Trelleborg and Freudenberg have received EU approval to form a global company in antivibration solutions

As announced in February 1, 2012, Trelleborg and Freudenberg signed final
agreements to form a joint venture in antivibration solutions for light and
heavy vehicles. The joint venture will comprise of Trelleborg Automotive and
Freudenberg's operation in antivibration solutions, Vibracoustic. The completion
of the transaction is subject to certain conditions, including the approval of
the relevant competition authorities. The process has progressed according to
plan and on May 14, 2012, the European Commission approved the proposed
transaction between Trelleborg and Freudenberg.

With this approval, Trelleborg and Freudenberg are able to start the last phase
of preparations to bringing the joint venture to fruition. A formal closing of
the transaction is estimated to take place in the beginning of the third
quarter, 2012. Until the closing the parties will continue to run their
respective business in the normal course of business and independently from each
other. More information about the joint venture will follow once the closing of
the transaction takes place.
For further information, please contact:
Media: Vice President Media Relations Karin Larsson, 46 (0)410 67094, 46 (0)733
747015, karin.larsson@trelleborg.com
Investors/analysts: Vice President IR Christofer Sjögren, 46 (0)410 67068, 46
(0)708 665140, christofer.sjogren@trelleborg.com

This is information of the type that Trelleborg AB (publ) is obligated to
disclose in accordance with the Swedish Securities Exchange and Clearing
Operations Act and/or the Financial Instruments Trading Act. The information was
issued for publication on May 15, 2012, at 09:00 a.m.
Trelleborg is a global industrial group whose leading positions are based on
advanced polymer technology and in-depth applications know-how. Trelleborg
develops high-performance solutions that seal, damp and protect in demanding
industrial environments. The Trelleborg Group had annual sales 2011 of just over
SEK 29 billion, with about 21,000 employees in over 40 countries. The Group
comprises four business areas: Trelleborg Engineered Systems, Trelleborg
Automotive, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions and Trelleborg Wheel Systems. The
Trelleborg share has been listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange since 1964 and
is listed on the NASDAQ OMX Nordic List, Large Cap.
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