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Dear Shareholders,

DATA MODUL fell short of the previous-year levels for revenue and earnings for the first quarter of 2024 due to continuing problems affecting the overall economy.

New order volume was down 40.6% versus last year's first quarter to 50.3 million euros (previous year: 84.7 million euros). First-quarter revenue in 2024 declined 12.3% year-over- year to 63.5 million euros (previous year: 72.4 million euros).

EBIT for the first quarter of 2024 likewise declined 15.5% year-over-year to 4.1 million euros (previous year: 4.8 million euros) for an EBIT margin of 6.4% (previous year: 6.7%). Net income for the period ending March 31, 2024 was 17.3% lower year-over-year at 2.7 million euros (previous year: 3.3 million euros).

Continuing to systematically execute on the long-term DATA MODUL strategy program will ensure the Company's ability to operate profitably despite a clouded economic outlook. DATA MODUL has taken a number of cost reduction measures in response to the ongoing market uncertainty affecting customers.

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INTERIM GROUP MANAGEMENT REPORT

1. General economic conditions

The economic environment remains a mixed picture going into spring, as manufacturing continues to slow, with few exceptions. High employment, rising wages, and falling inflation in many countries are however leading to real wage increases boosting consumer spending. The service sector is poised to benefit from this development in particular, which remains under pricing pressure in the present economic environment. A global disinflation trend is observed on both sides of the Atlantic, thus both the ECB and the Fed will start trimming interest rates this year. For a long time there were no clear signs of the German economy recovering, with poor sentiment among both businesses and consumer households in view of the uncertainties. The most reliable leading indicators however, including the Ifo Business Climate Index and the S&P Purchasing Managers Indices, are now showing a reversal of this trend. In April the ifo business climate index rose to a value of 89.4, up from a seasonally adjusted 87.9 in March, signaling a positive mood shift going into the spring. This was mainly driven by an improving outlook among businesses. The German electronics industry believes it is on track for long-term growth despite persistent weak order flow, propelled by three megatrends: electrification, automation and digitalization. Even as the global economic environment remains challenging, DATA MODUL will be responding accordingly to these trends.

2. Key figures

in KEUR

01/01/ - 03/31/2024 01/01/ - 03/31/2023

Change

Total revenue

63,531

72,414

-12.3%

Displays

38,940

45,001

-13.5%

Systems

24,591

27,413

-10.3%

Orders received

50,278

84,708

-40.6%

EBIT 1)

4,095

4,849

-15.5%

EBIT margin2)

6.4%

6.7%

-3.7%

Net income for the period

2,739

3,311

-17.3%

Capital expenditure3)

1,324

671

97.3%

Employees4)

535

504

6.2%

Earnings per share (in EUR)

0.78

0.94

-17.3%

Number of shares

outstanding

3,526,182

3,526,182

0.0%

  1. EBIT: Earnings before interest and taxes
  2. EBIT margin: Ratio of EBIT to revenue
  3. Capital expenditure: Investments in intangible assets and property, plant and equipment
  4. Employees: Number of employees as of the reporting date

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3. Business results

DATA MODUL recorded revenue of 63,531 thousand euros for the first three months of the year under review, down 12.3% year-over-year for the quarter (previous year: 72,414 thousand euros). The Displays business segment recorded revenue of 38,940 thousand euros for the first quarter (previous year: 45,001 thousand euros), while 24,591 thousand euros were recorded for the Systems business segment (previous year: 27,413 thousand euros). Orders received fell -40.6% for the Group versus last year's first quarter to 50,278 thousand euros (previous year: 84,708 thousand euros). The German market was subject to a particularly significant fall in revenue due to the economy, causing our export ratio to rise to 54.5% (previous year: 51.6%).

4. Earnings

The economic environment for DATA MODUL remains troubled amid a stagnating global economy and declining revenue across nearly all industries and regions. The Company recorded EBIT of 4,095 thousand euros for the first three months of this year (previous year: 4,849 thousand euros), for an EBIT margin of 6.4% (previous year: 6.7%). The Displays business segment recorded EBIT of 1,344 thousand euros (previous year: 2,019 thousand euros), while the Systems business segment recorded EBIT of 2,751 thousand euros (previous year: 2,830 thousand euros). DATA MODUL thus recorded net income of 2,739 thousand euros for the period ended March 31, 2024 (previous year: 3,311 thousand euros), for earnings per share of 0.78 euros (previous year: 0.94 euros). The financial result includes financial income and -expensefrom derivative financial instruments measured at fair value through profit or loss stemming from embedded foreign currency derivatives. A net loss of 174 thousand euros was recorded from these embedded derivatives (previous year: net gain of 181 thousand euros).

5. Balance sheet

The balance sheet total has decreased by 6,213 thousand euros since year-end to 213,001 thousand euros (December 31, 2023: 219,215 thousand euros). On the assets side of the balance sheet, this decrease was largely attributable to the declining receivables and inventories. On the liabilities and equity side the decrease in total assets was primarily due to lower trade payables and liabilities due to financial institutions, with an increase in equity from profit carried forward for 2023.

