In 2007, the group companies active in the field of medical biomaterials ("aap bio implants group"), achieved sales of EUR 20.1 million (previous year: EUR 12.2 million, + 65%). This significant increase results to a large extent from the acquisition and initial consolidation of the Dutch Fame Medical Group.
The Berlin based trauma & orthopaedics division of the company reached for the full financial year 2007 a strong organic sales increase of 29% to EUR 8.0 million (previous year: EUR 6.2 million).
For 2008 aap anticipates an organic sales growth of more than 20%, with above-average impact of the company´s operating result and net income. The publication of the full annual financial statements 2007 is planned for March 28, 2008.