http://www.singulus.de/ Press Releases en http://www.singulus.de/typo3conf/ext/tt_news/ext_icon.gif http://www.singulus.de/ 18 16 Press Releases TYPO3 - get.content.right http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Mon, 14 May 2012 14:05:00 +0200 http://www.singulus.de/en/press-news/press-releases/press-release/article/singulus-technologies-presents-new-machine-concept-for-the-cleaning-of-silicon/618.html First Machine Already DeliveredCost Reductions in the Wafer Production Kahl am Main, May 14, 2012...

First Machine Already Delivered

Cost Reductions in the Wafer Production

Kahl am Main, May 14, 2012 - SINGULUS TECHNOLOGIES (SINGULUS) developed a new machine concept with the product name MATERIA for the cleaning of silicon chunks and ingot saw off cuts for the manufacturing of crystalline solar cells. The first MATERIA cleaning machine was delivered to a renowned US customer. The system was successfully installed at the customer’s site in the 1st quarter 2012. In the MATERIA, silicon is cleared of interfering particles, organic and metallic contaminations. With state-of-the-art technology the fully automated and intelligent carrier management, which is operating in the absence of manual labor, achieves a maximum throughput with reductions of operators. With very good process results the efficient process steps and the economical use of water and chemical substances as well as the low energy consumption reduce the cost of operation compared with the traditionally available machines. Profile SINGULUS:
SINGULUS continues to expand its activities in the business segments Solar and Optical Disc. The goal is to attain a leading position in the silicon and thin-film solar technology as a machine supplier as well as a development partner for new cell concepts and to maintain the market leadership in the Optical Disc segment for production equipment for the manufacturing of dual-layer Blu-ray Discs. The business activities in the division Semiconductor are extensively strengthened in the course of the apparent growing market for MRAM semiconductor technology. In addition, the company reviews other sectors and work areas, where new market segments can be developed on the basis of the present know-how in the area of vacuum coating. ]]> Press Releases PR2012 Top News Mon, 14 May 2012 13:47:00 +0200 http://www.singulus.de/en/press-news/press-releases/press-release/article/singulus-technologies-reports-results-for-the-1st-quarter-of-2012/618.html High Order Intake in the 1st QuarterQuarterly Sales Slightly Below Prior-Year LevelGross Margin...

High Order Intake in the 1st Quarter

Quarterly Sales Slightly Below Prior-Year Level

Gross Margin Higher Than in the Prior-Year Period

EBIT In-Line with Expectations

Positive EBIT for the Full-Year 2012 Expected

Large Orders and Current Projects Confirm Favorable Outlook for Optical Disc, Solar & Semiconductor