Cash flow from operating activities came to 10,585 thousand euros as of March 31, 2024 (previous year: 1,398 thousand euros), resulting chiefly from lower trade receivables and inventories. Cash flow from investing activities came to -1,324 thousand euros for the first three months of 2024, reflecting investments in intangible assets and property, plant and equipment (previous year: -671 thousand euros). Cash flow from financing activities for the first quarter of 2024 came to -5,461 thousand euros, reflecting redemptions of liabilities due to financial institutions and cash outflows for leases (previous year: 2,670 thousand euros). At the reporting date the Group held 18,132 thousand euros in cash and cash equivalents (December 31, 2023: 14,324 thousand euros).

As of March 31, 2024 DATA MODUL had an equity ratio of 69.8% (December 31, 2023: 66.4%). The Group thus remains very solid financially, having sufficient liquidity.

6. Capital expenditure

Investments totaling 1,324 thousand euros were made in the first three months of the year in intangible assets and property, plant and equipment (previous year: 671 thousand euros). Much of this investment went to expand production and logistics capacity at the site in Lublin, Poland. In the current fiscal year, investment is planned to go primarily to IT and production site maintenance and repair. We will furthermore continue investing in research and development to ensure that we remain competitive as an enterprise.

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7. Employees

The Group had 535 employees as of March 31, 2024 (previous year: 504).

8. Opportunities and risks

Global economic trends, exchange rate movements, rising commodity and energy prices and uncertainties regarding customer ordering behavior constitute risks which may have a lasting impact on our business. We are aware of these risks and carefully monitor their impact on our business operations. At this time no risks have been identified which could pose a going-concern threat for the DATA MODUL Group. No significant changes have occurred affecting statements made in the Opportunities and Risks section of the annual report for fiscal year 2023.

9. Events after the reporting period

We are unaware of any significant events that have occurred after the reporting date March 31, 2024 which would have had a major influence or impact on the Group's earnings or balance sheet.

10. Forecast

The statements made in the following regarding future business results of DATA MODUL Group and assumptions regarding market and industry trends deemed material in relation thereto are based on opinions which we believe are realistic at this time given the information available. However, these assumptions and assessments are subject to uncertainty and involve an inevitable risk that projected developments may not actually occur, with respect to either their direction or extent. Geopolitical uncertainty remains rife given the Russia-Ukraine war and war in Israel, with the upcoming US presidential elections adding another extraordinary factor.

The global economic environment in 2024 will be principally shaped by major central banks' reversing course, slight growth in Europe and risk of recession in the US. Inflation will gradually subside and economic growth will accelerate starting around the mid-year mark. Political factors will again pose the greatest risk for the economy in 2024. The power struggle between the US and China represents a threat to international order and world trade. The upcoming US presidential elections create further uncertainty. Economic opportunities lie in the potential recovery of consumer spending due to real wage increases and interest rate declines stimulating investment. If China should stage a comeback as international buyer for the electronics and mechanical engineering industries, production expansion could result. Year-over-year growth of 2.4% is projected for the global economy.

The heretofore robust US economy is being noticeably impacted by a loosening labor market and a recent weakness in consumer spending. This will likely cause significant economic slowing in the first half of the year, leading to an initial Fed rate cut in June with two more to follow before the end of the year. If wage pressure subsides on a sustained basis however, the Fed will have reason to go about about lowering interest rates more slowly. Leading economic research institutes are reiterating their 2024 GDP forecast for the US of 1.8% growth.

While more and more indications of economic slowing in the US are being seen, for the euro zone there are increasing signs of a springtime growth season. The ECB said some time ago that it would cut interest rates, but this decision could be put off due to a surging wage growth and domestic inflation. Economists are sticking with their GDP forecast for the euro zone of 0.6% for 2024.

In Germany, real GDP fell 0.3% quarter-on-quarter at the end of 2023, coming after three quarters of stagnation. The long phase of lethargy may now soon be ending. The most reliable leading indicators, including the Ifo Business Climate Index and the PMI, are showing that companies are less pessimistic now,

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anticipating manufacturing output to rise. A recovery will be likely in the second half of the year if inflation continues to fall beneath the level of nominal wage growth, consumer spending gains momentum and the ECB cuts rates. More favorable borrowing conditions will likely spur corporate investment. Housing prices should bottom out in 2024, with construction and consumer-related sectors recovering somewhat. Leading economic institutes are forecasting a slight 0.3% year-over-year increase in real gross domestic product for Germany.

Given the major degree of economic uncertainty, DATA MODUL too faces a challenging market environment. Nonetheless, the Group intends to continue systematically executing on its long-term strategy program as a successful path to follow, even in a tougher economy. Given the present orders situation, the Executive Board does not rule out the possibility of the Company's key figures turning negative in fiscal year 2024.

