2012 was therefore approximately 6.8 million euros lower than in 2012 (previous year H1: 59.2 million euros). The EBIT margin of 9.7% (previous year H1: 11.1%) did not quite reach the full-year target of "10% plus."

Interest income of 0.4 million euros (previous year H1: 0.3 million euros) remained at a now usual low level. Interest expenses came to 11.0 million euros, or 0.9 million euros above the previous year's figure of 10.1 million euros, primarily due to valuation effects. Earnings before taxes (EBT) thus dropped in H1 2012 from 49.3 million euros to 41.8 million euros.

Group tax expenses of 15.4 million euros nearly reached the same level as in the comparison period (previous year H1: 15.7 million euros), though it rose more in H1 2012 than in H1 2011. The anticipated tax rate for 2012 of approximately 37%, which was applied to H1 2012, corresponds to the long-time average tax rate for INDUS and reflects the expected business situation (tax rate 2011: 37.2%).

After deducting non-controlling interests, the result for the period declined by approximately 9.8 million euros to 23.5 million euros (previous year H1: 33.3 million euros). This corresponds to earnings per share of 1.17 euros (previous year H1: 1.64 euros).

Segment Report

INDUS Holding AG's investment portfolio is structured in five segments: Construction/Infrastructure, Automotive Components/Engineering, Engineering, Medical Engineering/Life Science, and Metal/Metal Processing. The investment portfolio encompassed 38 operating units as of June 30, 2012.

INDUS Construction/Infrastructure Segment

Another Half-Year With Better Than Average Performance

In the first six months, segment sales of 106.9 million euros were only approximately 1% lower than in the previous year, reflecting the uninterrupted business conditions in the construction sector. The onset of winter in February had only a minor impact on personnel expenses because the short duration of bad weather meant it was not necessary to pay a bad weather allowance. Performance in the second quarter was surprisingly dynamic. The extremely strong demand meant that the order books of most Group companies were filled at year's end. Some of these orders are already represented in the half-year results through the application of the percentage of completion method. Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) totaled 13.3 million euros (previous year: 15.1 million euros) and the EBIT margin came to 12.4%, a very healthy figure that was again above the industry average.

EUR millions H1 2012 H1 2011 Change
Sales 106.9 108.2 –1.2%
EBIT 13.3 15.1 –11.9%
EBIT margin in % 12.4 14.0 –1.6% Pts.
Depreciation and amortization 2.5 2.4 +4.2%
Capital expenditure 3.1 2.3 +34.8%

INDUS Automotive Components/Engineering Segment

Results Impacted by Price Pressure

Sales in the Automotive Components/Engineering segment rose again by about 4% from the first half-year of 2011 because of the healthy orders situation in the Automotive sector. In absolute terms, the segment companies generated 167.3 million euros in the first six months (previous year H1: 160.6 million euros). Despite the good business conditions in the automotive sector, earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) declined to 9.1 million euros, far below the previous year's figure of 11.3 million euros. This was partly due to the unabated price pressure and the highly intense competition in the industry. Tier 1 suppliers were especially hard hit. In addition, personnel expenses were higher due to the tight orders situation. Consequently, the EBIT margin only reached 5.4%. However, INDUS continues to aim for a segment EBIT margin of more than 6%, as is typical for the industry.

> Construction/Infrastructure: EBIT margin 12.4%

Effective June 1, 2012, INDUS sold its shares in REBOPLASTIC due to the fact that, in terms of future perspectives, it was no longer suitable for the INDUS portfolio. The company had been a part of the INDUS Group since 1985 and was allocated to the Automotive Components/Engineering segment. The buyer was Dr. Wolfgang Höper, who had advised the company as a former member of the Board of Management at INDUS Holding AG. Sales of approximately 8 million euros were generated in 2011 with thermoformed plastic components for the automotive and automotive supply industry.

EUR millions H1 2012 H1 2011* Change
Sales 167.3 160.6 +4.2%
EBIT 9.1 11.3 –19.5%
EBIT margin in % 5.4 7.0 –1.6% Pts.
Depreciation and amortization 11.0 10.0 +10%
Capital expenditure 9.7 8.3 +16.9%

* Previous year's figures adjusted pursuant to IFRS 5.34

INDUS Engineering Segment

Stable Performance Expected

The companies in the Engineering segment generated nearly the same level of sales in the first six months of 2012 as in the previous year's H1. Segment sales of 63.1 million euros were only almost 2% lower than the 64.3 million euros recorded in the previous year. Earnings before interest and taxes showed that the extraordinary business conditions in the sector last year are over, declining from 8.1 million euros to 6.1 million euros. The EBIT margin is still a good 9.7%, compared to 12.6% in the previous year. In particular, the strong demand for specialty engineering in 2011 did not continue, as was expected. The present results therefore correspond entirely to the budget. Current incoming orders and the order backlog also indicate that business in the late-cyclical Engineering segment can be expected to remain stable for the rest of 2012.

