Veröffentlichung gemäß § 26 Abs. 1 WpHG / Veröffentlichung einer Mitteilung für Inhaber wesentlicher Beteiligungen
Announcement (Mitteilung) pursuant to Sec. 27a German Securities Trading Act (“WpHG”) in relation to Medion AG (ISIN DE0006605009)
Cornwall Verwaltungs GmbH, Schönefeld, Germany, informed Medion AG (the “Company“) on May 8, 2014 pursuant to Sec. 27a para. 1 sentences 1 and 3 WpHG following the crossing of the 10% threshold on April 16, 2014 in respect of the objectives pursued with the acquisition of the voting rights, that:
1. the prevalent aim of the investment is implementing strategic objectives where the sale of the shares shall not be excluded;
2. Cornwall Verwaltungs GmbH plans to acquire further voting rights of the Company within the next twelve months by means of a purchase or by other means;
3. Cornwall Verwaltungs GmbH intends to exert influence on the appointment or removal of members of the Company's administrative, managing and supervisory bodies; and
4. Cornwall Verwaltungs GmbH intends to achieve a material change in the Company's capital structure, in particular as regards the ratio between its own funds and external funds and the dividend policy.
In respect of the origin of the funds used to acquire the voting rights Cornwall Verwaltungs GmbH notifies pursuant to Sec. 27a para. 1 sentence 4 WpHG that the acquisition of the voting rights was financed by 100% of own funds (Eigenmittel).
Cornwall GmbH & Co. KG, Schönefeld, Germany, informed Medion AG (the “Company“) on May 8, 2014 pursuant to Sec. 27a para. 1 sentences 1 and 3 WpHG following the crossing of the 10% threshold on April 16, 2014 in respect of the objectives pursued with the acquisition of the voting rights, that:
1. the prevalent aim of the investment is implementing strategic objectives where the sale of the shares shall not be excluded;
2. Cornwall GmbH & Co. KG plans to acquire further voting rights of the Company within the next twelve months by means of a purchase or by other means;
3. Cornwall GmbH & Co. KG intends to exert influence on the appointment or removal of members of the Company's administrative, managing and supervisory bodies; and
4. Cornwall GmbH & Co. KG intends to achieve a material change in the Company's capital structure, in particular as regards the ratio between its own funds and external funds and the dividend policy.
In respect of the origin of the funds used to acquire the voting rights Cornwall GmbH & Co. KG notifies pursuant to Sec. 27a para. 1 sentence 4 WpHG that the acquisition of the voting rights was financed by 100% of own funds (Eigenmittel).
Elliott International Capital Advisors Inc., Wilmington, U.S.A., informed Medion AG (the “Company“) on May 8, 2014 pursuant to Sec. 27a para. 1 sentences 1 and 3 WpHG following the crossing of the 10% threshold on May 28, 2013 in respect of the objectives pursued with the acquisition of the voting rights, that:
1. the prevalent aim of the investment is implementing strategic objectives where the sale of the shares shall not be excluded;
2. Elliott International Capital Advisors Inc. plans to acquire further voting rights of the Company within the next twelve months by means of a purchase or by other means;
3. Elliott International Capital Advisors Inc. intends to exert influence on the appointment or removal of members of the Company's administrative, managing and supervisory bodies; and
4. Elliott International Capital Advisors lnc. intends to achieve a material change in the Company's capital structure, in particular as regards the ratio between its own funds and external funds and the dividend policy.
In respect of the origin of the funds used to acquire the voting rights Elliott International Capital Advisors Inc. notifies pursuant to Sec. 27a para. 1 sentence 4 WpHG that the acquisition of the voting rights was financed by 100% of own funds (Eigenmittel).
Hambledon, Inc., Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, informed Medion AG (the “Company“) on May 8, 2014 pursuant to Sec. 27a para. 1 sentences 1 and 3 WpHG following the crossing of the 10% threshold on May 28, 2013 in respect of the objectives pursued with the acquisition of the voting rights, that:
1. the prevalent aim of the investment is implementing strategic objectives where the sale of the shares shall not be excluded;
2. Hambledon, Inc. plans to acquire further voting rights of the Company within the next twelve months by means of a purchase or by other means;
3. Hambledon, Inc. intends to exert influence on the appointment or removal of members of the Company's administrative, managing and supervisory bodies; and
4. Hambledon, Inc. intends to achieve a material change in the Company's capital structure, in particular as regards the ratio between its own funds and external funds and the dividend policy.
In respect of the origin of the funds used to acquire the voting rights Hambledon, Inc. notifies pursuant to Sec. 27a para. 1 sentence 4 WpHG that the acquisition of the voting rights was financed by 100% of own funds (Eigenmittel).
Elliott International, L.P., Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, informed Medion AG (the “Company“) on May 8, 2014 pursuant to Sec. 27a para. 1 sentences 1 and 3 WpHG following the crossing of the 10% threshold on May 28, 2013 in respect of the objectives pursued with the acquisition of the voting rights, that:
1. the prevalent aim of the investment is implementing strategic objectives where the sale of the shares shall not be excluded;
2. Elliott International, L.P. plans to acquire further voting rights of the Company within the next twelve months by means of a purchase or by other means;
3. Elliott International, L.P. intends to exert influence on the appointment or removal of members of the Company's administrative, managing and supervisory bodies; and
4. Elliott International, L.P. intends to achieve a material change in the Company's capital structure, in particular as regards the ratio between its own funds and external funds and the dividend policy.
