Press Release by the Greiffenberger AG (WKN 589 730 / ISIN DE0005897300)

Greiffenberger AG - Supervisory board extends delegation to management board until a likely April 2016

Marktredwitz and Augsburg, January 25, 2016 - The supervisory board of Greiffenberger AG has extended the temporary appointment of supervisory board member Marco v. Maltzan as the representative of Stefan Greiffenberger, who is on sick leave from his position as sole management board member. The appointment, which was made on October 26, 2015, has been extended for up to a further three months as a precautionary measure, through to the end of April 2016.

On the Greiffenberger AG:

Greiffenberger AG, registered in Marktredwitz, is a family-led industrial holding company that is continuing to advance the long-term development of its three units, which have around 1,100 employees in total. Greiffenberger group operates successfully worldwide in technologically demanding niche areas of three highly profitable growth markets:

• Drive Technology: efficient drive technology for companies that develop market-leading solutions, particularly industrial applications, e-mobility and renewable energies.
• Metal Band Saw Blades & Precision Strip Steel: the finest quality for demanding industrial applications
• Pipeline Renovation Technology: state-of-the-art trenchless technology and pipe surface protection technology

The company's strategic focus is on continuing to develop sector expertise and advancing environmental technology in areas that include pipeline renovation technology, biomass heating and wind power. Organic growth will be generated by increasingly internationalizing sales and procurement, and complemented optionally by acquisitions of companies. The company has been listed since 1986 (WKN 589730, ISIN DE0005897300, ticker symbol GRF).

Contact information:

Greiffenberger AG

Marco Freiherr von Maltzan

Thorsten Braun

CEO of Greiffenberger AG

Assistant to the CEO

Eberlestraße 28

86157 Augsburg

Tel.: +49 (0) 821/5212-261

Fax: +49 (0) 821/5212-275

marco.v.maltzan@greiffenberger.de

ir@greiffenberger.de

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