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Notification and Disclosure Requirements of Shareholders

Pursuant to Germany's Securities Trading Act (Wertpapierhandelsgesetz), any person whose shareholding in an exchange-listed company reaches, exceeds, or moves below 5, 10, 25, 50, or 75 per cent of the voting rights shall notify, in writing and within seven calendar days at the latest, the company and the Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht (BaFin – Federal Financial Supervisory Authority) about the fact that he or she has reached, exceeded, or moved below the above-mentioned thresholds. This notification must also include details of the amount of shares held by the shareholder. The rights associated with shares shall not be applicable until the shareholder in question has fulfilled the above-mentioned notification and disclosure requirements. In addition, the Securities Trading Act contains a number of regulations regarding the additional counting of voting rights in cases in which effective control over the voting rights associated with these shares has been attained.


We have received the following notifications:

Date   Announcement
                
   
01 July 2010   Disclosure pursuant to Section 26 (1) WpHG:
Dr. Wolfgang und Anita Bürkle Stiftung, Kirn, Deutschland informed us on June 11, 2010 that pursuant to Article 21, Section 1 WpHG on May 13, 2010 its shareholding in Simona AG, Kirn an der Nahe, Deutschland, ISIN: DE0007239402, WKN: 723940 had reached or exceeded the threshold of 10% or a higher threshold. Pursuant to Article 27a WpHG Dr. Wolfgang und Anita Bürkle Stiftung informed us on June 23, 2010:

1. Goals within the meaning of Article 27a, Section 1, Sentence 1 in conjunction with sentence 3 no. 1 WpHG
The investment is used to realize trading profits.

2. Goals within the meaning of Article 27a, Section 1, Sentence 1 in conjunction with sentence 3 no. 2 WpHG
The reporting person does not intend to obtain further voting rights by acquisition or any other way within the next 12 months.

3. Goals within the meaning Article 27a, Section 1, Sentence 1 in conjunction with sentence 3 no. 3 WpHG
The reporting person does not intend to influence the composition of the issuers' administration, management or supervisory board.

The reporting person does not intend to change the capital structure of the company, especially with regards to the ratio of internal/outside financing and the dividend policy.

No funds were required for the purchase of the shares, as the aforementioned shares were acquired through inheritance.

11 June 2010  

Disclosure pursuant to Section 26 (1) WpHG:
On June 10, 2010 , Dr. Wolfgang und Anita Bürkle Stiftung, Bad Sobernheim, Deutschland has informed us according to Article 21, Section 1 of the WpHG that via shares its Voting Rights on Simona AG, Kirn an der Nahe, Deutschland, ISIN: DE0007239402, WKN: 723940, have exceeded the 15%, 20%, 25% and 30% limit of the Voting Rights on May 13, 2010 and on that day amounted to 30.79% (this corresponds to 184739 Voting Rights).
26 April 2010   Disclosure pursuant to Section 26 (1) WpHG:
On April 22, 2010 , Landkreis Biberach, Biberach, Deutschland has informed us according to Article 21, Section 1 of the WpHG that via shares its Voting Rights on Simona AG, Kirn an der Nahe, Deutschland, ISIN: DE0007239402, WKN: 723940, have exceeded the 3%, 5% and 10% limit of the Voting Rights on November 29, 2006 and on that day amounted to 10.67% (this corresponds to 64000 Voting Rights).

Of this, 10.67% (64000 voting rights) is attributable to him in accordance with Section 22, para. 1 sentence 1 item 1 of the WpHG. Attributable voting rights are held by the following controlled undertakings each holding (directly or indirectly) 3% or more of the voting rights in our company: Kreissparkasse Biberach, Biberach, Deutschland

On April 22, 2010 , Landkreis Biberach, Biberach, Deutschland has informed us according to Article 21, Section 1 of the WpHG that via shares its Voting Rights on Simona AG, Kirn an der Nahe, Deutschland, ISIN: DE0007239402, WKN: 723940, have exceeded the 15% limit of the Voting Rights on March 02, 2010 and on that day amounted to 15.0038% (this corresponds to 90023 Voting Rights).

Of this, 15.0038% (90023 voting rights) is attributable to him in accordance with Section 22, para. 1 sentence 1 item 1 of the WpHG. Attributable voting rights are held by the following controlled undertakings each holding (directly or indirectly) 3% or more of the voting rights in our company: Kreissparkasse Biberach, Biberach, Deutschland

Pursuant to section 27a WpHG Landkreis Biberach informed us on April 22, 2010:

1. Goals within the meaning of 27a (1) sentence 1 in conjunction with sentence 3 no. 1 WpHG
The investment of Kreissparkasse Biberach serves as a long-term financial investment for the purpose of achieving an appreciation in value and dividend income.

