MBB SE / Key word(s): Quarter Results 04.11.2016 07:29 Disclosure of an inside information according to Article 17 MAR, transmitted by DGAP - a service of EQS Group AG. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- MBB SE achieves third quarter revenue growth of 34% and EBIT growth of 58% compared to previous year Berlin, 4 November 2016 - MBB SE (ISIN DE000A0ETBQ4), a medium-sized family business, generated a new revenue record after nine months with EUR242.7 million after EUR186.6 million in the previous year, according to preliminary figures. This corresponds to a growth in revenue of 30.1%. Revenue growth without the Aumann group, which is consolidated since November 2015, amounts to 12.6%. EBITDA increased by 36.0% from EUR17.4 million to EUR23.7 million. EBIT increased by 47.7% from EUR12.2 million to EUR18.1 million. Consolidated earnings amounted to EUR11.1 million and also significantly exceeded the first nine months of the previous year (+ 24.2%). Earnings per share grew to EUR1.69 (EUR1.36 in the previous year). In the third quarter, revenue increased to EUR83.4 million (+34.2% compared to previous year), EBITDA to EUR8.1 million (+ 44.9% compared to previous year), EBIT to EUR6.2 million (+ 58.0% compared to previous year) and earnings per share EUR0.60 (+ 30.4% compared to previous year). The revenue growth of the group is paired with a significant margin improvement. In the third quarter, EBITDA margin improved from 9.0 to 9.7 percent and EBIT margin improved from 6.3 to 7.5 percent, comparing the third quarter of 2015 with the third quarter of 2016. Despite the payment of an increased dividend of EUR3.9 million at the beginning of the third quarter, equity increased to EUR97.2 million at 30 September 2016 from EUR87.7 million at the end of 2015. The equity ratio at the end of the third quarter 2016 therefore remained almost unchanged at 39.5%. Liquidity grew from EUR54.0 million at the end of 2015 to EUR58.4 million. In the same period, net cash decreased from EUR8.1 million to EUR5.9 million. Therefore, MBB continues to be in a financial position that allows investing in the growth of its subsidiaries while also making additional acquisitions. The current course of business after nine months and the continuing high order intake underpin the forecast which was increased after the first six months of 2016. MBB continues to forecast revenues of more than EUR310 million and earnings per share of at least EUR2.10. Already today, the management expects a good start into 2017. The positive development of the group stems from growth in all subsidiaries, while MBB companies active in production of special machinery increasingly benefit from the automotive industry trend of a transition to e-mobility. The quarterly financial report for the first nine months of 2016 will be published on 30 November 2016 at www.mbb.com. About MBB SE: MBB SE is a medium-sized family business that has expanded steadily since it was founded in 1995 through organic growth and the acquisition of companies. Increasing long-term value of the independent subsidiaries and the Group as a whole is the heart of its business model which has been highly profitable from the outset. Substantial growth and sustainable returns will remain MBB SE's goal in future as well. Further information on MBB SE can be found at www.mbb.com --- MBB SE Joachimsthaler Straße 34 10719 Berlin Tel +49 30 844 15 330 Fax +49 30 844 15 333 [email protected] www.mbb.com Executive Management Dr Christof Nesemeier (CEO) Anton Breitkopf Dr Gerrit Karalus Klaus Seidel Chairman of the Board Gert-Maria Freimuth Court of Registration Berlin-Charlottenburg Local Court, registration number: HRB 165458 04.11.2016 The DGAP Distribution Services include Regulatory Announcements, Financial/Corporate News and Press Releases. Archive at www.dgap.de --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Language: English Company: MBB SE Joachimsthaler Strasse 34 10719 Berlin Germany Phone: +49 (0) 30 844 15 330 Fax: +49 (0) 30 844 15 333 E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.mbb.com ISIN: DE000A0ETBQ4 WKN: A0ETBQ Indices: PXAP Listed: Regulated Market in Frankfurt (Prime Standard); Regulated Unofficial Market in Berlin, Dusseldorf, Munich, Stuttgart, Tradegate Exchange End of Announcement DGAP News-Service ---------------------------------------------------------------------------