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Disclosure announcement transmitted by euro adhoc.
The issuer is responsible for the content of this announcement.
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20.04.2006
Karlsruhe, April 20, 2006. With its financials for the first quarter
of fiscal 2006, ComBOTS AG (ISIN: DE000CMBT111) reports about a
business development characterized by heavy investment in research
and development. At the same time, liquid assets increased
significantly to EUR 516 million. The value of the almost 10%
shareholding in United Internet, according to IFRS only recorded in
the balance sheet, increased by more than EUR 120 million or +65%
during the first quarter alone. Consequently, the sustainable
strategy pursued by the company to focus on the market for Personal
Digital Communication has borne its first fruits. The operating focus
of the company is on the scheduled preparation for the international
launch of the new ComBOTS® product on July 12, 2006.
The profit and loss statement of Q1/06 shows an operating result
(EBIT) of EUR -8.5 million (Q1/05: EUR -2.8 million). The EBIT is
determined primarily by heavy and fully cost effective investments in
research and development (EUR 6.3 million, Q1/05: EUR 2.7 million).
This reflects yet again the efforts of the company to take a highly
innovative product, intended for worldwide marketing, to market
maturity. Overall, the financial income amounted to EUR 1.7 million
during the first quarter, and the net income for the period reached
EUR -4.6 million (Q1/05: EUR 1.6 million). Contrasting the disclosed
loss, the appreciation of the United Internet investment in Q1/06
amounting to EUR 121.2 million has not been recognized as income in
the profit and loss statement.
The net assets of EUR 516 million break down into EUR 208 million in
cash and EUR 308 million in United Internet shares on the reporting
date March 31, 2006. Since the announcement of the alliance with
United Internet in March 2005 the value of the block of shares hence
increased by EUR 175 million (+132%). Based on the freely traded
shares of ComBOTS AG (without own shares) the asset value amounts to
EUR 14.46 per share as at March 31, 2006. Consequently, three months
before product launch the liquid asset value continues to be above
the current share price.
The execution of the contracts concerning the integration of the
Portal business into the United Internet Group is now smoothly and
almost completely concluded, including any due taxes and compensation
payments for working capital. The successful implementation of the
alliance provides ComBOTS AG with the financial strength to
consistently strive towards its goal of becoming the world's most
successful company for Personal Digital Communication.
Appendix: Table financial figures
in EUR million Q1/2006 Q1/2005
Revenues 0 0.2
Research and development -6.3 -2.7
Operating income (EBIT) -8.5 -2.7
Financial income 1.7 0.9
Net income for the period -4.6 1.6
Earnings per share (in EUR) -0.13 0.05
Liquid funds and securities 516.2 107.6
Balance sheet total 559.5 158.8
Contact Person for Press and Media:
Oliver Schwartz, Head of PR Europe,
tel +49 (0)721 5160 2221, Mail public.relations@combots.com
Contact Person for Analysts and for Investors:
Silvia Teschner, Investor Relations,
tel +49 (0)721 5160 2701, Mail investor.relations@combots.com
end of announcement euro adhoc 20.04.2006 07:45:54
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ots Originaltext: ComBOTS AG
Im Internet recherchierbar: http://www.presseportal.de
Further inquiry note:
Silvia Teschner
Investor Relations
Tel.: +49 (0)721 5160 2701
E-Mail: silvia.teschner@combots.com
Branche: Online
ISIN: DE000CMBT111
WKN: CMBT11
Index: TecDAX, Midcap Market Index, HDAX, Prime All Share, CDAX
Börsen: Frankfurter Wertpapierbörse / regulated dealing/prime
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