Vara Research Consensus Estimates/QSC: FY 2007 Sales: EUR 327.4m (+24.7%); EBITDA: EUR 35.3 (+66.3%)

The calculated consensus is based on the estimates of 12 major banks consulted by Vara Research GmbH. +-------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+ |(in million Euros) | Q4 07E| YoY| 2007E| YoY| 2008E| YoY| | | | Growth| | Growth| | Growth| +-------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+ |Revenues | 87.8| 5.6%| 327.4| 24.7%| 392.4| 19.8%| +-------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+ |EBITDA clean* | 8.1| -14.0%| 35.3| 66.3%| 55.4| 57.0%| +-------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+ |EPS reported | 0.01| n.a.| -0.02| n.a.| 0.01| n.a.| +-------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+ |EPS clean** | 0.01| n.a.| -0.02| n.a.| 0.01| n.a.| +-------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+ | * Before special items| | ** As defined by Vara Research GmbH| +-------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+ | | | | | | | | +-------------------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------+ The company will release FY 2007 preliminary results on February 14, 2008. Further consensus details: http://www.vararesearch.de/newsletter/QSC_NL_2008_02_08.pdf Get our high quality consensus estimates on a regular basis: http://www.vararesearch.de/newsletter_engl.htm Contact details: Vara Research GmbH Martin Pahn Phone: +49-69-66 36 80 72 E-mail: info@vararesearch.de Disclaimer: This document has been issued by Vara Research GmbH for information purposes only and is not intended to constitute investment advice. It is based on estimates and forecasts of various analysts regarding revenues, earnings and business developments of the relevant company. Such estimates and forecasts cannot be independently verified by reason of the subjective character. Vara Research GmbH gives no guarantee, representation or warranty and is not responsible or liable as to its accuracy and completeness. Sitz der Gesellschaft: Frankfurt am Main Registergericht: Amtsgericht Frankfurt am Main HRB 57464 Geschäftsführer: Michael Vara (END) Dow Jones Newswires

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