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Semperit AG Holding / Semperit and Sri Trang finalise termination of almost all joint venture activities // Thomas Fahnemann to leave Semperit - Seite 2

path. In the Industrial Sector, Semperit is able to proceed its
growth course according to plan by further globalising the business
and expanding capacities. In the Medical Sector, Semperit is now
fully in charge of its own house. With a strong brand, high-quality
products and first-class sales organisation the company has an
excellent base for further expanding Sempermed's market position in
the core markets, Europe and the USA. The cash inflow gives Semperit
additional power for this strategy. The financial strength now
enables the company to push ahead growth investments even better."

Furthermore, Semperit CEO Thomas Fahnemann requested the Supervisory
Board to immediately release him from his Management Board contract.
Fahnemann explained this step with seeking new professional
challenges after the successful termination of the joint venture
transaction and the related realignment of Semperit.

Veit Sorger, as Chairman of the Supervisory Board, expresses his
regrets concerning this step: "In the past six years, Thomas
Fahnemann has guided Semperit into a new direction. Semperit is an
internationally successful company with a convincing strategy that
has been shaped to a significant extent by Thomas Fahnemann. His
personal achievements include the dynamic expansion and realignment
of the highly profitable Industrial Sector, the development of our
own glove production in Malaysia as well as the resolution of the
joint venture dispute with Sri Trang. Thanks to his dedicated
management, Semperit is well positioned today and will utilise its
growth potential in the best possible way even in a difficult market
environment." A decision on his succession as CEO will be taken in
the coming weeks.

Further inquiry note:
For questions regarding the resignation of Thomas Fahnemann:
Jürgen H. Gangoly
Managing Partner
The Skills Group GmbH
T: [phone] DW 13
M: [phone]
E: [e-mail]

For questions regarding the termination of the joint venture activities:
Martina Büchele
Group Communications Manager
Tel.: [phone]
[e-mail]

Stefan Marin
Head of Investor Relations
Tel.: [phone]
[e-mail]

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