Wienerberger AG: Wienerberger successfully concludes hybrid bond exchange offer

Vienna (pta022/29.09.2014/16:05 UTC+2) Wienerberger exchanges roughly Eur 272.2 million of existing 2007 hybrid bond for new 2014 hybrid bond based on substantial investor interest
- Further step to protect strong capital structure and balanced financing profile
- Formal exchange follows on October 6, 2014

Wienerberger AG successfully closed the exchange offer for the existing 2007 hybrid bond on Friday, September 26, 2014, and will exchange Euro 272,188,000 for the new 2014 hybrid bond. Heimo Scheuch, Chief Executive Officer of Wienerberger AG, expressed his satisfaction over the considerable interest by investors and summarized: "The goal of our exchange offer was to further strengthen the capital structure and balanced financing profile of the Wienerberger Group. I am extremely pleased that so many of the 2007 hybrid bond investors accepted this exchange offer and extended their commitment prematurely. The substantial interest in this exchange offer confirms the strong confidence of our investors in the Wienerberger Group."

Formal exchange on October 6, 2014
The formal exchange of the 2007 hybrid bond for the new 2014 hybrid bond will take place on October 6, 2014. The accrued interest on the exchanged 2007 hybrid bond certificates will also be paid on that date. The first interest period for the 2014 hybrid bond runs from October 6, 2014 (inclusive) to February 9, 2015 (exclusive). An application has been filed with the Vienna Stock Exchange to admit the 2014 hybrid bond for trading in the second regulated market segment.

Wienerberger Group
Wienerberger is the world's largest producer of bricks (Porotherm, Terca) as well as number one on the clay roof tile market (Koramic, Tondach) in Europe and on the concrete paver market (Semmelrock) in Central-East Europe. In pipe systems (Steinzeug-Keramo ceramic pipes and Pipelife plastic pipes), the company is one of the market leaders in Europe. With 212 plants, Wienerberger generated revenues of Eur 2,663 million and operating EBITDA of Euro 267 million in 2013.

For additional information contact:
Karin Steinbichler, Head of Corporate Communications Wienerberger
T +43 1 601 92 - 10149 | communication@wienerberger.com

Klaus Ofner, Head of Investor Relations Wienerberger
T +43 1 601 92 - 10221 | investor@wienerberger.com

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Wienerberger AG is a pure free float company, whereby the majority of shares are held by Austrian and international institutional investors. Additional information on the shareholder structure is provided under http://www.wienerberger.com/investor-relations/the-wienerberger-share/the-wienerberger-share/shareholder-structure.

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Emitter:	Wienerberger AG Wienerbergstraße 11 1100 Wien Austria
Contact Person:	Karin Steinbichler
Phone:	+43 1 60192-10221
E-Mail:	communication@wienerberger.com
Website:	www.wienerberger.com
ISIN(s):	AT0000831706 (Share)
Stock Exchange(s):	Vienna Stock Exchange (Official Trade)