EUR millions H1 2012 H1 2011 Change
Sales 63.1 64.3 –1.9%
EBIT 6.1 8.1 –24.7%
EBIT margin in % 9.7 12.6 –2.9% Pts.
Depreciation and amortization 1.4 1.0 +40%
Capital expenditure 3.2 1.7 +88.2%

Automotive Components/Engineering EBIT margin 5.4% > Engineering EBIT margin 9.7%

INDUS Medical Engineering/Life Science Segment

Still on the Right Track

Given the stable consumer tendency in Germany, the business conditions in the Medical Engineering/Life Science segment remained stable, as expected. Sales in the first six months of 44.5 million euros remained only slightly below the previous year, which posted sales of 44.9 million euros in the comparison period. The segment companies reported earnings before interest and taxes of 7.7 million euros, which was a minor improvement (previous year H1: 7.6 million euros), helping the EBIT margin to come out better than average in H1 2012 at 17.3% (previous year H1: 16.9%).

EUR millions H1 2012 H1 2011 Change
Sales 44.5 44.9 –0.9%
EBIT 7.7 7.6 +1.3%
EBIT margin in % 17.3 16.9 +0.4% Pts.
Depreciation and amortization 1.3 1.3 +0%
Capital expenditure 1.4 1.2 +16.7%

INDUS Metal/Metal Processing Segment

Good Overall Performance

In line with the strong orders situation in the automotive industry, the INDUS Metal/Metal Processing segment experienced strong growth at the beginning of 2012. Sales in the first six months of 2012 of 159 million euros rose again from 157.5 million euros in the first half-year of the previous year, or by about 1%. However, earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) suffered due to additional personnel costs and to the start-up losses incurred as a result of a newly installed production unit. One further effect of this new plant was the high investment volume in the segment of 11.4 million euros. EBIT came to 17.3 million euros after 19.6 million euros in the previous year. All in all, INDUS still considers this to be a very good earnings situation. The EBIT margin of 10.9% (previous year H1: 12.4%) was within the target corridor for the entire Group.

EUR millions H1 2012 H1 2011 Change
Sales 159.0 157.5 +1%
EBIT 17.3 19.6 –11.7%
EBIT margin in % 10.9 12.4 –1.5% Pts.
Depreciation and amortization 5.2 4.9 +6.1%
Capital expenditure 11.4 3.1 +268%

Medical Engineering/Life Science EBIT Margin 17.3% > Metal/Metal Processing EBIT margin 10.9%

Employees

Number of Employees Slightly Higher

In line with the orders situation, the INDUS Group companies expanded employment in 2011, particularly with regard to flexible personnel capacities. The personnel expenses ratio of 28.2% in relation to sales thus increased in comparison with 2011 (previous year H1: 26.6%). This increase was also partly due to the changing of shortterm contracts into permanent positions. In the first six months, the segment companies had an average of 6,851 employees (as of December 31, 2011: 6,733 employees).

Financial and Assets Position

Statement of Cash Flows (Short Form)

EUR millions H1 2012 H1 2011*
Operating cash flow –9.3 31.1
Interest –10.7 –10.6
Cash flow from operating activities –20.0 20.5
Cash outflow from investments –33.0 –17.5
Cash inflows from the disposal of assets 0.0 0.0
Cash flow from investing activities –33.0 –17.5
Cash inflows from the assumption of debt 111.4 83.6
Cash outflows from the repayment of debt –45.7 –96.8
Cash flow from financing activities 65.7 –13.2
Net cash change in financial facilities 12.6 –10.3
Changes in cash and cash equivalents caused by currency exchange rates 0.0 0.5
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period 123.1 96.8
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period 135.7 87.1

* Previous year's figures adjusted

Statement of Cash Flows: High Liquidity Reserve of About 136 Million Euros

Based on earnings after taxes of 26.4 million euros (previous year H1: 33.6 million euros), operating cash flow in the first six months amounted to –9.3 million euros, mainly driven by a non-recurring item of approximately 23 million euros resulting from the sale of accounts receivables at the end of 2011. Excluding this non-recurring

item, operating cash flow would have been approximately 14 million euros. Once business returned to normal, trade payables ceased to increase significantly. Inventories also rose again, though only slightly, due to several orders becoming due for delivery in the second six months. As a result, operating cash flow was significantly below the 31.1 million euros of last year's comparison period.

The cost of interest paid in the first six months of 2012 remained nearly constant at 11.1 million euros (previous year H1: 10.9 million euros). Consequently, cash flow from operating activities amounted to –20.0 million euros (previous year H1: 20.5 million euros). Much higher expenditure for investment caused the cash flow from investing activities in the first six months of 2012 to increase to –33.0 million euros. Cash flow from financing activities also increased strongly, from –13.2 million euros to 65.6 million euros. This was primarily attributable to the ABS program established in 2012 for approximately 48 million euros. Accordingly, cash and cash equivalents reached the extremely high level of 135.7 million euros as of June 30, 2012 (previous year H1: 87.1 million euros).