Kahl am Main, May 10, 2012 - In the 1st quarter 2012 the SINGULUS TECHNOLOGIES Group achieved a good order intake in the amount of € 55.7 million (1st quarter 2011: € 65.9 million). Accordingly, the order backlog improved compared with the year-end 2011 and stood at € 66.8 million (December 31, 2011: € 26.8 million). Due to the low order backlog at the end of 2011 the sales in the 1st quarter 2012 of € 16.0 million came in below the prior-year level (€ 19.8 million). The gross margin in the 1st quarter 2012 stood at 28.0 %, above the level of the prior-year period (24.9 %). In the 1st quarter 2012 earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) in the amount of € -5.7 million were realized (previous year: € -2.6 million) and were thus in-line with expectations. In the prior-year period positive one-off effects in the amount of € 2.4 million were included in the other operating income. Adjusted for the one-time effects, an EBIT of € -5.0 million resulted for the prior-year period compared with € -5.7 million in the 1st quarter 2012. The number of employees in the SINGULUS Group changed only slightly by seven employees from 455 employees as of December 31, 2011 to 448 employees as of March 31, 2012. It is very pleasing to note the project activities in all segments have picked up since the beginning of 2012. The orders received in the past couple of weeks and months will predominantly only be realized as sales in the 3rd and 4th quarter 2012. Optical Disc segment
Currently, SINGULUS is in talks with international disc manufacturers for additional projects. Due to the favorable development in the past year and growth forecasts we expect the uptrend in the Blu-ray market to continue in 2012 and to have a positive impact on the demand and the resulting order intake for our Blu-ray production machines. Solar segment with successful start in the year 2012
Despite the difficult market environment SINGULUS was able to achieve some important success in the first quarter. Correspondingly, the start into the year 2012, which is viewed as a transition year for the photovoltaics sector, was successful. Semiconductor segment
SINGULUS’ strategy in the Semiconductor segment is confirmed and the company intends to extend the position as a supplier of vacuum coating machines for the manufacturing of MRAM wafers in this future growth market. Overall, in the first three months orders in excess of € 13 million for four TIMARIS coating machines with different configurations were already received. These orders are an important step for the further expansion of the Semiconductor activities. Outlook
Following three years with negative earnings SINGULUS TECHNOLOGIES once again reported positive earnings for the business year 2011. After a stage of consolidation and transition, the turnaround was achieved in the past year. With the two strong core work areas Optical Disc and Solar as well as the opportunities presented by the semiconductor market and the potential inherent in new applications of vacuum coating we are optimistic for the full-year 2012 and once again project a positive EBIT for the business year. SINGULUS continues to review sectors and work areas, where new market segments and work areas can be developed on the basis of the present know-how in the area of vacuum coating. Consolidated key figures SINGULUS pursuant to IFRS (unaudited)

1st quarter		2011	2012
Sales	in million €	19.8	16.0
Order intake	in million €	65.9	55.7
Order backlog as of March 31	in million €	81.6	66.8
EBIT	in million €	-2.6	-5.7
EBITDA	in million €	0.2	-2.7
Net profit/loss	in million €	-3.9	-4.7
Earnings per share	€	-0.09	-0.10
Number of employees as of March 31		464	448

Singulus Technologies Aktiengesellschaft, Hanauer Landstraße 103,
D-63796 Kahl/Main, ISIN: DE0007238909, WKN: 723890 Contact:
Maren Schuster, Investor Relations, Tel.: + 49 (0) 160 9609 0279
Bernhard Krause, Corporate Communications,
Tel.: + 49 (0) 1709202924]]> Press Releases PR2012 Top News Thu, 10 May 2012 07:30:00 +0200 http://www.singulus.de/en/press-news/press-releases/press-release/article/singulus-receives-new-orders-for-blu-ray-production-machines/618.html German Blu-ray market moves to the top in Europe in 2012731 new movies (+ 47 %) released on Blu-ray...

German Blu-ray market moves to the top in Europe in 2012

731 new movies (+ 47 %) released on Blu-ray during the first 3 months of 2012

The Blu-ray format is expanding about 35 % in 2012 as well

Kahl am Main, May 07, 2012 - During the first four months of 2012 SINGULUS TECHNOLOGIES (SINGULUS) recorded new order intake for Blu-ray Disc production machines from Germany. German and European movie companies, the so-called independents, increasingly use Blu-ray Discs for the marketing of their movies. In the past year record sales with movies were realized in the German market. According to the German Association of Audiovisual Media (BVV) the new high is mainly also a result of the strong increases of the Blu-ray format: in 2011, the sales volume of the “blue disc” increased by 41 % to 17.0 million discs. Sales rose by +39 % to € 267 million and are already accountable for almost one fifths of the total sales volume. In Germany more than 5,000 movies were already available on Blu-ray Disc as of the end of 2011. In the 1st quarter 2012 731 additional movies were published on Blu-ray - this corresponds to a rise of about 47 % compared with the same period in 2011.

A key indicator for the continuing growth in Germany is the sharply increasing level of volume sales of Blu-ray players. According to the forecast of the industry association Bitkom, which is based on figures of the Gesellschaft für Konsumforschung (GfK), approximately 2.3 million Blu-ray players are expected to be sold in Germany in 2012. As a result the German Blu-ray market moves to the European top.

