Nano Launch AG: EBITDA Increased First-half To 10 Percent
Publication of half-year financial report 2012, increasing the overall performance, equity ratio of 88 per cent of Nanostart AG: EBITDA increased 10 percent first-half Publication of half-yearly financial report 2012 Increase the overall performance September 28, 2012 in the first half of 2012 an operating profit adjusted for one-off effects (EBITDA) of 1,064 TEUR achieve the Nano launch AG, which was leading nanotechnology investment company, equity ratio of 88 percent Frankfurt am Main. This corresponds to an increase of 10 percent compared to the same period of the previous year (EUR 967). The overall performance increased 2011 as compared to the first half of 9 per cent on 2,395 THOUS. Included are income from the sale of investments, in particular from the over-the-counter sale of shares in the holding MagForce AG. In addition provided income from loans of the financial assets and interest and similar income of EUR 724 thousand (previous year: 628 EUR) a positive Contribution to earnings. An impairment on financial assets in the amount of TEUR 4.028 was to the first half of the year (previous year: 0 EUR) made. This applies to the book value and the shareholder loans granted to Holmenkol participation. A half-year loss resulting HGB amounting to 2,370 thousand (previous year: + 1,537 TEUR).
Equity has compared to the end of the year 2011 (37.485 T EUR) reduced to 35.115 THOUS. The equity ratio is 88 percent but still at a high level (previous year: 90 per cent). The promotion of business in Asia and the continued development of the largest participation MagForce AG were the operational focal points in the first half of 2012. 2012 Is the half-yearly financial report immediately deposited on the website of nano start AG in the investor relations area at the company reports. Nano launch: The Nano launch AG is a leading nanotechnology investment company. The company invested venture capital (venture capital, VC) in young promising nanotechnology companies. Thereby, Nanostart invests globally and at different stages of development.
The investments of the company focus on innovative sectors such as Cleantech, life sciences and IT/electronics. Nanostart invests directly in the nano technology companies or through regional nanotechnology Fund. The headquarters of nano start AG is Frankfurt am Main. As the main shareholder of Nanostart Asia Pacific PTD Ltd invested her as a partner of the Government of Singapore. Disclaimer: This communication is neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation of an offer to purchase or to subscribe for securities. A public offer (IPO) of securities of nano start AG in connection with the listing of shares in the portion of the segment (open market) of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, the “entry standard” does not take place. This communication presents a securities prospectus. This press release and the information contained therein are intended not for the direct or indirect transfer or within Canada, Australia or Japan.