DGAP-PVR: Axel Springer AG: Release according to Article 26, Section 1 of the WpHG [the German Securities Trading Act] with the objective of Europe-wide distribution

Axel Springer AG 

30.08.2011 17:07

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Axel Springer Aktiengesellschaft

WKN 550135
ISIN DE0005501357

Release of a notification pursuant to Sec. 26 para. 1 sent. 1 WpHG (German
Securities Trading Act):

On 26 August 2011, we were informed by Deutsche Bank AG, Frankfurt am Main,
Germany:

Pursuant to sections 21 (1), 24 WpHG ('German Securities Trading Act), in
conjunction with section 32 (2) InvG ('German Investment Act'), we hereby
notify that the percentage of voting rights of our subsidiary DWS
Investment GmbH, Frankfurt, Germany, in Axel Springer AG,
Axel-Springer-Straße 65, 10888 Berlin, Germany, crossed above the threshold
of 3% on 25 August 2011 and amounts to 3.002% (2,969,961 voting rights) as
per this date.

Berlin, August 2011

Axel Springer Aktiengesellschaft



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Language:     English
Company:      Axel Springer AG
              Axel-Springer-Straße 65
              10888 Berlin
              Germany
Internet:     www.axelspringer.de
 
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