According to forecasts by the market research institute Futuresource Consulting the global sales for the high definition format Blu-ray is expanding at double-digit rates of about 35 % in 2012 as well.

Dr.-Ing. Stefan Rinck, Chief Executive Officer of the SINGULUS TECHNOLOGIES AG, comments: “Due to the developments in the past year and positive forecasts we expect the growth trend in the Blu-ray market to continue in 2012 and to have a favorable impact on the demand for our Blu-ray production machines. Currently, SINGULUS is in talks with international disc manufacturers for additional projects.”

Profile SINGULUS:
SINGULUS continues to expand its activities in the business segments Solar and Optical Disc. The goal is to attain a leading position in the silicon and thin-film solar technology as a machine supplier as well as a development partner for new cell concepts and to maintain the market leadership in the Optical Disc segment for production equipment for the manufacturing of dual-layer Blu-ray Discs. The business activities in the division Semiconductor are extensively strengthened in the course of the apparent growing market for MRAM semiconductor technology. In addition, the company reviews other sectors and work areas, where new market segments can be developed on the basis of the present know-how in the area of vacuum coating. ]]> Press Releases Top News PR2012 Mon, 07 May 2012 07:52:00 +0200 http://www.singulus.de/en/press-news/press-releases/press-release/article/turnaround-achieved-in-2011-optimistic-outlook-for-2012/618.html Forecast for the business year 2011 metSales of + 33.2 % significantly above prior-year...

Forecast for the business year 2011 met

Sales of + 33.2 % significantly above prior-year level

Positive EBIT in the amount of € 6.7 million

Order intake in 2011 considerably higher

Optimistic outlook for 2012

Blu-ray Disc market will continue to grow in the coming years

Semiconductor segment gains momentum in 2012

Kahl am Main, March 27, 2012 - The SINGULUS TECHNOLOGIES AG (SINGULUS) reports sales of 160.0 million for the business year 2011. With an increase of 33.2 % the sales were significantly above the prior-year level (previous year: € 120.1 million). In the Optical Disc segment sales increased by € 15.8 million compared with the previous year’s level and totaled € 104.5 million as of the end of the period under review. Within the Solar segment sales in the amount of € 52.4 million were achieved. Accordingly, the sales within this segment doubled compared with the previous year (€ 25.5 million). In the Semiconductor segment the company realized sales in the amount of € 3.1 million in the year under review (previous year: € 5.9 million). The earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) amounted to € 6.7 million in the year under review (previous year: € -80.2 million, adjusted for restructuring charges and impairments in the amount of € 53.0 million an EBIT of € -27.2 million resulted for the prior-year period). This corresponds to an improvement of the operating result by € 33.9 million after adjusting for one-time effects. The earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and appreciation (EBITDA) amounted to € 18.5 million in the business year 2011 (previous year: € -16.6 million, adjusted for one-off items a total of € -11.0 amounted for the previous year). At 29.7 % the gross margin in the business year 2011 increased considerably (25.8 %). The operating expenses came to € 40.1 million in the business year 2011 (previous year: € 110.7 million). In the year under review the cash flow from operating activities was positive at € 7.5 million. In the prior-year period the operating cash flow was negative at € -0.9 million. The improvement is mainly due to the substantially increased sales as well as the achieved cost savings. As a result, cash and cash equivalents increased by € 5.5 million in the year under review. Successful issue of 7.75% corporate bond – € 60 million placed before end of offer period
On March 12, 2012 SINGULUS successfully placed its first corporate bond. Since the issue volume of € 60 million was already achieved on the first day of the offer period due to strong demand, the subscription period was already closed ahead of schedule on March 12. The corporate bond has an annual coupon of 7.75 % and a term to maturity of five years. Due to the early termination of the offer period, trading of the bond at the Open Market of Deutsche Börse AG in the segment "Entry Standard for Bonds" on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (ISIN: DE000A1MASJ4 / A1MASJ) already started on March 14, 2012. Issue and value date is still March 23, 2012. The net proceeds from the issue are used by SINGULUS to finance larger projects in the Solar segment, the expansion of the system partnership with producers of thin-film solar cells, the development of new products in the Solar division and the development of manufacturing equipment for the next generation of Blu-ray Discs. Furthermore, SINGULUS intends the set-up of new business areas in the vacuum coating technology through research and development as well as through acquisitions of companies and company divisions. Optimistic outlook for the year 2012
Following three years with negative earnings SINGULUS once again reported positive earnings for the business year 2011. After a stage of consolidation and transition, the turnaround was finally achieved in the past year. The company’s goal is to continue to maintain the market leadership in the Optical Disc segment for dual-layer Blu-ray Disc production equipment. In addition, SINGULUS will position itself ever stronger in the silicon and thin-film solar technology as a machine supplier as well as a development partner for new cell concepts. SINGULUS possesses proven know-how in the manufacturing of machines for the vacuum coating of different materials. This know-how in the area of the development of vacuum coating machines is intended to be transferred to additional application areas by SINGULUS. The business activities in the segment Semiconductor only serve as an example for this and will be extensively expanded in the course of the growing market for the MRAM semiconductor technology. In addition, the company is constantly reviewing other sectors and work areas, where new market segments can be developed on the basis of the present know-how in the area of vacuum coating. The orders received in the Semiconductor and Solar segment in the first quarter 2012 as well as project negotiations for Blu-ray production lines show a favorable trend at the beginning of 2012. With the two strong core work areas Optical Disc and Solar as well as the opportunities presented by the semiconductor market and the potential inherent in new applications of vacuum coating we are optimistic for the year 2012. At a Glance – Consolidated Key Figures

