03/18/2016

ALLGEIER SE / Key word(s): Preliminary Results18.03.2016 12:42Dissemination of an Ad hoc announcement according to § 15 WpHG, transmittedby DGAP – a service of EQS Group AG.The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.—————————————————————————Munich, 18 March 2016 – Allgeier SE (ISIN DE0005086300, WKN 5086630)records growth in revenues and EBITDA in the financial year 2015 (1 January2015 – 31 December 2015), according to preliminary figures. In the pastbusiness year, the group sold its subsidiaries b+m Informatik AG, Melsdorf,and terna Group, based in Innsbruck, Austria, as well as the segmentStorage of the Allgeier (Switzerland) AG, based in Thawil, Switzerland.These units are shown as discontinued operations. By selling these units,the group yielded a return of EUR 10.0 million before tax, according topreliminary figures. For the next general meeting, the Executive Boardtakes this as an occasion to suggest besides the normal dividend a specialdividend of EUR 0.20 for each share. Furthermore, the Munich-based TalentryGmbH, is also shown within the discontinued operations due to pendingnegotiations about a change in the shareholder structure to achievestrategic future development.Group’s business developmentIn total, the preliminary total revenues from continued and discontinuedoperations in the past financial year 2015 increased by 9 per cent to EUR498.9 million (previous year: EUR 456.5 million). The group’s preliminaryoperative EBITDA (before extraordinary effects and effects relating toother periods) from continued and discontinued operations rosedisproportionately by 15 per cent to EUR 29.3 million, compared to the sameperiod the year before (previous year: EUR 25.3 million). Allgeier’spreliminary EBITDA including extraordinary effects and effects relating toother periods improved by 13 per cent to EUR 27.1 million, during theperiod (previous year: EUR 24.0 million). The group’s preliminary EBIT ofthe period was at EUR 12.6 million (previous year: EUR 10.5 million) andwas thus 20 per cent above previous year’s EBIT. The Allgeier grouprecorded preliminary earnings before tax to the amount of EUR 8.8 million(previous year: EUR 5.5 million).Performance of continued operations The preliminary group revenue from continued operations in the financialyear 2015 increased to EUR 452.2 million (continued operations previousyear: EUR 384.2 million) which means an increase of 18 per cent. Thegroup’s preliminary operative EBITDA (before extraordinary effects andeffects relating to other periods) of the continued operations increased by11 per cent to EUR 25.3 million (continued operations previous year: EUR22.8 million). Allgeier’s preliminary EBITDA from continued operationsincluding extraordinary effects and effects relating to other periodsimproved by 10 per cent to EUR 23.2 million, during the period (continuedoperations of the previous year: EUR 21.0 million). The group’s preliminaryEBIT from continued operations was at EUR 10.4 million (continuedoperations from the previous year: EUR 10.3 million). The Allgeier groupachieved preliminary earnings before tax from continued operations to theamount of EUR 6.3 million (previous year: EUR 5.4 million).Balance sheet benchmark data as of 31 December 2015On the balance sheet date, 31 December 2015, preliminary equity rose to EUR116 million (previous year: EUR 100.7 million). The Allgeier group had cashand cash equivalents at its disposal as of the end of 2015 in the amount ofEUR 83.7 million, according to preliminary figures (previous year: EUR 98.0million). Preliminary current and non-current financial liabilities on thebalance sheet closing date were at EUR 110.7 million (previous year: EUR125.2 million). The preliminary balance sheet total at the end of thefinancial year 2015 stood at EUR 328 million (previous year: EUR 329.8million).Outlook for the financial year 2016The Executive Board expects a continuing growth for the business year 2016,according to current plans. The group’s revenues from continued operationsare expected to grow more than 10 per cent. The group’s operative EBITDA(before extraordinary effects and effects relating to other periods) fromcontinued operations is to grow disproportionately, according to Allgeier’splans, which expect a moderate increase of the EBITDA margin. Theseprojections refer to the development of the actual group only. They do notcontent changes in portfolio so far neither through additional acquisitionsnor additional disinvestments.NoteAll of the IFRS figures quoted in this announcement for financial year 2015are preliminary and have not yet been conclusively verified by the groupauditor. The aforementioned annual results from continued operations arenot comparable with the Allgeier annual report 2014 owing to theretrospective adjustment in the previous year to account for the disposalof the units. Publication of the Allgeier annual report for 2015 isscheduled for 29 April 2016. The statements on the year 2016 representexpectations based on current plans and projections; there is no certaintythat they will be realized.Contact:Allgeier SECorporate Communications & Investor RelationsDr. Christopher GroßeWehrlestraße 1281679 MunichTel.: +49 (0)89/998421-0Fax: +49 (0)89/998421-11E-Mail: ir@allgeier.comWeb: www.allgeier.comAllgeier SE is one of the leading IT companies for Business Performancetoday: Allgeier combines the advantages of an international provider withthe merits of medium-sized companies with a growth strategy orientedconsistently to innovations and future trends, and an integrative businessmodel. Operating divisions, each with their individual specialist orsector-related focal points, work together for more than 3,000 customersfrom almost all sectors. With a highly flexible delivery model, Allgeiercovers the full range of IT services, from on-site and nearshore through tooffshore: A strong presence in India ensures flexibility and maximumscalability of the services, supplemented by highly qualified expertise inhigh-end software development. With more than 6,000 salaried employees andaround 1,300 freelance IT experts, Allgeier, as a one-stop shop, offerscustomers a comprehensive portfolio of solutions and services. Allgeier’scustomers include globally operating groups as well as innovativemedium-sized operations that wish to secure strategic advantages throughhigh-performing IT solutions, intelligent software and flexible personnelservices. This high-growth company, which is based in Munich, Germany,operates more than 90 sites in the German-speaking region, and at furtherlocations in the rest of Europe, as well as in India, Singapore, Vietnam,Mexico and the USA. In 2015 Allgeier generated EUR 452 million of revenue(continued operations), according to preliminary figures. Allgeier SE wasranked first in the Lünendonk(R) List 2015 of “Leading German medium-sizedIT consulting and system integration companies”. The Allgeier Expertsdivision ranks among the top three IT personnel service-providers inGermany according to the Lünendonk(R) 2015 market segment study “The marketfor recruiting, mediating and managing IT freelancers in Germany”. Thecompany is listed on the regular market of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange inthe General Standard segment (WKN 508630/ISIN DE0005086300). Furtherinformation is available on the company’s website at: www.allgeier.com.18.03.2016 The DGAP Distribution Services include Regulatory Announcements,Financial/Corporate News and Press Releases.Media archive at www.dgap-medientreff.de and www.dgap.de————————————————————————— Language: EnglishCompany: ALLGEIER SE Wehrlestraße 12 81679 München GermanyPhone: +49 (0) 89 – 99 84 21 0Fax: +49 (0) 89 – 99 84 21 11E-mail: info@allgeier.comInternet: http://www.allgeier.comISIN: DE0005086300WKN: 508630Indices: CDAXListed: Regulated Market in Frankfurt (General Standard); Regulated Unofficial Market in Berlin, Dusseldorf, Hamburg, Stuttgart End of Announcement DGAP News-Service —————————————————————————