2. Goals within the meaning of Section 27a (1) sentence 1 in conjunction with sentence 3 no. 2 WpHG
At present, Kreissparkasse Biberach has no intention of directly or indirectly obtaining further voting rights within the next 12 months either through purchase or by any other means. However, Kreissparkasse Biberach assesses the options open to it on a continual basis and can therefore not discount the possibility of it directly or indirectly acquiring additional voting rights in Simona AG depending on the performance of Simona AG's share price and earnings.

3. Goals within the meaning Section 27a (1) sentence 1 in conjunction with sentence 3 no. 3 WpHG
All influence over the appointment of the administrative, management and supervisory bodies of Simona AG continues to be governed by the exercise of voting rights at the General Meeting of Shareholders of the company under the provisions set out in the German Stock Corporation Act.

4. Goals within the meaning of Section 27a (1) sentence 1 in conjunction with sentence 3 no. 3 WpHG
At present, Kreissparkasse Biberach does not intend to alter the capital structure of Simona AG, particularly in respect of the proportion of equity and external financing as well as the dividend policy.

5. The acquisition of interests in Simona AG was financed through own funds of Kreissparkasse Biberach.
     
24 March 2010   Release of an announcement according to Article 27a Section 1 of the WpHG
Kreissparkasse Biberach, Biberach, Deutschland informed us on March 03, 2010 according to Article 21, Section 1 of the WpHG (in correction of the announcement of March 02, 2010) that on March 02, 2010 its shareholding in Simona AG, Kirn an der Nahe, Deutschland, ISIN: DE0007239402, WKN: 723940 had reached or exceeded the threshold of 10% or a higher threshold. Pursuant to section 27a WpHG Kreissparkasse Biberach informed us on March 23, 2010:

1. Goals within the meaning of 27a (1) sentence 1 in conjunction with
sentence 3 no. 1 WpHG
The investment serves as a long-term financial investment for the purpose of achieving an appreciation in value and dividend income.

2. Goals within the meaning of Section 27a (1) sentence 1 in conjunction with sentence 3 no. 2 WpHG
At present, the notifying party has no intention of directly or indirectly obtaining further voting rights within the next 12 months either through purchase or by any other means. However, the notifying party assesses the options open to it on a continual basis and can therefore not discount the possibility of it directly or indirectly acquiring additional voting rights in Simona AG depending on the performance of Simona AG's share price and earnings.

3. Goals within the meaning Section 27a (1) sentence 1 in conjunction with sentence 3 no. 3 WpHG
All influence over the appointment of the administrative, management and supervisory bodies of Simona AG continues to be governed by the exercise of voting rights at the General Meeting of Shareholders of the company under the provisions set out in the German Stock Corporation Act.

4. Goals within the meaning of Section 27a (1) sentence 1 in conjunction with sentence 3 no. 3 WpHG
At present, the notifying party does not intend to alter the capital structure of Simona AG, particularly in respect of the proportion of equity and external financing as well as the dividend policy.

5. The acquisition of interests in Simona AG was financed through own funds.
     
03 March 2010  

Correction of the announcement of March 02, 2010
Disclosure pursuant to Section 26 (1) WpHG:
On March 03, 2010 , Kreissparkasse Biberach, 88400 Biberach, Deutschland has informed us according to Article 21, Section 1 of the WpHG (in correction of the announcement of March 02, 2010) that via shares its Voting Rights on Simona AG, Kirn an der Nahe, Deutschland, ISIN: DE0007239402, WKN: 723940, have exceeded the 15% limit of the Voting Rights on March 02, 2010 and on that day amounted to 15.0038% (this corresponds to 90023 Voting Rights).
     
02 March 2010   Disclosure pursuant to Section 26 (1) WpHG:
On March 02, 2010 , Kreissparkasse Biberach, 88400 Biberach, Deutschland has informed us according to Article 21, Section 1 of the WpHG that via shares its Voting Rights on Simona AG, Kirn an der Nahe, Deutschland, ISIN: DE0007239402, WKN: 723940, have reached the 15% limit of the Voting Rights on March 02, 2010 (this corresponds to 90023 Voting Rights).
     