11. Related party disclosures

Per a disclosure dated April 11, 2017, Arrow Central Europe Holding Munich GmbH, Neu-Isenburg (hereinafter: "Arrow"), holds approximately 69.2% of voting rights in DATA MODUL AG. The trade relationships with the Arrow Group involve purchases and sales at arm's length.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL

POSITION A S O F M A R C H 2 0 2 4

ASSETS

03/31/2024

12/31/2023

Non-current assets

Goodwill

2,419

2,419

Intangible assets

2,540

2,519

Property, plant and equipment

22,892

23,179

Right-of-use assets

15,581

15,159

Capitalized costs to fulfill a contract

9,136

8,788

Deferred tax assets

627

937

Total non-current assets

53,195

53,001

Current assets

Inventories

100,215

97,852

Trade accounts receivable

34,144

41,057

including impairments (2024: 58; 2023: 109)

Contract assets

3,145

3,821

Tax receivables

643

1,166

Other current assets

4,149

4,426

Other current financial assets

2,487

459

Cash and cash equivalents

14,324

18,132

Total current assets

166,020

160,000

Total assets

213,001

219,215

All figures in KEUR

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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

03/31/2024

12/31/2023

Shareholders' equity

Share capital no-par value bearer shares (issued and

outstanding: 3,526,182 as of 03/31/2024 and 12/31/2023)

10,579

10,579

Capital reserves

24,119

24,119

Retained earnings

109,957

112,805

Other reserves

981

1,134

Total shareholders' equity

145,636

148,637

Non-current liabilities

Pensions and non-current personnel liabilities

1,119

1,129

Non-current provisions

252

245

Non-current contract liabilities

7,290

6,974

Non-current lease liabilities

14,802

14,448

Deferred tax liabilities

1,334

1,763

Total non-current liabilities

24,797

24,559

Current liabilities

Trade accounts payable

20,956

17,840

Current contract liabilities

150

169

Current lease liabilities

3,082

3,015

Taxes payable

3,735

4,004

Current provisions

1,614

2,268

Liabilities due to financial institutions

8,032

3,528

Other current liabilities

7,906

7,624

Other current financial liabilities

3,307

1,357

Total current liabilities

48,782

39,805

Total liabilities

73,579

64,364

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity

213,001

219,215

All figures in KEUR

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME

01/01/ -

01/01/ -

03/31/2024

03/31/2023

Revenue

63,531

72,414

Cost of sales

(50,703)

(57,968)

Gross margin

14,446

12,828

Research and development expenses

(1,758)

(1,883)

Selling and general administrative expenses

(6,975)

(7,714)

Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT)

4,849

4,095

Financial income

184

4

Financial expense

(572)

(390)

Earnings before taxes for the period

4,643

3,527

Income tax expense

(788)

(1,332)

Net income for the period

3,311

2,739

Earnings per share - basic

0.94

0.78

Earnings per share - diluted

0.94

0.78

Weighted average

number of shares outstanding - basic

3,526,182

3,526,182

Weighted average

number of shares outstanding - diluted

3,526,182

3,526,182

All figures in KEUR except earnings per share and weighted average no. shares outstanding

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

01/01/ -

01/01/ -

03/31/2024

03/31/2023

Cash flows from operating activities

Net income for the period

3,311

2,739

Non-cash expenses and income

Income tax expense

788

1,296

Depreciation/amortization and impairments

1,446

1,756

Provisions for bad debts

0

115

Net interest

394

387

Net loss (+)/gain (-) from embedded derivatives measured at fair value

174

(181)

through profit or loss

Other non-cash expenses and income

(136)

(34)

Changes:

Inventories

2,363

1,500

Trade receivables and contract

6,632

(3,674)

assets

Other assets

1,043

3,034

Trade accounts payable

(3,099)

(3,199)

Other liabilities and contract liabilities

(4,693)

(1,283)

Income taxes paid

(786)

(705)

Cash flows from operating activities

10,585

(1,398)

Cash flows from investing activities

Capital expenditures with capitalizable development cost

(96)

(35)

Capital expenditures on other intangible assets and property, plant and

(1,228)

(636)

equipment

Cash flows from investing activities

(671)

(1,324)

Cash flows from financing activities

Outflows for the redemption portion of lease liabilities

(565)

(449)

Cash inflows from current financial liabilities (+)

6,000

2,015

Cash outflows for current financial liabilities (-)

(6,518)

(2,500)

Interest received (+) / paid (-) (net)

(394)

(387)

Other financing activities

6

1

Cash flows from financing activities

(5,461)

2,670

Effects of exchange rate movements on cash & cash equivalents

(42)

8

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

559

3,808

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the fiscal year

15,669

14,324

Cash and cash equivalents at end of the quarter

18,132

16,228

All figures in KEUR

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