Thielert once again with considerable increase in profit and sales

- Operating profits increased by 43 percent to 7.1 million euros
- At 28.2 million euros, sales are just short of tripling compared to previous
half-year
- "After this strong quarter, we are confident of achieving our growth goals,"
says Frank Thielert, CEO of Thielert AG

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After record figures in the initial quarter of this year, Thielert AG
continues its positive profit and sales development. Calculated on
the basis of the first half-year, the EBIT was 7.1 million euros,
which was approximately 43 percent above the previous year’s value.
This increase is especially due to the Aircraft Engines segment with
an EBIT growth of 85 percent (4.8 million euros). Thielert also
reported considerable growth in sales of 169 percent to 28.2 million
euros in the first half-year. Both business segments contributed to
this. Sales in the Aircraft Engines segment increased by 173 percent
to 14.0 million euros. In the Technology & Prototyping segment,
revenue in the same period increased by 166 percent to 14.2 million
euros. Sales from Superior Air Parts, Inc. (SAP), Coppell, USA, which
was taken over in the spring of this year, were included in the
quarterly financial report for the first time. They amounted to 8.0
million US dollars and comprised 44.3 percent of sales in the
Technology & Prototyping segment.

Earnings before taxes were 6.5 million euros. After taxes, the Group
earned a profit of 4.1 million euros.

"After this strong quarter, we are confident of achieving our growth
goals," says Frank Thielert, CEO of Thielert AG. "We are expecting an
increase in sales compared to the previous year of 80 percent."

Thielert Group's workforce in the first half-year of 2006 was an
average of 311, which was 45 percent more than in the same period
last year. Without the growth from the SAP acquisition, the work
force increased by 24 percent, which clearly shows that added sales
of more than 50 percent in the core business (without SAP) were
achieved with personnel growth of less than 25 percent.

Outlook: New Market Potential through Development and Certification
Further development of engine installations in popular aircraft of
general aviation and additional certifications are considerably
expanding the market potential for jet fuel aircraft engines from the
Centurion family. Installation of the Centurion 1.7 jet fuel/diesel
engine in the Piper PA-28-161 piston aircraft is also certified in
the USA since the end of July 2006. European certifications for other
PA-28 models were granted in the second quarter. The number of
Thielert’s PA-28-certifications increased from three to eleven
supplemental type certifications. Likewise, at the end of July, it
was possible to acquire the first American fleet operator as a
customer - the flying school "American Flyers". In addition,
installations of the Centurion 4.0 350 HP engine are pressed ahead
with various Cessna models. In the coming months, the aviation
certifications are expected. In addition, the company has announced a
third jet fuel aircraft engine. With its 230 horsepower, it will
complete the power range of the Centurion engine family.

Key data of Thielert AG according to IFRS

Sales (01.01.-30.06 2006): 28.2 million Euro
Sales (01.01.-30.06 2005): 10.5 million Euro
Sales (Changes): 169%

Gross profit on sales (01.01.-30.06 2006): 16.7 million Euro
Gross profit on sales (01.01.-30.06 2005): 7.8 million Euro
Gross profit on sales (Changes): 113%

EBITDA (01.01.-30.06 2006): 9.0 million Euro
EBITDA (01.01.-30.06 2005): 6.2 million Euro
EBITDA (Changes): 46%

EBIT (01.01.-30.06 2006): 7.1 million Euro
EBIT (01.01.-30.06 2005): 4.9 million Euro
EBIT (Changes): 43%

EBT (01.01.-30.06 2006): 6.5 million Euro
EBT (01.01.-30.06 2005): 2.9 million Euro
EBT (Changes): 124%

Consolidated net profit (01.01.-30.06 2006): 4.1 million Euro
Consolidated net profit (01.01.-30.06 2005): 1.7 million Euro
Consolidated net profit (Changes): 141%

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Aircraft Engines Segment

Sales (01.01.-30.06 2006): 14.0 million Euro
Sales (01.01.-30.06 2005): 5.1 million Euro
Sales (Changes): 173%

Gross profit on sales (01.01.-30.06 2006): 8.5 million Euro
Gross profit on sales (01.01.-30.06 2005): 4.0 million Euro
Gross profit on sales (Changes): 111%

EBITDA (01.01.-30.06 2006): 5.7 million Euro
EBITDA (01.01.-30.06 2005): 3.2 million Euro
EBITDA (Changes): 78%

EBIT (01.01.-30.06 2006): 4.8 million Euro
EBIT (01.01.-30.06 2005): 2.6 million Euro
EBIT (Changes): 85%

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Technology & Prototyping Segment
Sales (01.01.-30.06 2006): 14.2 million Euro
Sales (01.01.-30.06 2005): 5.3 million Euro
Sales (Changes): 166%
Gross profit on sales (01.01.-30.06 2006): 8.2 million Euro
Gross profit on sales (01.01.-30.06 2005): 3.8 million Euro
Gross profit on sales (Changes): 114%
EBITDA (01.01.-30.06 2006): 3.4 million Euro
EBITDA (01.01.-30.06 2005): 3.0 million Euro

EBITDA (Changes): 12%

EBIT (01.01.-30.06 2006): 2.3 million Euro
EBIT (01.01.-30.06 2005): 2.4 million Euro
EBIT (Veränderung): -2%

end of announcement euro adhoc 14.08.2006 08:00:00
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