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ElringKlinger AG / Key word(s): Investment31.07.2013 / 09:07---------------------------------------------------------------------Dettingen/Erms (Germany), July 31, 2013 +++ Automotive supplierElringKlinger AG acquires an additional 24.99% interest in the exhaust gaspurification specialist Hug Engineering AG. The contracts with members ofthe former family owners and another shareholder were signed on July 30,2013. ElringKlinger now holds a 93.67% interest in the Swiss subsidiary inwhich it assumed control in May 2011.ElringKlinger AG's stated aim is to acquire the Group's minority intereststo the highest extent possible. With this latest acquisition, the Companyis strengthening its position in the rapidly growing area of exhaust gaspurification technology. This will enable the Company to bring technicalinnovations to the market even faster and to open up new areas ofapplication and enter new regions. The purchase price for the interest justacquired amounts to approximately CHF 5.7 million (EUR 4.6 million).The Swiss Hug Group manufactures exhaust aftertreatment systems forstationary oil and natural gas-fired power plants as well as for mobileinstallations in commercial vehicles, locomotives, and ships. Hug developsand produces all of the material components entirely in-house. Theseinclude ceramic substrates for catalytic converters, diesel particulatefilters, SCR systems, and the catalytic coating and housings utilized.An important pillar of the business is currently the retrofit business withmobicleanR(TM) diesel particulate filter systems in the USA. Revenues forcatalytic converter-combined diesel particulate filter systems have beencontinuously rising in recent months aided by the CARB (California AirResources Board) approval of the California Environmental Protection Agencyfor buses and trucks with a vehicle weight of over 6.34 tons. In the mainmarket of California, Hug now commands a market share of around 35%. Thenauticlean(TM) exhaust gas purification systems for the shipping industryarealso showing encouraging development. In addition, Hug is already workingon prototypes for applications in the original equipment segment.The Hug Group achieved revenues of EUR 36.6 million in 2012 and a lossbefore taxes of EUR 3.5 million. Profitability has already seen anoticeable improvement in the first quarter of 2013 through productionoptimization and new projects. Revenues increased to EUR 11.0 million andearnings before taxes amounted to EUR 1.0 million.End of Corporate News---------------------------------------------------------------------31.07.2013 Dissemination of a Corporate News, transmitted by DGAP - acompany of EQS Group AG.The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.DGAP's Distribution Services include Regulatory Announcements,Financial/Corporate News and Press Releases.Media archive at www.dgap-medientreff.de and www.dgap.de---------------------------------------------------------------------Language:    English                                                 Company:     ElringKlinger AG                                                     Max-Eyth-Straße 2                                                    72581 Dettingen/Erms                                                 Germany                                                 Phone:       071 23 / 724-636                                        Fax:         071 23 / 724-459                                        E-mail:      stephan.haas@elringklinger.de                           Internet:    www.elringklinger.de                                    ISIN:        DE0007856023                                            WKN:         785602                                                  Indices:     MDAX                                                    Listed:      Regulierter Markt in Frankfurt (Prime Standard),                     Stuttgart; Freiverkehr in Berlin, Düsseldorf, Hamburg,               Hannover, München                                         End of News    DGAP News-Service  ---------------------------------------------------------------------  223530 31.07.2013                                                      

ElringKlinger AG / Key word(s): Contract29.05.2013 / 16:28---------------------------------------------------------------------Dettingen/Erms, May 29, 2013  +++  ElringKlinger AG takes part in the usergroup of the new research production facility for lithium-ion cells locatedat the Center for Solar Energy and Hydrogen Research Baden-Württemberg(ZSW) in Ulm. A corresponding memorandum of understanding regarding theshared use of the future research production line was signed today amongseveral companies belonging to the Lithium-Ion Battery Industrial AllianceCompetence Network (KLiB) and the ZSW. In the course of laying thecornerstone for the research building in which the new battery productionfacility will be established, the representatives of the companies presentsigned the declaration for the future use of the line. Next toElringKlinger, signatories included BMW, Daimler, SGL Carbon, Manz, andRockwood Lithium, among others.The Center for Solar Energy and Hydrogen Research Baden-Württemberg (ZSW)in Ulm will construct a new battery production facility to conduct researchon manufacturing processes, which will be