1) Deutsche EuroShop saw a positive start to 2012 with revenue up 17% and net operating income, EBIT, and consolidated profit all increasing between 16-24% compared to Q1 2011.
2) The increases were mainly due to expansions completed in 2011 at three centers and the addition of the Allee-Center Magdeburg to the portfolio in October 2011.
3) Deutsche EuroShop acquired additional stakes in three shopping centers to take its ownership to 100% and will continue examining acquisition opportunities to potentially utilize flexibly.