EUR millions June 30, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011
ASSETS
Noncurrent assets 585.6 575.3
Property, plant, and equipment 581.0 570.0
Accounts receivable 4.6 5.3
Current assets 544.2 464.8
Cash and cash equivalents 135.7 123.1
Accounts receivable 170.2 118.9
Inventories 238.3 222.8
Total assets 1,129.8 1,040.2
EQUITY AND LIABILI TIES
Noncurrent liabilities 803.7 755.2
Equity 404.1 382.1
Liabilities 399.6 373.1
thereof provisions 18.5 18.5
thereof current liabilities and income taxes 381.1 354.6
Current liabilities 326.1 285.0
thereof provisions 54.4 47.0
thereof liabilities 271.7 238.0
Total equity and liabilities 1,129.8 1,040.2

Consolidated Statement of Financial Position

Statement of Financial Position: Equity Ratio of Around 36%

The total assets of INDUS Holding AG again grew slightly, amounting to 1,129.8 million euros as of June 30, 2012 (Dec. 31, 2011: 1,040.2 million euros). Cash and cash equivalents increased at the start of the year from 123.1 million euros to 135.7 million euros, in part due to the newly established ABS program. Accounts receivable and inventories increased again by about 62.5 million euros due to the good orders situation. The new ABS-Programm introduced in 2012 did not result in the derecognition of receivables sold. The rise is receivables as compared with December 31, 2011 to around 23 million euros is therefore due to the switch to ABS financing. The Group's equity of 404.1 million euros climbed again from the end of 2011 (Dec. 31, 2011: 382.1 million euros). As a result, the equity ratio remained high at 35.8% (Dec. 31, 2011: 36.7%). The Group's net debt amounted to 364.3 million euros (Dec. 31, 2011: 311.2 million euros).

Opportunities and Risks

INDUS Holding AG and its portfolio companies are exposed to a multiplicity of risks as a result of their international activities. And although entrepreneurial undertakings are inextricably linked with risk-taking, they also enable the company to seize new opportunities and, thereby, to safeguard and strengthen the market position of its portfolio companies. The company operates an efficient risk management system for the early detection, comprehensive analysis, and systematic handling of risks.

The structuring of the risk management system and the significance of particular risks are discussed in detail in the 2011 annual report on pages 54 to 62. It is stated there that the company does not view itself as subject to any risks that could endanger its continued existence as a going concern. The annual report for INDUS Holding AG can be downloaded free of charge at www.indus.de.

Events after the Reporting Date

At the annual shareholders' meeting on July 3, 2012, the Board of Management informed the shareholders of the results of a legal dispute with the former major shareholder, Dr. Kill. INDUS demanded the repayment of dividends for the years 2007 and 2008 from Dr. Kill for failing to declare that he had exceeded shareholding thresholds. The total claim amounted to approximately 2.5 million euros. The dispute was based on § 26 of the German Securities Trading Act (WpHG), which stipulates that a shareholder's intentional failure to declare voting rights must be proved. The trial was heard by the Regional Court of Cologne (Landgericht Köln). The court proposed a settlement, which the Board of Management agreed to after consulting with the Supervisory Board. The settlement brought in cash inflows for INDUS of 1.3 million euros in 2012.

Outlook

Subsiding Market Dynamic Expected; Group Sticks to Full-Year Targets

In the first six months of 2012, the business of INDUS developed as expected. Like all economic research institutes and most of German industry, the Board of Management expects difficult development in the second half of the year. Indeed, economic dynamism will continue to subside worldwide over the course of the year, and this will increasingly impact the German economy. The global economy is currently in a period of synchronous economic downturn. The worsening debt crisis is one of the greatest risks and the potential repercussions for German industry cannot be predicted at present. A positive impetus is (still) expected from the newly industrialized countries, but these are increasingly suffering from falling prices on the raw materials markets.

INDUS's reaction to these circumstances is to consistently adjust its capacities and its controllable costs in order to stabilize its earning power at a good level. Corresponding action plans have been in place since the middle of the year and have since been consistently followed. In addition to this, noticeable adjustments to the Group's working capital aim to normalize cashflow.

INDUS therefore reaffirms its cautious outlook for 2012 and continues to aim for sales in the current year of more than 1 billion euros. Given these circumstances, the Board of Management feels that the long-standing target EBIT margin of 10% remains ambitious. The Board of Management assumes that the measures initiated will have a stronger impact on the second six months.

Sales of more than 1 billion euros expected, in line

Consolidated FInterim Financial Statements

Contents

  • Consolidated Statement of Income H1 2012/2011
  • Statement of Income and Accumulated Earnings H1 2012/2011
  • Consolidated Statement of Income Q2 2012/2011
  • Statement of Income and Accumulated Earnings Q2 2012/2011
  • Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
  • Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
  • Consolidated Statement of Equity
  • Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

Consolidated Statement of Income

EUR '000
Notes
H1 2012 H1 2011*
Sales 540,660 535,639
Other operating income 8,953 8,242
Own work capitalized 1,608 993
Change in inventories 13,696 20,818
Cost of materials
(2)
–268,995 –275,911
Personnel expenses
(3)
–152,266 –142,321
Depreciation and amortization
(4)
–21,442 –19,747
Other operating expenses
(5)
–69,879 –68,580
Other financial result 74 104
Operating result (EBIT) 52,409 59,237
Interest income 365 253
Interest expenses –11,001 –10,144
Net interest
(6)
–10,636 –9,891
Earnings before taxes 41,773 49,346
Taxes
(7)
–15,416 –15,746
Earnings attributable to discontinued operations –2,527 99
Earnings after taxes 23,830 33,699
of which allocable to non-controlling shareholders –298 –426
of which allocable to INDUS shareholders 23,532 33,273
Basic earnings per share in EUR
(1)
1.17 1.64

