Ad-hoc | 7 April 2003 07:30

Bilfinger Berger AG english

Sale of the participation in Buderus AG, Wetzlar Ad-hoc-announcement transmitted by DGAP. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. ——————————————————————————– Ad-hoc-Announcement pursuant to section 15 WpHG Bilfinger Berger AG, Mannheim Sale of the participation in Buderus AG, Wetzlar Bilfinger Berger AG has entered into a sale and purchase agreement with Robert Bosch GmbH relating to the sale of its participation in Buderus AG on 6th April, 2003. The participation corresponds to approximately 30.02 per cent of the registered share capital of Buderus AG; the purchase price amounts to Euro 29.15 for each Buderus-share. Thus, the overall purchase price is 551 million Euro. Bilfinger Berger AG will realise a tax-free capital gain on the disposal of approximately 230 million Euro. The sale is linked to the success of the intended take-over bid by Robert Bosch GmbH to the other shareholders of Buderus AG and is subject to approval by the supervisory board of Bilfinger Berger AG and clearance by the competition authorities. Bilfinger Berger will utilise the cash-flow to pursue the implementation of its strategic orientation as a multi-service group. Mannheim, 7th April, 2003 Bilfinger Berger AG end of ad-hoc-announcement (c)DGAP 07.04.2003 ——————————————————————————– WKN: 590 900; ISIN: DE0005909006; Index: MDAX Listed: Amtlicher Markt in Berlin-Bremen, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt (Prime Standard), Hamburg, Hannover, München, Stuttgart 070730 Apr 03