centrotherm's business development was positive in the first half of 2022. The Group generated total revenues of EUR 134.2 million, and significantly improved EBITDA year-on-year to EUR 17.4 million (H1 2021: revenues of EUR 39.7 million and EBITDA of EUR 0.8 million). Total operating performance amounted to EUR 68.6 million, compared with EUR 122.5 million in the prior-year period. Completions of major projects in the first half of 2022 in particular contributed to the revenue and earnings. Consolidated EBIT amounted to EUR 15.5 million. After taxes, the consolidated result amounted to EUR 13.4 million. Order intake totaled EUR 116.3 million in the first six months, compared to EUR 127.3 million in the same period of the previous year. The order backlog amounted to EUR 245.6 million as of the balance sheet date (December 31, 2021: EUR 270.6 million).

The Management Board of centrotherm international AG confirms its forecast for the 2022 financial year, which was published in the forecast report of the 2021 annual report, and which was raised in the ad hoc announcement on order intake on August 8.

Note: The half-year financial report 2022 is available for download in German on our website in the Investor Relations section.

About centrotherm international AG

Thermal production solutions and coating technologies are among centrotherm's core competencies. For more than 70 years we have been developing and implementing production concepts for a con-stantly growing international customer base. In addition to growth sectors such as the semiconductor and microelectronics industry, as well as photovoltaics, our innovative solutions are also being applied in new future-oriented fields such as fiber or battery production. As a leading, globally active technology group, we work closely with partners from industry and research. We improve existing production concepts and set new trends. In this way, we generate valuable competitive advantages for our customers. Around 600 employees worldwide are working to shape the future - GREEN | SMART | EFFICIENT.

centrotherm international AG
Württemberger Str. 31
89143 Blaubeuren
Internet: www.centrotherm.de

German Securities Identification Number (WKN): A1TNMM (bearer shares); A1TNMN (unlisted shares from the non-cash capital increase)
ISIN: DE000A1TNMM9 (bearer shares); DE000A1TNMN7 (unlisted shares from the non-cash capital increase)
Inclusion: Basic Board, Frankfurt Stock Exchange
Corporate domicile: Germany