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PIERER Mobility AG

Quarterly Report Feb 14, 2014

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BRAIN FORCE HOLDING AG

Report on the 1st quarter

BRAIN FORCE Key Data

Earnings Data 10-12/2013 10-12/2012 Change in % 2012/13
Revenues in € million 24.99 21.56 +16 88.38
EBITDA in € million 1.39 0.96 +45 4.52
EBIT in € million 0.98 0.48 >100 2.87
Profit before tax in € million 0.95 0.10 >100 3.98
Profit after tax in € million 0.45 0.07 >100 2.67
Earnings per share in € 0.03 0.00 >100 0.17
Investments in € million 0.23 0.33 -30 1.52
Employees 1) 832 766 +9 784
Balance Sheet Data 12/31/2013 9/30/2013 Change in %
Equity in € million 19.58 19.23 +2
Net debt in € million 6.16 5.23 +18
Working capital 2) in € million 0.67 -0.55 >100
Balance sheet total in € million 48.55 42.95 +13
Equity ratio in % 40.32 44.77 -10
Employees 3) 839 804 +4
Stock Exchange Data 4) 10-12/2013 2012/13 Change in %
Share price high in € 1.78 0.93 +91
Share price low in € 0.84 0.58 +45
Share price at year-end in € 1.78 0.84 >100
Shares outstanding (weighted) in 1,000 15,387 15,387 0
Market capitalization at year-end in € million 27.39 12.92 >100
Segments 10-12/2013
in € million
Germany Italy The Netherlands Central
East Europe
Other Holding and
Revenues (consolidated) 12.41 (+7%) 6.92 (+9%) 5.05 (+82%) 0.61 (-25%) 0 -
EBITDA 1.18 (+76%) 0.62 (+66%) 0.18 (>100%) 0.02 (-87%) -0.61 (>100%)
EBIT 1.04 (+97%) 0.46 (>100%) 0.10 (>100%) 0.00 (-96%) -0.62 (>100%)
Investments 0.06 (-31%) 0.08 (-28%) 0.08 (-18%) 0.01 (-69%) 0.00 (0%)
Employees 1) 400 (+14%) 323 (+8%) 91 (+9%) 17 (-41%) 1 (-75%)

1) Average number of employees (salaried and free-lance) during the period

2) Inventories + trade receivables + current other receivables - trade payables - current other payables

3) Number of employees at reporting date

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Management Report

Financial performance in the first three months (October to December 2013)

In the first three months of fiscal year 2013/2014 the BRAIN FORCE Group generated revenues in the amount of € 24.99 m, which is an increase of 16% compared to the same period of the previous year. In particular the operative divisions in the Netherlands recorded a significant revenue growth during this period.

In the reporting period the EBITDA rose from € 0.96 m to € 1.39 m; the operating result (EBIT) more than doubled and improved from € 0.48 m to € 0.98 m. The improvement of the operating results is attributable – besides the increase in revenues – to the profitable business in the aviation sector in Germany.

The financial result increased from €-0.20 to € -0.03 m.

In total, the Group generated a profit before taxes of € +0.95 m compared to € +0.10 m in the previous year. The profit after taxes amounted to € +0.45 m compared to € +0.07 m in the same period of the previous year.

Earnings per share amounted to € 0.03 (previous year: € 0).

Cash flow

In the first three months the cash flow from continuing operations decreased by € 0.01 m from € 0.93 m to € 0.92 m. The cash flow from operating activities (operating cash flow) amounted to € 1.15 m compared to € 1.07 m in the previous year.

The cash flow from investing activities amounted to € -0.23 m (previous year: € -0.29 m). Capital expenditures on property, plant and equipment and other intangible assets amounted to € 0.23 m compared to € 0.33 m in the previous year.

The cash flow from financing activities amounted to € 0.66 m (previous year: € +0.62 m). As of December 31, 2013 BRAIN FORCE Group held € 7.54 m of cash. (30.09.2013: € 5.96 m)

Financial position and financial performance

As at December 31, 2013 the Group´s balance sheet total amounted to € 48.55 m; the Group´s equity totaled € 19.58 m, the equity ratio was 40%.

