Kontron AG / Acquisition
15.02.2008
Release of an Ad hoc announcement according to § 15 WpHG, transmitted by DGAP - a company of EquityStory AG.
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Eching, Munich, February 15, 2008. Kontron Modular Computers GmbH, one of
the leading suppliers of embedded computer systems, has signed today an
agreement to acquire 100% of the shares of the French Thales Computers
S.A., a subsidiary of Thales S.A. The closing is expected to take place in
March 2008 after approval of the French Ministry of Economy.
Turnover of Thales Computers SA is expected to be more than EUR 20 million
for the business year 2008. The company commands particular strength in
high-end applications in particular for government, aerospace and
transportation areas.
Mr. Ulrich Gehrmann, Management Board Chairman of Kontron AG, stated again
that the acquisition would reinforce Kontron AG in its core business, and
would provide Kontron AG with a significant footprint in France.
Investor Relations: For further information:
Gaby Moldan Dr. Udo Nimsdorf
Kontron AG Engel & Zimmermann AG
Oskar-von-Miller-Str. 1, Agentur für Wirtschaftskommunikation
D - 85386 Eching Schloss Fußberg, Am Schlosspark 15,
Phone+49816577212,Fax+49816577222 D - 82131 Gauting
Email: Gaby.Moldan@kontron.com Phone+4989-89 35 633,Fax+4989-89398429
Email : info@engel-zimmermann.de
DGAP 15.02.2008
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Language: English
Issuer: Kontron AG
Oskar-von-Miller-Str. 1
85386 Eching
Deutschland
Phone: 08165-77-225
Fax: 08165-77-222
E-mail: martin.przybyla@kontron.com
Internet: www.kontron.com
ISIN: DE0006053952
WKN: 605395
Indices: TecDAX
Listed: Regulierter Markt in Frankfurt (Prime Standard); Freiverkehr
in Berlin, Stuttgart, München, Hamburg, Düsseldorf
End of News DGAP News-Service
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DGAP-Adhoc: Kontron Modular Computers GmbH, Kaufbeuren, a 100% subsidiary of Kontron AG, signed the contract to acquire Thales Computers S.A.
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