Frauenthal Holding AG

M&A Activity • Feb 25, 2013

Stock exchange announcement pursuant to section 48d(1) Stock Exchange Act

Frauenthal Holding AG in talks on acquisition of Swedish automotive component supplier

Vienna, 25 February 2013 – Vienna Stock Exchange listed Frauenthal Holding AG announces that its Executive Board today opened talks on the acquisition of Gnotec AB, a Swedish manufacturer of metal components for automotive and other industrial customers. Gnotec AB has sites in Sweden and Slovakia. The company posted revenue of almost EUR 80 million in 2012.

The acquisition would be a good fit for the Frauenthal Automotive Division's product portfolio, and would extend its presence on the Swedish automotive component market.

Contacts:

Martin Sailer m.sailer@frauenthal.at

Erika Hochrieser e.hochrieser@frauenthal.at

Frauenthal Holding AG Rooseveltplatz 10 1090 Vienna Tel: +43 (0)1 5054206