The working capital (inventories plus trade receivables plus other current receivables less trade payables and other current liabilities) increased in the first three months from € -0.55 m to € +0.67 m, which can be mainly attributed to the increase in trade receivables (€ +3.19 m) as well as the increase of other receivables and assets (€ +2.25 m). Trade payables and other current liabilities increased in the first three months by € +2.62 m respectivley € 1.92 m. As of the reporting date on December 31, 2013 the cash and cash equivalent less financial liabilities (net payments) amounted to € +6.16 m whereas net financial means amounted to € 5.23 m on September 30, 2013.

Research and Development

The subsidiaries ensure that all software products are kept up to date. This applies in particular in Italy to the add-ons for Microsoft Dynamics AX and NAV.

Revenues 3M in € million 2013/14 24.99 2012/13 21.56 EBITDA 3M in € million 2013/14 1.39 2012/13 0.96

Equity in € million 12/31/2013 19.58 9/30/2013

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Employees by segments 12/31/2013

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Human Resources

As of December 31, 2013 the BRAIN FORCE Group employed 839 (salaried and free) employees, which is approximately 4% above the level of September 30, 2013. In our largest markets Germany and Italy the number of employees as of December 31, 2013 increased by 14% and 8%. The number of employees increased in the Netherlands by about 9% but decreased in Central East Europe by 41%. The segment Holding and Others had one employee as of the reporting date 31.12.2013 compared to 4 employees at December 31, 2012

+L[ZJOSHUK The total average number of employees therefore amounted to 832, which is 9% above previous year´s level.

Order Intake

As of December 31, 2013 the order volume at Group level reached € 23.96 m and increased by 6% compared to December 31, 2012.

Compared to December 31, 2012 a considerable increase of 69% and 33% was achieved in the Netherlands and Italy. In Germany the order intake decreased by about 11%; Central East Europe recorded a decrease in order intakes by € 0.02 m compared to the previous year.

Outlook

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Konzernabschluss 52 Quarterly Report (IFRS) of the BRAIN FORCE Group

