Wienerberger AG: Wienerberger plans new bond issue

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Vienna (pta006/16.06.2011/08:00 UTC+2) Minimum issue volume of 100 million Euro
- Expected coupon 5.0% per year
- Seven-year term
- Proceeds will be used to refinance existing liabilities and for general corporate financing

Wienerberger AG, the world's largest producer of bricks and number one on the clay roof tile market in Europe, plans to issue a new bond. The actual offering will depend on the market situation and is subject to the approval of the prospectus by the responsible authorities. The bond will have a volume of at least 100 million Euro, a seven-year term (due in 2018), a denomination of 1,000 Euro and a fixed coupon that is expected to equal 5.0%. The final coupon can change during the issue process, and will be determined and announced immediately before the start of the subscription period, which is expected to run from June 27 to 29, 2011.

Wienerberger's strong capital structure will be maintained
Wienerberger had low gearing of only 22% at the end of the first quarter of 2011, and does not expect the conclusion of this transaction will lead to an increase in financial liabilities. When asked about the reasons for the planned new bond issue, Willy Van Riet, Chief Financial Officer of the Wienerberger Group, explained: "We have a strong capital structure that we intend to maintain, and Wienerberger's refinancing requirements up to the end of 2011 are relatively low at 139 million Euro. However, the bond issued in 2005 with an original volume of 400 million Euro is due for repayment next year. We have already repurchased roughly 159 million Euro, which leaves us with approx. 241 million Euro to refinance. In addition, nearly 140 million Euro of bank liabilities must be serviced in 2012. Most of these liabilities can be repaid with liquid funds and cash flow. The funds from the new bond will not only improve our term structure, but also complete our refinancing program up to the end of 2012."

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For additional information contact:
Barbara Braunöck, Head of Investor Relations
T +43 1 60192 - 471 | communication@wienerberger.com

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Emitter:	Wienerberger AG Wienerbergstraße 11 1100 Wien Austria
Contact Person:	Barbara Braunöck
Phone:	+43 1 60192-471
E-Mail:	communication@wienerberger.com
Website:	www.wienerberger.com
ISIN(s):	AT0000831706 (Share)
Stock Exchange(s):	Vienna Stock Exchange (Official Trade)