Staff costs                                                   119.8    120.8            -0.8            115.8 
Consulting and audit fees                                      24.2     14.9            62.4             14.0 
Other costs and depreciation/impairment                        88.3     97.3            -9.2             92.5 
Operating result                                              114.5    170.0           -32.6            174.3 
Earnings before taxes                                         104.6    166.1           -37.0            170.7 
Net profit                                                     79.9    135.9           -41.2            142.1 
EPS in Euro                                                    1.67     2.95           -43.3             2.92 
 
Statement of financial position as of Dec. 31 
Assets 
Cash and cash equivalents                                     944.7    446.0           111.8            434.4 
Lease receivables                                           5,636.3  5,789.2            -2.6          5,645.9 
Intangible assets                                              67.5     70.9            -4.8            144.5 
Other assets                                                  684.7    805.4           -15.0            922.7 
Total assets                                                7,333.2  7,111.5             3.1          7,147.5 
 
Liabilities 
Financial liabilities                                       5,810.0  5,677.7             2.3          5,639.8 
Other liabilities                                             328.0    280.0            17.1            258.9 
Total equity                                                1,195.2  1,153.8             3.6          1,248.8 
Total equity and liabilities                                7,333.2  7,111.5             3.1          7,147.5 
 
Equity ratio                                                   16.3     16.2            n.a.             17.5 
 
Statement of cash flows 
Jan. 1 - Dec. 31 
Payments by lessees                                         2,318.7  2,080.2            11.5          1,654.8 
Payments for refinancing                                    1,485.2  1,323.8            12.2          1,441.1 
Proceeds from refinancing                                   1,123.5  2,153.0           -47.8          2,071.4 

^1All figures for 2019 in this press release have been adjusted in accordance with IAS 8.42 (including the consolidation of the franchise companies). For explanations, please see section "Accounting changes". The table with an overview of the figures can be found at the end of the text.

The figures contained in this press release are preliminary and unaudited. The publication of the Annual Report 2020 is scheduled for May 21, 2021. The Annual Report will be made available on the Company's website at https:// www.grenke.com/investor-relations/reports-and-presentations.

For more information, please contact:


GRENKE AG 
Team Investor Relations   Press contact 
                          Stefan Wichmann 
                          Executive Communications Consulting 
Neuer Markt 2             Neuer Markt 2 
76532 Baden-Baden         76532 Baden-Baden 
Phone: +49 7221 5007-204  Mobile: +49 (0) 171 20 20 300 
Email: investor@grenke.de Email: presse@grenke.de 
Internet: www.grenke.com 

About GRENKE

The GRENKE Group (GRENKE) is a global financing partner for small and medium-sized companies. As a one-stop shop for customers, GRENKE's products range from flexible small-ticket leasing and demand-driven bank products to convenient factoring. Fast and easy processing and personal contact with customers and partners are at the centre of GRENKE's activities.

Founded in 1978 in Baden-Baden, the Consolidated Group operates in 33 countries and employs more than 1,800 staff (full-time equivalent) worldwide. GRENKE shares are listed in the SDAX on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (ISIN DE000A161N30). -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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