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Manz AG publishes 2015 Q1 Report - Seite 2

therefore continue unchanged to be confident for the full year. Not only is
the order situation in the Energy Storage business sector developing very
dynamically. We also see great potential in our strategic target industries
of Electronics and Solar for further growth in the near term".

In the 2015 reporting period, the Electronics segment accounted for the
largest share of revenues, at EUR 19.3 million or 35.8% (previous year: EUR
29.6 million or 54.7%). The Solar segment generated around EUR 6.9 million
or 12.8% of Manz AG's total revenues in the first quarter of 2015 (previous
year: EUR 2.4 million or 4.5%). Energy Storage, the third business segment,
contributed EUR 16.5 million or 30.6% to Group revenues in the form of
equipment for producing lithium-ion batteries and capacitors (previous
year: EUR 1.2 million or 2.3%). The Contract Manufacturing reporting
segment was responsible for revenue contributions of EUR 8.7 million or
16.2% (previous year: EUR 14.8 million or 27.3%). Revenues in the Others
reporting segment totaled EUR 2.5 million in the first quarter of 2015,
following EUR 6.1 million in the prior-year period; this corresponds to a
revenue share of 4.6% (previous year: 11.2%).

In view of the positive outlook in the target markets relevant for Manz AG,
the Managing Board sees significant opportunities for growth in all three
strategic business segments. Following the successful cash capital increase
at the end of April 2015, the German high-tech equipment manufacturer, with
liquid funds in the amount of around EUR 62 million, has sufficient
financial leeway to be able to systematically take advantage of growth
opportunities. Accordingly the company affirms the forecast set up for the
2015 fiscal year with revenues between EUR 320 million and EUR 340 million
with a very positive EBIT.

Company profile:

Manz AG - passion for efficiency

As one of the world's leading high-tech equipment manufacturers, Manz AG,
based in Reutlingen, Germany, is a pioneer for innovative products in
fast-growing markets. The company, founded in 1987, has expertise in seven
technology sectors: Automation, laser processing, vacuum coating, screen
printing, measurement technology, wet chemical processes and roll-to-roll
processes. Manz deploys and further develops these technologies in three
strategic business segments: "Electronics," "Solar" and "Enegery Storage."

The company, led by founder Dieter Manz and listed on the stock exchange in
Germany since 2006, currently develops and produces in Germany, China,