Ad-hoc | 17 August 2004 16:34

Ad hoc disclosure: Change in the Board at Masterflex AG announced

Ad-hoc-announcement transmitted by DGAP. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. ——————————————————————————– Ad hoc disclosure: Change in the Board at Masterflex AG announced Gelsenkirchen, August 17, 2004. Member of the Board Hiltrud Mütherich has informed the Supervisory Board of Masterflex AG that for personal reasons she will not be extending her contract as member of the Board beyond its current validity of April 2005. Mütherich will continue working full-time for the Company until a suitable successor is found. Ms. Mütherich has been a member of the Company’s management since 1995 and has made a substantial contribution to the Company’s successful development in this time. As a member of the Board, she was responsible for the finance and controlling at Company and Group level. In addition, she was responsible for the core business unit, High-tech Hose Systems (seven production companies). The Supervisory Board regrets Ms. Mütherich’s decision. It would like to thank her for her constructive collaboration to date and wishes her all the best for the future. Further information: http://www.masterflex.de , kniep@masterflex.de , Tel. +49 (0) 209-9707744 end of ad-hoc-announcement (c)DGAP 17.08.2004 ——————————————————————————– WKN: 549 293; ISIN: DE0005492938; Index: Listed: Amtlicher Markt in Frankfurt (Prime Standard); Freiverkehr in Berlin- Bremen, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, München und Stuttgart 171634 Aug 04