Wienerberger AG

Transaction in Own Shares • Aug 16, 2011

publication: 16.08.2011 18:15 source: http://adhoc.pressetext.com/news/1313511300516 keywords: Wienerberger / share / buyback

Acquisition and/or disposal of own shares according to article 93 section 3 BörseG

Wienerberger AG: Wienerberger plans share buyback

Vienna (pta026/16.08.2011/18:15) - Buyback of up to 2,350,535 shares, representing 2% of share capital, planned

Based on the authorization granted by the 141st Annual General Meeting on May 20, 2010, the Managing Board of Wienerberger AG will launch a share buyback program during the period from August 22 to November 22, 2011. This program covers the repurchase of up to 2,350,535 shares, representing 2% of share capital, for a price between 1.00 and 26.20 Euro per share. Wienerberger plans to use the repurchased shares, above all, as compensation for profitable acquisitions if such opportunities should arise in the future.

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emitter:	Wienerberger AG Wienerbergstraße 11 1100 Wien Austria
contact person:	Barbara Braunöck
phone:	+43 1 60192-471
e-mail:	communication@wienerberger.com
website:	www.wienerberger.com
ISIN(s):	AT0000831706 (share)
stock exchanges:	official trade in Vienna

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