Press-archive 2008

Wiesloch, 11th December 2008 - The MLP AG Supervisory Board unanimously elected Dr. Peter Lütke-Bornefeld, Chairman of the Executive Board at the Kölnische Rückversicherungs-Gesellschaft, as its new Chairman at today’s meeting.

• 60 percent of Germans and 57 percent of doctors say healthcare provisions have deteriorated
• Scepticism concerning future trends increases
• Cost pressure: 69 percent of practice-based doctors feel heavily affected – further deterioration expected in lieu of “health fund"
• Clear majority of citizens does not believe that the “health fund” will safeguard funding for the system in the long-run

Wiesloch/Berlin, 26th November 2008 - Over 50 percent of German citizens and doctors lament a decline in the quality of healthcare provisions. At the same time, both groups continue to lose confidence in the future of the healthcare system.

Wiesloch, 21st November 2008 - MLP, the independent financial services and wealth management consulting company, suspends the active distribution of Swiss Life Group's provision products with immediate effect.

• Total revenues rise to EUR 413.8 million (EUR 411.8 million)
• Stable development in core business – premium sum in old-age pension provision increases by 20 percent to EUR 4.2 billion
• Financial crisis burdens EBIT in Q3
• Year-end forecast: Revenues expected to be at the level of record year 2007

Wiesloch, 11th November 2008 - Despite the far-reaching effects of the financial market crisis, the core business of MLP, the independent financial services and wealth management consulting company, has remained resilient during the first nine months of the financial year.

• Financial market crisis burdens EBIT in Q3
• Year-end forecast: Total revenues expected to be at the level of the record year 2007

Wiesloch, 5th November 2008 - Despite the far-reaching effects of the financial market crisis, the core business of MLP, the independent financial services and wealth management consulting company, has remained resilient in the first nine months of the financial year.

• Twelve professionals in the concept including Jens Ehrhardt and Michael Keppler
• Investments possible even with low entry premiums
• Optimum protection against new German capital gains tax

Wiesloch, 9th October 2008 - With “X of the best” MLP offers a new investment concept which, for the first time ever, bundles the expertise of twelve of the best portfolio managers.

• Independent overview of a complex market
• Extensive service via a new Service Center and at www.mlp-kraftfahrzeugversicherung.de

Wiesloch, 8th October 2008 - MLP has set up a Car Insurance Center, at which existing and potential customers can obtain individual tariff comparisons.

• Targeted development of the strong market position among medical professionals
• ZSH fits perfectly into the MLP business model
• Active involvement in sector consolidation

Wiesloch, 1st October 2008 - MLP is contemplating the acquisition of the financial services company ZSH. The MLP AG Executive Board submitted a corresponding proposal today.

• MLP to increase capital by almost ten percent of its share capital
• Additional cash strengthens MLP’s position to actively participate in sector consolidation
• New shares subscribed by important product partners

Wiesloch, 21st August 2008 – The executive board of MLP, jointly with the supervisory board, has today decided to issue 9,799,152 new ordinary shares out of its authorized capital in exchange for cash amounting to EUR 123,763,290.

• “No reason for further dialogue”
• “Will fully maintain my MLP stake”
• “Cooperations with AWD do not make sense for MLP”

Wiesloch, 14 August 2008 - Following a telephone conference of Swiss Life this morning Manfred Lautenschläger, Founder and Head of the Supervisory Board of MLP AG comments.

• MLP comments on today's announcement by Swiss Life

Wiesloch, 14th August 2008 - MLP AG's Executive Board as well as the Head of the Supervisory Board were informed on Wednesday evening (August 13) that Swiss Life has acquired 26,75% of MLP's shares. This stake was acquired without prior consultation or endorsement by MLP's Executive Board and Supervisory Board. MLP recognizes Swiss Life's intention not to increase its stake further without prior endorse-ment by MLP.

• Total revenues rise by 5 percent to EUR 287.3 million
• Q2: Assets under management climb significantly from EUR 10.9 to EUR 11.7 billion
• Reiteration of full-year guidance – total revenues expected to reach a new all-time high

Wiesloch, 13th August 2008 - Despite a very difficult market environment, MLP, the independent financial and wealth management consulting company, increased its total revenues in the first half of 2008 by five percent to EUR 287.3 million (H1 2007: EUR 273.2 million).

• Dividend climbs by 25 percent to EUR 0.50 (0.40) per share
• MLP Executive and Supervisory Boards have been discharged by the AGM in Mannheim by over 91 percent
• Dr. Claus-Michael Dill appointed as new Supervisory Board member

Mannheim, May 16th 2007 - At the Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Mannheim’s “Rosengarten” today, MLP AG shareholders accepted all agenda items with a large majority.

• MLP Annual General Meeting opened in Mannheim’s Rosengarten
• Vote to authorise share buy-back programme
• Dr. Claus-Michael Dill recommended as new Supervisory Board member

Mannheim, May 16th 2008 - “Shaping change, creating opportunities“: With this motto Supervisory Board Chairman Manfred Lautenschläger opened the MLP AG Annual General Meeting (AGM) at so-called Rosengarten, a conference location in central Mannheim, Germany.

• Exclusive solution for MLP clients
• Money market-oriented fund concept with high guaranteed rate of interest
• Option to switch to a Superfund by the end of November – optimised with respect to the coming flat-rate withholding tax

Wiesloch, 15th May 2008 - MLP, the independent financial planning and wealth management services provider, is offering its clients the opportunity to benefit from a high minimum rate of interest, whilst also securing themselves lasting tax advantages.

• Dynamic start to 2008
• Total revenues rise by 9 percent to EUR 158.2 million
• EBIT climbs from 19.8 to EUR 23.2 million (plus 18 percent)
• Extensive training measures successfully completed

Wiesloch, 7th May 2008 - MLP has achieved a dynamic start to the year, posting significant increases in revenues and profit from operations. Total revenues rose by nine percent to EUR 158.2 million (Q1 2007: EUR 145.6 million).

• Confirmation of the preliminary results for 2007
• Profit from operations (EBIT) rises by 16 percent to EUR 110.3 million
• Total income climbs to a new record level of EUR 637.1 million (plus 8 percent)
• Dividend increased by 25 percent to 50 cents per share

Wiesloch, 27th March 2008 - In its annual report released today, MLP confirmed the preliminary results for the financial year 2007 announced in February.

• Dividend payment climbs from 40 to 50 Cents per share
• Tax-free dividend payment

Wiesloch, 17th March 2008 - Following a successful financial year, the Executive Board at MLP AG is proposing a dividend increase by 25 percent to 50 Cents per share (previous year: 40 Cents).

• Strategic partnership with TPC
• Development of extensive common potentials

Wiesloch, 3rd March 2008 - MLP AG once again significantly strengthens the occupational pension scheme field.

• Profit from operations (EBIT) rises to EUR 110.3 million following dynamic Q4 performance
• Total income climbs to an all-time high of EUR 637.1 million
• Revenue contribution from wealth management increases to 15.3 percent
• Q4: Brokerage business grows by five percent to EUR 182.1 million

Wiesloch, 20th February 2008 - Following a dynamic fourth quarter, MLP grew its profit from operations (EBIT) for the financial year 2007 to EUR 110.3 million (2006: EUR 95.1 million).

• Around 2 million shares repurchased
• Shareholders participate extensively in corporate success

Wiesloch, 31st January 2008 - Yesterday MLP AG ended its share buyback programme, which was launched on 8th November 2007, as scheduled.