DGAP-News: mutares AG: mutares acquires A+F, a leading manufacturer of final packaging solutions

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mutares AG: mutares acquires A+F, a leading manufacturer of final
packaging solutions

20.10.2014 / 08:30

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mutares AG (ISIN: DE000A0SMSH2) today announced the acquisition of  A+F
Automation + Fördertechnik GmbH ("A+F") from the OYSTAR Group. A+F is a
leading manufacturer of end-of-line packaging solutions. The company is
based in Kirchlengern, Germany. With 179 employees, A+F generated sales of
around EUR 30 million in 2013.

Munich, October 20, 2014 - With a wide range of fully automated end-of-line
packaging solutions, A+F has been a well-established partner of the Dairy,
Beverage, and Food industries for many years. In addition, the company is
pursuing expansion into other industry applications. For the OYSTAR Group
the disposal marks a further step in its strategy to focus on its core
business. The transaction is still subject to approval by the German
Federal Cartel Authority.

Dr. Axel Geuer, CEO and founder of mutares AG, who himself has several
years of experience in managing a major packaging company, emphasizes A+F's
high level of technical competence: "From my own experience as a former
customer of A+F, I especially appreciate the flexibility and reliability of
the developed solutions." Fellow board member Dr. Wolf Cornelius, who also
has extensive operational experience in the packaging industry, adds: "We
are delighted to generate additional business potential for A+F by
strengthening its sales activities."

Company profile of mutares AG

mutares AG, Munich (www.mutares.de), acquires companies that are sold as
part of a strategic repositioning by its former owners and possess clear
potential for operative improvements. mutares actively supports its
portfolio companies with its own team of experts with the objective of
achieving significant uplift in value. Establishing sustainable new growth
trajectories for its group company is therefore a key component of mutares'
strategy. The shares of mutares AG are traded in the Open Market of the
Frankfurt Stock Exchange (Entry Standard) under the symbol MUX (ISIN:
DE000A0SMSH2).

For further information, please contact:

mutares AG
Christoph Himmel
Investor Relations & Corporate Communications
Tel. +49 89 9292776-0
Fax +49 89 9292776-22
ir@mutares.de
www.mutares.de



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