Praktiker Bau- und Heimwerkermärkte Holding AG / Release of an announcement according to sec. 21 para. 1 of the WpHG [the German Securities Trading Act] (share) 20.08.2008 Release of a Voting Rights announcement --------------------------------------------------------------------------- On August 15, 2008, we were informed pursuant to sec. 21 para. 1 of the German Securities Trading Act ('WpHG') on behalf of the persons and entities referred to below: 1. On August 13, 2008, the stake of Artisan Partners Limited Partnership, Milwaukee, USA, in the voting rights in Praktiker Bau- und Heimwerkermärkte Holding AG, Kirkel, Germany, ISIN: DE000A0F6MD5, WKN: A0F6MD, exceeded the threshold of 3 %. On that date, the voting rights represent 3.008 % (this corresponds to 1,744,618 voting rights). These voting rights are attributable to Artisan Partners Limited Partnership pursuant to sec. 22 para. 1 sent. 1 no. 6 WpHG. 2. On August 13, 2008, the stake of Artisan Investment Corporation, Milwaukee, USA, in the voting rights in Praktiker Bau- und Heimwerkermärkte Holding AG, Kirkel, Germany, ISIN: DE000A0F6MD5, WKN: A0F6MD, exceeded the threshold of 3 %. On that date, the voting rights represent 3.008 % (this corresponds to 1,744,618 voting rights). These voting rights are attributable to Artisan Investment Corporation pursuant to sec. 22 para. 1 sent. 1 no. 6 in connection with sent. 2 and 3 WpHG. 3. On August 13, 2008, the stake of ZFIC, Inc., Milwaukee, USA, in the voting rights in Praktiker Bau- und Heimwerkermärkte Holding AG, Kirkel, Germany, ISIN: DE000A0F6MD5, WKN: A0F6MD, exceeded the threshold of 3 %. On that date, the voting rights represent 3.008 % (this corresponds to 1,744,618 voting rights). These voting rights are attributable to ZFIC, Inc., pursuant to sec. 22 para. 1 sent. 1 no. 6 in connection with sent. 2 and 3 WpHG. 4. On August 13, 2008, the stake of Mr. Andrew A. Ziegler, USA, in the voting rights in Praktiker Bau- und Heimwerkermärkte Holding AG, Kirkel, Germany, ISIN: DE000A0F6MD5, WKN: A0F6MD, exceeded the threshold of 3 %. On that date, the voting rights represent 3.008 % (this corresponds to 1,744,618 voting rights). These voting rights are attributable to Mr. Andrew A. Ziegler pursuant to sec. 22 para. 1 sent. 1 no. 6 in connection with sent. 2 and 3 WpHG. 5. On August 13, 2008, the stake of Ms. Carlene M. Ziegler, USA, in the voting rights in Praktiker Bau- und Heimwerkermärkte Holding AG, Kirkel, Germany, ISIN: DE000A0F6MD5, WKN: A0F6MD, exceeded the threshold of 3 %. On that date, the voting rights represent 3.008 % (this corresponds to 1,744,618 voting rights). These voting rights are attributable to Ms. Carlene M. Ziegler pursuant to sec. 22 para. 1 sent. 1 no. 6 in connection with sent. 2 and 3 WpHG. DGAP 20.08.2008 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Language: English Issuer: Praktiker Bau- und Heimwerkermärkte Holding AG Am Tannenwald 2 66459 Kirkel Deutschland Internet: www.praktiker.com End of News DGAP News-Service ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
DGAP-PVR: Praktiker Bau- und Heimwerkermärkte Holding AG: Release according to sec. 26 para 1 of the WpHG [the German Securities Trading Act] with the objective of Europe-wide distribution
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