20 June 2008   Disclosure pursuant to Section 26 (1) WpHG:
On June 20, 2008 , Rossmann Beteiligungs GmbH, Burgwedel, Deutschland has informed us according to Article 21, Section 1 of the WpHG that via shares its Voting Rights on Simona AG, Kirn an der Nahe, Deutschland, ISIN: DE0007239402, WKN: 723940, have exceeded the 10% limit of the Voting Rights on June 16, 2008 and now amount to 10.10% (this corresponds to 60584 Voting Rights).
     
20 June 2008   Disclosure pursuant to Section 26 (1) WpHG:
On June 20, 2008 , Mr Dirk Rossmann, Deutschland has informed us according to Article 21, Section 1 of the WpHG that via shares his Voting Rights on Simona AG have exceeded the 10% limit of the Voting Rights on June 16, 2008  and now amount to 10.10% (this corresponds to 60584 Voting Rights). According to Article 22, Section 1, Sentence 1, No. 1 of the WpHG, 10.10% of the Voting Rights (this corresponds to 60584 Voting Rights) is to be attributed to Mr Rossmann from Rossmann Beteiligungs GmbH, Burgwedel, Deutschland.
     
27 July 2007   Disclosure pursuant to Section 26 (1) WpHG:
On July 27, 2007, The "Dr. Wolfgang und Anita Bürkle Stiftung Kirn", Germany, has informed us according to Article 21 (1) WpHG that via shares its Voting Rights on SIMONA AG have exceeded the 3%, 5% and 10% limit of the Voting Rights on July 23, 2007 and now amount to 12.13% .
     
26 July 2007   Disclosure pursuant to Section 26 (1) WpHG:
On July 26, 2007, Ms Anita Bürkle, Germany has informed us according to Article 21 (1) WpHG that via shares her Voting Rights on SIMONA AG fave fallen below the 30%, 25% and 20% limit of the Voting Rights on July 23, 2007 and now amount to 18.66% .
     
12 Dec. 2006   Disclosure pursuant to Section 25 (1) WpHG:
Georg Fischer AG, Schaffhausen, Switzerland, has notified us in accordance with Section 21 (1) of the Securities Trading Act (Wertpapierhandelsgesetz – WpHG) that effective from November 29, 2006, its share of voting rights in SIMONA AG had fallen below the thresholds of 10 and 5 per cent specified as necessitating notification. Georg Fischer AG thus holds 0.00 per cent of voting rights. In accordance with Section 22 (1) sentence 1 no. 1 WpHG, these voting rights were fully attributable to Georg Fischer AG.

Furthermore, the aforementioned entity informed us that effective from November 29, 2006, the share of voting rights held in SIMONA AG by Georg Fischer AG & Co., Singen, Germany, had fallen below the thresholds of 10 and 5 per cent specified as necessitating notification and that the share of voting rights thus stood at 0.00 per cent.

Solventis AG, Frankfurt, Germany, has notified us in accordance with Section 21 (1) WpHG that effective from November 29, 2006, its share of voting rights in SIMONA AG had exceeded the thresholds of 5 and 10 per cent specified as necessitating notification and that effective from this date it held 17.13 per cent of voting rights. In accordance with Section 22 (1) sentence 1 no. 1 WpHG, these voting rights were fully attributable to Solventis AG.

At the same time, it informed us in accordance with Section 21 (1) WpHG that effective from November 29, 2006, its share of voting rights in SIMONA AG had fallen below the thresholds of 10 and 5 per cent specified as necessitating notification and that effective from this date it held 0.00 per cent of voting rights.

Solventis Wertpapierhandelsbank GmbH, Frankfurt, Germany, has notified us in accordance with Section 21 (1) WpHG that effective from November 29, 2006, its share of voting rights in SIMONA AG had exceeded the thresholds of 5 and 10 per cent specified as necessitating notification and that effective from this date it held 17.13 per cent of voting rights. At the same time, it informed us in accordance with Section 21 (1) WpHG that effective from November 29, 2006, its share of voting rights in SIMONA AG had fallen below the thresholds of 10 and 5 per cent and that effective from this date it held 0.00 per cent of voting rights.

Kreissparkasse Biberach, Biberach, Germany, has notified us in accordance with Section 21 (1) WpHG that effective from November 29, 2006, its share of voting rights in SIMONA AG had exceeded the thresholds of 5 and 10 per cent specified as necessitating notification and that effective from this date it held 10.67 per cent of voting rights.