		2010	2011
Sales	in million €	120.1	160.0
Order intake	in million €	128.2	151.6
Order backlog	in million €	35.5	26.8
EBIT	in million €	-80.2	6.7
EBITDA	in million €	-16.6	18.5
Earnings before taxes	in million €	-84.9	5.6
Net profit/ loss	in million €	-77.9	5.6
Operating cash flow	in million €	-0.9	7.5
Shareholders’ equity	in million €	106.2	137.9

The Annual Report 2011 of SINGULUS TECHNOLOGIES AG can be downloaded as a PDF file from the homepage www.singulus.de. SINGULUS TECHNOLOGIES AG, Hanauer Landstrasse 103,
D-63796 Kahl/Main, ISIN: DE0007238909, WKN: 723890]]> Press Releases PR2012 Top News Tue, 27 Mar 2012 17:01:00 +0200 http://www.singulus.de/en/press-news/press-releases/press-release/article/successful-placement-corporate-bond-of-singulus-technologies-aktiengesellschaft-fully-placed-bond-i/618.html Interest rate of 7.75 % with a maturity of five years Full issuance volume of € 60 million placed...

Interest rate of 7.75 % with a maturity of five years

Full issuance volume of € 60 million placed on initial subscription day

Kahl am Main, March 12, 2012 – Singulus Technologies Aktiengesellschaft (SINGULUS) has successfully placed its first corporate bond in Germany, Austria and Luxembourg as well as in a private offering to neighbouring countries. Since the issuance volume of € 60 million was fully placed on the initial subscription day due to strong demand, the subscription period is expected to close earlier i.e. today at 15:00. Originally, the subscription period was set from 12 March 12 to 20 March 2012. The coupon of the notes is 7.75 % with a maturity of five years. There was interest from both institutional and private investors for the bond and resulted in a highly diversified investor base. Due to the earlier closing of the subscription book, trading of the notes is expected to start from 14 March 2012 onwards on the Open Market of Deutsche Börse AG in the “Entry Standard for Bonds” segment of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (ISIN: DE000A1MASJ4 / A1MASJ). Issuance and settlement date remains 23 March 2012. The net proceeds of the bond issue will be used by Singulus Technologies Aktiengesellschaft towards the financing of major projects in the Solar division, for expanding the system partnership with manufacturers of thin-film solar cells, for developing new products for the Solar division and also developing production systems for next-generation Blu-ray Discs. SINGULUS also intends to develop new areas of business in the field of vacuum coating technology through research and development work, as well as through acquisitions of companies or interests in companies. Dr.-Ing. Stefan Rinck, Chief Executive Officer of Singulus Technologies Aktiengesellschaft, commented: “We are delighted at the positive response to our bond and interpret the strong demand as a sign of confidence in our company and our future-capable technologies for Blu-ray, solar and semiconductor technology.” SINGULUS’ aim is to position itself as a machinery supplier and development partner for new cell concepts in the field of silicon and thin-film solar technology and to increase its market lead for dual-layer Blu-ray Disc production systems in the Optical Disc area. The company is also looking closer at industries and areas where further market segments could be tapped using its available expertise in the field of vacuum coating. Close Brothers Seydler Bank AG, Frankfurt am Main, acted as Sole Global Coordinator and Bookrunner for the successful transaction. Singulus Technologies Aktiengesellschaft, Hanauer Landstrasse 103,
D-63796 Kahl am Main, Germany, ISIN: DE0007238909, WKN: 723890 Contact:
Maren Schuster, Investor Relations,
Tel.: +49 160 960 90279
Bernhard Krause, Company Spokesperson,
Tel.: + 49 (0) 6181 98280 20 / +49 170 920 2924 Disclaimer
This document does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy or subscribe for any securities of Singulus Technologies Aktiengesellschaft. It is for information purposes only. The public offering of the notes of SINGULUS (the “Offering”) in Germany will exclusively be made on the basis of the securities prospectus approved by the German financial supervisory authority (Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht - BaFin) and which has been notified to the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF) and the Österreichische Finanzmarktaufsicht (FMA). The securities prospectus is available for download on the website of SINGULUS (www.singulus.de), the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (www.boerse-frankfurt.de) and the Luxembourg Stock Exchange (www.bourse.lu). This securities prospectus is the exclusive controlling document for purposes of the Offering and contains the information legally required to be provided to investors. Printed copies of the prospectus are available from the company. An investment into the notes of SINGULUS should be done only on the basis of this securities prospectus. This document and the information contained therein is not for distribution, directly or indirectly, in or into the United States of America, Canada, Australia or Japan.]]> Press Releases PR2012 Top News Mon, 12 Mar 2012 13:27:00 +0100 http://www.singulus.de/en/press-news/press-releases/press-release/article/singulus-technologies-received-final-acceptance-for-bluline-ii-from-panasonic-japan/618.html Panasonic starts BD-ROM Production with BLULINE IIApproval for Single- and Dual-Layer BD-ROM Disc...

