DGAP-Ad hoc: SolarWorld

DGAP-Adhoc: SolarWorld AG: Special repayment from excess liquidity cause technical halt of bond trading

SolarWorld AG / Key word(s): Bond/Miscellaneous

04.04.2016 20:23

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As at December 31, 2015, SolarWorld AG had excess liquidity compared with an amount contractually agreed upon with the financial creditors as part of the financial restructuring. Therefore, special repayments will be effected to both SolarWorld bonds on April 12, 2016. The nominal amount of each note will be reduced by the amount of the respective repayment. In coordination with the involved institutions, the stock trading of both bonds, SolarWorld FRN IS. 2014/2019 Series 1116 (ISIN DE000A1YDDX6) and SolarWorld FRN IS. 2014/2019 Series 1017 (ISIN DE000A1YCN14), will presumably be temporarily suspended to enable the technical implementation of the partial repayments. Last trading day will presumably be Wednesday, April 6, 2016. Trading is expected to recommence on Tuesday, April 12, 2016.

Notes of SolarWorld FRN IS. 2014/2019 Series 1116 (ISIN DE000A1YDDX6) Nominal amount per note: EUR 344.94 Partial repayment per note: EUR 23.43 Nominal amount per note after partial repayment: EUR 321.51 Payment date: April 12, 2016

Notes of SolarWorld FRN IS. 2014/2019 Series 1017 (ISIN DE000A1YCN14) Nominal amount per note: EUR 354.63 Partial repayment per note: EUR 24.09 Nominal amount per note after partial repayment: EUR 330.54 Payment date: April 12, 2016

Furthermore, the loan agreements contain a provision that special repayments are to be deducted from future scheduled repayments. Due to the respective special repayments of March 31, 2015 and 2016 as well as the special repayment that will be effected on April 12, 2016, the scheduled partial repayment originally planned for June 30, 2016 is considered as already made.

Contact: SolarWorld AG Investor Relations Phone: +49 228 55920-470; Fax: +49 228 55920-9470, Email: placement@solarworld.com; Web: www.solarworld.de/en/investor-relations

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