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ots Ad hoc-Service: BRAINPOOL TV AG <DE0005188908> Turnover increase of 94 % in the first 6 months of 2000

Cologne (ots Ad hoc-Service) -

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- Turnover increase of 94 % in the first 6 months of 2000
   - Profit exceeds total sales of 1999
   - Share split after closing on 31 August
In the first six months of 2000, BRAINPOOL TV AG increased its
turnover by 93.6 percent to 38.8 million DM (first six months of
1999: 20.1 million DM). In the first six months alone, the income
even outperformed the figures for the whole of the year 1999. By
doing so, BRAINPOOL TV managed for the first time since changing to
the licensing model, to record a clear positive result after only six
months despite the fact that it is traditionally the 4th quarter that
yields the most positive effects on turnover and income. Compared to
the first six months of 1999, company results (EBIT) rose from -0,1
million DM by to 4.2 million DM. Earnings per share (2.65m shares)
reached 0.85 DM in the first six months; some 0.96 DM higher than in
the previous year.
All business areas contributed to this growth. This development
has been particularly welcome, as there are some traditionally quiet
months, i.e. low turnover, during the 2nd as well as the 3rd quarter
due to the summer break. The area TV-licenses with the successful
start of new formats like "ANKE - Die Comedy-Serie" yielded a
positive effect. Turnover achieved via the Internet as a result of
commercial marketing of web sites also increased considerably and
constituted 4.6 percent of total sales, or 1.8 million DM in the
first 6 months of the year 2000. Sales in the area of merchandising
and audio products reached 7.0 million DM. The Events division
increased its turnover to 5.1 million DM after a successfully
completed live tour of the Wochenshow. This equates to 13 percent of
total sales.
The BRAINPOOL TV share split will come into effect after closing
today. Shareholders will receive 3 bonus shares per share from
capital reserves. By doing so, the total number of shares increases
by a factor of 4 from 2.65 million to 10.6 million shares from 1
September.

Contact:

BRAINPOOL TV AG, Ute Krippendorf, Tel: 0049-221-5722-
660, Fax: -661, Mail: investor@brainpool.de

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