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Viscom AG — Interim / Quarterly Report 2006
Aug 23, 2006
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Half Year Report, 30 June 2006
H1/06


| ▪ | Key Figures 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| ▪ | Foreword by the Board Members5 | |
| ▪ | The Viscom Share 6 | |
| ▪ | Business Development8 | |
| ▪ | Outlook13 | |
| ▪ | Notes14 | |
| ▪ | Consolidated Financial Statements15 | |
| ▪ Profit and Loss Statement 15 |
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| ▪ Balance Sheet 16 |
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| ▪ Cash Flow Statement 18 |
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| ▪ Shareholders` Equity 19 |
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| ▪ | Selected Explanatory Notes 20 | |
| ▪ | Financial Calendar 21 | |

Key Figures
| Jan.–June 2006 | Jan.–June 2005 | |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 24,474 K€ | 23,318 K€ |
| Operating income / loss (EBIT) | 4,092 K€ | 4,408 K€ |
| Financial result | 184 K€ | -63 K€ |
| Income taxes | -1,667 K€ | -1,849 K€ |
| Period net income | 2,609 K€ | 2,496 K€ |
| Number of shares | 9,020,000 | 67,200 |
| Earnings per share (diluted and undiluted) in € | 0.29 € | 37.14 € |
| Number of employees (as of 30.06.) | 312 | 256 |

Viscom Board Members (l. to r.) Ulrich Mohr, Volker Pape, Dr. Martin Heuser
Foreword by the Board Members
Dear shareholders, ladies and gentlemen,
All signs point to a launch! After the successful initial public offering in May this year, the Viscom Group – European market leader in automatic optical inspection systems – is now positioned for worldwide expansion. With Jeff Griffin and Kenneth Sim, Viscom has won two experienced industry managers for sales and marketing leadership in the growth regions America and Asia. In the second half of 2006, Jeff Griffin assumes responsibility for the sales of Viscom's entire product range on the American continents. Kenneth Sim will promote Viscom's presence to the Asiatic market. The planned application centers in Asia and America will begin their activities by the end of the year.
Technical aspects are also making rapid strides. At the SMT 2006, Viscom introduced its new Desktop System S2088, a system as yet unique in its class: system computer, axis control and all other essential components are integrated into the compact design. With its precise linear drives and high resolution measurement system the S2088, despite its compact design, is in the position to survey assembled printed circuit boards with a high degree of accuracy. With this advance in inspection technology, Viscom is poised to offer a system which combines all the performance capabilities of its high-end systems with the advantages of a compact, manually-operated Desktop-AOI. This device enables Viscom to access entirely new market segments: mid-sized companies that are currently beginning to exploit the potential of optical inspection find an optimal entry point with the Desktop AOI.
In all, Viscom has developed according to expectations and seasonal conditions during the first half year of 2006. Company revenues rose 5.0% over last year's good level to reach €24.5 million. Especially promising is the order intake of €24.9 million in this first half-year, resulting in an order backlog of €8.8 million.
Profits from operating income (EBIT) came to €4.1 million during the first six months of 2006, a positive result that Viscom achieved despite the additional costs associated with reinforcement of its sales activities and commensurate trade fair and marketing costs. In addition, the Viscom Group has invested in a targeted expansion of its employee base for the further growth of the company. After taxes, Viscom posted a result of €2.6 million – a 4.5% increase compared to the previous half-year period.
The developments of this first half-year compel us to look optimistically at the further course of the year and future development of the Viscom Group. For your interest in the Viscom AG and the confidence you have shown us, we thank you cordially.
Yours sincerely,

Dr. Martin Heuser Volker Pape Ulrich Mohr
The Viscom Share
| ISIN | DE 000 7846867 |
|---|---|
| Market segment | Frankfurt Stock Exchange, Prime Standard |
| Number of shares | 9.02 million |
| Freefloat | 33% |
| Market capitalization | 144.3 million € |
| Hight | 19.00 € |
| Low | 15.50 € |
| Average tradevolume (Xetra/Day) | 33,220 shares |
| Earnings per share | 0.29 € |
| As of 30.06.2006 |
The Viscom share celebrated its debut on the stock market on May 10 of this year with a thoroughly positive start – the closing price of €19.00 per share clearly exceeded the issue price of €18.50. The stock market displayed itself as hospitable so far: the DAX climbed from 5450 points at the start of the year to its previous high of 6141 points on May 9, 2006. Already on May 10 the stock markets began a significant decline. Within a week the index fell 7.6% to 5653 points. Investors reacted to this slip in prices quickly and forcibly: in the second quarter alone they pulled nearly €5.3 billion in investment funds from the market. When referred to the entire first half year, the net cash outflow of €2.8 billion appears more moderate – still it represents the highest shortfall in any comparable financial period for over twenty years.
