United Labels AG

Earnings Release • Nov 15, 2013

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Ad-hoc | 15 November 2013 10:46

United Labels AG: Optimisation of business model takes effect

United Labels AG / Key word(s): Quarter Results/Interim Report

15.11.2013 10:46

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Ad hoc announcement by United Labels AG dated 15 November 2013
ISIN: DE 0005489561, WKN: 548956, Ticker Symbol: ULC

United Labels AG: Optimisation of business model takes effect

• Group sales revenue totals EUR20.8 million
• Programme aimed at cost streamlining proves effective
• Positive impact expected from upcoming Christmas business

Münster. United Labels AG generated consolidated sales revenue of EUR20.8
million (prev. year: EUR34.3 million) in the first nine months of the
current financial year. The year-on-year decline in revenue is a result of
the company's conscious decision to focus on core business fields with
higher contribution margins and the associated discontinuation of revenue
flows from unprofitable areas of business. Sales revenue is divided in
almost equal parts between the Special Retail segment (EUR10.2 million) and
the Key Account segment (EUR10.6 million).

At EUR-0.2 million, the Group's operating profit (EBITDA) was much improved
on last year's result (EUR-10.5 million). The net loss for the period fell
from EUR-16.6 million in the previous year to EUR-1.2 million at the end of
the third quarter of 2013, illustrating the positive effects of the Group's
ongoing streamlining programme and measures to optimise all areas of its
business.

Looking ahead to business in the run-up to Christmas, which is considered
one of the most important periods of the season in terms of revenue flow,
the comicware specialist currently has an order backlog of EUR11.7 million
(prev. year: EUR3.8 million), of which EUR9.0 million is attributable to
the current financial year.

The report issued by United Labels AG for the first nine months of 2013 can
be downloaded from the following site:
http://www.unitedlabels.com/investor-relations/finanzberichte

Contact details:
United Labels AG
Gildenstraße 6
48157 Münster
Tel.: +49 (0) 251-3221-406
Fax: +49 (0) 251-3221-960
investorrelations@unitedlabels.com

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Language: English
Company: United Labels AG
Gildenstr. 6
48157 Münster
Germany
Phone: +49 (0)25 132 21-0
Fax: +49 (0)25 132 21-999
E-mail: investorrelations@unitedlabels.com
Internet: www.unitedlabels.com
ISIN: DE0005489561
WKN: 548956
Listed: Regulierter Markt in Frankfurt (Prime Standard); Freiverkehr
in Berlin, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, München, Stuttgart

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