Ad-hoc | 23 March 2005 07:30

Müller-Die lila Logistik AG: Euro 1 Million Annual Net Profit in 2004

Ad hoc announcement §15 WpHG Annual accounts 2004 Müller-Die lila Logistik AG: Euro 1 Million Annual Net Profit in 2004 Ad hoc announcement transmitted by DGAP. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. —————————————————————————— Müller-Die lila Logistik AG: Euro 1 Million Annual Net Profit in 2004 Besigheim, 23 March 2005 – During the past fiscal year, Müller – Die lila Logistik AG attained sales of 70,536 kEUR (previous year: 59,223 kEUR) and realized an organic growth of 19 percent. The annual net profit rose to 1,027 kEUR (previous year: net loss of 61 kEUR). On the basis of an average 7,833,333 shares of stock, this equates to earnings per share of 13 euro cents (previous year: minus 1 euro cent). The equity ratio improved principally as a result of the annual net profit and rose to 20.6% (previous year: 18.9%) on a balance sheet total that increased to 45,687 kEUR (previous year: 41,971 kEUR). The cash flow from the company’s operating activities was 3,531 kEUR (previous year: 3,315 kEUR), while cash used in investing activities reached 1,313 kEUR (previous year: cash inflow of 235 kEUR). A balance of 1,817 kEUR (previous year: 4,847 kEUR) was used for the payment of liabilities. Outlook Müller – Die lila Logistik AG expects a growth in sales of 10% to Euro 78 million and a slight increase in the annual net profit for the current year as a whole. Further information: Müller – Die lila Logistik AG, Tel.: +49 (0) 7143 / 810 – 123 investor@lila-logistik.de http://www.lila-logistik.de Müller – Die lila Logistik AG Ferdinand-Porsche-Strasse 4 74354 Besigheim-Ottmarsheim Deutschland ISIN: DE0006214687 WKN: 621468 Listed: Geregelter Markt in Frankfurt (Prime Standard); Freiverkehr in Berlin- Bremen, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, Hannover, München und Stuttgart End of ad hoc announcement (c)DGAP 23.03.2005 Issuer’s information/explanatory remarks concerning this ad hoc announcement: Segment Performance The planning and consultancy segment Logistics Design improved its (unconsolidated) sales from 2,641 kEUR in the previous year to 3,823 kEUR in 2004. Even its earnings before interest and taxes rose markedly to 844 kEUR (previous year: 570 kEUR). In Logistics Operating, the business segment providing operational logistics services, the corporate group posted a growth in sales to 67,339 kEUR (previous year: 56,672 kEUR). Earnings before interest and taxes was 1,707 kEUR (previous year: 1,873 kEUR), which corresponds to a margin of 2.5% in this segment. Expanding Market Development in Poland It was with the goal of expanding the Lila Logistik brand in Poland and supporting the local branch in developing the market there in the future, that the company bought the sub-subsidiary in December of last year and made it a direct subsidiary operating under the name Müller – Die lila Logistik Polska sp. z o.o. This transaction had no influence on the figures for fiscal year 2004, since the Polish company had already been fully consolidated. Reduction in Percentage of Interest in TKS Unternehmensberatung In the last quarter of 2004 Müller – Die lila Logistik AG sold 14 percent of its shareholding in TKS Unternehmensberatung und Industrieplanung GmbH to the majority partner. The current equity share of 33 percent now reflects the earlier earnings entitlement. Increase of Free Float to 31.6 % In February 2005 there was an increase in the number of shares trading in free flow on the exchanges. Free float increased from 23.8 percent to 31.6 percent as a result DEWB AG selling more than 600,000 shares from its holdings to institutional investors. New Branch Communications Implemented Müller – Die lila Logistik AG is now making a new market appearance. The spotlight is still on its blend of consulting services with the implementation of logistics solutions. What is new is the concentration on four branches in which logistics solutions are conceived, designed and operationally implemented, namely: Automotive, Electronics, Consumer Goods and Industrial Goods. The new homepage http://www.lila-logistik.de serves as the central communications platform. Following the re-launch of this proprietary web site, visitors now have a ready source of comprehensive information about the corporate group and its wide range of logistics solutions. Management Statement Michael Müller, CEO of Müller – Die lila Logistik AG: “2004 was a good year for us. The business performance of the past year fulfilled our expectations.” The annual financial statements are available at http://www.lila-logistik.de . Company Profile “LILA means uniting two powerful forces” Müller – Die lila Logstik AG is the logistics services provider that unifies consulting with the implementation of logistics solutions. This unification of Logistics Design and Logistics Operating in procurement, production and distribution logistics is what makes the company so unique. It is in its core Automotive, Electronics, Consumer Goods and Industrial Goods segments that Müller – Die lila Logistik AG develops end-to-end logistics solutions tailored specifically to the needs of its customers. Over 1,000 women and men work at 11 domestic and 5 international locations. Müller – Die lila Logistik AG shares are listed on the Prime Standard segment of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. End of message (c)DGAP 230730 Mär 05