Ad-hoc | 14 July 2008 10:36


Continental AG confirms first conversation about possible Investment by Schaeffler-Group in Continental AG

Continental AG / Statement

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Hanover, July 14, 2008. Continental AG confirms that one brief conversation
about a possible engagement by Schaeffler-Group in Continental AG took
place at the end of last week. No further conversations took place. As soon
as Schaeffler-Group has substantiated its plans, the management board of
Continental AG will evaluate these and communicate its views in due course.
14.07.2008  Financial News transmitted by DGAP
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Language:     English
Issuer:       Continental AG
              Vahrenwalder Straße 9
              30165 Hannover
              Deutschland
Phone:        +49 (0)511 938-1068
Fax:          +49 (0)511 938-1080
E-mail:       ir@conti.de
Internet:     www.conti.de
ISIN:         DE0005439004
WKN:          543900
Indices:      DAX
Listed:       Regulierter Markt in Berlin, Frankfurt (Prime Standard),
              Hannover, Hamburg, Luxembourg, Stuttgart; Freiverkehr in
              München, Düsseldorf; Terminbörse EUREX; Foreign Exchange(s)
              SWX, Wien
 
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