The Viscom share could not avoid this trend either. From their closing price of €19.00 on the 10th of May, the share fell to a low of €15.50 and then returned to €16.00 by this half year ultimo.

Despite this weak market environment the greenshoe-option tendered in the framework of the initial public offering could be partially exercised on June 28, 2006 with 125,700 shares. The total number of shares placed thus amounts to 2,675,000. The average Xetra daily trading volume during this first half year reached 33,220 shares. After adjustment to the first day of trading the average daily volume was 18,229 shares.
After partial exercise of the greenshoe-option HPC Vermögensverwaltung GmbH holds a 54.2% portion of the Viscom AG. Company founders Dr. Martin Heuser and Volker Pape retain 6.2% respectively.

33.4% of the shares remain in freefloat, including the portion held by employees of the Viscom AG.
Three investment houses analyze the Viscom share and report on the development of the Group regularly. At the time of this editorial deadline, all analysts post a buy recommendation. The average price target is €21.00. With this in mind, the analysts project a potential of the Viscom share of over 30% against the price at the half-year ultimo.
The goal of our investor relations efforts is to allow all capital market participants a fair evalua-tion of the Viscom Group. Therefore we communicate continuously and transparently. During the second quarter of 2006, the Viscom AG presented itself in numerous individual interviews with foreign and domestic investors and analysts and also took part in the OPTACTEC Analysts Conference in Frankfurt. All current updated information regarding the Viscom share is available on our homepage at www.viscom.de/de_ir.
Business Development
Revenue and Earnings Development
The first two quarters of a year usually present themselves comparably and all in all weaker than the second half. Companies tend to defer large investment decisions to the end of a business year. In the first half year of 2006 Viscom raised revenues 5.0% over last year's first half to €24.5 million.
Company EBIT amounted to €4.1 million in the first half year and so stands slightly beneath the comparable period last year, by 7.2%. This reduction indicates the increased trade fair and marketing expenditures accompanying intensified global sales activity. Strengthened personnel acquisition sets the course for future company growth. These future-directed investments show as a clearly raised personnel cost ratio.
Viscom achieved a profit after taxes of €2.6 million in the first half year. This corresponds to a rise of 4.5% compared to the last half year. At 39.0% the tax ratio in this year's period balances against 42.6% after the first half year of 2005 to return to a normalized level.
Order Situation
The order situation developed very positively. Over €24.9 million in orders were placed to the Viscom AG by midyear 2006 – a rise of 19.7% compared to the first half year of 2005 (€20.8 million). €13.9 million of this was accounted for in the second quarter alone. With €8.8 million the order balance at the end of this period levels with last year's €9.0 million.
Financial and Assets Situation
Cash flow from operating activities reduced noticeably from €0.4 million during the first half year 2005 to €-36.8 million in the first six months of 2006. This difference is based on a substantial increase in receivables and other assets through investment of the proceeds from the stock market entry. €30 million were deposited with Dresdner Kleinwort Investment Bank as a securities loan. For the loan of the securities €30 million were assigned to Dresdner Kleinwort as collateral. The transaction raised financial assets to €28.7 million and results in a corresponding claim of €30 million against Dresdner Kleinwort which the bank cedes as counter-value for the loaned securities. An obligation to the bank of €28.7 million with respect to the obtained securities arises in turn. Cash flow from investing activities changed marginally from the last midyear level to €-0.5 million. The financially effective investments in fixed assets are contained in cash flow from investing activities. In the first half of 2006 investment in office and business equipment due to the newly added employees are particularly noted here.
Cash flow from financing activities improved considerably from €-2.7 million in the first half of 2005 to €33.9 million in the first half of 2006. This includes €42.2 million from the initial public offering. The positive results of a very favorable liquidity situation show up in interest received as well. At the end of the report period the Viscom Group had available liquid assets in the amount of €7.8 million.
