Heliad Equity Partners GmbH & Co. KGaA publishes 2012 Half-Year Figures

Heliad Equity Partners (ISIN: DE000A0L1NN5) has today published its results for the first six months of 2012 financial year. The company generated consolidated sales (IFRS) of EUR 9.9 million (previous year: EUR 21.9 million). At EUR 1.1 million, operating earnings (EBITDA) were positive (previous year: EUR 2.2 million). Net result for period improved to EUR 1.5 million (previous year: EUR -0,4 million). Sales and EBITDA were affected by the disposal of R. Häsler AG at the end of 2011.

With total assets of EUR 85.1 million per 30.06.2012 (31.12.2011: EUR 83.5 million), the consolidated balance sheet showed a slightly higher equity ratio of 66.2% (previous year: 65.7%). Also, cash and cash equivalents less financial liabilities slightly increased to EUR 34.6 million. (31.12.2011: EUR 34.4 million). The net asset value per share amounted to EUR 5.39 as of 30.06.2012 (31.12.2011: EUR 5.31).

Following numerous disposals in 2011 and the adjustment of the portfolio, Heliad aims to make a number of new investments starting as of the fourth quarter 2012. Further selected sales of investments are also planned.

The Half-Year Report will be published today in the Investor Relations section of Heliad's website at www.heliad.com.

The company's Annual General Meeting will be held in Frankfurt am Main on 28 August 2012.

About Heliad

Heliad is an investment company that supports companies in growth and change phases
as Equity Partner. Special criteria of the investment strategy are the active support of
investment companies and the ability to implement appropriate individual financing
solutions. Thus Heliad invests in listed and unlisted companies and can invest in majority and minority interests. Further information about Heliad can be found at: www.heliad.com

Contact:
Heliad Equity Partners GmbH & Co. KGaA
Andreas Lange
Managing Director
Phone: +49 69 71 91 59 65 0
E-mail: investor-relations@heliad.com