Bene has been added to VÖNIX-Nachhaltigkeitsindex (VOENIX sustainability index).

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Waidhofen/Ybbs (euro adhoc) - Vienna, July 17, 2008, Bene AG,
included in the Prime Market segment of the Vienna Stock Exchange,
has successfully met all criteria of the VÖNIX - VBV Österreichischer
Nachhaltigkeitsindex. Bene is the only new stock that was added to
VÖNIX in 2008/09.

"Sustainability - the company takes into account environmental and
social objectives - is becoming increasingly important to companies
and investors as a factor of economic success", explains Frank
Wiegmann, chairman of the executive board. On the Vienna Stock
Exchange such companies are included in the VÖNIX index. After adding
Bene, the VÖNIX index now includes 21 companies that have met the
strict criteria of the index dedicated to social and environmental
issues. Ever since the launch of VÖNIX, the index has surpassed its
benchmark - the ATX Prime - by more than 20.4 per cent: The ATX Prime
increased by 25.91 % between June 17, 2005 - June 17, 2008, while in
the same period VÖNIX has increased by 46.27 %. This proves the
success of companies that operate in a sustainable manner.

"Sustainability is an integral aspect of Bene´s company culture",
Frank Wiegmann is optimistic about Bene´s inclusion into the index.
"We are very proud to be part of the VÖNIX index since late June.
Bene's inclusion into the index is further proof of the success of
Bene´s strategy", explains Wiegmann and adds: "An eco-friendly and
socially sustainable strategy that we will continue to pursue in the
future".

About Bene. Bene is convinced that there is a clear connection
between the design of office and work environments, company culture
and the success of a company. Bene´s concepts, products and services
turn this philosophy into reality. Development, design and production
as well as consulting and sales are united under one roof. With 78
sites in 30 countries and 1,457 employees worldwide, Bene offers its
customers regional access to all of its services. In the business
year 2007/2008, consolidated sales of the Bene Group amounted to EUR
252.5 million. Bene is market leader in Austria and number six in
Europe.

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Further inquiry note:

Investor Relations

Mag. Gerald Strohmaier, MBA

Head of Finance & Investor Relations

A-3340 Waidhofen/Ybbs

Schwarzwiesenstraße 3

Tel +43-7442-500-3372

Public Relations

Mag. Ursula Grabher, MAS

Head of Public Relations

A-1010 Wien

Renngasse 6

Tel +43-1-53426-1265

Branche: Furnishings & Furniture
ISIN: AT00000BENE6
WKN:
Index: ATX Prime
Börsen: Wiener Börse AG / official market