DGAP-PVR: Tele Columbus AG: Release according to Article 26, Section 1 of the WpHG [the German Securities Trading Act] with the objective of Europe-wide distribution

Tele Columbus AG 

17.02.2016 15:22

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Tele Columbus AG: Release according to Section 26 para. 1 WpHG (the German
Securities Trading Act) with the objective of Europe-wide distribution

Notification pursuant to Section 27a para. 1 WpHG

On February 12, 2016, Joh. Berenberg, Gossler & Co. KG, Hamburg, Germany,
('Berenberg Bank') has informed Tele Columbus AG, Goslarer Ufer 39, 10589
Berlin, Germany, by letter dated the same day and with reference to its
voting rights notifications pursuant to Section 21 para. 1 WpHG dated the
same day, pursuant to Section 27a para. 1 WpHG of the following:

 1. Aims underlying the purchase of the voting rights

 a) The acquisition of voting rights in Tele Columbus AG leading to the
    exceedance of the 10% and 15% notification-thresholds serves the
    purpose of making trading profits.

 b) Berenberg Bank has no intention of obtaining further voting rights
    within the next 12 months, either through purchase or by any other
    means. Thereof excluded is the acquisition within the scope of regular
    business activity.

 c) There is no intention of exerting an influence on the appointment of
    members of Tele Columbus AG's management or supervisory board or any
    other administrative, managing or supervisory bodies.

 d) There is no intention to alter the capital structure of Tele Columbus
    AG, in particular as regards the ratio between own funds and external
    funds and the dividend policy.

2. Origin of the funds used to purchase the voting rights

In respect of the origin of the funds used for the acquisition, it was
notified that the acquisition of voting rights by the Berenberg Bank took
place out of own funds of the Berenberg Bank.

Berlin, February 17, 2016

Tele Columbus AG
The Management Board 



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Language:     English
Company:      Tele Columbus AG
              Goslarer Ufer 39
              10589 Berlin
              Germany
Internet:     www.telecolumbus.de
 
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