The equity ratio of the Viscom AG reaches 57.0% at the end of the reporting period to show a rise of 1.7 percentage points from the end of the first half last year. Viscom attained this improvement despite the significant balance extension of €30 million through the securities loan with Dresdner Kleinwort. The annualized return on equity in this first half of 2006 amounts to 9.3% compared to 24.6% after the first six months of last year. Basis for this reduction is the clearly increased shareholders' equity resulting from the initial public offering.
Employees
Behind the success of the Viscom Group stands its employees. At the closing date June 30, 2006 a total of 312 employees contributed their skills, their creativity and their motivation to the advancement of the company - 21.9% more than a year ago. Positive work conditions and the steady further development of the employees are among Viscom's stated company objectives. Vocational training is also a cornerstone of the company culture. At the end of the first half year Viscom employed 13 trainees.

| As of June 2006 | AG | USA | Singapore | France | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 275 | 16 | 15 | 6 | 312 |
| Full time | 254 | 16 | 15 | 4 | 289 |
| Part time | 14 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16 |
| Interns/students | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Additional: Trainees | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
Segment Information
Europe
Next to Germany, which with about 47% accounts for the major portion of European revenues, France, Ireland and East Europe are primarily represented in the European segment. The German market is distinguished by particularly demanding quality requirements and a high automotive proportion in the supplier industries: an environment in which the superior technology of the Viscom inspection systems can attain its full potential and result in an overt competitive advantage. Its market share of approximately 35% makes Viscom the market leader in Germany and Europe. The strong presence of midsized firms that characterizes Germany brings notable opportunities to gain new customers from this sector. A definite awareness of quality assurance has begun to develop on the part of many mid-sized firms during the last several years. Due to rising demands for quality on the part of their customers, this trend will continue into the future.
| Europe | Jan.–June 2006 Jan.–June 2005 | |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue (K€) | 16,548 | 17,306 |
| EBIT (K€) | 3,391 | 3,928 |
| EBIT-Margin (%) | 20.5 | 22.7 |
| Employees (30.06.) | 281 | 235 |
| Representatives | 17 | 16 |
Germany remains a sustainably attractive, but already developed market that promises comparatively moderate growth rates. The objective is to further stabilize and progressively expand Viscom's already excellent position in the German market.
Viscom has achieved half-year revenues of €16.5 million in Europe. At 4.4% this is slightly beneath last year's half year revenues. This reduction is chiefly due to the relatively weak French market. Very conservative investment tendencies among French companies restrain the entire sector at present. The legally mandated conversion to lead-free soldering processes resulted in a mandate to invest over the last several years so that in the current market phase investment has declined. An additional factor for this decline is the price pressure passed on by French automotive suppliers.
EBIT in the European segment compared to last year's figures is slightly diminished and reaches €3.4 million at the close of this first half. This reduction again indicates increased trade fair and marketing expenditures accompanying intensified sales activity.
Asia
The Asian region includes, in addition to Singapore, the Peoples' Republic of China, Japan, Malaysia and the Philippines, as well as India, Korea, Thailand and Taiwan. This extremely widespread region is currently served by 15 employees and 7 representatives.
The remarkable rate of expansion exhibited by the Chinese economy continues unrestrained in 2006. During early 2006, the economy posted stronger gains than any seen for more than ten years. Projected over the year, this growth rate shows an acceleration of more than 11%. The remaining emerging Asian markets could not entirely participate in this positive development. Oil importing countries such as South Korea and Thailand suffer especially under high crude oil prices. Strong competition from China is also beginning to impact the other east and southeast Asian countries. India can be seen as a "sleeping colossus" that begins to assume an active role in the global economy. Viscom is also already positioned in India to take part in the emerging market. Construction of new applications centers in Japan and Shanghai has already begun. An additional service center will be established in Schenzen as well. The future installations will enable customers from the Asian areas to convince themselves of the quality of Viscom inspection systems, on site. That this option is currently limited means that prominent business opportunities remain untapped.
