euro adhoc: Air Berlin PLC / Earnings / Air Berlin: EUR 50 million net profit

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2006 results

26.02.2007

London, February 26, 2007 - In 2006, Air Berlin PLC recorded net
earnings of approximately EUR 50 million. Sales revenue in 2006
amounted to EUR 1.57 billion, corresponding to a 28.6 per cent
increase in comparison with the previous year (2005: EUR 1.22
billion). Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization
and lease expenses (EBITDAR) increased by 67.4 per cent, namely from
EUR 153.2 million (in 2005) to EUR 256.5 million. In 2006, operating
income (EBIT before interest and taxes) amounted to EUR 64.1 million
(2005: EUR -5.5 million); after deducting interest and taxes, net
earnings of EUR 50.057 million were recorded. In 2005, Air Berlin had
still reported a loss amounting to EUR 115.9 million.

end of announcement euro adhoc 26.02.2007 08:02:46
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ots Originaltext: Air Berlin PLC & Co Luftverkehrs KG
Im Internet recherchierbar: http://www.presseportal.de

Further inquiry note:
Ingolf Hegner
Head of Investor Relations
+49 (0)30 3434 1532
ihegner@airberlin.com

Branche: Air Transport
ISIN: GB00B128C026
WKN: AB1000
Index: Classic All Share, Prime All Share, SDAX
Börsen: Frankfurter Wertpapierbörse / official dealing/prime standard
Börse Berlin-Bremen / free trade
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