Significant Improvement for Heidelberg in Q1

As expected, due to the net loss for the quarter, equity at June 30, 2013 had decreased by € 37 million to € 364 million compared to the level recorded at March 31, 2013. The equity ratio was 16 percent (previous year: 17 percent). Along with the planned return to profitability, Heidelberg is endeavoring to achieve a sustainable improvement in its equity ratio in the medium term.