Ad hoc news release pursuant to § 15 WpHG from 2006-05-08

The Bertrandt Group could further continue the positive revenue trend of the first quarter 2005/2006. Beside the effects of the cost reduction program an increased extent of utilisation within the operational units could contribute to the expanded business volume. The Bertrandt Group obtained sales profits of 113,720 thousand Euros (previous year 110,066 thousand Euros) and an EBIT of thousand Euros 6,089 (previous year thousand Euros 2,073) in the first half of 2005/2006. Thou. Euros   1st Half of 05/06   1st Half of 04/05   Change in % Sales   113,720   110,066   + 3.3 % EBIT   6,089   2,073   + 193.7 % Relating to the entire year the Executive Committee is confident of positive revenue and an expanded business volume. The consistent realignment of the company based on a pronounced market and customer orientation also offers further good chances for successful growth.