Berentzen-Gruppe AG reported earnings results for the year ended December 31, 2012. For the year, the company increased its sales to EUR 147.7 million compared to EUR 145.9 million a year ago. The operating result (EBIT) amounts to EUR 2.2 million compared to EUR 7.5 million a year ago. The main reasons for decline in earnings are anticipated start-up costs for the development of overseas business as well as significant increases in material costs due to persistently high raw material costs. The company’s Management and Supervisory Board will propose to the annual general meeting on May 22, 2013 in order to pay a dividend of EUR 0.15 per preferred share to the shareholders.

Berentzen-Gruppe AG announced that they will report 4 months, 2013 interim management statement on Apr 26, 2013

Berentzen-Gruppe AG, Annual General Meeting, May 22, 2013. Agenda: To consider the payment of EUR 0.15 per preferred share dividend to the shareholders.