EANS-News: Further step in reorganization process: centrotherm sells Michael Glatt Maschinenbau GmbH

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Blaubeuren (euro adhoc) - September 05, 2012 - centrotherm
photovoltaics AG has consistently implemented a further step in its
ongoing reorganization process. Michael Glatt Maschinenbau GmbH, a
wholly-owned subsidiary of centrotherm SiTec GmbH, will be sold to
Büechl Handels- und Beteiligungs-KG, a company that has its roots in
Regensburg, with effect as of September 5, 2012.

As a consequence, centrotherm has successfully taken a further step
to rationalize its strategic portfolio, and to concentrate on its
core competencies.

"Along with the successful sale, we also maintained all jobs and the
previous management of Michael GLATT Maschinenbau," noted Dr. Thomas
Riegler (CFO), who managed the disposal process.

Michael Glatt Maschinenbau GmbH has many years of experience in the
production of vessels and apparatus, and in welding technology. The
former centrotherm subsidiary will remain connected as a supplier for
current and future projects.

About centrotherm photovoltaics AG centrotherm photovoltaics AG,
which is based at Blaubeuren, Germany, is a globally leading
technology and equipment provider for the photovoltaics sector. The
company equips well-known solar companies and new sector entrants
with turnkey production lines and single equipment to manufacture
silicon, and crystalline solar cells and modules. As a consequence,
the Group possesses a broad and well-founded technological basis, as
well as key equipment at practically all steps of the photovoltaics
value chain. centrotherm photovoltaics guarantees its customers
important performance parameters such as production capacity,
efficiencies, and completion deadlines. The Group currently employs
around 1,400 staff, and operates globally in Europe, Asia and the
USA. centrotherm photovoltaics achieved revenue in the 2011 financial
year of around EUR 700 million. The company is listed in the Prime
Standard on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.

Further inquiry note:
Saskia Feil
Tel: +49 (0) 7344 918-8890
saskia.feil@centrotherm.de

Nathalie Albrecht
Manager Public Relations
Tel: +49 7344 918-6304
E-mail: nathalie.albrecht@centrotherm.de

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company: centrotherm photovoltaics AG
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mail: info@centrotherm.de
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