Georg Fischer AG
BDS Beteiligungsgesellschaft reports 6.36% share of voting rights
Georg Fischer AG / Miscellaneous Release of a Corporate News, transmitted by DGAP - a company of EquityStory AG. The issuer / publisher is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Schaffhausen, 28 November 2008, 7:00 a.m., Ad hoc BDS Beteiligungsgesellschaft reports 6.36% share of voting rights In compliance with statutory requirements, Georg Fischer AG has notified SIX Swiss Exchange that BDS Beteiligungsgesellschaft AG, solely owned by Prof. Giorgio Behr, holds 6.36% of voting rights as of 27 November 2008 in Georg Fischer AG. The package consists of 211’000 shares, equivalent to 5.15% of share capital, and 50’000 options, equivalent to 1.22% of share capital. Details can be found at http://www.six-swiss-exchange.com/marketpulse/news/major_shareholders_en.h tml. BDS first gave notification that it held 4.64% of voting rights on 25 November 2008. Georg Fischer duly reported the fact to SIX Swiss Exchange within the prescribed time limit. The Board of Directors of Georg Fischer AG has taken note of this shareholding. At the shareholders’ behest, Georg Fischer AG’s Articles of Association set a general limit on shareholdings with voting rights, which may not exceed 5% of the company’s share capital. The Articles of Association also stipulate that requests for registration that exceed this limit will be rejected. The Board of Directors intends to pursue the shareholders' mandate to secure the long-term future of the company. This means that no shareholder or group of shareholders will be permitted to exercise a controlling influence over the company or to pursue its own interests to the detriment of the other shareholders and the company. The Board of Directors of Georg Fischer AG will therefore oppose any attempt by individual investors to gain control over GF. ___________________________________________________________________________ Corporate Profile Georg Fischer - 'Adding Quality to People's Lives' Georg Fischer is focused on its three core businesses GF Automotive, GF Piping Systems and GF AgieCharmilles. Founded in 1802, the company is headquartered in Schaffhausen, Switzerland, and has over 140 locations worldwide including 50 production facilities. With some 13,000 employees, it generated annual sales of 4.5 billion Swiss francs in 2007. The Corporation makes a direct contribution to the quality of life: Mobility, comfort and precision are key market requirements that we satisfy with our products and services. You'll find further information under www.georgfischer.com. You can register for our subscription service for journalists at www.georgfischer.com/subscriptionservice. You will then automatically receive our latest Media Releases or the regular Top Stories from Georg Fischer by e-mail. Georg Fischer AG, 8201 Schaffhausen/Switzerland Phone +41 (0) 52 631 26 97, Fax +41 (0) 52 631 28 63 ___________________________________________________________________________ Daniel Bösiger Head Corporate Controlling/Investor Relations Phone +41 (0)52 631 21 12, Fax +41 (0)52 631 28 16 daniel.boesiger@georgfischer.com 28.11.2008 Financial News transmitted by DGAP ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Language: English Issuer: Georg Fischer AG Amsler-Laffon-Straße 9 CH-8201 Schaffhausen Schweiz Phone: +41 - 52 631 2112 Fax: +41 - 52 631 2816 E-mail: daniel.boesiger@georgfischer.com Internet: www.georgfischer.com ISIN: CH0001752309 WKN: 851082 Indices: SPI Listed: Foreign Exchange(s) SWX End of News DGAP News-Service ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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