Ad-hoc | 6 August 2002 08:30

CPU Softwarehouse AG english

CPU gains strategic partner – msg systems ag acquires over 25% of shares Ad-hoc-announcement transmitted by DGAP. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. ——————————————————————————– CPU Softwarehouse AG Ad hoc report in accordance with §15 Securities Trading Act CPU gains strategic partner – msg systems ag acquires over 25% of shares Augsburg, August 6th, 2002 CPU Softwarehouse AG, Augsburg (security ID 545.430), has acquired in msg systems ag, Fraunhoferstrasse 1, 85737 Ismaning, a strong strategic partner, who has taken over a substantial stake in the company. In accordance with the statement of 31.07.2002, msg systems ag, not quoted on the stock market, holds 26.78% of voting rights in CPU Softwarehouse AG. msg employs over 1300 staff and sees itself as a IT consulting and system integration company, as well as a provider of project and product solutions for banks and financial service providers. The co-operation with msg will significantly expand CPU’s market access opportunities and allow both firms to develop additional market potential throughout the financial services branch. IR contact Joachim Bertele Tel.: 0821/4602-188 Fax: 0821/4602-197 e-mail: investor@cpu-ag.com URL: http://www.cpu-ag.com end of ad-hoc-announcement (c)DGAP 06.08.2002 ——————————————————————————– WKN: 545430; ISIN: DE0005454300; Index: Listed: Neuer Markt in Frankfurt; Freiverkehr in Berlin, Bremen, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, Hannover, München und Stuttgart 060830 Aug 02