| Asia | Jan.–June 2006 Jan.–June 2005 | |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue (K€) | 3,284 | 3,122 |
| EBIT (K€) | 266 | 279 |
| EBIT-Margin (%) | 8.1 | 8.9 |
| Employees (30.06.) | 15 | 9 |
| Representatives | 7 | 6 |
Viscom increased revenues in the Asian region to €3.3 million in the first half of 2006 – a rise of 5.2% compared to the first half of 2005. The EBIT showed a slight decline to €0.3 million to bring about a dip in the EBIT margin of 0.8 percentage points to 8.1%. This development is primarily due to increased personnel costs – engagement of additional employees coincident with construction of the new applications centers has already begun. Sales and marketing activities have also been boosted noticeably: Viscom is presented at trade fairs in India, Shanghai and Japan, and the first evaluations have been conducted in the region Asia.
America
The American segment includes the USA as well as South and Central America. The region developed particularly well in the first half of 2006: current revenues of €4.6 million mark a climb of 60.6% over last year's first six months. EBIT during the same period improved an over-proportional 116.4% with € 0.4 million. The EBIT margin climbed alongside to 9.4% – a gain of 2.4 percentage points at the end of this first half year.
| America | Jan.–June 2006 Jan.–June 2005 | |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue (K€) | 4,642 | 2,890 |
| EBIT (K€) | 435 | 201 |
| EBIT-Margin (%) | 9.4 | 7.0 |
| Employees (30.06.) | 16 | 12 |
| Representatives | 15 | 13 |
Despite progressively tightened monetary policies the United States continues its stable development. Small contract manufacturers in the USA see a comparatively good order situation and face rising quality requirements and so present an interesting target group for the Viscom AG. The medical technology as well as the aviation and aerospace sector are developing well and offer sustained revenue potential in the USA.
Economic growth in the largest Latin American economies also continues to stabilize. Compared to last year the actual GDP in the first quarter of 2006 grew 5.5% in Mexico and 3.5% in Brazil. The regions Guadalajara in Mexico and Manuas and Sao Paulo in Brazil proved themselves to be especially strong. Due to lower production costs more and more electronics production companies are relocating to these regions. The Viscom Group is continually expanding the installation base for its inspection systems here.
With the imminent opening of an application center in San Jose (Silicon Valley), the capital for decision-makers for technological companies in America, Viscom prepares itself to take an even stronger part in shaping the development in these centers of economic growth. The engagement of Jeff Griffin as new sales leader for the American continents also supports the personnel aspect of Viscom's continued expansion into this region.
Outlook
The Viscom AG is one of the highest volume suppliers of inspection systems for quality assurance worldwide. As technological leader with short innovation cycles Viscom has been successful and consistently profitable for over 20 years.
The objective of the Viscom Group for the next several years is to globally expand the success model. Approximately 10% of revenues are already being invested in research and development of the company each year. Stock issue proceeds from the successful initial public offering in May

developing nations and a rising standard of living in these regions lead to a strongly increased demand for consumer goods. This is a very promising trend for the Viscom Group, until now oriented mainly to the automotive industry: technology impresses ever more deeply into the consumer sector and so
opens up an entire industrial branch for quality assurance through optical, Xray, and computed tomographic inspection systems.
With a further application center in San Jose the Viscom AG will broaden its market position in North, Central and South
of this year will distinctly accelerate the dynamics of technological and regional expansion.
Two new application centers in Japan and China are slated to begin operations by the end of this year. With them, Viscom will be superbly poised to shape the unrestrained growth of these markets. The continuing lively demand in the emerging and America. Industrial growth in South and Central America is especially strong.
The global economic upswing during the first half of 2006 is projected to continue in the second half of the year and will reflect itself in the growth objectives of the Viscom Group.
Notes
The Viscom AG has their headquarters in Hanover, Germany and is registered in the Trade Register there under the number HR B 59616. Their business address is Viscom AG, Carl-Buderus-Str. 9 - 15, 30455 Hanover DE.
The business activities of the company consist of the development, production and sales of automated inspection systems for industrial production. Inspection is accomplished by computer-based optical and/or X-ray comparison of inspected objects with required specifications based in the inspection system.
Statement of Conformity
This interim financial statement for the first half year of 2006 was prepared on the basis of uniform application and conforms to the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and International Accounting Standard (IAS) applicable at the financial closing date, and in particular to IAS 34.
Basic Principles
The IFRS Interim Financial Statement is expressed in €. The tables were generally prepared in thousands of euros (K€).
