Dr. Hönle AG: Dr. Franz Richter becomes CEO of Dr. Hönle AG

Gilching (pta044/25.04.2023/23:20 UTC+2)

The Supervisory Board of Dr. Hönle AG delegates Dr. Franz Richter, who currently holds the position of Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Dr. Hönle AG, as the successor to the Chairman of the Management Board, Mr. Norbert Haimerl, who is resigning from his office by mutual agreement with effect from the end of April 30, 2023.

Since Mr. Haimerl is no longer available for the long-term implementation of a new corporate strategy, the Supervisory Board has decided to restructure the Management Board of Dr. Hönle AG. The new strategy is aimed at sustained strong business development and the return to high profitability of the Hönle Group.

The Supervisory Board has initiated the search for a CEO. Until the appointment of a new CEO, Dr. Richter fulfils this task, but until April 30, 2024 at the latest. During this time, his position on the Supervisory Board will be suspended and Mr. Niklas Friedrichsen will take over as Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Dr. Hönle AG

More information about Dr. Franz Richter and Mr. Niklas Friedrichsen can be found here:

https://www.hoenle.com/investor-relation/mamagement-service#supervisory-board

About Hönle

Dr. Hönle AG, headquartered in Gilching, Germany, is a leading supplier of industrial UV technology. With more than 600 employees, the Hönle Group develops innovative solutions for various fields of application. One focus of business activities is the development and sale of industrial adhesives and casting compounds. The company also manufactures equipment for the drying of inks and coatings , adhesives and plastics curing, as well as for the disinfection of air, water and surfaces sterilisation, and sunlight simulation. In addition, the corporate group produces UV lamps and quartz glass products for disinfection and drying processes, among others. The Hönle Group supplies technology and global market leaders worldwide and is represented in more than 20 countries by its own companies and partner companies.

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Emitter:	Dr. Hönle AG Nicolaus-Otto-Str. 2 82205 Gilching Germany
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