Panasonic starts BD-ROM Production with BLULINE II

Approval for Single- and Dual-Layer BD-ROM Disc Production

Kahl am Main, March 12, 2012. The BLULINE II replication system from Singulus Technologies Aktiengesellschaft (SINGULUS) has passed its Final Acceptance Test for the production of Single- and Dual-Layer BD-ROM Discs at Panasonic Corporation ("Panasonic"). The BLULINE II from SINGULUS is designed for the economical production of Blu-ray Discs (BD-ROM Single-Layer and Dual-Layer – BD-ROM SL/DL), based on the specifications issued by the Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA). All production steps including molding, cooling, metallizing, wet-embossing, lacquering, UV curing and quality inspection are incorporated in the BLULINE II. Its functionality, speed and design have set a new benchmark for the industry. The delivery of a BLULINE II system to Panasonic is an important step for SINGULUS in providing the media industry reliable Blu-ray production systems. “The final acceptance test run was based on production of both BD-ROM SL and BD-ROM DL discs during which an overall yield of well above 90% for BD-ROM SL and above 85% for BD-ROM DL was shown. The BLULINE II offers the conforming level of quality and reliability Panasonic needs for its business”, said Mr. Toshinori Kishi, Director of Media Business Unit, Panasonic Corporation. SINGULUS has become the global market leader with numerous Dual-Layer Blu-ray production systems at customer sites worldwide. About Panasonic:  
Panasonic Corporation is a worldwide leader in the development and manufacture of electronic products for a wide range of consumer, business, and industrial needs. Based in Osaka, Japan, the company recorded consolidated net sales of 8.69 trillion yen (US$105 billion) for the year ended March 31, 2011. The company's shares are listed on the Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya and New York (NYSE:PC) stock exchanges. For more information on the company and the Panasonic brand, visit the company's website at http://panasonic.net/. Profile SINGULUS:
SINGULUS continues to expand its activities in the business segments Solar and Optical Disc. The goal is to attain a leading position in the silicon and thin-film solar technology as a machine supplier as well as a development partner for new cell concepts and to maintain the market leadership in the Optical Disc segment for production equipment for the manufacturing of dual-layer Blu-ray discs. The business activities in the division Nano Deposition are extensively strengthened in the course of the apparent growing market for MRAM semi-conductor technology. In addition, the company is reviewing other sectors and work areas where new market segments can be developed on the basis of the present know-how in the area of vacuum coating. Singulus Technologies Aktiengesellschaft, Hanauer Landstraße 103,
D-63796 Kahl/Main, ISIN: DE0007238909, WKN: 723890 Contact:
Maren Schuster, Investor Relations, Tel.: + 49 (0) 160 9609 0279
Bernhard Krause, Corporate Communications,
Tel.: + 49 (0) 170 9202 924 Disclaimer
This document does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy or subscribe for any securities of Singulus Technologies Aktiengesellschaft. It is for information purposes only. The public offering of the notes of SINGULUS (the “Offering”) in Germany will exclusively be made on the basis of the securities prospectus approved by the German financial supervisory authority (Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht - BaFin) and which has been notified to the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF) and the Österreichische Finanzmarktaufsicht (FMA). The securities prospectus is available for download on the website of SINGULUS (www.singulus.de), the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (www.boerse-frankfurt.de) and the Luxembourg Stock Exchange (www.bourse.lu). This securities prospectus is the exclusive controlling document for purposes of the Offering and contains the information legally required to be provided to investors. Printed copies of the prospectus are available from the company. An investment into the notes of SINGULUS should be done only on the basis of this securities prospectus. This document and the information contained therein is not for distribution, directly or indirectly, in or into the United States of America, Canada, Australia or Japan.]]> Press Releases PR2012 Top News Mon, 12 Mar 2012 11:17:00 +0100 http://www.singulus.de/en/press-news/press-releases/press-release/article/singulus-technologies-aktiengesellschaft-receives-two-new-orders-in-the-semiconductor-segment/618.html Growth strategy in the Semiconductor segment is showing resultsFour TIMARIS deposition systems...

Growth strategy in the Semiconductor segment is showing results

Four TIMARIS deposition systems already in order intake in 2012

Order intake in 2012 already exceeds € 13 million

SINGULUS intends to extend its position as provider of vacuum deposition system for MRAM wafers