* Previous year's figures adjusted

Statement of Income and Accumulated Earnings

EUR '000 H1 2012 H1 2011
Earnings after taxes 23.830 33,699
Currency translation adjustment –439 –139
Change in the market values of derivative financial instruments –1,613 1,137
Netting of deferred taxes 255 –180
Income and expenses recognized directly in equity –1,797 818
Total income and expenses recognized in equity 22,033 34,517
of which allocable to non-controlling shareholders 298 426
of which allocable to INDUS shareholders 21,735 34,091

Consolidated Statement of Income

EUR '000 Q2 2012 Q2 2011*
Sales 279,742 280,003
Other operating income 4,844 4,489
Own work capitalized 669 696
Change in inventories 630 5,971
Cost of materials –135,377 –141,443
Personnel expenses –76,797 –73,385
Depreciation and amortization –10,783 –9,892
Other operating expenses –34,631 –34,676
Income from shares accounted for using the equity method 0 0
Other financial result 32 52
Operating result (EBIT) 28,329 31,815
Interest income 201 130
Interest expenses –5,199 –5,574
Net interest –4,998 –5,444
Earnings before taxes 23,331 26,371
Taxes –8,266 –8,317
Earnings attributable to discontinued operations –2,527 99
Earnings after taxes 12,538 18,153
of which allocable to non-controlling shareholders –299 –253
of which allocable to INDUS shareholders 12,239 17,900
Basic earnings per share in EUR 0.66 0.88

* Previous year's figures adjusted

Statement of Income and Accumulated Earnings

EUR '000 Q2 2012 Q2 2011
Earnings after taxes 12,538 18,153
Currency translation adjustment 135 –459
Change in the market values of derivative financial instruments –355 340
Netting of deferred taxes 56 –54
Income and expenses recognized directly in equity –164 –173
Total income and expenses recognized in equity 12,374 17,980
of which allocable to non-controlling shareholders 299 252
of which allocable to INDUS shareholders 12,075 17,728

Consolidated Statement of Financial Position

ASSETS
Goodwill
294,831
294,831
Intangible assets
18,759
19,046
(8)
Property, plant, and equipment
256,207
245,453
(9)
Financial assets
9,640
9,268
Shares accounted for using the equity method
1,508
1,508
Other noncurrent assets
2,118
2,276
Deferred taxes
2,525
2,956
Noncurrent assets
585,588
575,338
Cash and cash equivalents
135,674
123,107
Accounts receivable
155,373
108,422
(10)
Inventories
238,262
222,778
(11)
Other current assets
9,699
7,148
Current income taxes
5,244
3,374
Current assets
544,252
464,829
Total assets
1,129,840
1,040,167
EQUITY AND LIABILI TIES
Paid-in capital
243,464
243,464
Generated capital
158,823
137,088
Equity held by INDUS shareholders
402.287
380,552
Non-controlling interests in the equity
1,841
1,543
Group equity
404,527
382,095
Noncurrent financial liabilities
348,830
322,604
Provisions for pensions
16,391
16,281
Other noncurrent provisions
2,060
2,256
Other noncurrent liabilities
12,522
12,899
Deferred taxes
19,760
19,106
Noncurrent liabilities
399,563
373,146
Current financial liabilities
151,106
111,679
Trade accounts payable
44,816
46,056
Current provisions
54,434
47,015
Other current liabilities
71,839
70,336
Current income taxes
3,954
9,840
Current liabilities
326,149
284,926
EUR '000
Notes
June 30, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011
Total equity and liabilities 1,129,840 1,040,167

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

EUR '000 H1 2012 H1 2011*
Income after taxes generated by continuing operations 26,357 33,600
Depreciation/Write-ups of noncurrent assets (excluding deferred taxes) 21,442 19,747
Taxes 15,416 15,746
Net interest 10,636 9,891
Cash earnings attributable to discontinued operations –781 223
Other non-cash transactions –3,246 –786
Changes in provisions 7,654 7,000
Increase (-)/decrease (+) in inventories, trade accounts receivable and other assets not
allocable to investing or financing activities
–67,710 –68,793
Increase (+)/decrease (-) in trade accounts payable and other liabilities not allocable to
investing or financing activities
2,998 24,995
Income taxes received/paid –22,057 –10,549
Operating cash flow –9,291 31,074
Interest paid –11,089 –10,876
Interest received 365 253
Cash flow from operating activities –20,015 20,451
Cash outflow from investments in
property, plant, and equipment, and in intangible assets –32,603 –15,515
financial assets –408 –921
interests held by fully consolidated companies 0 –1,091
Cash inflow from the disposal of other assets 64 50
Investment activity attributable to discontinued operations –56 –55
Cash flow from investing activities –33,003 –17,532
Cash inflows from the assumption of debt 111,435 83,559
Cash outflows from the repayment of debt –45,782 –96,756
Financing activity attributable to discontinued operations 0 0
Cash flow from financing activities 65,653 –13,197
Net cash change in financial facilities 12,635 –10,278
Changes in cash and cash equivalents caused by currency exchange rates –68 510
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period 123,107 96,840
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period 135,674 87,072
Net cash transactions attributable to the acquisition of portfolio companies: 0 –1,052
plus assumed financial liabilities 0 –48
less acquired financial resources 0 9
Net purchase price 0 –1,091
Cashflow attributable to discontinued operations

