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DGAP-Adhoc: Kontron Modular Computers GmbH, Kaufbeuren, a 100% subsidiary of Kontron AG, signed the contract to acquire Thales Computers S.A.

15.02.2008
Kontron AG / Acquisition 15.02.2008 Release of an Ad hoc announcement according to § 15 WpHG, transmitted by DGAP - a company of EquityStory AG. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. =-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Eching, Munich, February 15, 2008. Kontron Modular Computers GmbH, one of the leading suppliers of embedded computer systems, has signed today an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares of the French Thales Computers S.A., a subsidiary of Thales S.A. The closing is expected to take place in March 2008 after approval of the French Ministry of Economy. Turnover of Thales Computers SA is expected to be more than EUR 20 million for the business year 2008. The company commands particular strength in high-end applications in particular for government, aerospace and transportation areas. Mr. Ulrich Gehrmann, Management Board Chairman of Kontron AG, stated again that the acquisition would reinforce Kontron AG in its core business, and would provide Kontron AG with a significant footprint in France. Investor Relations: For further information: Gaby Moldan Dr. Udo Nimsdorf Kontron AG Engel & Zimmermann AG Oskar-von-Miller-Str. 1, Agentur für Wirtschaftskommunikation D - 85386 Eching Schloss Fußberg, Am Schlosspark 15, Phone+49816577212,Fax+49816577222 D - 82131 Gauting Email: Gaby.Moldan@kontron.com Phone+4989-89 35 633,Fax+4989-89398429 Email : info@engel-zimmermann.de 15.02.2008 Financial News transmitted by DGAP =-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Language: English Issuer: Kontron AG Oskar-von-Miller-Str. 1 85386 Eching Deutschland Phone: 08165-77-225 Fax: 08165-77-222 E-mail: martin.przybyla@kontron.com Internet: www.kontron.com ISIN: DE0006053952 WKN: 605395 Indices: TecDAX Listed: Regulierter Markt in Frankfurt (Prime Standard); Freiverkehr in Berlin, Stuttgart, München, Hamburg, Düsseldorf End of News DGAP News-Service =--------------------------------------------------------------------------

Kontron AG / Acquisition 15.02.2008 Release of an Ad hoc announcement according to § 15 WpHG, transmitted by DGAP - a company of EquityStory AG. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. =-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Eching, Munich, February 15, 2008. Kontron Modular Computers GmbH, one of the leading suppliers of embedded computer systems, has signed today an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares of the French Thales Computers S.A., a subsidiary of Thales S.A. The closing is expected to take place in March 2008 after approval of the French Ministry of Economy. Turnover of Thales Computers SA is expected to be more than EUR 20 million for the business year 2008. The company commands particular strength in high-end applications in particular for government, aerospace and transportation areas. Mr. Ulrich Gehrmann, Management Board Chairman of Kontron AG, stated again that the acquisition would reinforce Kontron AG in its core business, and would provide Kontron AG with a significant footprint in France. Investor Relations: For further information: Gaby Moldan Dr. Udo Nimsdorf Kontron AG Engel & Zimmermann AG Oskar-von-Miller-Str. 1, Agentur für Wirtschaftskommunikation D - 85386 Eching Schloss Fußberg, Am Schlosspark 15, Phone+49816577212,Fax+49816577222 D - 82131 Gauting Email: Gaby.Moldan@kontron.com Phone+4989-89 35 633,Fax+4989-89398429 Email : info@engel-zimmermann.de 15.02.2008 Financial News transmitted by DGAP =-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Language: English Issuer: Kontron AG Oskar-von-Miller-Str. 1 85386 Eching Deutschland Phone: 08165-77-225 Fax: 08165-77-222 E-mail: martin.przybyla@kontron.com Internet: www.kontron.com ISIN: DE0006053952 WKN: 605395 Indices: TecDAX Listed: Regulierter Markt in Frankfurt (Prime Standard); Freiverkehr in Berlin, Stuttgart, München, Hamburg, Düsseldorf End of News DGAP News-Service =--------------------------------------------------------------------------

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