Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG / Release of an announcement according to Article 21, Section 1 of the WpHG [the German Securities Trading Act] (share) 04.04.2008 Release of a Voting Rights announcement --------------------------------------------------------------------------- On April 3rd, 2008 we were informed pursuant to section 21 paragraph 1 of the German Securities Trading Act ('WpHG') on behalf of the persons and entities referred to below: 1. On April 1, 2008, the stake of Artisan Partners Limited Partnership, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202, USA, in the voting rights in Heidelberger Druckmaschinen Aktiengesellschaft, Kurfürsten-Anlage 52-60, 69115 Heidelberg, Germany ('Heidelberg'), fell below the threshold of 3%. On that date, Artisan Partners Limited Partnership held 2.64% in relation to all voting rights in Heidelberg (voting rights arising from 2,061,734 ordinary shares (Stammaktien); Heidelberger Druckmaschinen Aktiengesellschaft has issued ordinary shares only). All voting rights in Heidelberg were attributed to Artisan Partners Limited Partnership pursuant to section 22 (1) sent. 1 no. 6 WpHG. 2. On April 1, 2008, the stake of Artisan Investment Corporation, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202 USA, in the voting rights in Heidelberg fell below the threshold of 3%. On that date, Artisan Investment Corporation held 2.64% in relation to all voting rights in Heidelberg (voting rights arising from 2,061,734 ordinary shares (Stammaktien)). All voting rights in Heidelberg were attributed to Artisan Investment Corporation pursuant to section 22 (1) sent. 1 no. 6 in connection with sent. 2 and 3 WpHG. 3. On April 1, 2008, the stake of ZFIC, Inc., Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202, USA, in the voting rights in Heidelberg fell below the threshold of 3%. On that date, ZFIC, Inc. held 2.64% in relation to all voting rights in Heidelberg (voting rights arising from 2,061,734 ordinary shares (Stammaktien)). All voting rights in Heidelberg were attributed to ZFIC, Inc. pursuant to section 22 (1) sent. 1 no. 6 in connection with sent. 2 and 3 WpHG. 4. On April 1, 2008, the stake of Mr. Andrew A. Ziegler, c/o Artisan Partners Limited Partnership, USA, in the voting rights in Heidelberg fell below the threshold of 3%. On that date, Mr Andrew A. Ziegler held 2.64% in relation to all voting rights in Heidelberg (voting rights arising from 2,061,734 ordinary shares (Stammaktien)). All voting rights in Heidelberg were attributed to Mr. Andrew A. Ziegler pursuant to section 22 (1) sent. 1 no. 6 in connection with sent. 2 and 3 WpHG. 5. On April 1, 2008, the stake of Ms. Carlene M. Ziegler, c/o Artisan Partners Limited Partnership, USA, in the voting rights in Heidelberg fell below the threshold of 3%. On that date, Ms. Carlene M. Ziegler held 2.64% in relation to all voting rights in Heidelberg (voting rights arising from 2,061,734 ordinary shares (Stammaktien)). All voting rights in Heidelberg were attributed to Ms. Carlene M. Ziegler pursuant to section 22 (1) sent. 1 no. 6 in connection with sent. 2 and 3 WpHG. DGAP 04.04.2008 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Language: English Issuer: Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG Kurfürsten-Anlage 52-60 69115 Heidelberg Deutschland Internet: www.heidelberg.com End of News DGAP News-Service ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
DGAP-PVR: Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG: Release according to Article 26, Section 1 of the WpHG [the German Securities Trading Act] with the objective of Europe-wide distribution
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