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Aves One AG: Majority takeover by consortium of Swiss Life Asset Managers and Vauban Infrastructure Partners completed

DGAP-News: Aves One AG / Key word(s): Takeover Aves One AG: Majority takeover by consortium of Swiss Life Asset Managers and Vauban Infrastructure Partners completed 25.11.2021 / 20:05 The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

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Majority takeover by consortium of Swiss Life Asset Managers and Vauban Infrastructure Partners completed

Hamburg, 25 November 2021 - Aves One AG, an asset owner of durable rail assets, has been informed by Rhine Rail Investment AG, a company controlled by Swiss Life Asset Managers and Vauban Infrastructure Partners, that on 24 November 2021 the majority takeover took place as the result of a voluntary public takeover bid. At the end of the regular acceptance period on 9 November 2021, 24:00 hours (Frankfurt am Main local time), the acceptance rate was 88.33%. Thus, the acceptance rate was above the minimum acceptance threshold of 85% and all the conditions of the takeover bid had been fulfilled.

"We consider the new main shareholders, Swiss Life and Vauban, to be the optimal partners to continue our growth trajectory and to lead Aves One into the next development phase. As contractually agreed, they intend to provide additional capital of at least EUR 100 million. I am therefore pleased that the offer has already met with such broad approval among our shareholders," declared Tobias Aulich, Member of the Management Board of Aves One AG.

Aves One shareholders may accept Rhine Rail Investment AG's offer until 29 November 21, 24:00 hours (Frankfurt am Main local time), the end of the extended period provided for by law. A written declaration to the respective custodian bank is required for acceptance of the offer. Detailed information on the offer can be found in the Offer Document published by the Bidder, which is available at http://www.rocket-offer.com.

About Aves One AG
Aves One AG is an asset owner of durable rail assets with a modern and profitable freight wagon portfolio. Aves One is an established participant in the European rail freight market. Its strategy is geared towards continuous optimisation and further expansion of its rail portfolio. With its registered office in Hamburg, Aves One AG is listed on the regulated market (Prime Standard) of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (ISIN: DE000A168114; WKN: A16811). Further information can be found at www.avesone.com