UMS AG increased its earnings significantly in fiscal 2012

UMS AG increased its earnings significantly in fiscal 2012 – Management Board and Supervisory propose raising the dividend to 55 cents per share

Hamburg, March 18, 2013 - UMS United Medical Systems International AG (UMS/ ISIN DE0005493654) is reporting a considerable increase in revenues and earnings for fiscal 2012. A provider of mobile service concepts for select medical fields, the Company improved its earnings per share to 57 cents, for an increase of 21% over the prior year's 47 cents.

In light of its positive business performance and excellent capital base, UMS AG intends to raise its dividend by 10% compared to the most recent dividend of 50 cents. Therefore, the Management Board and Supervisory Board will propose the payment of a dividend of 55 cents per share at the Annual General Meeting to be held in Hamburg on June 6, 2013. The distribution will be paid out of the contribution account for tax purposes, and no taxes will be withheld. UMS AG follows a consistent dividend policy and intends to pay an attractive dividend in the years ahead, as well.

Consolidated revenues under IFRS rose 9% in fiscal 2012, from EUR38.3 million the previous year to EUR41.9 million last year. Adjusted for exchange rate effects, sales were up one percent. EBIT rose 10%, from EUR11.6 million to EUR12.8 million, or 8% after currency adjustments. The consolidated net income advanced 16% in 2012, from EUR9.2 million to EUR10.7 million.

The UMS Group's equity ratio improved from 61.9% at the end of 2011 to 65.6% at year-end 2012. Cash also rose in fiscal 2012, from EUR5.9 million to EUR6.2 million.

For fiscal 2013, UMS expects revenues and earnings to continue to increase. In particular, the Company projects consolidated revenues of between EUR43 million and EUR45 million and an increase in earnings per share to between 60 and 65 cents at stable exchange rates.

UMS will publish the complete audited financial statements for fiscal year 2012 on or around April 15, 2013.

About UMS AG

UMS International AG is a provider of innovative healthcare delivery concepts in the growth segment of high-tech medicine. UMS is a global pioneer in the mobile deployment of med-tech systems and markets a comprehensive range of full-service solutions for hospitals and specialists. The forward-looking concepts include complete services for the customer, covering everything from system management to the provision of trained application specialists. The UMS Group currently has around 200 employees worldwide and serves over 600 customers.

Contact

Christian Möller, Tel: (040) 50 01 77-00, Fax: (040) 50 01 77-77, E-mail:
investor@umsag.com

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