Ad-hoc | 27 September 2001 08:27

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Ad-hoc-announcement transmitted by DGAP. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. ——————————————————————————– DEWB acquires 24 percent stake in accoris GmbH Ilmenau-based company develops modular, silicon-based micro-components. The listed venture capital company DEWB AG (Deutsche Effecten- und Wechsel- Beteiligungsgesellschaft) has acquired 24 percent of the shares in accoris GmbH. The start-up financing for the Ilmenau-based company is the seventh venture capital investment by DEWB in the current fiscal year. accoris GmbH develops modular-designed micro-systems for the targeted optimisation of chemical reaction processes. Each of the individual modules, such as e.g. micro reactors or sensors, is able to perform a special function. Several modules can be switched in series in a specific sequence and connected together via a coupling rail with electronic and fluid interfaces. This creates a micro-system with a structure similar to that of a production line. The modular structure of the micro-systems enables a wide range of chemical reaction processes to be designed and monitored on a very flexible basis as with a module system. The base material for the accoris micro-systems is silicon which has already demonstrated its excellent properties as a material used in electronics. The main advantages of using the accoris micro-systems lie in a reduced process time and improved yield, creating significant potential for savings in the development and production of chemical substances. Areas of application can therefore be found in particular in the chemicals and pharmaceuticals field. accoris was formed in 2000 and currently employs seven personnel. The funds raised are to be used to further expand the research and development activities and also make the existing technologies available for use in other areas of industry. In the long term the company intends to set standards in the field of micro reaction technology. Contact: Steffen Schneider, DEWB AG, Investor Relations Telephone / Telefax: ++49 3641 65 22 90 / 65 21 57 E-Mail: steffen.schneider@dewb-vc.com, Internet: www.dewb-vc.com end of ad-hoc-announcement (c)DGAP 27.09.2001 ——————————————————————————– WKN: 804100; Index: Listed: Amtlicher Handel in Berlin und Frankfurt 270827 Sep 01