Bene : AD HOC Information: Squeeze-out of minority shareholders completed

11.12.2015

St. Pölten provincial court today entered the resolution adopted by the Bene AG annual general meeting of 17 September 2015 in the register of companies. Under the resolution, the interests of all shareholders with the exception of BGO Beteiligungsverwaltungs GmbH - the principal shareholder - were to be transferred to the principal shareholder in return for a reasonable cash settlement, pursuant to section 1 Gesellschafter-Ausschlussgesetz (Austrian Minority Shareholder Squeeze-Out Act ). The squeeze-out of the minority shareholders has therefore been completed. There are now no shares traded on the Vienna Stock Exchange . The former minority shareholders will receive a cash settlement of EUR 1.03 per share from the principal shareholder.

About Bene

Bene is a leading international specialist in the design and furnishing of inspiring office and working environments. Bene defines the office as a living space and its concepts, products and services turn this philosophy into reality. It combines a tradition of quality stretching back 225 years with innovation and award-winning design. The corporate group has its head office and production facilities in Waidhofen an der Ybbs, Austria, and is active in more than 40 countries. As a full-service provider, Bene implements office concepts, and thereby contributes to its customers' corporate success.

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Martina Vomela
BENE AG
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3340 Waidhofen/Ybbs
Austria
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