the first facility to allow foran investigation into the influencing factors which could minimize themanufacturing costs of batteries in the production process. The objectiveis to raise the safety and quality of lithium-ion batteries and to reducethe costs in order to establish an efficient cell and battery industry inGermany. The rechargeable batteries are also expected to be used forstoring solar power. The facility will be completed in 2015. Researchequipment for the facility will be funded with EUR 23.5 million from theFederal Ministry of Education and Research.In the future, close-to-production processes will be developed at thefacility for the production of large prismatic cells having a capacity ofmore than 20 ampere hours. New materials and components can be tested in anindustry-relevant environment.ElringKlinger is already a development partner in the Lithium-Ion BatteryIndustrial Alliance Competence Network (KLiB) in which companies comingfrom various industries prepare the manufacturing of standardized, largelithium-ion batteries and which had helped initiate the efforts toconstruct a facility for conducting research on production methods.Expansion of the E-Mobility product portfolioElringKlinger has expanded its electromobility product program and in thefuture it will also contribute to the production of lithium-ion cells byproviding new types of cell casings. These include cover and integratedPTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) seals and stand out due to theirparticularly low-loss power transmission.The automotive supplier is already developing and producingultra-high-performance cell contact systems for lithium-ion batteries to beused not only in hybrid electric vehicles (HEV) but also in purelyelectric-powered automobiles (BEV). For one European automotivemanufacturer, ElringKlinger is carrying out series production of cellconnectors used in battery stacks for hybrid applications. For twoadditional OEMs, the Company will soon start series production of cellcontact systems.The ElringKlinger Group now employs nearly 100 staff in the E-Mobilitydivision. Sales in this division rose 46.7% in fiscal year 2012 to EUR 6.6(4.5) million.End of Corporate News---------------------------------------------------------------------29.05.2013 Dissemination of a Corporate News, transmitted by DGAP - acompany of EquityStory AG.The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.DGAP's Distribution Services include Regulatory Announcements,Financial/Corporate News and Press Releases.Media archive at www.dgap-medientreff.de and www.dgap.de---------------------------------------------------------------------Language:    English                                                 Company:     ElringKlinger AG                                                     Max-Eyth-Straße 2                                                    72581 Dettingen/Erms                                                 Germany                                                 Phone:       071 23 / 724-636                                        Fax:         071 23 / 724-459                                        E-mail:      stephan.haas@elringklinger.de                           Internet:    www.elringklinger.de                                    ISIN:        DE0007856023                                            WKN:         785602                                                  Indices:     MDAX                                                    Listed:      Regulierter Markt in Frankfurt (Prime Standard),                     Stuttgart; Freiverkehr in Berlin, Düsseldorf, Hamburg,               Hannover, München                                         End of News    DGAP News-Service  ---------------------------------------------------------------------  213807 29.05.2013                                                      

ElringKlinger AG / Key word(s): AGM/EGM16.05.2013 / 13:49---------------------------------------------------------------------Stuttgart, Dettingen/Erms (Germany), May, 16, 2013 +++ MDAX-listedElringKlinger AG will pay a regular dividend of EUR 0.45 (0.40) per sharefor fiscal 2012. Additionally, the AGM elected Klaus Eberhardt, former CEOof Rheinmetall AG, as a new member of the Supervisory Board. The AGMapproved the actions of the Management Board and Supervisory Board ofElringKlinger AG by a large majority.Benefiting from various new product ramp-ups and its strong positioning inAsia and North America, ElringKlinger managed to defy the weak state of theEuropean vehicle markets over the course of the financial year 2012. Profitafter taxes and non-controlling interests (profit attributable to theshareholders of ElringKlinger AG) totaled EUR 85.9 (94.9) million. In thiscontext, the figure posted for the previous financial year had included anon-recurring gain of EUR 16.5 million after taxes attributable to the saleof the company's Ludwigsburg industrial park. On a like-for-like basis (EUR78.4 million), profit after taxes and non-controlling interests rose by9.6% in 2012.On this basis, the shareholders supported the proposal put forward by theManagement Board and Supervisory Board and passed a resolution, with 99.99%in favor, to increase the regular dividend to EUR 0.45 (0.40) per share.Participating in the company's success, the shareholders in the