BWT AG: FIBA intends public voluntary offer to BWT shareholders

Today at 7:11 am BWT Aktiengesellschaft received the following information

Mondsee (pta018/04.11.2016/09:40 UTC+1) Publication pursuant to § 5 (3) of the Takeover Act (Übernahmegesetz)
The management board of FIBA Beteiligungs- und Anlage GmbH (FN 236576 g) decided to launch a public voluntary offer pursuant to §§ 4 ff of the Takeover Act (Übernahmegesetz) to the shareholders of BWT Aktiengesellschaft (FN 96162 s). The price per share (ISIN AT0000737705) will amount to EUR 23.--.
Although aiming at a complete takeover of BWT Aktiengesellschaft, FIBA Beteiligungs- und Anlage GmbH has not yet made a final decision regarding a potential squeeze-out (Gesellschafterausschluss) after the settlement of the voluntary offer subject to meeting the legal requirements.
FIBA Beteiligungs- und Anlage GmbH, WAB Privatstiftung and further parties acting in concert with FIBA Beteiligungs- und Anlage GmbH pursuant to § 1 Z 6 of the Takeover Act already hold a controlling stake in BWT Aktiengesellschaft in the amount of 15,018,051 shares (corresponding to 84.21 % of the entire share capital and 89.61 % of the voting share capital) and now contemplate to increase it by further shares. WAB Privatstiftung is a private trust controlled by Mr. Andreas Weißenbacher within the meaning of the Takeover Act.
FIBA Beteiligungs- und Anlage GmbH will register the offer document with the Takeover Commission within the legally required deadline of 10 market days. As soon as the final parameters of the offer have been determined, FIBA Beteiligungs- und Anlage GmbH will publish the offer in accordance with the law, unless the Takeover Commission prohibits the publication of the offer.
This document does neither constitute an offer of shares nor a solicitation or invitation to offer shares in BWT Aktiengesellschaft in or from any jurisdiction where it is prohibited to make such solicitation or invitation or where it is prohibited to launch an offer by or to certain individuals.
FIBA Beteiligungs- und Anlage GmbH
Mondsee 4.11.2016

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Emitter:	BWT AG Walter-Simmer-Straße 4 5310 Mondsee Austria
Contact Person:	Gerhard Speigner
Phone:	+43 6232 5011-1112
E-Mail:	gerhard.speigner@bwt-group.com
Website:	www.bwt-group.com
ISIN(s):	AT0000737705 (Share)
Stock Exchange(s):	Vienna Stock Exchange (Official Trade)