     
07 Sep. 2006   Disclosure pursuant to Section 25 (1) WpHG:
Mr Dirk Rossmann, Germany, has informed us pursuant to Section 21 (1) of the Securities Trading Act (Wertpapierhandelsgesetz – WpHG) that, on 31 August 2006, his proportion of voting rights in SIMONA AG had exceeded the threshold of 5 per cent and that as at this date the proportion of voting rights was exactly 6.67 per cent. In accordance with Section 22 (1) sentence 1 WpHG, this proportion of voting rights is attributable to him via Rossmann Beteiligungs GmbH, whose sole owner he is.

Rossmann Beteiligungs GmbH, Burgwedel, has informed us pursuant to Section 21 (1) WpHG that, on 31 August 2006, its proportion of voting rights in SIMONA AG had exceeded 5 per cent and that as at the aforementioned date its proportion of voting rights was exactly 6.67 per cent.

02 Aug. 2006   Disclosure pursuant to Section 25 (1) WpHG:
Mr Dirk Rossmann, Germany, has informed us pursuant to Section 21 (1) of the Securities Trading Act (Wertpapierhandelsgesetz – WpHG) that, on 31 July 2006, his proportion of voting rights in SIMONA AG had reached the threshold of 5 per cent and that as at the aforementioned date the proportion of voting rights was exactly 5.00 per cent. In accordance with Section 22 (1) sentence 1 WpHG, this proportion of voting rights is attributable to him via Rossmann Beteiligungs GmbH, whose sole owner he is.

Rossmann Beteiligungs GmbH, Burgwedel, has informed us pursuant to Section 21 (1) WpHG that, on 31 July 2006, its proportion of voting rights in SIMONA AG had reached the threshold of 5 per cent and that as at the aforementioned date its proportion of voting rights was exactly 5.00 per cent.

29 Aug. 2005   Disclosure pursuant to Section 25 (1) WpHG:
In a letter dated 25 August 2005, Mrs. Anita Bürkle informed us in accordance with Section 21 of the Securities Trading Act (Wertpapierhandelsgesetz – WpHG) that, as universal successor following the death of her husband Dr. Wolfgang Bürkle, her share of voting rights in SIMONA AG had exceeded the threshold of 10 and 25 per cent and currently stands at 30.66 per cent.

17 Feb. 2003   Announcement in accordance with Section 41 (2) WpHG:
Georg Fischer AG, CH-8201 Schaffhausen/Switzerland, has notified us in accordance with Section 41 (2) sentence 1 WpHG that, as at 1 April 2002, it had 15.46 per cent of the voting rights in SIMONA AG. Pursuant to Section 22 (1) sentence 1 no. 1 WpHG, these voting rights are to be assigned fully to the notifying party. Furthermore, the above-mentioned party notified us in accordance with Section 41 (2) sentence 1 WpHG, Section 24 WpHG for its subsidiary, that, as at 1 April 2002, Georg Fischer AG & Co., D-78221 Singen Htwl., had 15.46 per cent of the voting rights in SIMONA AG.

03 Apr. 2002   Announcement in accordance with Section 41 (2) WpHG:
SIMONA VERMÖGENSVERWALTUNGSGESELLSCHAFT DER BELEGSCHAFT mbH, D-55606 Kirn, has notified us in accordance with Section 41 (2) sentence 1 WpHG that, as at 1 April 2002, it had 12.65 per cent of the voting rights in SIMONA AG, D-55606 Kirn.

02 Apr. 2002   Announcement in accordance with Section 41 (2) WpHG:
Dr. Wolfgang Bürkle †, D-55606 Kirn, has notified us in accordance with Section 41 (2) sentence 1 WpHG that, as at 1 April 2002, he had 24.19 per cent of the voting rights in SIMONA AG, D-55606 Kirn.

02 Apr. 2002   Announcement in accordance with Section 41 (2) WpHG:
Anita Bürkle, D-55606 Kirn, has notified us in accordance with Section 41 (2) sentence 1 WpHG that, as at 1 April 2002, she had 6.47 per cent of the voting rights in SIMONA AG, D-55606 Kirn.

02 Apr. 2002   Announcement in accordance with Section 41 (2) WpHG:
Dirk Möller, D-55606 Kirn, has notified us in accordance with Section 41 (2) sentence 1 WpHG that, as at 1 April 2002, he had 11.64 per cent of the voting rights in SIMONA AG, D-55606 Kirn.

02 Apr. 2002   Announcement in accordance with Section 41 (2) WpHG:
Regine Tegtmeyer, D-30926 Seelze, has notified us in accordance with Section 41 (2) sentence 1 WpHG that, as at 1 April 2002, she had 11.42 per cent of the voting rights in SIMONA AG, D-55606 Kirn.


Kirn, August 2007

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