MLP AG / Key word(s): Preliminary Results 28.01.2015 18:06 Dissemination of an Ad hoc announcement according to § 15 WpHG, transmitted by DGAP - a service of EQS Group AG. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- MLP presents preliminary figures for the financial year 2014 MLP AG today presented preliminary figures for the financial year 2014. Based on this data, total revenue increased to EUR 531.1 million in 2014 (2013: EUR 499.0 million), while earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) rose to EUR 39.0 million (2013: EUR 30.7 million). Administration costs (defined as personnel expenses, depreciation and amortisation, as well as other operating expenses) were EUR 256.8 million (2013: EUR 250.6 million). The previous year's values have been adjusted. MLP therefore recorded noticeable growth with regard to its key performance indicators in 2014. However, the company already indicated in mid-November that challenging market conditions have been making it significantly more difficult to achieve its target corridor (minimum EBIT of EUR 50 million). MLP anticipates market conditions to remain challenging in 2015. In addition, the company will engage in comprehensive future investments, including launching a recruiting offensive. Despite additional investments of around EUR 5 million for the recruitment drive, MLP expects a slight increase in EBIT for the financial year 2015 compared to 2014. All figures stated are preliminary and unaudited. 28.01.2015 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: English Company: MLP AG Alte Heerstraße 40 69168 Wiesloch Germany Phone: +49 (0)6222-308-1135 Fax: +49 (0)6222-308-8351 E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.mlp-ag.de ISIN: DE0006569908 WKN: 656990 Indices: SDAX Listed: Regulierter Markt in Frankfurt (Prime Standard), Stuttgart; Freiverkehr in Berlin, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, Hannover, München; Terminbörse EUREX End of Announcement DGAP News-Service ---------------------------------------------------------------------------