DGAP-News: CENIT AG: Premature contract renewal for Management Board members Kurt Bengel and Matthias Schmidt

Stuttgart, January 14, 2019 - The Supervisory Board of CENIT AG has decided to extend the contracts of the two members of the Management Board, Kurt Bengel and Matthias Schmidt, prematurely.

The contract of Kurt Bengel was extended until December 31, 2021. Matthias Schmidt's contract was extended until December 31, 2020.

Kurt Bengel, Spokesman of the Management Board, has been employed at CENIT since 1988 and was appointed to the Management Board on January 1, 2007. He is responsible for the worldwide operational business as well as for marketing and investor relations.

Matthias Schmidt has been a member of the Management Board of CENIT since February 1, 2013. He is responsible for finance/controlling and human resources.

About CENIT:
CENIT is your partner for successful digital transformation. With a broad solutions and services portfolio, CENIT enables clients to optimize their horizontal and vertical business processes. Our solutions are based on innovative technologies in: product lifecycle management, the digital factory and enterprise information management. With interdisciplinary knowledge of the processes involved and their considerable expertise in the field, CENIT consultants provide customers with end-to-end advice to ensure that solutions are implemented with an understanding of the entire value chain. With a holistic approach and based on trusted partnerships, CENIT takes responsibility for solutions on behalf of our clients. From the initial consultation to the introduction of innovative IT solutions, right through to ensuring a cost-effective operation. The CENIT team adapts to each client, taking a practical approach, which enables measurable, operational optimizations. CENIT has been helping prestigious customers in key industries to gain competitive advantages for 30 years! CENIT has around 800 employees worldwide who work with customers from: automotive, aerospace, industrial equipment, tool and mold manufacturing, financial services, and trade and consumer products industries.

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CENIT AG
Investor Relations
Tanja Marinovic
Industriestrasse 52-54, D-70565 Stuttgart
Tel.:+497117825-3320
Fax:+49711782544-4320
Email: aktie@cenit.de

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