As of today deputy board member Hans Vilhelmsen, process operator, has replaced him on the Board. Hans Vilhelmsen was elected deputy board member in 2006 and has been employed with Hartmann A/S at Tønder since 1985. Best regards, Brødrene Hartmann A/S For further information, please contact: Erik Højsholt Chairman of the Board Brødrene Hartmann A/S Telephone: +45 45 87 50 30 Mobile: +45 20 10 65 80