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Hamburg, 24 January 2013. The wine trading group Hawesko Holding AG (HAW GR, HAWG.DE, DE0006042708) announced today that, based on its preliminary results for the fiscal year just completed (1 January to 31 December 2012), a sales increase of 9% to EUR 449 million and an EBIT on the order of EUR 25.9 million (2011: EUR 26.7 million) are expected. Previously, the Hawesko management board had anticipated an increase in sales of approximately 10% and a consolidated EBIT on the order of EUR 28.5 million. Due to a positive valuation effect in the financial result and a correspondingly lower tax rate, the results before and after taxes will, on the other hand, be higher than expected. Consolidated earnings after deductions for taxes and non-controlling interests are currently expected to be in the range of EUR 20.3 million and approximately EUR 2.26 per share (previous year: EUR 17.9 million or EUR 1.99 per share).

For 2013, the management board anticipates a further increase in sales and a higher EBIT compared to 2012.

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