Ad-hoc | 30 March 2004 07:45

Müller-Die lila Logistik AG closes 2003 with above-target results

Ad-hoc-announcement transmitted by DGAP. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. ——————————————————————————– Müller-Die lila Logistik AG closes 2003 with above-target results Besigheim, 30 March 2004 Müller-Die lila Logistik AG has achieved its targets set for the recently ended fiscal year. With sales amounting to 59.2 million EUR (previous year: 64.3 million), the company realized a 14.8 % sales growth (corrected for the deconsolidation of two subsidiaries) in 2003. Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) rose to 2.4 million EUR (previous year: minus 4.1 million EUR), after an EBIT of 2.1 million EUR with sales amounting to 55 million EUR had been planned for the recently ended fiscal year. Earnings before taxes (EBT) also rose considerably to 0.6 million EUR (previous year: minus 7.9 million EUR). The positive cash-flow from operating and investment activities as well free liquid funds amounting to 4.7 million EUR were used for the repayment of debts (previous year: net borrowings of 5.3 million EUR). The equity ratio improved to 19% (previous year: 16.6%), the balance sheet total was reduced by 13.6% to 41,971 TEUR (previous year: 48,562 TEUR). Overview of key figures: 2003 2002 change Sales 59,223 TEUR 64,287 TEUR -5,064 TEUR EBIT 2,443 TEUR -4,120 TEUR + 6,563 TEUR EBIT-margin 4.1 % -6.4 % —– End-of-year result -61 TEUR -8,658 TEUR +8,597 TEUR EPS -0.01 EUR -1.12 EUR +1.11 EUR Equity quota 19.0 % 16.6 % —– Employees 745 744 +1 In a comparison with the previous year, the deconsolidation of two subsidiaries must be taken into account. Outlook For the 2004 fiscal year, Müller-Die lila Logistik AG expects sales amounting to 68 million EUR and a positive end-of-year result. Further information: Müller-Die lila Logistik AG, Tel.: +49 (0) 7143 / 810-123 investor@lila-logistik.de, http://www.lila-logistik.de end of ad-hoc-announcement (c)DGAP 30.03.2004 ——————————————————————————– WKN: 621468; ISIN: DE0006214687; Index: Listed: Geregelter Markt in Frankfurt (Prime Standard); Freiverkehr in Berlin- Bremen, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, Hannover, München und Stuttgart 300745 Mär 04