Kahl am Main, 7 March 2012 – Singulus Technologies Aktiengesellschaft (SINGULUS) reports two order intakes of the TIMARIS vacuum deposition system. SINGULUS considers its strategy in the Semiconductor segment proven and intends to extend its position as provider of vacuum deposition systems for the production of MRAM wafers in this future growth market. In 2012, the order intake totals already four TIMARIS deposition systems in different configurations. With these orders, SINGULUS has recorded an order intake of more than € 13 million in the Semiconductor segment. MRAM is a nonvolatile magnetic memory technology with high write-and-read speed. Its high energy efficiency is another reason why SINGULUS considers MRAM memory to be the memory technology of the future, especially for mobile data devices such as mobile phones and tablet PCs. Dr.-Ing. Stefan Rinck, Chief Executive Officer of Singulus Technologies Aktiengesellschaft: “These two orders are a major step for the further expansion of our Semiconductor business. The years of research and development work for vacuum deposition of semiconductor elements is paying off. We consider ourselves in an excellent starting position for the emerging growth market MRAM.” Profile SINGULUS:
SINGULUS continues to expand its activities in the business segments Solar and Optical Disc. The goal is to attain a leading position in the silicon and thin-film solar technology as a machine supplier as well as a development partner for new cell concepts and to maintain the market leadership in the Optical Disc segment for production equipment for the manufacturing of dual-layer Blu-ray discs. The business activities in the division Nano Deposition are extensively strengthened in the course of the apparent growing market for MRAM semi-conductor technology. In addition, the company is reviewing other sectors and work areas where new market segments can be developed on the basis of the present know-how in the area of vacuum coating. ]]> Press Releases PR2012 Top News Wed, 07 Mar 2012 07:30:00 +0100 http://fileadmin/media/pdf/external_press_releases/PM-1238-Solarzelle_20%2C1%25-Effizienz%3Ben.pdf Emmerthal (TD). The Institute for Solar Energy Research Hamelin (ISFH) in collabo- ration with... Press Releases PR2012 Top News Fri, 02 Mar 2012 09:42:00 +0100 http://www.singulus.de/en/press-news/press-releases/press-release/article/singulus-technologies-ag-delivers-its-first-production-machine-for-rewritable-blu-ray-discs/618.html First inline system deliveredMarket for rewritable Blu-ray discs develops favorably Kahl am Main,...

First inline system delivered

Market for rewritable Blu-ray discs develops favorably

Kahl am Main, February 29, 2012 - Singulus Technologies Aktiengesellschaft (SINGULUS) delivered the first production system for rewritable Blu-ray discs (BD-R/BD-RE) to Asia. The replication line with the product name BLULINE BD-R/BD-RE is based on the proven components of the BLULINE II. SINGULUS had already delivered several modules for the production of rewritable Blu-ray discs to Asia in 2011. Dr.-Ing. Stefan Rinck, Chief Executive Officer of SINGULUS, comments: “With our production machine for 50 GB Blu-ray discs, we have currently attained the technologic leadership, which we intend to expand further. On the basis of the successful BLULINE II, we developed a production system which meets the requirements of our customers for the industrial manufacturing of rewritable Blu-ray discs. On the basis of the double-digit growth market for Blu-ray discs, we now also expect an increasing demand for rewritable Blu-ray discs and therefore higher demand for our production systems”. SINGULUS expects a market for rewriteable Blu-ray discs to develop. For both the CD and DVD a market for rewritable CDs and DVDs, respectively, developed approximately one to two years after the introduction of the formats. Therefore, SINGULUS intends to deliver production machines with automated key processing steps for once-writable and rewritable Blu-ray discs to large Asian disc manufacturers. With this, SINGULUS’ goal is to position itself in the market for these optical storage media at an early stage. In a study released in October 2010, the British market research institute FutureSource Consulting estimated that the production volume of rewritable Blu-ray discs would more than double from 2011 to 2014. Profile SINGULUS:
SINGULUS continues to expand its activities in the business segments Solar and Optical Disc. The goal is to attain a leading position in the silicon and thin-film solar technology as a machine supplier as well as a development partner for new cell concepts and to maintain the market leadership in the Optical Disc segment for production equipment for the manufacturing of dual-layer Blu-ray discs. The business activities in the division Nano Deposition are extensively strengthened in the course of the apparent growing market for MRAM semi-conductor technology. In addition, the company reviews other sectors and work areas, where new market segments can be developed on the basis of the present know-how in the area of vacuum coating. ]]> Press Releases PR2012 Top News Wed, 29 Feb 2012 19:46:00 +0100 http://www.singulus.de/en/press-news/press-releases/press-release/article/singulus-technologies-aktiengesellschaft-issues-corporate-bond-with-a-coupon-of-775-pa/618.html Development of new Blu-ray and Solar production equipmentFurther expansion in MRAM marketSet-up of...