The same accounting, appraisal and calculation methods as in the company financial statements 2005 were applied.
The profit and loss statement was calcuated by the total expenditure method.
Current and non-current assets listed in the balance sheet were differentiated according to IAS 1. Assets and debts were accounted for as current insofar as they are due within a year.
IFRS accounting requires certain assumptions and estimates to be made in company financial statements which have an impact on the amounts of the entered assets, debts, earnings and expenditures and contingent liabilities values. Actual developments may therefore differ from these values.
Currency Differences
In the category operating earnings and expenditures are contained exchange rate differences to the date June 30, 2006 in the amount of €-88 thousand (previous year, €191 thousand).
Events after Closing
No events of particular significance occurred after June 30, 2006.
Profit and Loss Statement IFRS Consolidated Financial Statements of the Viscom Group as of June 30 2006
| Profit an Loss Statement | 01.04.– | 01.04.– | 01.01.– | 01.01.– |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30.06.2006 K€ |
30.06.2005 K€ |
30.06.2006 K€ |
30.06.2005 K€ |
|
| Revenues | 11,399 | 11,311 | 24,474 | 23,318 |
| Other operating income | 237 | 178 | 433 | 359 |
| 11,636 | 11,489 | 24,907 | 23,677 | |
| Changes in inventories of finished goods and work in progress |
1,282 | 988 | 2,850 | 1,907 |
| Costs of purchased materials and services | -5,050 | -4,657 | -10,978 | -10,177 |
| Personnel expenses | -3,896 | -3,495 | -7,618 | -6,653 |
| Depreciation and amortisation | -181 | -143 | -339 | -274 |
| Other operating expenses | -2,564 | -1,899 | -4,730 | -4,073 |
| Total operating expenses | -10,409 | -9,206 | -20,815 | -19,270 |
| Operating income / loss (EBIT) | 1,227 | 2,283 | 4,092 | 4,408 |
| Interest income | 183 | 13 | 274 | 21 |
| Interest expense | -82 | -33 | -90 | -84 |
| Income tax expense | -449 | -1,006 | -1,667 | -1,849 |
| Net income / loss | 879 | 1,257 | 2,609 | 2,496 |
| Net income per share | 0.10 | 18.71 | 0.29 | 37.14 |
| (diluted and basic) in € |
Balance Sheet
| Pos. Assets | 30.06.2006 K€ |
31.12.2005 K€ |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Assets | |||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 7,800 | 11,286 | |
| A 1 | Short term investments | 33,654 | 0 |
| Trade accounts receivable | 11,722 | 13,285 | |
| Inventories | 11,168 | 8,760 | |
| A 2 | Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 30,788 | 636 |
| Total current assets | 95,132 | 33,967 | |
| Non current assets | |||
| Property, plant, equipment | 1,935 | 1,815 | |
| Intangible assets | 109 | 48 | |
| Investments | 9 | 70 | |
| Deferred taxes | 795 | 843 | |
| Total non current assets | 2,848 | 2,776 | |
| Total assets | 97,980 | 36,743 |
| Pos. | Liabilities and shareholders' equity | 30.06.2006 K€ |
31.12.2005 K€ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current liabilities | |||
| Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt | 0 | 49 | |
| Trade accounts payable | 1,661 | 1,031 | |
| Advanced payments received | 222 | 815 | |
| Accrued liabilities | 3,638 | 3,541 | |
| Income tax liability | 4,372 | 6,338 | |
| P 1 | Other current liabilities | 32,178 | 4,365 |
| Total current liabilities | 42,071 | 16,139 | |
| Non-current liabilities | |||
| Deferred tax liability | 54 | 273 | |
| Total non-current liabilities | 54 | 273 | |
| Shareholders' equity | |||
| P 2 | Share capital | 9,020 | 67 |
| P 3 | Capital reserve | 41,193 | 7,913 |
| P 4 | Retained earnings | 5,714 | 12,177 |
| Currency adjustments | -72 | 174 | |
| Total equity | 55,855 | 20,331 | |
| Total equity and liabilities | 97,980 | 36,743 |
Cash Flow Statement
