EANS-Adhoc: ElringKlinger AG close to acquiring cylinder-head and exhaust system gasket business of Freudenberg Group

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12.07.2010

Dettingen/Erms, Weinheim (Germany) July 12, 2010 +++ ElringKlinger
AG, Dettingen/Erms, is planning to acquire the static metal gasket
business -comprising the cylinder-head and exhaust system gasket
business - of Freudenberg & Co. KG, Weinheim. Contractual
negotiations have reached an advanced stage. Alongside the
Freudenberg subsidiary Burgmann Automotive GmbH, Gelting, Germany,
parts of Freudenberg-Meillor S.A.S., Nantiat, France, as well as
Oigra Meillor s.r.l., Turin, Italy, are also to be taken over.

In implementing the planned acquisition, ElringKlinger will
strengthen its international position within the field of
cylinder-head gaskets and high- performance specialty gaskets for
engines and exhaust systems.

The conclusion of the contractual agreement and the subsequent
execution of the takeover are dependent on information and
participation proceedings by employee representatives in France, as
well as being subject to other standard provisions such as the
approval of the transaction by the antitrust authorities. Subject to
these approvals, ElringKlinger anticipates the contract can be signed
in September 2010 and that the transaction can come into legal effect
on October 1, 2010.

During the crisis year of 2009, the Freudenberg unit, which employs
370 people, generated revenue of EUR 38 million. The forecast for
fiscal 2010 as a whole suggests an operating result just slightly
below break-even and revenue of approx. EUR 42 million, which would
contribute pro rata to ElringKlinger's consolidated revenue effective
from the date of acquisition. For 2011, the revenue target stands at
almost EUR 50 million. ElringKlinger is of the opinion that the
operating margin could be brought closer to that of its own level for
the Group by 2012 at the latest. In total, the transaction would be
earnings accretive as from 2011.

Both parties to the contract have agreed not to disclose details of
the planned purchase price. The purchase price could possibly be
within a range of 0.6 to 0.8 times expected revenue for 2011.

Complementary technology for exhaust system gaskets and strengthening
of market position The acquisition of the static metal gaskets
business from the Freudenberg Group will allow ElringKlinger to
cement its position within the market for flat gaskets. In the area
of specialty gaskets, the company will have the opportunity to extend
its portfolio by adding new products and applications, e.g. in the
rapidly growing segment of turbochargers and exhaust recirculation,
as well as capturing additional market share among French and German
vehicle manufacturers as well as in Italy.

The ElringKlinger Group's cylinder-head and specialty gaskets
divisions generated revenue of EUR 150 million as part of original
equipment sales to automobile manufacturers in 2009, corresponding to
26% of Group revenue.

Industry consolidation presents interesting opportunities for
acquisitions ElringKlinger anticipates a more pronounced rate of
consolidation within the automotive supply market, which - beyond
organic growth generated through new products - will offer the
company good opportunities for targeted technology- driven
acquisitions as well as the expansion of market share in existing
fields of business. Within this context, the scope of such
acquisitions is to remain manageable in order to ensure rapid,
earnings-focused integration.

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