Consolidated Statement of Equity

Jan. 1–June 30 2012
EUR '000
Opening
balance
Jan. 1, 2012
Dividend
Distribution
Recognised
income
and expenses
Closing
balance
30 June 2012
H1 2012
Subscribed capital 57,792 0 0 57,792
Capital reserve 185,672 0 0 185,672
Paid-in capital 243,464 0 0 243,464
Accumulated earnings 144,202 0 23,532 167,734
Currency translation reserve –1,278 0 –439 –1,717
Reserve for the marked-to-market valuation of financial
instruments –5,836 0 –1,358 –7,194
Generated capital 137,088 0 21,735 158,823
Equity held by INDUS shareholders 380,552 0 21,735 402,287
Interests allocable to non-controlling shareholders 1,543 0 298 1,841
Group equity 382,095 0 22,033 404,128
Jan. 1–June 30 2011 Opening
balance
Dividend Recognised
income
Closing
balance
EUR '000 Jan. 1, 2012 Distribution and expenses June 30, 2011

H1 2011

Subscribed capital 52,538 0 0 52,538
Capital reserve 153,791 0 0 153,791
Paid-in capital 206,329 0 0 206,329
Accumulated earnings 106,969 0 33,273 140,242
Currency translation reserve –1,332 0 –139 –1,471
Reserve for the marked-to-market valuation of financial
instruments –4,153 0 957 –3,196
Generated capital 101,484 0 34,091 135,575
Equity held by INDUS shareholders 307,813 0 34,091 341,904
Interests allocable to non-controlling shareholders 1,676 0 426 2,102
Group equity 309,489 0 34,517 344,006

Reserves for currency translation and for the marked-to-market valuation of financial instruments include unrealized gains and losses. The change in reserves for the marked-to-market valuation of financial instruments is based exclusively on ongoing changes in marked-to-market valuation. There were no effects resulting from reclassification.

Interests held by non-controlling shareholders essentially consist of the non-controlling interests in the limited liability companies WEIGAND Bau GmbH and SELZER Automotiva do Brasil. Interests held by non-controlling shareholders in limited partnerships and limited liability companies for which the economic ownership of the corresponding non-controlling interests had already been passed on under reciprocal option agreements and corporations consolidated according to the full goodwill method as a consequence of certain option contracts are shown under other liabilities. This relates in particular to SELZER Fertigungstechnik GmbH & Co. KG, Helmut RÜBSAMEN GmbH & Co. KG and HAKAMA AG.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

General

INDUS Holding AG, based in Bergisch Gladbach, Germany, entered in the Cologne commercial register (HRB 46360), prepared its consolidated financial statements for the first half-year of 2012 in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and the interpretation of such by the International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee (IFRIC) as endorsed by the European Union. The consolidated financial statements are prepared in euros (EUR). Unless otherwise indicated, all amounts are stated in thousands of euros (EUR '000).

These interim financial statements are prepared in accordance with IAS 34 in condensed form. The interim report has not been audited and was not subject to a perusal or review by an auditor.

New obligatory standards are reported on separately in the section "Changing Accounting Guidelines." Otherwise, the same accounting methods are applied as in the consolidated financial statements for the 2011 fiscal year. They are described there in detail. Since these half-yearly financial statements do not provide the comprehensive information of the annual financial statements, these financial statements should be considered within the context of the last annual financial statements.

In the Board of Management's view, this half-yearly report includes all of the usual ongoing adjustments that are necessary for an appropriate presentation of the Group's net assets, financial, and earnings position. The results achieved in the 1st half-year of the fiscal year 2012 do not necessarily predict future business performance.

The preparation of consolidated financial statements is influenced by accounting and valuation principles and requires assumptions and estimates to be made which have an impact on the recognized value of the assets, liabilities, and contingent liabilities, as well as on income and expenses. When estimates are made regarding the future, actual values may deviate from the estimates. If the original basis for the estimates changes, the statement of the relevant items is adjusted through profit and loss.

Changes in Accounting Guidelines

All obligatory accounting standards in effect as of the 2012 fiscal year have been implemented in these interim financial statements. The guidelines to be applied for the first time in the 2012 fiscal year have no material impact on the presentation of the net assets, financial, and earnings position.

Scope of Consolidation

In the consolidated financial statements, all subsidiary companies are fully consolidated if INDUS Holding AG has the direct or indirect possibility of influencing the companies' financial and business policy for the benefit of the INDUS Group. Associated companies for which the financial and business policy can be significantly influenced are consolidated using the equity method. Companies purchased during the course of the fiscal year are consolidated as of the date on which control over their finance and business policy is transferred. Companies which are sold are no longer included in the scope of consolidation as from the date on which the business is transferred. After the date on which the decision is made to divest the company in question, they are classified as "held for sale."

Business Combinations in Accordance with IFRS 3

During the current fiscal year, no companies were acquired or consolidated for the first time.

In the previous year, SEMET Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG acquired RIMAC Maschinen & Anlagenbau GmbH, based in Mauer. The acquisition of the company, which is active in a very different selling market, was primarily based on synergies in the area of production.

Disposals in Accordance with IFRS 5

Effective as of June 1, 2012, REBOPLASTIC GmbH & Co. KG, a company belonging to the Automotive Components/Engineering segment, was sold due to the fact that, in terms of perspective, it was no longer suitable for the INDUS portfolio. The company was bought by Dr. Höper, who as former managing director of the company and a member of the INDUS Holding AG Board of Management, had long followed the development of REBOPLASTIC GmbH & Co. KG.

