Wienerberger AG: Big Success for Wienerberger Bond Issue

Vienna (pta033/18.01.2012/18:00 UTC+1) Bond successfully placed with Euro 200 mn issued
- Annual coupon of 5%
- Maturity of 3.5 years
- Proceeds from bond issue to be used primarily for maintaining and strengthening capital structure

Wienerberger AG, the world's largest brick producer and market leader in roof tiles in Europe, has completed the issue of its latest bond ahead of schedule due to the high level of interest from domestic and international investors. Wienerberger managed to place the bond in the capi-tal markets one week ahead of the official deadline for completion at the highest possible issue size of Euro 200 million. The bond has a maturity of 3.5 years and an annual coupon of 5%.

International investors show clear confidence in Wienerberger through oversubscription
Wienerberger management aimed to broaden the investor base by placing the issue in Bel-gium. This aim was achieved by issuing 40% of the total to Belgian, German and Swiss investors. Similarly to last year, the issue was also in strong demand in Austria, where the remaining 60% was placed. The CEO of Wienerberger AG, Heimo Scheuch, was extremely pleased about the success of the bond issue: "The great interest in our bond is strong evidence of investor confi-dence in Wienerberger and a clear 'yes' vote in favor of the strategic orientation of the company. In this difficult market environment, I consider this as a special award for Wienerberger's credi-bility."

Issue proceeds to be used for maintaining and strengthening capital structure
At the time of announcing the bond issue, Wienerberger indicated a minimum issue size of Euro 50 million, which was increased to Euro 200 million because of the strong demand. We asked Heimo Scheuch about his intentions for use of the proceeds. The CEO said: "In the current volatile capital markets, it is always good to have some liquidity reserves. For that reason, and supported by great investor interest, we have fully utilized the maximum issue size. For me, maintaining and strengthening our capital structure remains the central issue, which we want to continue to pursue by proactively managing liquidity and the debt maturity profile."

For additional information contact:
Barbara Braunöck, Head of Investor Relations, Wienerberger
T +43 1 601 92 - 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)