Development of new Blu-ray and Solar production equipment

Further expansion in MRAM market

Set-up of new business areas planned

Kahl am Main, February 27, 2012 - Singulus Technologies Aktiengesellschaft (SINGULUS) is issuing a corporate bond with an issuance volume of up to € 60 million with an annual coupon of 7.75 % and a term to maturity of 5 years (ISIN: DE000A1MASJ4 / WKN: A1MASJ). The bond subscription period will run from 12 March 12 until 20 March 2012, subject to earlier close. The bond is expected to be listed on the Open Market of Deutsche Börse AG in the “Entry Standard for Bonds” segment of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange from 23 March  2012. With the proceeds from the issue, SINGULUS plans to finance larger projects in the Solar division, the expansion of system partnerships with producers of thin-film solar cells, the development of new products for the Solar division and the development of production equipment for the next generation of Blu-ray Discs. Moreover, SINGULUS intends to set-up new business areas in the field of vacuum coating technology by means of research and development and acquisitions of companies or company divisions. SINGULUS’ goal is to attain a leading position in the silicon and thin-film solar technology as a machine supplier as well as a development partner for new cell concepts and to extend the market leadership in the Optical Disc segment for dual-layer Blu-ray Disc production equipment. In addition, the company is reviewing sectors and operational areas, where additional market segments can be developed on the basis of the present know-how in the area of vacuum coating. Dr.-Ing. Stefan Rinck, Chief Executive Officer of Singulus Technologies Aktiengesellschaft: “We possess proven know-how in the manufacturing of machines for the vacuum coating of various materials. We intend to make use of this know-how in the future to develop additional application areas. Hence, we are currently reviewing several opportunities which also include an acquisition.” Dr. Rinck adds: “In the course of the apparently growing market for the MRAM semi-conductor technology we will also strengthen our business activities in the Nano Deposition segment.” Institutional investors will be able to subscribe the bond through the Sole Global Coordinator and Bookrunner Close Brothers Seydler Bank AG, Frankfurt am Main. From the first subscription day onwards, retail investors can subscribe to the bond on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange via their house or depositary bank. The prospectus for the security, which was approved by the Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht (BaFin) as of today, is the basis for the public offering of the bond. Basic Bond Facts:

Issuer	Singulus Technologies Aktiengesellschaft
ISIN / WKN	DE000A1MASJ4 / A1MASJ
Bond ticker	SNGA
Issuance volume	Up to 60 million Euro
Denomination	1,000 Euro
Coupon	7.75 % p. a.
Subscription period	12 March to 20 March, 2012 (subject to earlier close)
Maturity	5 years, starting on 23 March 2012 to 22 March 2017
Interest payment	p. a., first time on 23 March 2013
Issue price	100 %
Redemption price	100 %
Type of a security	Bearer bond
Listing	Entry Standard for Bonds, Frankfurt Stock Exchange

Singulus Technologies Aktiengesellschaft, Hanauer Landstraße 103,
D-63796 Kahl/Main, ISIN: DE0007238909, WKN: 723890 Contact:
Maren Schuster, Investor Relations,
Tel.: +49 16096090279
Bernhard Krause, Corporate Communications,
Tel.: + 49 6181 98280 20/ +49 170 9202924 Disclaimer
This document does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy or subscribe for any securities of Singulus Technologies Aktiengesellschaft and is not a substitute for a prospectus. Any investment decisions regarding the bond of the Singulus Technologies Aktiengesellschaft should be based exclusively on the prospectus, which is expected to be approved by the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht (BaFin)) on February 27, 2012 and which will be notified to the securities regulatory commission in Luxembourg (Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier) and the Austrian Financial Market Authority and which will be available under www.singulus.de on the company’s website. This document and the information contained therein is not for distribution, directly or indirectly, in or into the United States of America, Canada, Australia or Japan.]]> PR2012 Press Releases Top News Mon, 27 Feb 2012 12:47:00 +0100