DJ DGAP-Adhoc: Pfleiderer AG: Pfleiderer AG received notifications of accusations and hearings from Germany's Federal Antitrust Authority Pfleiderer AG / Legal Matter

10.03.2010 18:16

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Neumarkt, March 10, 2010 - In the context of an investigation relating to possible violations of antitrust law, offices were searched at Pfleiderer AG, at some of its subsidiaries, and at some competing companies on March 4, 2009.

With regard to this matter, Pfleiderer AG announces that it has meanwhile received notifications of accusations and hearings from Germany's Federal Antitrust Authority (Bundeskartellamt). Pfleiderer AG is examining the accusations and will state its position on them to the Federal Antitrust Authority. Due to the pending investigations, the company is unable to disclose any further details.

Contact: Lothar Sindel Vice President Investor Relations Tel.: +49 (0)9181 28 8044 Fax: +49 (0)9181 28 606 E-mail: lothar.sindel@pfleiderer.com

10.03.2010 18:16 Ad hoc announcement, Financial News and Media Release distributed by DGAP. Media archive at www.dgap-medientreff.de and www.dgap.de

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Language: English Company: Pfleiderer AG Ingolstädter Straße 51 93218 Neumarkt Deutschland Phone: +49 (0)9181 28 - 8044 Fax: +49 (0)9181 28 - 606 E-mail: lothar.sindel@pfleiderer.com Internet: www.pfleiderer.com ISIN: DE0006764749 WKN: 676474 Indices: MDAX Listed: Regulierter Markt in Frankfurt (Prime Standard); Freiverkehr in Berlin, Düsseldorf, München, Hamburg, Stuttgart

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