In respect of the origin of the funds used to acquire the voting rights Elliott International, L.P. notifies pursuant to Sec. 27a para. 1 sentence 4 WpHG that the acquisition of the voting rights was financed by 100% of own funds (Eigenmittel).
Elliott International Limited, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, informed Medion AG (the “Company“) on May 8, 2014 pursuant to Sec. 27a para. 1 sentences 1 and 3 WpHG following the crossing of the 10% threshold on May 28, 2013 in respect of the objectives pursued with the acquisition of the voting rights, that:
1. the prevalent aim of the investment is implementing strategic objectives where the sale of the shares shall not be excluded;
2. Elliott International Limited plans to acquire further voting rights of the Company within the next twelve months by means of a purchase or by other means;
3. Elliott International Limited intends to exert influence on the appointment or removal of members of the Company's administrative, managing and supervisory bodies; and
4. Elliott International Limited intends to achieve a material change in the Company's capital structure, in particular as regards the ratio between its own funds and external funds and the dividend policy.
In respect of the origin of the funds used to acquire the voting rights Elliott International Limited notifies pursuant to Sec. 27a para. 1 sentence 4 WpHG that the acquisition of the voting rights was financed by 100% of own funds (Eigenmittel).
Maidenhead LLC, Wilmington, U.S.A., informed Medion AG (the “Company“) on May 8, 2014 pursuant to Sec. 27a para. 1 sentences 1 and 3 WpHG following the crossing of the 10% threshold on May 28, 2013 in respect of the objectives pursued with the acquisition of the voting rights, that:
1. the prevalent aim of the investment is implementing strategic objectives where the sale of the shares shall not be excluded;
2. Maidenhead LLC plans to acquire further voting rights of the Company within the next twelve months by means of a purchase or by other means;
3. Maidenhead LLC intends to exert influence on the appointment or removal of members of the Company's administrative, managing and supervisory bodies; and
4. Maidenhead LLC intends to achieve a material change in the Company's capital structure, in particular as regards the ratio between its own funds and external funds and the dividend policy.
In respect of the origin of the funds used to acquire the voting rights Maidenhead LLC notifies pursuant to Sec. 27a para. 1 sentence 4 WpHG that the acquisition of the voting rights was financed by 100% of own funds (Eigenmittel).
Wolverton (Luxembourg) S.à r.l., Luxembourg, Luxembourg, informed Medion AG (the “Company“) on May 8, 2014 pursuant to Sec. 27a para. 1 sentences 1 and 3 WpHG following the crossing of the 10% threshold on May 28, 2013 in respect of the objectives pursued with the acquisition of the voting rights, that:
1. the prevalent aim of the investment is implementing strategic objectives where the sale of the shares shall not be excluded;
2. Wolverton (Luxembourg) S.à r.l. plans to acquire further voting rights of the Company within the next twelve months by means of a purchase or by other means;
3. Wolverton (Luxembourg) S.à r.l. intends to exert influence on the appointment or removal of members of the Company's administrative, managing and supervisory bodies; and
4. Wolverton (Luxembourg) S.à r.l. intends to achieve a material change in the Company's capital structure, in particular as regards the ratio between its own funds and external funds and the dividend policy.
In respect of the origin of the funds used to acquire the voting rights Wolverton (Luxembourg) S.à r.l. notifies pursuant to Sec. 27a para. 1 sentence 4 WpHG that the acquisition of the voting rights was financed by 100% of own funds (Eigenmittel).
Cornwall (Luxembourg) S.à r.l., Luxembourg, Luxembourg, informed Medion AG (the “Company“) on May 8, 2014 pursuant to Sec. 27a para. 1 sentences 1 and 3 WpHG following the crossing of the 10% threshold on May 28, 2013 in respect of the objectives pursued with the acquisition of the voting rights, that:
1. the prevalent aim of the investment is implementing strategic objectives where the sale of the shares shall not be excluded;
2. Cornwall (Luxembourg) S.à r.l. plans to acquire further voting rights of the Company within the next twelve months by means of a purchase or by other means;
3. Cornwall (Luxembourg) S.à r.l. intends to exert influence on the appointment or removal of members of the Company's administrative, managing and supervisory bodies; and
4. Cornwall (Luxembourg) S.à r.l. intends to achieve a material change in the Company's capital structure, in particular as regards the ratio between its own funds and external funds and the dividend policy.
In respect of the origin of the funds used to acquire the voting rights Cornwall (Luxembourg) S.à r.l. notifies pursuant to Sec. 27a para. 1 sentence 4 WpHG that the acquisition of the voting rights was financed by 100% of own funds (Eigenmittel).
Essen, 8. Mai 2014
MEDION AG
DER VORSTAND