United Labels AG

Earnings Release • Aug 8, 2006

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Ad-hoc | 8 August 2006 08:39

United Labels AG increases revenue in second quarter

Ad hoc announcement transmitted by DGAP – a company of EquityStory AG. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. —————————————————————————— – Consolidated revenue grows by 8.6% to EUR 20.1 million – EBIT increases to EUR 0.4 million – Higher level of incoming orders in second quarter Münster, 8 August 2006 – United Labels AG (ISIN: DE 0005489561), a company specialising in comicware sold under licence, generated consolidated revenue of EUR 20.1 million in the first six months (prev. year: EUR 18.5 million). This corresponds to an increase of 8.6%. EBIT increased to EUR 0.4 million (prev. year: EUR 0.3 million). The loss after taxes amounted to EUR 0.1 million (prev. year: profit of EUR 0.1 million) due to the reversal of deferred taxes. In the second quarter, revenue grew by 8.9% to EUR 11.0 million (prev. year: EUR 10.1 million). EBIT increased to EUR 0.5 million (prev. year: EUR 0.2 million), while post-tax profits remained unchanged year on year at EUR 0.1 million (prev. year: EUR 0.1 million). Cash flow from operating activities improved to EUR 4.6 million in the first six months (prev. year: EUR 3.5 million). Incoming orders in the second quarter amounted to EUR 11.2 million (prev. year: EUR 10.2 million). At 30 June 2006, the equity ratio of the United Labels Group stood at 74.4%. ————————————————————————— Information and Explaination of the Issuer to this News: United Labels AG increases revenue in second quarter – Consolidated revenue grows by 8.6% to EUR 20.1 million – EBIT increases to EUR 0.4 million – Higher level of incoming orders in second quarter Münster, 8 August 2006 – United Labels AG (ISIN: DE 0005489561), a company specialising in comicware sold under licence, generated consolidated revenue of EUR 20.1 million in the first six months (prev. year: EUR 18.5 million). This corresponds to an increase of 8.6%. EBIT increased to EUR 0.4 million (prev. year: EUR 0.3 million). The loss after taxes amounted to EUR 0.1 million (prev. year: profit of EUR 0.1 million) due to the reversal of deferred taxes. In the second quarter, revenue grew by 8.9% to EUR 11.0 million (prev. year: EUR 10.1 million). EBIT increased to EUR 0.5 million (prev. year: EUR 0.2 million), while post-tax profits remained unchanged year on year at EUR 0.1 million (prev. year: EUR 0.1 million). Cash flow from operating activities improved to EUR 4.6 million in the first six months (prev. year: EUR 3.5 million). Incoming orders in the second quarter amounted to EUR 11.2 million (prev. year: EUR 10.2 million). At 30 June 2006, the equity ratio of the United Labels Group stood at 74.4%. In the first six months revenue from the Key Account segment rose by 8.0% to EUR 14.8 million (prev. year: EUR 13.7 million), while revenue generated in the Special Retail segment grew by 10.4% to EUR 5.3 million (prev. year: EUR 4.8 million). Business in Germany was particularly encouraging. Non-consolidated revenue generated by the German parent company increased by 17.5%, from EUR 12.0 million to EUR 14.1 million. CEO Peter M. Boder: “Germany is the base of many of Europe’s leading wholesale and retail operators. Thus, Germany is one of the most important markets for our company, offering outstanding prospects for the future. In view of this, I am particularly delighted at our success in our home market.” Licence portfolio extended to include “Barbie” and “Dora” The company’s licence portfolio has been further enhanced, with new themes joining the family in summer and autumn. Within the area of giftware and socks, for instance, United Labels will now also be marketing licensed products featuring “Barbie” (Mattel). From October 2006 onwards, United Labels will also be selling giftware and socks featuring “Dora”, an animated preschool TV series (MTV Networks/Nickelodeon). United Labels United Labels AG is one of Europe’s leading specialists for comicware sold under licence. The licensing partners working in cooperation with the independent media company based in Münster/Germany include global players from the world of media and entertainment, such as Disney and 20th Century Fox. United Labels is able to reach all age groups within the European market of licensed products, thanks to its successful portfolio of well-established classics, such as Mickey Mouse, Snoopy and Sesame Street, and popular stars like The Simpsons and SpongeBob SquarePants. The company has established a comprehensive European sales network for comicware, distributing its products through more than 61,400 outlets operated by various retail partners. United Labels is represented in Germany, Belgium, France, Italy, Spain and the UK. For further information, please visit http://www.unitedlabels.com or contact the following member of staff: United Labels AG Stefanie Frey Gildenstr. 6 D – 48157 Münster phone: +49 (0) 2 51-32 21-4 06 fax: +49 (0) 2 51-32 21-9 60 mobile: +49 (0) 1 70-5 62 88 65 sfrey@unitedlabels.com (c)DGAP 08.08.2006 ————————————————————————— Language: English Issuer: United Labels AG Gildenstr. 6 48157 Münster Deutschland Phone: +49 (0)25 132 21-0 Fax: +49 (0)25 132 21-999 E-mail: investorrelations@unitedlabels.com WWW: www.unitedlabels.com ISIN: DE0005489561 WKN: 548956 Indices: Listed: Geregelter Markt in Frankfurt (Prime Standard); Freiverkehr in Berlin-Bremen, Hannover, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, München, Stuttgart End of News DGAP News-Service —————————————————————————