DGAP-Ad hoc: Airbus Group SE

DGAP-Adhoc: Airbus Group Statement On Proceedings Regarding European Credit Agencies Disclosure

Airbus Group SE / Key word(s): Miscellaneous

07.08.2016 20:00

Disclosure of an inside information according to Article 17 MAR, transmitted by DGAP - a service of EQS Group AG. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

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Ad-hoc release, 7 August 2016

Airbus Group Statement On Proceedings Regarding European Credit Agencies Disclosure

Airbus Group SE (stock exchange symbol: AIR) refers to its previous disclosures? relating to cooperation with the UK Serious Fraud Office (SFO) and the European Export Credit Agencies.

Airbus Group has been informed by the SFO that it has opened a criminal investigation into allegations of fraud, bribery and corruption in the civil aviation business of Airbus Group relating to irregularities concerning third party consultants. Airbus Group continues to cooperate with the SFO.

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About Airbus Group Airbus Group is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2015, the Group - comprising Airbus, Airbus Defence and Space and Airbus Helicopters - generated revenues of EUR 64.5 billion and employed a workforce of around 136,600.

Contacts: Martin Agüera +49 (0)175 227 4369 Jeremy Greaves +44 788 750 6338 Gregor Kursell +49 (0)89 607 34255

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