Ad hoc news release pursuant to § 15 WpHG from 2007-01-22
Preliminary quarterly figures for the 1st quarter of the 2006/2007 business year -positive business development continues

In the 1st quarter of the 2006/2007 business year, Bertrandt was able to continue the positive sales and earnings trend of the last business year. The Bertrandt Group generated sales revenues in the amount of 75.3 million euros (previous year 54.4 million euros), which corresponds to an increase of 38%. EBIT was increased by 3.3 million euros to 5.8 million euros (previous year 2.5 million euros). This equals an increase of 132%.