56
Entwicklung des Eigenkapitals
Group Income Statement in EUR
10-12/2013 10-12/2012
57
Cash-flow-Statement
Revenues
24,989,413 21,556,142
Cost of sales -19,817,575 -17,306,701
Konzernanhang
58
Gross profit
5,171,838 4,249,441
58
Die Gesellschaft
Selling expenses
58
-2,075,505
Bilanzierungs- und Bewertungsgrundsätze
-1,777,309
Administrative expenses
59
-1,971,500
Konsolidierungskreis / Konzernunternehmen
-1,901,772
Other operating expenses -227,899 -94,539
Other operating income
Erläuterungen zur Gewinn- und Verlustrechnung
85,497 0
65
Operating profit
65
Umsatzerlöse (1)
982,430 475,821
Financial income
65
Aufwandsarten (2)
2,630 797
65
Sonstige betriebliche Erträge (3)
Financial expenses
-36,520 -203,886
66
Financial result
Aufwendungen für Material und bezogene Leistungen (4)
-33,890
-203,089
66
Personalaufwand (5)
Result from associates
0 -174,657
66
Finanzergebnis (6)
Profit/loss before tax
948,540 98,075
66
Ertragsteuern (7)
Income taxes
-499,636 -30,151
Profit/loss after tax 448,904 67,924
Erläuterungen zur Bilanz
67
thereof owners of the parent
448,904 49,128
67
Sachanlagen (8)
thereof non-controlling interests
68
Firmenwerte (9)
0 18,796
Earnings per share - undiluted and diluted
69
0.03
Sonstige immaterielle Vermögenswerte (10)
0.00
70
Finanzanlagen (12)
Statement of Comprehensive Income in EUR
10-12/2013 10-12/2012
70
Latente Steuern (13)
Profit/loss after tax
448.904 67.924
72
Vorräte (14)
Currency translation differences
-11.488 -542
72
Changes in fair values of available-for-sale financial assets
Forderungen aus Lieferungen und Leistungen (15)
0
-347
73
Expenses and sales transferred to profit and loss
Sonstige Forderungen und Vermögenswerte (16)
-11.488
-889
73
Zahlungsmittel (17)
Actuarial losses
-92.238 0
73
Eigenkapital (18)
Expenses and sales not transferred to profit and loss
-92.238 0
74
Other result
77
Finanzverbindlichkeiten (20)
Rückstellungen für langfristige Personalverpflichtungen (19)
-103.726
-889
Comprehensive income/loss
77
345.178
Verbindlichkeiten aus Lieferungen und Leistungen (21)
67.035
thereof owners of the parent
78
Sonstige Verbindlichkeiten (22)
345.178 48.239
thereof non-controlling interests
78
Steuerrückstellungen (23)
0 18.796
Key ratios by segment 10-12/2013
in EUR
Germany Italy
78
The
Erläuterungen zum Cash-flow-Statement
Netherlands
Central East
Europe
Holding
and Others
Group
Revenues (consolidated) 12,414,482 78
6,921,474
Cash-flow aus laufender Geschäftstätigkeit (25)
5,047,893
605,564 0 24,989,413
EBITDA 1,176,098 79
618,673
Cash-flow aus Investitionstätigkeit (26)
184,210
18,409 -610,769 1,386,621
EBIT 1,037,895 79
455,856
Cash-flow aus Finanzierungstätigkeit (27)
101,292
4,440 -617,053 982,430
Depreciation and amortization -138,203 79
-162,817
Zahlungsmittelbestand (28)
-82,918
-13,969 -6,284 -404,191
Finanzrisikomanagement
Key ratios by segment 10-12/2012
in EUR
Germany 79
Italy
The
Netherlands
Sonstige Angaben
Central East
Europe
Holding
and Others
Group
Revenues (consolidated) 11,607,640 81
6,361,443
81
2,775,889
Segmentinformationen (29)
811,170 0 21,556,142
EBITDA 669,809 372,480
81
48,970
Ergebnis je Aktie (30)
143,178 -278,370 956,067
EBIT 526,151 200,159
82
-76,484
Angaben über Beziehungen zu nahe stehenden Unternehmen
115,100 -289,105 475,821
Depreciation and amortization -143,658 -172,321 -125,454
und Personen (31)
-28,078 -10,735 -480,246
Cash Flow Statement in EUR 10-12/2013 10-12/2012
Profit / loss before tax 948,540 98,075
Depreciation and amortization 404,191 480,246
Financial result 33,890 203,089
Result from associates 0 174,657
Gains / losses from the disposal of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets -432 -9,729
Changes in non-current provisions and liabilities -468,632 -12,931
Gross cash flow of continuing operations 917,557 933,407
Changes in inventories -320,976 -17,487
Changes in trade receivables -3,193,008 -753,013
Changes in trade payables 2,622,581 1,352,992
Changes in other current assets and liabilities 1,669,063 -219,551
Currency translation differences -11,186 -543
Net interest paid -33,890 -203,089
Income taxes paid -499,636 -20,143
Cash flow from operating activities of continuing operations 1,150,506 1,072,573
Investments in property, plant and equipment and other intangible assets -228,805 -326,232
Sale of property, plant and equipment and other intangible assets 493 32,972
Sale of shares of associates 0 1,000
Cash flow from investing activities of continuing operations -228,312 -292,260
Increase in financial liabilities 655,761 641,214
Repayment of financial liabilities and bank overdrafts 0 -18,827
Dividends paid 0 0
Capital increase 0 0
Purchase of treasury shares 0 0
Cash flow from financing activities of continuing operations 655,761 622,387
Change in cash and cash equivalents from continuing operations 1,577,955 1,402,700
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period 5,964,930 5,617,472
Change in cash and cash equivalents 1,577,955 1,402,700
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period 7,542,885 7,020,172
Balance Sheet in EUR 12/31/2013 9/30/2013
ASSETS
Property, plant and equipment 1,165,717 1,210,227
Goodwill 11,001,151 11,001,151
Other intangible assets 2,315,547 2,446,787
Investments in associates 0 0
Financial assets 0 0
Other receivables and assets 92,678 1,623,994
Deferred tax assets 557,249 593,160
Non-current assets 15,132,342 16,875,319
Inventories 848,886 527,910
Trade receivables 20,445,724 17,252,717
Other receivables and assets 4,576,562 2,330,670
Receivables from affilitated companies 0 0
Cash and cash equivalents 7,542,885 5,964,930
Current assets 33,414,057 26,076,227
Total assets 48,546,399 42,951,546
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Share capital 15,386,742 15,386,742
Reserves 6,410,922 6,514,648
Retained earnings -2,222,081 -2,670,985
Owners of the parent 19,575,583 19,230,405
Non-controlling interests 0 0
Equity 19,575,583 19,230,405
Financial liabilities 0 0
Other liabilities 147,360 560,587
Provisions for post-employment benefits 1,434,000 1,397,167
Deferred tax liabilities 247,735 5,865
Non-current liabilities 1,829,095 1,963,619
Financial liabilities 1,386,828 731,067
Trade payables 14,388,267 11,765,687
Payables from affiliated companies 0 0
Other liabilities 10,812,048 8,892,983
Income tax provisions 483,576 296,784
Other provisions 71,002 71,001
Current liabilities 27,141,721 21,757,522
Total equity and liabilities 48,546,399 42,951,546
Owners of the parent Non-controlling
Changes in equity in EUR Share capital Share premium Other reserves Retained earnings interests Total equity
Balance 10/1/2012 15,386,742 7,670,288 -314,805 -6,150,772 15,384 16,606,837
Comprehensive income 10-12/2012 0 0 -889 49,128 18,796 67,035
Balance 12/31/2012 15,386,742 7,670,288 -315,694 -6,101,644 34,180 16,673,872
Transfer of reserves 0 -816,246 0 816,246 0 0
Change in non-controlling interests 0 0 0 -10,616 -34,180 -44,796
Comprehensive income 1-9/2013 0 0 -23,700 2,625,029 0 2,601,329
Balance 9/30/2013 15,386,742 6,854,042 -339,394 -2,670,985 0 19,230,405
Comprehensive income 10-12/2013 0 0 -103,726 448,904 0 345,178
Balance 12/31/2013 15,386,742 6,854,042 -443,120 -2,222,081 0 19,575,583

