Wienerberger AG: Wienerberger plans share buyback

Vienna (pta026/16.08.2011/18:15 UTC+2) Buyback of up to 2,350,535 shares, representing 2% of share capital, planned

Based on the authorization granted by the 141st Annual General Meeting on May 20, 2010, the Managing Board of Wienerberger AG will launch a share buyback program during the period from August 22 to November 22, 2011. This program covers the repurchase of up to 2,350,535 shares, representing 2% of share capital, for a price between 1.00 and 26.20 Euro per share. Wienerberger plans to use the repurchased shares, above all, as compensation for profitable acquisitions if such opportunities should arise in the future.

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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