DGAP-News: ATOSS Software AG: AGM approves increased dividend of EUR 0.88, ATOSS on course for another record performance in 2015


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ATOSS Software AG: AGM approves increased dividend of EUR 0.88, ATOSS
on course for another record performance in 2015

28.04.2015 / 16:19

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ATOSS Software AG: AGM approves increased dividend of EUR 0.88, ATOSS on
course for another record performance in 2015

Munich, 28.04.2015 - At today's annual general meeting the Management Board
of ATOSS Software AG presented the company's ninth record results in
succession and reported an optimistic outlook for the current year. The
shareholders approved the management's proposals unanimously or by an
overwhelming majority.

In financial year 2014 ATOSS achieved an operating profit (EBIT) of EUR 9.8
million (previous year: EUR 8.4 million) on sales of EUR 39.7 million
(previous year: EUR 35.5 million). Earnings per share amounted to EUR 1.77
(previous year: EUR 0.76).

The 22% increase approved today by the shareholders lifted the dividend to
EUR 0.88 (previous year: EUR 0.72). The company therefore remains true to
its dividend policy to enable shareholders to participate in the company's
success by distributing around 50% of earnings per share. Based on the
price for the stock at the end of 2014, the company is offering a dividend
yield of 2.7%. The dividend will be disbursed to shareholders on April 29,
2015.

In addition to the appropriation of net income, shareholders also voted
unanimously or by an overwhelming majority to formally discharge the
Management and Supervisory Boards and adopt management proposals to elect
auditors and appoint Supervisory Board members and approve an authority to
purchase treasury shares.

With the figures for the first quarter of 2015 now published, it is clear
that ATOSS Software AG is on track for a further record performance. This
was the best first quarter in the company's history with sales up 11% at
EUR 10.7 million and EBIT increased by 10 % to EUR 2.8 million, firmly
underpinning the positive full-year outlook. The Management Board remains
unchanged in its expectation for further highly positive development in
financial year 2015 with continuing growth in sales. The current software
licensing order book of EUR 5.0 million (previous year: EUR 4.1 million)
provides an excellent basis on which to build. Despite further planned
investments, particularly in developing new markets, and a continuing high
level of expenditure on research & development amounting to around one
fifth of sales, the EBIT margin is also expected to remain well above 20
percent.

Upcoming dates:
April 29, 2015  Dividend distribution 
May 13, 2015  Publication of the 3-monthly financial statements
July 22, 2015  Press release announcing the 6-monthly financial statements
August 14, 2015 Publication of the 6-monthly financial statements
October 22, 2015 Press release announcing the 9-monthly financial
statements
Nov. 13, 2015  Publication of the 9-monthly financial statements
Nov. 23-25, 2015  ATOSS at the German Equity Forum

ATOSS Software AG is a provider of consulting, software and professional
services in the field of demand-oriented personnel planning, and ranks as a
forward-thinking pioneer in the workforce management sector. The company
offers solutions for enterprises of all sizes, whatever their requirement
scenarios. ATOSS solutions are renowned for maximum functionality and
modern JAVA technology, offering users the benefits of total platform
independence. Established in 1987 and meanwhile listed on the stock market,
the company generated sales of around EUR 36 million in financial year
2013. Currently the deployments of around 2.8 million workers employed by
more than 4,500 customers are managed with ATOSS solutions. The company's
software products are in use in 40 countries and eight languages. Customers
include enterprises such as ALDI SÜD, Coca-Cola, Deutsche Bahn, Edeka,
Klinikum Ingolstadt, Klinikum Rosenheim, Lufthansa, MEYER WERFT, Schmitz
Cargobull, Sixt, Stadt Regensburg and W.L. Gore & Associates. Further
information: www.atoss.com

Contact

ATOSS Software AG         

Christof Leiber / Member of the Management Board 
Am Moosfeld 3,
D-81829 Munich 
Tel.: +49 (0) 89 4 27 71 - 0 
Fax: +49 (0) 89 4 27 71 - 100 
investor.relations@atoss.com 




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Language:    English                                                    
Company:     ATOSS Software AG                                          
             Am Moosfeld 3                                              
             81829 München                                              
             Germany                                                    
Phone:       +49 (0)89 4 27 71-0                                        
Fax:         +49 (0)89 4 27 71-100                                      
E-mail:      investor.relations@atoss.com                               
Internet:    www.atoss.com                                              
ISIN:        DE0005104400                                               
WKN:         510440                                                     
Listed:      Regulated Market in Frankfurt (Prime Standard); Regulated  
             Unofficial Market in Berlin, Dusseldorf, Hamburg, Munich,  
             Stuttgart                                                  
 
 
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