| Cash Flow Statement | 01.01.2006– 30.06.2006 K€ |
01.01.2005– 30.06.2005 K€ |
|---|---|---|
| Cash flow from operating activities | ||
| Profit after interest and taxes | 2,610 | 2,501 |
| Taxes on income (+) | 765 | 1,849 |
| Interest expense (+) | 90 | 84 |
| Interest income (-) | -273 | -12 |
| Depreciation (+) | 339 | 273 |
| Increase (+) / decrease (-) in provisions | 105 | -101 |
| Profit (-) / loss (+) on disposal of property, plant and equipment |
-10 | -12 |
| Increase (-) / Decrease (+) in inventories, receivables and other assets |
-65,131 | -2,429 |
| Increase (+) / decrease (-) in trade and other payables | 27,641 | -1,322 |
| Income tax paid (-) | -2,892 | -407 |
| Net cash flows from operating activities | -36,756 | 422 |
| Cash flow from investing activities | ||
| Proceeds (+) from property, plant and equipment | 16 | 35 |
| Acquisition (-) of property, plant and equipment | -517 | -451 |
| Net cash flows for investing activities | -501 | -416 |
| Cash flows from financing activities | ||
| Proceeds (+) from issue of share capital | 42,233 | 0 |
| Equity dividends paid (-) | -8,381 | -2,537 |
| Repayment (-) of long-term loans | -47 | -146 |
| Interest paid (-) | -78 | -23 |
| Interest received (+) | 157 | 19 |
| Cash flow from financing activities | 33,884 | -2,687 |
| Changes in exchange rate on cash | -112 | 111 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | ||
| Net increase in cash and cash equivalents | -3,485 | -2,570 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the fiscal year 2005/2006 | 11,285 | 5,319 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the half year | 7,800 | 2,748 |
Changes in Shareholders` Equity
| Equity | Share capital |
Capital reserve |
Currency adjustments |
Net retained earnings |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K€ | K€ | K€ | K€ | K€ | |
| Equity 01.01.2005 | 67 | 7,659 | -105 | 6,995 | 14,616 |
| Currency adjustments | 0 | 0 | 209 | 0 | 209 |
| = Non-operating result | 0 | 0 | 209 | 0 | 209 |
| + Profit of the period | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2,496 | 2,496 |
| - Dividends | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2,285 | -2,285 |
| Equity 30.06.2005 | 67 | 7,659 | 104 | 7,206 | 15,036 |
| Equity 01.01.2006 | 67 | 7,913 | 174 | 12,177 | 20,331 |
| Currency adjustments | 0 | 0 | -246 | 0 | -246 |
| Payment of deferred receivables into capital |
|||||
| reserve | 0 | 981 | 0 | 0 | 981 |
| = Non-operating result | 0 | 981 | -246 | 0 | 735 |
| + Profit of the period | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2,609 | 2,609 |
| - Dividends | 0 | 0 | 0 | -9,072 | -9,072 |
| + Increase of capital | 8,953 | 32,299 | 0 | 0 | 41,252 |
| Equity 30.06.2006 | 9,020 | 41,193 | -72 | 5,714 | 55,855 |
Segment Information
| Information to the | Europe | Asia | America | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| geographic segments according to sales market (in K€) |
Jan.– June 2006 |
Jan.– June 2005 |
Jan.– June 2006 |
Jan.– June 2005 |
Jan.– June 2006 |
Jan.– June 2005 |
Jan.– June 2006 |
Jan.– June 2005 |
| Revenues | 16,548 | 17,306 | 3,284 | 3,122 | 4,642 | 2,890 | 24,474 | 23,318 |
| EBIT | 3,391 | 3,928 | 266 | 279 | 435 | 201 | 4,092 | 4,408 |
| Financial Result (+) | 198 | -63 | 0 | 0 | -14 | 0 | 184 | -63 |
| Income Taxes (-) | 1,448 | 1,715 | 54 | 56 | 165 | 78 | 1,667 | 1,849 |
| Consolidated Earnings | 2,141 | 2,150 | 212 | 223 | 256 | 123 | 2,609 | 2,496 |
Further information regarding the segments can be found in the section"Segment Information" in the chapter "Business Developments".
Selected Explanatory Notes
(A1)
Short-term investments
Short-term investments consist of the current value of a security transaction at the closing date June 30, 2006 (€28.7 million) as well as a time deposit (€5 million).
