Plaut Aktiengesellschaft
Plaut Aktiengesellschaft: Plaut to increase sales by a significant 26% in the first quarter
Plaut Aktiengesellschaft / Key word(s): Quarter Results 30.04.2013 10:31 Dissemination of an Ad hoc announcement according to § 15 WpHG, transmitted by DGAP - a company of EquityStory AG. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ad-hoc-communication in accordance with Section 37 x of the Securities Trading Act (WpHG) Plaut Aktiengesellschaft Plaut to increase sales by a significant 26% in the first quarter Vienna, 30 April 2013. Plaut Aktiengesellschaft, which is listed on the General Standard segment of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (PUT2; ISIN: AT0000A02Z18; securities identification number: A0LCDP), announces its figures for the 1st quarter of 2013. Financial figures of Plaut Group for the first quarter 2013 - Sales EUR 7.2 million (prior year: EUR 5.7 million) - EBIT: EUR 272 thousand (prior year: EUR 250 thousand) - EBT: EUR 218 thousand (prior year: EUR 202 thousand) With a significant growth in sales, EBIT and EBT in the first quarter of 2013, Plaut has set the basis for a successful business year. While the increase for the comparable period in 2012 amounted to 7%, first quarter sales increased by 26% to EUR 7.2 million from 2012 to 2013. All regions contributed to this growth. EBIT for the first quarter 2012 increased by 9% from EUR 250 to EUR 272 thousand for the first quarter 2013. EBT for Q1 2013 amounted to EUR 218 thousand and increased compared to the same period (EUR 202 thousand) in 2012 by 8%. Staff growth and increase in know-how The first quarter of 2013 has demonstrated that the strong staff growth of the previous year (+21%) was successfully converted into sales growth. For Plaut's customers, this staff increase represents an extension of existing qualifications. Knowledge of core business issues was extended, experienced employees were gained for the implementation of SAP solutions and valuable know how was transferred to Plaut through the employment of industry specialists. Despite high investments in recruiting and training of the new employees, EBIT was increased by 9%. Growth in all markets All regions demonstrated significantly strong growth in the first quarter of 2013. The DACH region contributed 23% and the CEE/CIS region contributed 33%. The Russian country organization performed especially well, with a dynamic growth of more than 100% for the period reported. For the financial year 2013, we expect double digit sales growth. About Plaut: Plaut combines business consulting with solution oriented IT implementation. By combining competence in industry and issues, we design and implement solutions together with the customer. The required tasks are complex and business-critical. However, Plaut successfully develops and implements customized solutions through competence and experience and the experienced use of state-of-the-art technologies. Plaut develops intelligent concepts for reliable results. Plaut consulting was founded in 1946 in Hannover by Hans-Georg Plaut. Based on his method of marginal costing and direct costing, Plaut consulting group has been setting standards for the modern management for more than 65 years. With well over 1,000 realized projects, Plaut has been among the most successful and top-selling partners of SAP for more than 25 years. Plaut consulting group is represented in Germany, Switzerland, Austria and the CEE and CIS countries Romania, Czech Republic, Poland and Russia by more than 250 employees. Since September 2011, Plaut has been a member of the msg systems group. Plaut Aktiengesellschaft is listed in the General Standard of the Regulated Market of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (PUT2; WKN A0LCDP; ISIN AT0000A02Z18). www.plaut.com Investor Relations Contact: Mag. Herbert Brauneis Plaut Aktiengesellschaft A-1110 Vienna, Modecenterstraße 17, Unit 4 / 6 Tel: +43/1/ 23 000 12 Fax: +43/1/ 22 895 69 ir@plaut.com www.plaut.com 30.04.2013 DGAP's Distribution Services include Regulatory Announcements, Financial/Corporate News and Press Releases. Media archive at www.dgap-medientreff.de and www.dgap.de --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Language: English Company: Plaut Aktiengesellschaft Modecenterstrasse 17, Unit 4 / 6 A-1110 Wien Austria Phone: +43 1 2300012 Fax: +43 1 2289569 E-mail: ir@plaut.com Internet: www.plaut.com ISIN: AT0000A02Z18 WKN: A0LCDP Listed: Regulierter Markt in Frankfurt (General Standard); Freiverkehr in Berlin, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, München, Stuttgart; Wien End of Announcement DGAP News-Service ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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