Earnings Attributable to Discontinued Operations

EUR '000 H1 2012 H1 2011*
Sales 2,794 3,383
Expenses and other revenue –2,994 –3,282
Operating result –200 101
Net interest –30 16
Earnings before taxes –230 117
Taxes 28 –18
Earnings after taxes, operation –202 99
Earnings attributable to deconsolidation –2,325 0
Earnings attributable to discontinued operations –2,527 99
Tax expenses (+) / earnings (-) from the sale 117 0

Earnings per share

[1] Earnings per share

EUR '000 H1 2012 H1 2011* Q2 2012 Q2 2011*
Earnings attributable to INDUS shareholders 23,532 33,273 12,239 17,900
Earnings attributable to discontinued operations 2,527 –99 2,527 –99
Earnings attributable to continuing operations 26,059 33,174 14,766 17,801
Shares in circulation (in thousands) 22,228 20,207 22,228 20,207
Earnings per share, continuing operations (in EUR) 1.17 1.64 0.66 0.88
Earnings per share, discontinued operations (in EUR) –0.11 –0.01 –0.11 –0.01

* Previous year's figures adjusted

According to IAS 33, earnings per share are based on earnings after taxes from continuing operations. Earnings per share are calculated by dividing earnings from continuing operations by the average annual number of outstanding shares.

In the event of the authorized capital being utilized, dilutions will arise in the future.

Notes to the Statement of Income

[2] Costs of materials

EUR '000 H1 2012 H1 2011
Raw materials and goods for resale –234,591 –243,759
Purchased services –34,404 –32,152
Total –268,995 –275,911

[3] Personnel expenses

EUR '000 H1 2012 H1 2011
Wages and salaries –129,105 –120,169
Social security and pensions –23,161 –22,152
Total –152,266 –142,321

[4] Depreciation, amortization, write-downs, impairment losses

EUR '000 H1 2012 H1 2011
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment, and intangible assets –19,657 –18,116
Scheduled amortization of value-added within the Group –1,785 –1,631
Total –21,442 –19,747

[5] Other operating expenses

EUR '000 H1 2012 H1 2011
Operating expenses –24,047 –23,065
Selling expenses –27,093 –25,736
Administrative expenses –12,985 –13,417
Other expenses –5,754 –6,362
Total –69,879 –68,580

[6] Net interest

EUR '000 H1 2012 H1 2011
Interest and similar income 365 253
Interest and similar expenses –10,947 –10,922
Interest from operations –10,582 –10,669
IFRS interest: market value of interest-rate swaps 149 890
IFRS interest: Interests allocable to non-controlling shareholders –203 –112
IFRS interest –54 778
Total –10,636 –9,891

[7] Income taxes

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

Notes to Selected Statement of Financial Position Items

[8] Intangible assets

EUR '000 June 30, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011
Capitalized development costs 8,855 9,320
Property rights, concessions, and other intangible assets 9,904 9,726
Total 18,759 19,046

[9] Property, plant, and equipment

EUR '000 June 30, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011
Land and buildings 127,576 121,737
Plant and machinery 83,068 85,377
Other equipment, factory and office equipment 30,827 29,734
Advance payments and plant under construction 14,736 8,605
Total 256,207 245,453

[10] Accounts receivable

EUR '000 June 30, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011
Accounts receivable from customers 144,110 101,573
Future accounts receivable from customer-specific construction contracts 11,263 6,397
Accounts receivable from associated companies 0 452
Total 155,373 108,422

[11] Inventories

EUR '000 June 30, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011
Raw materials and supplies 83,006 83,076
Unfinished goods 79,901 67,770
Finished goods and goods for resale 72,073 69,668
Prepayments to third parties for inventories 3,282 2,264
Total 238,262 222,778

Segment Reporting

The classification of the segments corresponds to the current status of internal reporting. The information relates to the continuing activities. The previous year's figures will be adjusted accordingly

The companies are allocated to the segments on the basis of their selling markets insofar as the bulk of their product range is sold in that market environment (Automotive Components/Engineering, Medical Engineering/ Life Science). Otherwise they are classified by common features in their production structure (Construction and Infrastructure, Engineering, Metal/Metal Processing). The reconciliations contain the figures of the holding company, non-operational units not allocated to any segment, and consolidations.

The central control variable for the segments is operating earnings (EBIT) as defined in the consolidated financial statements. The segment information has been ascertained in compliance with the reporting and valuation methods that were applied during the preparation of the consolidated financial statements.

