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Company Information

28.03.2007

Jersey, 28 March 2007. Meinl European Land improved on its
outstanding results for 2005 to make 2006 the best financial year in
its history. Vienna-listed Meinl European Land is one of Europe’s
largest property companies, with a market capitalisation of over EUR
6bn. In 2006 the Company extended the scope of its operations to
include 11 countries (Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary,
Latvia, Poland, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Turkey and Ukraine), and
once again posted significant increases in all key financial
indicators.

Property portfolio increases to ca. EUR 5 billion

At 31 December 2006 the value of standing investments and properties
under development was EUR 1.8bn, up more than 60% on the previous
year. Together with the contractually agreed development projects
with a total investment value of EUR 3.2bn, Meinl European Land’s
total portfolio stands at approx. EUR 5bn. This portfolio is expected
to generate rental income of ca. EUR 500m by the end of 2009, once
all projects are complete.

In achieving this portfolio size, Meinl European Land has far
exceeded its targets for 2006, announced in its investment plans at
the beginning of the year.

Significant improvements in all key figures; post-tax earnings up
135%

Rental income in 2006 was up some 60%, from EUR 60m to EUR 96m. Even
more impressive was the increase in operating profit, which more than
doubled from EUR 114m to EUR 252m.

Profit after tax was up from EUR 114m to EUR 267m, an increase of
more than 135% on the year. Meinl European Land’s earnings have thus
significantly exceeded analysts’ expectations, demonstrating once
again its ability to combine fast-paced growth with a strong earnings
performance.

Earnings per share rise to EUR 1.31

At 31 December 2006, earnings per share of EUR 1.31 represent a
slight year-on-year increase (2005: EUR 1,29) despite the capital
increases made to finance the expansion of the property portfolio -
an impressive achievement for a company going through a period of
such rapid growth. Meinl European Land’s total net equity of ca. EUR
3.5bn at 31 December 2006 was up about 113% on the previous year
(2005: EUR 1.6bn). This increase was the result of two successful
capital increases that together generated net proceeds of more than
EUR 1.5bn for the Company.

Core investment markets Russia, Poland and Turkey

In 2006 the focus of Meinl European Land’s investment activities
centred on Russia, Poland and Turkey. These countries will also play
a major role in the future development of the Company. Among the most
recent acquisitions concluded in the past weeks were 2 development
projects in Turkey, located in Istanbul and in the Black Sea town of
Samsun.

EUR 2bn project pipeline for further growth

The high number of committed development projects - all scheduled for
completion until the end of 2009 - by no means signifies the peak of
Meinl European Land’s expansion activities. A project pipeline
currently estimated at about EUR 2bn provides the basis for the
Company’s future growth. A number of these projects are currently at
an advanced stage of the due diligence process. Hence, the Company
expects to be in a position to finalise agreements in the next few
months.

Valuation upside on developments of approx. EUR 400-500m

Due to the lack of standing investments that meet its high quality
standards in many of the CEE markets, Meinl European Land
increasingly concentrates on development projects. The yields
achievable on such developments are well above those on retail
properties completed and in operation. This results in a considerable
potential for appreciation of property value, which Meinl European
Land can realise once the projects have been completed. Based on
current market yields, the Company expects that the market value of
its developments once completed exceeds the capital investment by EUR
400-500m. Assuming further yield compression throughout the CEE
Region, an appreciation in property values could increase even
further by the time projects are finished.

Increase in net asset value per share

The net asset value per share (NAV) at 31 December 2006 was EUR
15.56. Including the potential valuation upside on the committed
development projects displayed above, NAV totals EUR 17.56 per share.
The share price on 31 December 2006 stood at EUR 19.46, reflecting a
premium of roughly 11%. A significant part of the Company’s value
lies in its project pipeline, and the continuing ability of its
management to identify new projects, which has clearly been
demonstrated in 2006.

end of announcement euro adhoc 28.03.2007 09:16:25
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Branche: Real Estate
ISIN: AT0000660659
WKN: 066065
Index: Standard Market Continous
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