Ad-hoc | 17 May 2001 08:31

Ad hoc-Service: DEWB AG english

Ad hoc announcement transmitted by DGAP. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. ——————————————————————————– DEWB acquires 25 percent of the shares in (mü)-Sen Mikrosystemtechnik GmbH Rudolstadt-based company develops micro-technology sensors and expert- independent diagnostic systems. The quoted venture capital company DEWB AG (Deutsche Effecten- und Wechsel- Beteiligungsgesellschaft) has acquired a 25 percent shareholding in (mü)-Sen Mikro- systemtechnik GmbH, consequently further expanding its portfolio. The start-up financing for the Rudolstadt-based company is the third venture capital investment by DEWB in the current business year. (mü)-Sen Mikrosystemtechnik GmbH develops micro-technology sensors and expert- independent diagnostic systems for the automated monitoring and control of a wide range of different machines. In this context, all (mü)-Sen sensors are based on an acoustic method of measurement. Combining the sensors with a software evaluation method developed in-house, enables the online remote diagnosis of malfunctions for the very first time. This diagnosis, which can be operated by Teleservice, permits location-independent, in-process monitoring and can therefore be carried out at a much earlier stage than with conventional systems. Areas of application for the products of (mü)-Sen include for example wind power systems and conveyor pumps as well as tracked vehicles and production plants. Preparations being made for market launch of various products. Exceptional growth rates are forecast in future for the micro-system technology and sensor markets. (mü)-Sen intends to utilise the finance being provided to further expand its research and development activities and in this way to drive forward with the further development of the product range. Preparations are currently being made for the market launch of some of the products in Germany. The company, founded in 1998, today employs eight personnel and owns several patents that will secure its technology lead for a number of years. Contact: Steffen Schneider, DEWB AG ,Investor Relations Telephone: ++49 3641 65 22 90, Telefax: ++49 3641 65 21 57 E-Mail: steffen.schneider@dewb-vc.com, Internet: www.dewb-vc.com end of ad hoc announcement (c) DGAP 17.05.2001 ——————————————————————————– WKN: 804100; Index: Listed: Amtlicher Handel in Berlin und Frankfurt 170831 Mai 01