Segment reporting
in accordance with IFRS 8
H1 2012
EUR '000
Construc
tion/
Infra
structure
Automotive
Components/
Engineering Engineering Medical
Engineering/
Life Science
Metal/
Metal
Processing
Total
Segments
Recon
ciliation
Consoli
dated
financial
statements
External Sales 106,904 167,285 63,121 44,490 158,961 540,761 –101 540,660
Internal sales 4,398 16,512 3,333 1,200 14,135 39,578 –39,578 0
Sales 111,302 183,797 66,454 45,690 173,096 580,339 –39,679 540,660
Segment earnings (EBIT) 13,305 9,101 6,132 7,710 17,312 53,560 –1,151 52,409
Earnings from equity valuation 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Depreciation and amortization –2,454 –10,971 –1,379 –1,260 –5,177 –21,241 –201 –21,442
of which scheduled depreciation
for wear and tear from first-time
consolidation
–191 –1,133 –277 –29 –155 –1,785 0 –1,785
of which unscheduled depre
ciation for wear and tear from
first-time consolidation
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Capital expenditure 3,106 9,721 3,194 1,449 11,443 28,913 3,623 32,536
of which company acquisitions 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Shares accounted for using the
equity method 1,508 0 0 0 0 1,508 0 1,508
Additional information: EBITDA 15,759 20,072 7,511 8,970 22,489 74,801 –950 73,851
Additional information: Goodwill 100,246 68,180 50,985 43,485 31,935 294,831 0 294,831
Segment reporting
in accordance with IFRS 8
H1 2011*
EUR '000
Construc
tion/
Infra
structure
Automotive
Components/
Engineering Engineering Medical
Engineering/
Life Science
Metal/
Metal
Processing
Total
Segments
Recon
ciliation
Consoli
dated
financial
statements
External Sales 108,210 160,616 64,278 44,909 157,511 535,524 115 535,639
Internal sales 4,062 13,247 3,806 989 13,379 35,483 –35,483 0
Sales 112,272 173,863 68,084 45,898 170,890 571,007 –35,368 535,639
Segment earnings (EBIT) 15,139 11,282 8,112 7,567 19,639 61,739 –2,502 59,237
Earnings from equity valuation 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Depreciation and amortization –2,435 –9,966 –950 –1,345 –4,851 –19,547 –200 –19,747
of which scheduled depreciation
for wear and tear from first-time
consolidation
–228 –1,205 –16 –27 –155 –1,631 0 –1,631
of which unscheduled
depreciation for wear and tear
from first-time consolidation
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Capital expenditure 2,309 8,283 1,653 1,196 3,090 16,531 23 16,554
of which company acquisitions 0 0 965 0 0 965 0 965
Shares accounted for using the
equity method 1,324 0 0 0 0 1,324 0 1,324
Additional information: EBITDA 17,574 21,248 9,062 8,912 24,490 81,286 –2,302 78,984
Additional information: Goodwill 100,246 69,638 45,218 43,485 31,935 290,522 0 290,522

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Segment reporting
in accordance with IFRS 8
Q2 2012
EUR '000
Construc
tion/
Infra
structure
Automotive
Components/
Engineering Engineering Medical
Engineering/
Life Science
Metal/
Metal
Processing
Total
Segments
Recon
ciliation
Consoli
dated
financial
statements
External Sales 60,481 82,846 32,571 22,455 81,513 279,866 –124 279,742
Internal sales 2,415 7,851 1,503 652 6,912 19,333 –19,333 0
Sales 62,896 90,697 34,074 23,107 88,425 299,199 –19,457 279,742
Segment earnings (EBIT) 9,879 3,740 2,773 3,749 8,481 28,622 –293 28,329
Earnings from equity valuation 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Depreciation and amortization –1,231 –5,525 –691 –632 –2,603 –10,682 –101 –10,783
of which scheduled depreciation
for wear and tear from first-time
consolidation
–96 –567 –140 –15 –77 –895 0 –895
of which unscheduled
depreciation for wear and tear
from first-time consolidation
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Capital expenditure 1,300 3,593 2,362 604 7,751 15,610 3,542 19,152
of which company acquisitions 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Shares accounted for using the
equity method
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Additional information: EBITDA 11,110 9,265 3,464 4,381 11,084 39,304 –192 39,112
Additional information: Goodwill 100,246 68,180 50,985 43,485 31,935 294,831 0 294,831
Segment reporting
in accordance with IFRS 8
Q2 2011*
EUR '000
Construc
tion/
Infra
structure
Automotive
Components/
Engineering Engineering Medical
Engineering/
Life Science
Metal/
Metal
Processing
Total
Segments
Recon
ciliation
Consoli
dated
financial
statements
External Sales 60,970 80,375 33,872 22,960 81,685 279,862 141 280,003
Internal sales 2,557 6,984 1,933 532 8,320 20,326 –20,326 0
Sales 63,527 87,359 35,805 23,492 90,005 300,188 –20,185 280,003
Segment earnings (EBIT) 11,032 4,897 4,443 4,062 8,892 33,326 –1,511 31,815
Earnings from equity valuation 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Depreciation and amortization –1,240 –4,942 –483 –687 –2,440 –9,792 –100 –9,892
of which scheduled depreciation
for wear and tear from first-time
consolidation
–114 –603 –8 –14 –77 –816 0 –816
of which unscheduled
depreciation for wear and tear
from first-time consolidation
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Capital expenditure 897 3,792 1,292 745 1,665 8,391 9 8,400
of which company acquisitions 0 0 965 0 0 965 0 965
Shares accounted for using the
equity method
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Additional information: EBITDA 12,272 9,839 4,926 4,749 11,332 43,118 –1,411 41,707
Additional information: Goodwill 100,246 69,638 45,218 43,485 31,935 290,522 0 290,522

The following table reconciles the total operating results of segment reporting with the calculation of consolidated earnings before tax.

