Request TKH initiation squeeze-out-procedure Augusta

Following the press release of 11 July 2014 of TKH Group NV (NYSE Euronext Amsterdam, AMS: TWEKA - "TKH"), TKH confirms that it has consummated the acquisition of the stake in Augusta Technologie AG (ISIN DE000A0D6612/WKN A0D 661 - "Augusta") of approx. 91% of all outstanding shares (excluding treasury shares) and that it has initiated steps to a merger squeeze-out procedure for obtaining the remaining shares, still held by minority shareholders.

The board of Augusta has been informed accordingly. An Extraordinary General Meeting of Augusta's Shareholders will need to be convened to resolve on the ‘merger squeeze-out’.