Ad-hoc | 21 June 2000 14:15

Ad hoc-Service: INDUS Holding AG

Ad-hoc Mitteilung übermittelt durch die DGAP. Für den Inhalt der Mitteilung ist allein der Emittent verantwortlich. —————————————————————————— Ad-hoc release INDUS acquires 100% of Swiss high-tech company Mikrop AG Bergisch-Gladbach, June 21, 2000 – INDUS Holding AG continues its expansion with the takeover of Mikrop AG. The Kronbühl- based high-tech company generates high sales and has outstanding know-how of the production of high-quality lens systems with a diameter of less than one millimetre. The entry barrier to this market segment is particularly high given that it requires the optimum combination of production facilities, manufacturing processes, working conditions and staff. In view of the companys excellent market position, further sales and earnings growth is expected, with the company targeting sales in excess of DM 13 million for the year 2000. For further information, please refer to todays press release at www.indus-holding-ag.de. Contact: Axel Haubrok Investor Relations GmbH Martin Scherer Kaistr. 8 40221 Düsseldorf Phone: 0211/30126-0 Fax: 0211/30126198 e-mail: ms@haubrok-ir.de Ende der Mitteilung