Mitteilung nach § 27a WpHG
Paul E. Singer, U.S.A., informed Medion on May 16, 2012 pursuant to Sec. 27a para 1 sentences 1 and 3 WpHG following the crossing of the 10% threshold on May 11, 2012, 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. Paul E. Singer plans to acquire further voting rights within the next twelve months by means of a purchase or by other means;
3. Paul E. Singer intends to exert influence on the appointment or removal of members of the issuer's administrative, managing and supervisory bodies and
4. Paul E. Singer 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 Paul E. Singer notifies pursuant to Sec. 27a para. 1 sentence 4 WpHG that the acquisition of the voting rights is financed by 100% of equity.
Braxton Associates, Inc., New York, U.S.A., informed Medion on May 16, 2012 pursuant to Sec. 27a para 1 sentences 1 and 3 WpHG following the crossing of the 10% threshold on May 11, 2012, 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. Braxton Associates, Inc. plans to acquire further voting rights within the next twelve months by means of a purchase or by other means;
3. Braxton Associates, Inc. intends to exert influence on the appointment or removal of members of the issuer's administrative, managing and supervisory bodies and
4. Braxton Associates, 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 Braxton Associates, Inc. notifies pursuant to Sec. 27a para. 1 sentence 4 WpHG that the acquisition of the voting rights is financed by 100% of equity.
Elliott Asset Management LLC, New York, U.S.A., informed Medion on May 16, 2012 pursuant to Sec. 27a para 1 sentences 1 and 3 WpHG following the crossing of the 10% threshold on May 11, 2012, 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 Asset Management LLC plans to acquire further voting rights within the next twelve months by means of a purchase or by other means;
3. Elliott Asset Management LLC intends to exert influence on the appointment or removal of members of the issuer's administrative, managing and supervisory bodies and
4. Elliott Asset Management 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 Elliott Asset Management LLC notifies pursuant to Sec. 27a para. 1 sentence 4 WpHG that the acquisition of the voting rights is financed by 100% of equity.
Elliott Capital Advisors, L.P., New York, U.S.A., informed Medion on May 16, 2012 pursuant to Sec. 27a para 1 sentences 1 and 3 WpHG following the crossing of the 10% threshold on May 11, 2012, 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 Capital Advisors, L.P. plans to acquire further voting rights within the next twelve months by means of a purchase or by other means;
3. Elliott Capital Advisors, L.P. intends to exert influence on the appointment or removal of members of the issuer's administrative, managing and supervisory bodies and
4. Elliott Capital Advisors, 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 Capital Advisors, L.P. notifies pursuant to Sec. 27a para. 1 sentence 4 WpHG that the acquisition of the voting rights is financed by 100% of equity.
Essen, 18. Mai 2012
MEDION AG
DER VORSTAND