Fielmann AG / Key word(s): Quarterly / Interim Statement 20.04.2016 07:41 Dissemination of an Ad hoc announcement according to § 15 WpHG, transmitted by DGAP - a service of EQS Group AG. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- The first three months of the 2016 financial year were characterised by the early arrival of Easter and one less shopping day. While the rest of the optical sector had to absorb a decline in unit sales against the same period last year of more than 2.0 per cent, Fielmann sold 1.87 million pairs of glasses again and, in doing so, was able to expand its market share. External sales totalled EUR 372.1 million (previous year: EUR 373.3 million) and consolidated sales were at EUR 316.4 million (previous year: EUR 317.1 million). Pre-tax profit amounted to EUR 54.1 million (previous year: EUR 62.8 million) and quarterly profit totalled EUR 38.2 million (previous year: EUR 44.5 million). Earnings in the same period of the previous year were positively influenced by non-recurring Swiss franc and U.S. dollar exchange rate developments. Fielmann is confident for the rest of the year. In the second quarter there will be three additional shopping days. Fielmann is expanding its market position and rapidly advancing its Expansion plans. Further branches are to be opened in Italy. Consumers buy from companies that guarantee the best service at reasonable prices, and in the optical industry, this means Fielmann. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Information and Explanation of the Issuer to this News: Preliminary figures as at 31 March 2016 2015: Fielmann improves unit sales, revenue and profit Dividend increases once again: EUR 1.75 per share First quarter 2016: Fielmann strengthens market position At its meeting on 14 April 2016, the Supervisory Board of Fielmann AG approved the consolidated annual accounts for financial year 2015. In the reporting year, Fielmann increased unit sales, revenue and profit. The market leader sold 7.81 million pairs of glasses (previous year: 7.59 million spectacles), achieved external sales totalling EUR 1.51 billion (previous year: EUR 1.43 billion) and consolidated sales of EUR 1.30 billion (previous year: EUR 1.23 billion). Pre-tax profit rose to EUR 240.1 million (previous year: EUR 226.0 million) and net income/profit for the year went up to EUR 170.5 million (previous year: EUR 162.8 million). Earnings per share increased to EUR1.97 (previous year: EUR1.87). The Supervisory Board and Management Board of Fielmann AG will recommend to the Annual General Meeting on 14 July 2016 to pay a dividend of EUR1.75 per share (previous year: EUR 1.60). This would represent the eleventh consecutive dividend payment increase. The dividend yield is therefore 2.6 % based on the closing share price for the year in 2015. The total dividend pay-out amounts to EUR 147.0 million (previous year: EUR 134.4 million). The first three months of the 2016 financial year were characterised by the early arrival of Easter and one less shopping day. While the rest of the optical sector had to absorb a decline in unit sales against the same period last year of more than 2.0 per cent, Fielmann sold 1.87 million pairs of glasses again and, in doing so, was able to expand its market share. External sales totalled EUR 372.1 million (previous year: EUR 373.3 million) and consolidated sales were at EUR 316.4 million (previous year: EUR 317.1 million). Pre-tax profit amounted to EUR 54.1 million (previous year: EUR 62.8 million) and quarterly profit totalled EUR 38.2 million (previous year: EUR 44.5 million). Earnings in the same period of the previous year were positively influenced by non-recurring Swiss franc and U.S. dollar exchange rate developments. Fielmann is confident for the rest of the year. In the second quarter there will be three additional shopping days. Fielmann is expanding its market position and rapidly advancing its Expansion plans. Further branches are to be opened in Italy. Consumers buy from companies that guarantee the best service at reasonable prices, and in the optical industry, this means Fielmann. The complete interim report will be published on 28 April 2016. Hamburg, April 2016 Fielmann Aktiengesellschaft The Management Board Further information: Ulrich Brockmann, Head of Investor Relations, tel: +49 (0) 40 270 76 - 442 20.04.2016 The DGAP Distribution Services include Regulatory Announcements, Financial/Corporate News and Press Releases. Media archive at www.dgap-medientreff.de and www.dgap.de --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Language: English Company: Fielmann AG Weidetrasse 118a 22083 Hamburg Germany Phone: +49 (0)40 270 76-0 Fax: +49 (0)40 270 76-390 E-mail: Internet: www.fielmann.de ISIN: DE0005772206 WKN: 577220 Listed: Regulated Market in Berlin, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt (Prime Standard), Hamburg, Hanover, Munich, Stuttgart; Terminbörse EUREX End of Announcement DGAP News-Service ---------------------------------------------------------------------------