Mania Technologie AG
Mania Technologie AG receives first commitments for 10 million Euro capital contributions from its lead investor syndicate
MANIA Technologie AG / Miscellaneous Release of an Ad hoc announcement according to § 15 WpHG, transmitted by DGAP - a company of EquityStory AG. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Weilrod, 12. September 2007 We received yesterday formal commitments for a minimum of 10 million Euro capital contributions from our lead investor group consisting of Investcorp Technology Ventures, SAIF Partners and CornerstoneCapital AG ahead of the implementation of the capital increase which the annual general meeting of our company has approved on 26 June 2007. The commitments are intended to be funded at the end of the subscription period for such capital increase which will end at the latest on October 26 2007. The commitments are subject to certain conditions precedent which we believe will be met. The additional proceeds from such commitments shall be used primarily to sharpen product development focus, continue its shift into Asia and reduce the cost of capital through partial repayment of company debt. If you require further information please contact: Wassula Zapris Investor Relations Phone +49 (0)6083 280 178 Fax +49 (0)6083 280 505 Email: Investorrelations(at)maniagroup.com www.maniagroup.com Mania Technologie Aktiengesellschaft Technologiepark D-61276 Weilrod-Riedelbach ISIN: DE0006620701 WKN: 662070 Listed: Geregelter Markt in Frankfurt (Prime Standard); Freiverkehr in Stuttgart, München, Hamburg, Düsseldorf, Berlin, Bremen --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Information and Explaination of the Issuer to this News: PRESS RELEASE: Mania secures an additional €10 million commitment from its lead investor syndicate 12.09.2007 Mania Technologie AG secures a minimum €10 million commitment from the investor group led by Investcorp Technology Ventures, SAIF Partners and CornerstoneCapital AG Mania has received formal commitments for a minimum of €10 million from its lead investor group ahead of the implementation of the capital increase which the annual general meeting of our company has approved on 26 June 2007. The commitment underpins the work that Landsbanki Kepler is undertaking in securing additional new investors on behalf of the Company. Hazem Ben-Gacem, Managing Director of Investcorp and Vice-Chairman of Mania’s Supervisory Board, states on behalf of the investor syndicate, 'Our commitment demonstrates our continued support for the Company and the new management team. The commitment allows Jan Lipton to execute his strategic growth plans to solidify Mania’s lead position in the PCB industry.' The commitments are intended to be funded at the end of the subscription period for such capital increase which will end at the latest on 26 October 2007. The commitments are subject to certain conditions precedent which we believe will be met. The Company is looking to widen the shareholder base by two to three additional blue-chip investors. The proceeds from the capital increase shall be used primarily to sharpen product development focus, continue its shift into Asia and reduce the cost of capital through partial repayment of company debt. CEO Jan Lipton states 'The new funding is a great commitment to Mania´s team and our strategy in challenging times. The investor syndicate has always served as pillars for the Company. This commitment is another testament to the confidence of our investors in Mania’s future prospects. The timing is perfect as Mania is making significant strides forward as a result of recent operational initiatives and taking advantage of the market upswing.' 12.09.2007 Financial News transmitted by DGAP ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Language: English Issuer: MANIA Technologie AG Technologiepark 61276 Weilrod Deutschland Phone: +49 (0)6083 280 178 Fax: +49 (0)6083 280 505 E-mail: investorrelations@maniagroup.com Internet: www.maniagroup.com ISIN: DE0006620701 WKN: 662070 Listed: Geregelter Markt in Frankfurt (Prime Standard); Freiverkehr in Berlin, Stuttgart, München, Hamburg, Düsseldorf End of News DGAP News-Service ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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