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DGAP-Adhoc: Schweizer Electronic AG enters into strategic partnership with Meiko Electronics Co. Ltd., Japan.

24.04.2009
Schweizer Electronic AG / Letter of Intent/Alliance 24.04.2009 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. =-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Schweizer Electronic AG enters into strategic partnership with Meiko Electronics Co. Ltd., Japan. The long-term partnership comprises customer support and production as well as, in subsequent steps, share exchanges and the development of technology joint ventures. Schweizer Electronic will be exclusively responsible for European printed circuit board customers and Meiko Electronics exclusively for Asian printed circuit board customers. 'Meiko is an ideal partner for us as both our companies have very similar company values and core competencies. We have the same quality guidelines and are bundling our know-how and resources in consulting and technology expertise; from prototype right up to mass production in low cost countries. Customer orientation, strength in innovation and joint developments - those are the foundations on which both our companies are building this alliance,' says Schweizer Electronic CEO, Dr. Marc Schweizer. 'Schweizer Electronic AG is a company with a history of 160 years. This means they are highly known and trusted by the market which is a clear value to us. Within this cooperation based on our technology and production together with Schweizer's established customer relationships, sales and technical support system in Europe, we aim to manufacture products that satisfy the European customers and thus contribute to our development.' Yuichiro Naya, President and representative Director, Meiko Electronics Co.Ltd. Schweizer Electronic has taken a further significant step in the implementation of its strategy of becoming a full service provider - from express prototypes, through demanding PCB technology production ramp-ups, to mass production in low cost countries. Meiko Electronics Co. Ltd., founded in 1975 and listed on the JASDAQ since 2000, with over 8,000 employees and continuously developing production to a capacity of now 500,000 m²/month with several locations in Japan, China and Vietnam. Schweizer Electronic AG (WKN 515623) is a leading European manufacturer of printed cir-cuit boards with recognised expertise in technology and procedures in automotive and industrial electronics, in particular photovoltaic. =-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Information and Explaination of the Issuer to this News: Rigo Züfle Investor Relations Schweizer Electronic AG Einsteinstraße 10 78713 Schramberg / Germany Telefon: +49 7422 512 - 363 E-mail: rigo.zuefle@schweizerelectronic.ag Rigo Züfle Investor Relations Schweizer Electronic AG Einsteinstraße 10 78713 Schramberg / Germany Telefon: +49 7422 512 - 363 E-mail: rigo.zuefle@schweizerelectronic.ag 24.04.2009 Financial News transmitted by DGAP =-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Language: English Issuer: Schweizer Electronic AG Einsteinstr. 10 78713 Schramberg Deutschland Phone: 07422-512-133 Fax: 07422-512-414 E-mail: ir@schweizerelectronic.ag Internet: www.schweizerelectronic.ag ISIN: DE0005156236 WKN: 515623 Listed: Regulierter Markt in Frankfurt (General Standard), Stuttgart; Freiverkehr in Berlin End of News DGAP News-Service =--------------------------------------------------------------------------

Schweizer Electronic AG / Letter of Intent/Alliance 24.04.2009 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. =-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Schweizer Electronic AG enters into strategic partnership with Meiko Electronics Co. Ltd., Japan. The long-term partnership comprises customer support and production as well as, in subsequent steps, share exchanges and the development of technology joint ventures. Schweizer Electronic will be exclusively responsible for European printed circuit board customers and Meiko Electronics exclusively for Asian printed circuit board customers. 'Meiko is an ideal partner for us as both our companies have very similar company values and core competencies. We have the same quality guidelines and are bundling our know-how and resources in consulting and technology expertise; from prototype right up to mass production in low cost countries. Customer orientation, strength in innovation and joint developments - those are the foundations on which both our companies are building this alliance,' says Schweizer Electronic CEO, Dr. Marc Schweizer. 'Schweizer Electronic AG is a company with a history of 160 years. This means they are highly known and trusted by the market which is a clear value to us. Within this cooperation based on our technology and production together with Schweizer's established customer relationships, sales and technical support system in Europe, we aim to manufacture products that satisfy the European customers and thus contribute to our development.' Yuichiro Naya, President and representative Director, Meiko Electronics Co.Ltd. Schweizer Electronic has taken a further significant step in the implementation of its strategy of becoming a full service provider - from express prototypes, through demanding PCB technology production ramp-ups, to mass production in low cost countries. Meiko Electronics Co. Ltd., founded in 1975 and listed on the JASDAQ since 2000, with over 8,000 employees and continuously developing production to a capacity of now 500,000 m²/month with several locations in Japan, China and Vietnam. Schweizer Electronic AG (WKN 515623) is a leading European manufacturer of printed cir-cuit boards with recognised expertise in technology and procedures in automotive and industrial electronics, in particular photovoltaic. =-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Information and Explaination of the Issuer to this News: Rigo Züfle Investor Relations Schweizer Electronic AG Einsteinstraße 10 78713 Schramberg / Germany Telefon: +49 7422 512 - 363 E-mail: rigo.zuefle@schweizerelectronic.ag Rigo Züfle Investor Relations Schweizer Electronic AG Einsteinstraße 10 78713 Schramberg / Germany Telefon: +49 7422 512 - 363 E-mail: rigo.zuefle@schweizerelectronic.ag 24.04.2009 Financial News transmitted by DGAP =-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Language: English Issuer: Schweizer Electronic AG Einsteinstr. 10 78713 Schramberg Deutschland Phone: 07422-512-133 Fax: 07422-512-414 E-mail: ir@schweizerelectronic.ag Internet: www.schweizerelectronic.ag ISIN: DE0005156236 WKN: 515623 Listed: Regulierter Markt in Frankfurt (General Standard), Stuttgart; Freiverkehr in Berlin End of News DGAP News-Service =--------------------------------------------------------------------------

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