Estavis AG reported earnings results for the first half of 2012. For the period, the company reported increased its profitability. The earnings results more or less match the level of the prior-year period while revenues softened slightly. The EBIT margin rose once again, and currently stands at 9.4% compared to 8.8% a year ago. At EUR 0.42 million, the consolidated net profit during the first six months showed a small year-on-year increase compared to EUR 0.41 million a year ago. EBIT suffered a modest setback year on year compared to EUR 2.6 million a year ago. Earnings before taxes were level with the first semester 2011 at EUR 0.6 million. Revenues came to a total of EUR 27.2 million compared to EUR 29.9 million. The equity ratio showed a minor increase, and equaled 42.0% by the balance sheet date of 31 December 2011. The company expects to see a higher year-on-year result for the 2012 financial year as a whole. At the same time, the prospects of increased revenues remain a realistic goal. This estimate is based on the latest assessment of the market environment in the markets relevant to Estavis AG, the company's business performance, as well as the development of the project pipeline and the sales and yield potential these represent.