Reconciliation

EUR '000 H1 2012 H1 2011 Q2 2012 Q2 2011
Segment earnings (EBIT) 53,560 61,739 28,622 33,326
Areas not allocated, incl. holding company –1,200 –1,982 –254 –958
Consolidations 49 –520 –39 –553
Net interest –10,636 –9,891 –4,998 –5,444
Earnings before taxes 41,773 49,346 23,331 26,371

Reporting by Region

H1 2012
EUR '000
Group Germany Abroad
External Sales 540,660 279,723 260,937
Noncurrent assets less deferred taxes and financial
instruments 571,306 492,412 78,894
H1 2011*
EUR '000 Group Germany Abroad
External Sales 535,639 286,023 249,616
Noncurrent assets less deferred taxes and financial
instruments 549,091 482,533 66,558

Reporting by Region

Q2 2012
EUR '000
Group Germany Abroad
External Sales 279,742 143,642 136,100
Noncurrent assets less deferred taxes and financial
instruments 571,306 492,412 78,894
Q2 2011*
EUR '000 Group Germany Abroad
External Sales 280,003 152,500 127,503
Noncurrent assets less deferred taxes and financial
instruments 549,091 482,533 66,558

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The regionalization of sales is based on the selling markets. The further classification of the diverse foreign activities by country is not expedient as no country outside of Germany accounts for 10% of Group sales.

Noncurrent assets, less deferred taxes and financial instruments, are based on the domiciles of the respective companies. Further differentiation is not expedient as the majority of the companies are domiciled in Germany.

Due to INDUS's diversification policy there were no individual product or service groups and no individual customers that accounted for more than 10% of sales.

Related Party Disclosures

Related party disclosures primarily involve the ongoing remuneration of members of management in key positions, the Board of Management, and the Supervisory Board. Furthermore, there are consulting contracts and rental or leasing contracts with non-controlling shareholders or members of their families, and business relations with associated companies.

With the exception of the information provided under "Disposals in Accordance with IFRS 5," the half-year financial statement does not report on changes to these circumstances, which differ considerably from those in the 2011 financial statement.

Adjustment of the Previous Year's Figures Pursuant to IFRS 3.45

Accounting for the discontinued operations in compliance with IFRS 5.34 requires the adjustment of the previous year's figures, as shown below:

Adjustment of the previous year's Statement of Income H1 2011 H1 2011
EUR '000 published IFRS 5 comparable
Sales 539,022 –3,383 535,639
Other operating income 8,262 –20 8,242
Own work capitalized 993 0 993
Change in inventories 20,816 2 20,818
Cost of materials –277,190 1,279 –275,911
Personnel expenses –143,591 1,270 –142,321
Depreciation and amortization –19,891 144 –19,747
Other operating expenses –69,187 607 –68,580
Income from shares accounted for using the equity method 0 0 0
Other financial result 104 0 104
Operating result (EBIT) 59,338 –101 59,237
Interest income 274 –21 253
Interest expenses –10,149 5 –10,144
Net interest –9,875 –16 –9,891
Earnings before taxes 49,463 –117 49,346
Taxes –15,764 18 –15,746
Earnings attributable to discontinued operations 99 99
Earnings after taxes 33,699 0 33,699
of which allocable to non-controlling shareholders –426 0 –426
of which allocable to INDUS shareholders 33,273 0 33,273
Earnings per share (undiluted) in EUR 1.65 (0.01) 1.64

Events after the Quarterly Reporting Date

After the end of the first half-year of 2012 there were no significant events.

Statement by the Company's Legal Representatives

We hereby assure, to the best of our knowledge, that, in accordance with the applicable reporting principles for interim financial reporting, the Consolidated Interim Financial Statement conveys an accurate picture of the Group's net assets, financial, and earnings position. We furthermore assure that the Group's Interim Management Report conveys an accurate picture of business development, including the company result, and of the Group's position, and that this report also describes the principal opportunities and risks associated with the Group's anticipated development over the remaining months of the fiscal year.

Bergisch Gladbach, Germany, August 2012

The Board of Management

Jürgen Abromeit Dr. Johannes Schmidt Rudolf Weichert

Financial Calendar

November 13, 2012 German Equity Forum, Frankfurt/Main
November 29, 2012 Interim report on the first three
quarters, 2012

Contact

INDUS Holding AG

Kölner Straße 32 51429 Bergisch Gladbach Postfach 10 03 53 51403 Bergisch Gladbach Phone: +49 (0)2204/40 00-0 Fax: +49 (0)2204/40 00-20 Internet: www.indus.de E-mail: [email protected]

Head of Public Relations & Investor Relations

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

Publisher:

INDUS Holding AG, Bergisch Gladbach

Concept/Design: Berichtsmanufaktur GmbH, Hamburg

Photos: Catrin Moritz, Essen INDUS Group

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This interim report is also available in German. Only the German version of the interim report is legally binding.

Disclaimer:

This interim report contains forward-looking statements based on assumptions and estimates made by the Board of Management of INDUS Holding AG. Although the Board of Management is of the opinion that these assumptions and estimates are accurate, they are subject to certain risks and uncertainty. Actual future results may deviate substantially from these assumptions and estimates due to a variety of factors. These factors include changes in the general economic situation, the business, economic and competitive situation, foreign exchange and interest rates, and the legal setting. INDUS Holding AG shall not be held liable for the future development and actual future results being in line with the assumptions and estimates included in this interim report. Assumptions and estimates made in this interim report will not be updated.

www.indus.de

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