DGAP-Stimmrechtsanteile: KUKA AG

DGAP-PVR: KUKA Aktiengesellschaft: Release according to Article 26, Section 1 of the WpHG [the German Securities Trading Act] with the objective of Europe-wide distribution

KUKA Aktiengesellschaft

21.04.2016 15:45

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On April 21, 2016, Midea Group Co., Ltd. (PRC), Foshan, China, informed us in accordance with § 27a para. 1 of the German Securities Trading Act (WpHG) as follows:

'Reference is made to section 1.3 of the notification pursuant to § 27a para. 1 WpHG by Midea Group Co., Ltd. (PRC) which was published by KUKA Aktiengesellschaft on 26 February 2016. According to § 27a para. 1 sentence 2 WpHG we hereby inform you that the objectives of Midea Group Co., Ltd. (PRC)'s investment have changed as far as they concern the intention to exercise influence on the appointment or removal of members of the administrative, managing and supervisory bodies of KUKA Aktiengesellschaft:

1. Midea Group Co., Ltd. (PRC) is seeking to be represented at KUKA Aktiengesellschaft's supervisory board in a way reflecting its (indirect) shareholding in the company. Beyond this, Midea Group Co., Ltd. (PRC) is not planning to exercise influence on the appointment or removal of members of the administrative and managing bodies of KUKA Aktiengesellschaft.

2. The objectives of investment described in sections 1.1, 1.2 and 1.4 of the notification referred to above have not changed.'



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