MLP presents its Annual Report 2014

• In its Annual Report entitled “In dialogue” MLP takes up the topic of its continuous communication with its clients
• Financial year 2014 closed with increases in total revenue (up 6 percent) and in EBIT (up 27 percent)
• Dividend proposed to the Annual General Meeting: 17 cents per share
• Outlook: slight rise in EBIT anticipated

Wiesloch, 26th March 2015 – Following the publication of the financial results at the end of February, MLP has today presented its Annual Report 2014. Under the title "In dialogue", MLP emphasizes its continuous dialogue with its clients on the basis of four examples.

In a market environment that remains very difficult, MLP was able to increase total revenue by 6 percent to Euro 531.1 million in 2014 (2013: Euro 499.0 million), while earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) rose by 27 percent to Euro 39.0 million (Euro 30.7 million). The net profit for the period increased to Euro 29.0 million (Euro 23.9 million). On the basis of this business development, the Executive Board and Supervisory Board propose a dividend of 17 cents per share (2013: 16 cents). This corresponds to a pay-out ratio of 63 percent and therefore falls within the announced corridor.

MLP anticipates a slight increase in EBIT for the financial year 2015.

The annual report is available online at http://www.mlp-ag.com/investor-relations/financial-publication/reports The Annual General Meeting will convene in Mannheim on 18th June 2015.

MLP Group (in EUR million)	Q4/ 2014	Q4/ 2013*	Change in %	12 months 2014	12 months 2013*	Change in %
Revenue	177.8	155.3	14	509.7	480.5	6
Commission income	172.0	149.8	15	486.9	457.7	6
Revenue from the interest rate business	5.8	5.5	5	22.9	22.8	0
Other revenue	8.6	7.0	23	21.4	18.5	16
Total revenue	186.4	162.3	15	531.1	499.0	6
Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT)	29.6	20.5	44	39.0	30.7	27
Earnings before tax (EBT)	28.4	20.7	37	37.6	30.8	22
Group net profit	21.8	16.0	36	29.0	23.9	21
Earnings per share (diluted/ basic) in euros	0.20	0.15	33	0.27	0.22	23
Clients				847,600	841,600**	1
Consultants				1,952	1,944**	0

*) Previous year's values adjusted
**) 30th September 2014

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