(A2)
Prepaid expenses and other
current assets
Prepaid expenses and other current assets include liabilitiy in the amount of €30 million to a credit institute from a transfer of cash placed by the Viscom AG as collateral for transferred shares in the context of a securities loan.
(P1)
Other short-term liabilities
Other short-term liabilities include a €28.7 million liability to a credit institute resulting from a securities loan.
(P2 + P3) Capital stock
2,300,000 shares from the capital increase agreed to on April 13, 2006 were placed in the context of the stock market entry. The issue price was €18.50, resulting in a liquidity inflow of €42.6 million and an increase in shareholders' equity of €41.3 million after IPO costs (IPO costs adjusted by the tax benefit).
(P3)
Capital reserve
Leading employees of the Viscom AG received advances from the Viscom AG in 2001 to acquire a share of the company. These advances were partially retired by profit dividends or direct repayment by the employees during Q2. This raised shareholders' equity by €1.0 million.
(P4)
Retained earnings
A dividend of €135.00 per share was paid in 2006 for the business year 2005. This resulted in a total dividend of €9.1 million for 67,200 shares. This amount reduced retained earnings as shown in the shareholders´ equity development.
Financial Calendar

| ▪ | August 11 Half Year Report 2006 / Telephone Conference | Hanover |
|---|---|---|
| ▪ | August 29 - September 1 Nepcon | Shenzen |
| ▪ | September 2006Roadshow | Europe |
| ▪ | September 5 - 7Electronix | Goeteborg |
| ▪ | September 12 - 21Elektronik | Denmark |
| ▪ | September 18 - 21 MSV Bruenn | Czech Republic |
| ▪ | September 20 - 23BIAS | Italy |
| ▪ | September 26 - 28ATE | Chicago |
| ▪ | October 3 - 4 Automobilform Graz | Austria |
| ▪ | October 17 - 19 Forum de l´Electronique | Paris |
| ▪ | October 24 - 26 National Conferences on NDT | Poland |
| ▪ | October 24 - 28 Matelek | Spain |
| ▪ | October 25 - 28Phil Tronics | Philippines |
| ▪ | October 30 - November 3HET Instruments | Utrecht |
| ▪ | November 7 - 9Vision | Stuttgart |
| ▪ | November 14 - 17 Electronica | Munich |
| ▪ | 29. November 2006German Shareholders' Forum, German Stock Market AG | Frankfurt |
| ▪ | November 2006 Nine Month Report 2006 / Telephone Conference | Hanover |
Viscom AG
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| Supervisory Board | Dr. Jürgen Knorr (Chairman) |
|---|---|
| Hans E. Damisch (Vice-Chairman) | |
| Prof. Dr. Claus-Eberhard Liedtke | |
| Executive Board | Dr. Martin Heuser |
| Volker Pape | |
| Ulrich Mohr | |
| Location | Carl-Buderus-Str. 9 - 15, 30455 Hanover |
| Commercial Registry: Amtsgericht Hanover HR B 59616 | |
| Subsidiaries | Viscom France S.A.R.L., Cergy Pontoise Cedex, France |
| Viscom Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, USA | |
| Viscom Machine Vision Pte Ltd., Singapore |

Imprint
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| Publisher | Viscom AG, Carl-Buderus-Str. 9 - 15, 30455 Hanover Tel.: +49 511 94996-0, Fax: +49 511 94996-900 [email protected], www.viscom.de |
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| Responsibility | Viscom AG, authorized by the Board members |
| Editorial | Dr. Martin Heuser (Executive Board) Volker Pape (Executive Board) Ulrich Mohr (Executive Board) Katharina Blanke (Investor Relations Manager) |
| Layout and Design | Viscom AG – Graphics and Marketing corinna.lorenz.grafik.design, Hanover |
| Photography | www.bluestudios.de www.photocase.com |
| Print and Production | Druckhaus Benatzky GmbH Büttnerstraße 15, 30165 Hanover www.benatzky.de |
| Register and Register Number | Viscom AG Registration Office: Amtsgericht Hanover Registration Number: HR B 59616 UST-IdNr. according to § 27 of the Income Tax Law: DE 115675169 |
| Copyright | All photographs and articles contained herein are pro tected by copyright. Reproduction of any kind requires the written agreement of the Viscom AG. |

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