Notes to the Accounts for the first quarter

Accounting and Measurement Principles

This interim report of BRAIN FORCE HOLDING AG as at December 31, 2013 has been prepared in accordance with the principles contained in the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), as stipulated in IAS 34, "Interim Financial Reporting". The accounting and measurement principles, which were applied in the annual report as at 30.09.2013, remain unchanged. For more information on accounting and measurement principles, please refer to the consolidated financial statements as at 30.09.2013, which serve as the basis for this interim report.

Consolidated Group

All subsidiaries, including those companies in which BRAIN FORCE HOLDING AG directly or indirectly holds more than half of the voting rights or over which BRAIN FORCE exerts a controlling influence are included in the consolidated financial statements.

The consolidated Group changed as follows compared to the reporting date of 30.09.2013:

With regard to an adjustment of the shareholding structure under company law to the future shareholding structure of the operative segments subject to a reporting obligation, BRAIN FORCE HOLDING AG transferred its shares in Network Performance Channel GmbH, Germany, Neu-Isenburg, to Network Performance GmbH, Austria, Vöcklabruck, by notarial deed dated October 28, 2013.

Moreover, the shares in BRAIN FORCE GmbH, Austria, Neulengbach (100%), in BRAIN FORCE SOFTWARE s.r.o., Czech Republic, Prague (99% share) as well as in Brain Force Software s.r.o., Slovakia, Bratislava (0.46% share), which had previously been directly held by BRAIN FORCE HOLDING AG, were sold to BRAIN FORCE Software GmbH, Germany, Munich, by purchase and share purchase agreements, dated November 13, 2013, respectively.

Consequently, the consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2013 still include BRAIN FORCE HOLDING AG and 9 companies (30.09.2013: 9), thereof 7 foreign (30.09.2013: 7) and 2 Austrian companies (30.09.2013: 2), which are fully consolidated. As of December 31, 2013 no company (30.09.2013: 0) is included at-equity in the consolidated financial statements.

Comments on the Group Income Statement

In the first three months of fiscal year 2013/14 Group revenues increased by 16% to € 24.99 m compared to the previous year. The EBITDA rose from € 0.96 m to € 1.39 m. The operating result (EBIT) improved from € 0.48 m to € 0.98 m.

In the first quarter of 2013/14 the financial result amounted to € -0.03 m compared to € -0.20 m in the previous year. The result from associated companies improved by € 0.17 m. The Group result before taxes improved from € 0.10 m to € + 0.95 m. In the first three months the result after taxes reached € 0.45 m compared to € 0.07 m in the previous year.

