Beate Uhse AG reported earnings results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2014. For the quarter, the company was able to increase its sales further, reporting growth of 4% to EUR 35.279 million compared to EUR 33.984 million a year ago. There was a decrease in the group's result, which was affected by increased marketing costs aimed at boosting Christmas business (EBITDA) and interest from the bond (EBT). EBITDA came to EUR 1.750 million, a drop of EUR 0.4 million on the previous year's result of EUR 2.155 million. EBIT ­ likewise heavily affected by marketing costs ­ fell from EUR 0.727 million to EUR 0.496 million. Once again, growth in this reporting period was driven by the Mail Order and Wholesale sales channels. LBT was EUR 0.478 million against EBT of EUR 0.190 million a year ago.

For the nine months, sales were EUR 105.310 million against EUR 102.418 million a year ago. EBITDA was EUR 5.800 million against EUR 6.157 million a year ago. EBIT was EUR 1.949 million against EUR 6.157 million a year ago. EBT was EUR 0.184 million against EUR 0.445 million a year ago.

Based on the company's developments, the Management Board remains committed to its forecast for 2014. The Management Board anticipates sales totaling between EUR 145.0 and 150.0 million and an operating profit of EUR 5.0 million to 7.0 million for the year. The fourth quarter in particular, typically the strongest quarter, is expected to contribute to this result.