Ad-hoc release pursuant to sec. 15 WpHG WashTec AG: Dividend proposal

Augsburg, March 20, 2013 - WashTec AG announces the dividend proposal for fiscal year 2012.
Management board and supervisory board resolved in their meeting held today in order to approve the annual accounts to recommend to the annual general meeting of shareholders, which is scheduled for May 15, 2013, that a dividend of 0.58 EUR per share should be paid. It is composed of a distribution in the amount of 0.29 EUR per share (corresponding to approx. 40% of the net result) in accordance with WashTec's existing dividend policy plus a special dividend in the amount of 0.29 EUR per share. This distribution shall be made from the capital contributions account (as defined by the Tax Code) [steuerliches Einlagekonto].

For technical reasons, the Company's current share buy-back program is being suspended for the time being.

WashTec AG, Argonstr. 7, 86153 Augsburg ISIN: DE0007507501
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