Ad-hoc Announcement of TRIPLAN AG pursuant to §15 Securities Trading Act

TRIPLAN Experiences Growth for Fourth Successive Quarter

Bad Soden, 16.08.2001

TRIPLAN AG, a leading provider of Industrial Services, especially in the chemicals, pharmaceuticals and automobile sectors whose shares are traded on the SMAX stock exchange, has reported significant growth for the fourth consecutive quarter.

In comparison with the previous year, total sales for the first quarter of 2001 amounted to 15.8 million Euros, after having reached 12.7 million Euros in 2000 – a rise of 24.4%.
During this period, EBITDA rose by EUR 14,000 to EUR 1.015 m, and EBIT increased by EUR 420,000 to EUR 592,000.

The expansion of regional sales structures in Stuttgart and Hamburg has been started and is continuing.

The half-yearly report, containing the final figures and more detailed information on the cost and revenue structures will be published on 31 August 2001.

For further information, please contact:

TRIPLAN AG
Auf der Krautweide 32
65812 Bad Soden

Phone: +49 6196 / 60 92 - 0
Fax: +49 6196 / 60 92 - 203
e-mail: info@triplan.com