companywill thus receive a dividend payout of EUR 28.5 million in total.Calculated on the basis of applicable net income of ElringKlinger AG,amounting to EUR 56.5 million, the dividend ratio for the 2012 financialyear stands at 50.4%. In 2012, shareholders had received an extra dividendof EUR 0.18 per share in addition to the regular dividend. The extradividend was attributable to one-time income from the sale of theLudwigsburg industrial park in 2011.Addressing an audience of around 600 shareholders and guests attending theAGM at the Liederhalle Cultural and Congress Center in Stuttgart, CEO Dr.Stefan Wolf looked back on what was a satisfactory financial year: 'Despitea downturn that saw Western Europe's vehicle markets slump to a 25-yearlow, ElringKlinger managed to expand its revenue by 9% and generateprofitable growth in 2012.' Sales revenue recorded by the ElringKlingerGroup increased to EUR 1,127.2 (1,032.8) million in 2012, while adjustedearnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) rose to EUR 136.0 (126.0)million.New member of the Supervisory Board elected - Broad approval for all itemson the agendaWith 97.91% in favor, the AGM elected Klaus Eberhardt, former CEO ofRheinmetall AG, as a successor to Karl Uwe van Husen, who had stepped downfrom his post as Supervisory Board member for reasons of age at the end ofthe 2013 Annual General Meeting.The shareholders of ElringKlinger also passed the other proposals putforward by the management by large majorities. The actions of theManagement Board and the Supervisory Board were ratified with 99.67% and98.62% of the votes respectively. Ernst & Young GmbH was appointed as theauditor for the financial year 2013.Future Inside - The world of mobility in the futureIn the foyer of the Cultural and Congress Center, shareholders and guestswere given an insight into the extensive range of products engineered bythe ElringKlinger Group for automotive applications of the future.Alongside established products aimed at optimizing the combustion engine,the company showcased new developments within the area of e-mobility aswell as end-to-end exhaust gas purification systems supplied by the Swisssubsidiary Hug. The main focus of those attending this event was on a pureelectric vehicle, equipped with ElringKlinger cell contact systems for thelithium-ion battery stack, as well as the 2012 Engine of the Year, forwhich ElringKlinger developed the cylinder-head gasket.Revenue and earnings growth expected for annual periodMoving into fiscal 2013, the ElringKlinger Group managed to compensate forthe continued malaise in Europe with a strong performance in Asia. Againstthis backdrop, Dr. Stefan Wolf is moderately positive as regards theprospects for business over the course of the year. In the first quarter of2013, sales revenue increased by 1.1% to EUR 286.8 (283.8) million, whileearnings before taxes contracted slightly to EUR 33.0 (34.0) million.ElringKlinger plans to increase sales revenue by 5 to 7% in 2013 in termsof organic growth. Should global car production only stagnate in 2013,revenue growth is more likely to be positioned at the lower end of thisrange. At the same time, EBIT is to grow at a faster rate than revenue.EBIT for the financial year 2013 as a whole is expected to range from EUR150 to 155 million (EUR 136.0 million in 2012).'Supported by new products and structural growth in our core business,particularly turbocharger gaskets, thermal shielding parts and lightweightcomponents, we will once again be looking to outpace market growth,' saidWolf. 'As the rate of expansion will be particularly dynamic in Asia, weconsider ourselves favorably positioned despite the ongoing industrychallenges faced in Western Europe.'End of Corporate News---------------------------------------------------------------------16.05.2013 Dissemination of a Corporate News, transmitted by DGAP - acompany of EquityStory AG.The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.DGAP's Distribution Services include Regulatory Announcements,Financial/Corporate News and Press Releases.Media archive at www.dgap-medientreff.de and www.dgap.de---------------------------------------------------------------------Language:    English                                                 Company:     ElringKlinger AG                                                     Max-Eyth-Straße 2                                                    72581 Dettingen/Erms                                                 Germany                                                 Phone:       071 23 / 724-636                                        Fax:         071 23 / 724-459                                        E-mail:      stephan.haas@elringklinger.de                           Internet:    www.elringklinger.de                                    ISIN:        DE0007856023                                            WKN:         785602                                                  Indices:     MDAX                                                    Listed:      Regulierter Markt in Frankfurt (Prime Standard),                     Stuttgart; Freiverkehr in Berlin, Düsseldorf, Hamburg,               Hannover, München                                         End of News    DGAP News-Service  ---------------------------------------------------------------------  211453 16.05.2013