MAN AG / Acquisition 15.12.2008 Release of a Adhoc News, transmitted by DGAP - a company of EquityStory AG. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- MAN AG is to acquire 100% of VW Truck & Bus, which is based in Resende (Brazil), from Volkswagen AG. The company with an enterprise value of EUR 1,175 Mio. is set to be transferred on January 1, 2009. The executive bodies of MAN and VW have already granted their approval. Acquiring the Brazilian company and its strong brand enables MAN to expand into the South American market, one of the fastest-growing regions, thus consistently strengthening its commercial vehicles business. MAN Aktiengesellschaft The Executive Board DGAP 15.12.2008 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Language: English Issuer: MAN AG Landsberger Str. 110 80339 München Deutschland Phone: +49 (0)89 360 98-334 Fax: +49 (0)89 360 98-556 E-mail: investor.relations@man.eu Internet: www.man.eu ISIN: DE0005937007 WKN: 593700 Listed: Regulierter Markt in Berlin, Frankfurt (Prime Standard), Hannover, Düsseldorf, Stuttgart, München, Hamburg; Terminbörse EUREX End of News DGAP News-Service ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
DGAP-Adhoc: MAN AG:MAN acquires Brazil-based VW Truck & Bus
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