Segment Information

BRAIN FORCE HOLDING AG reports according to geographic segments in accordance with the management approach contained in the stipulations of IFRS 8. Segment earnings are reported before brand licensing costs and intercompany charges. Segment information is included in this report directly after the statement of comprehensive income.

Comments on the Cash Flow Statement

In the first three months the cash flow from continuing operations reached € +0.92 m and was therefore € 0.01 m below previous year´s level of € +0.93 m. The cash flow from operating activities amounted to € +1.15 m compared to € +1.07 m in the previous year. The increase in results compared to the previous year had a positive effect in this respect, whereas the increase of the working capital affected the cash flow negatively.

The cash flow from investing activities amounted to € -0.23 m compared to € -0.29 m in the previous year. Investments in property, plant and equipment and other intangible assets decreased from € 0.33 m to € 0.23 m. The cash flow from financing activities amounted to € 0.66 m.

Comments on the Group Balance Sheet

As of the reporting date the balance sheet total was € 48.55 m, which is an increase of 13% compared to September 30, 2013. Non-current assets made up 31% of total assets and amounted to € 15.13 m compared to € 16.88 m as of September 30, 2013. Property, plant and equipment and other intangible assets decreased by € 0.18 m. Investments in property, plant and equipment and other intangible assets in the amount of € 0.23 m are offset against scheduled depreciation in the amount of € 0.40 m. The company´s goodwill remains unchanged with € 11.00 m.

Current assets comprised 69% of total assets as of December 31, 2013. As of the reporting date trade receivables and services increased by € 3.19 m to € 20.45 m or 42% of total assets compared to September 30, 2013. Cash and cash equivalents increased compared to the balance sheet date September 30, 2013 and amounted to € 7.54 m (September 30, 2013: € 5.96 m). Net financial means (financial means less financial liabilities) as of December 31, 2013 amounted to € 6.16 m compared to net financial means of € 5.23 m as of September 30, 2013.

As of December 31, 2013 the Group equity according to IFRS amounted to € 19.58 m, which equals an equity ratio of 40%. Non-current liabilities decreased from € 1.96 m to € 1.83 m.

Current liabilities rose by € 5.38 m to € 27.14 m. Moreover, trade liabilities and services increased by € 2.62 m to € 14.39 m and other liabilities rose by € 1.92 m to € 10.81 m.

As of December 31, 2013 the number of outstanding shares was 15,386,742; the authorized capital amounted to € 7,693,371.

Audit Waiver for the Interim Report

This interim report as at December 31, 2013 was neither audited nor subject to an auditor's review.

Other Disclosures

At the 15th ordinary general meeting of BRAIN FORCE HOLDING AG on February 28, 2013, among other things, a resolution, which authorizes the CEO to purchase own shares, was passed. This right has not been exerted yet.

On October 23, 2013 the chairman of the management board Mr. Michael Hofer has acquired 2.692.695 shares of BRAIN FORCE HOLDING AG. This equals voting rights and a share capital participation in BRAIN FORCE HOLDING AG of approximately 17.5%.

In its meeting held on December 12, 2013, the Supervisory Board of BRAIN FORCE HOLDING AG has approved the mutual termination of the management contract with Mr. Hannes Griesser, as at December 31, 2013. Mrs. Michaela Friepess was appointed as Chief Financial Officer as of today until December 31, 2016. In addition it was resolved to extend the contract of the Chief Executive Officer Michael Hofer until December 31, 2016.

Vienna, February 14, 2014

The Management Board

Financial Calendar

Date Event
February 14, 2014 Report on the first quarter of 2013/14
March 5, 2014 General Meeting
March 10, 2014 Ex-dividend day
March 12, 2014 Dividend payment day
May 15, 2014 Six months report 2013/14
August 29, 2014 Report on the first three quarters of 2013/14
December 12, 2014 Annual Report 2013/14 and Annual Financial Report

Information on the Company and the BRAIN FORCE Share

Investor Relations: Michaela Friepeß
Telephone: +43 1 263 09 09 0
E-Mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.brainforce.com
Vienna Stock Exchange: BFC
Reuters: BFCG
Bloomberg: BFC:AV
Datastream: O:BFS
ISIN: AT0000820659

BRAIN FORCE HOLDING AG

Am Hof 4 1010 Vienna Austria

Telephone: +43 1 263 09 09 0 Fax: +43 1 263 09 09 40

[email protected] www.brainforce.com www.brainforce.com

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