DGAP-Adhoc: Nemetschek AG acquires leading MEP solution provider

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Nemetschek AG  / Key word(s): Acquisition

12.11.2013 16:18

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Ad hoc disclosure

Nemetschek acquires leading MEP solution provider 

  - Data Design System (DDS) offers CAD software solutions for intelligent
    building planning

  - Strengthening market position for Building Information Modeling (BIM)

  - Expansion of solution portfolio in the building process

Munich, November 12, 2013 - Nemetschek AG (ISIN 0006452907) announced today
to acquire Data Design System ASA, based in Norway.

The leading CAD software provider for intelligent building planning
delivers highly functional solutions for mechanical, electrical, plumbing
(MEP), heating, ventilation, air conditioning and photovoltaic engineering.
With this move, Nemetschek Group extends its portfolio to include strategic
important MEP solutions for the building process.

DDS is member of the Open BIM initiative promoting open standards in the
AEC industry. All DDS-CAD solutions support Open BIM planning processes.
With the acquisition, Nemetschek's position in the market for BIM will be
strengthened.

DDS has around 90 employees. The company has branches in Germany, Austria
and the Netherlands. With more than 13,500 customers worldwide, DDS
generated approximately EUR 8.7 million in revenues and achieved an
operating result of EUR 1.5 million in the fiscal year 2012.

According to the strategic company structure of Nemetschek Group, DDS will
continue to conduct business under its current management as an independent
brand.

The purchase price is in the low two-digit million euro range and will be
settled in cash. The acquisition is expected to be concluded by the end of
2013.


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Language:     English
Company:      Nemetschek AG
              Konrad-Zuse-Platz 1
              81829 München
              Germany
Phone:        +49 (0)89 92 793-0
Fax:          +49 (0)89 927 93-5200
E-mail:       investorrelations@nemetschek.com
Internet:     www.nemetschek.com
ISIN:         DE0006452907
WKN:          645290
Indices:      TecDAX
Listed:       Regulierter Markt in Frankfurt (Prime Standard); Freiverkehr
              in Berlin, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, München, Stuttgart
 
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