EQS-Ad hoc: Accu Holding AG

EQS-Adhoc: Accu Holding AG: Further expansion in surface technology via acquisition

EQS Group-Ad-hoc: Accu Holding AG / Key word(s): Investment/Letter of Intent Accu Holding AG: Further expansion in surface technology via acquisition

08.02.2016 / 17:40 Release of an ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 KR. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

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Accu Holding announces add on acquisition in the core business surface technology

- Accu signs framework agreement with 1C Industries Zug AG regarding the acquisition of seven operations in the sector of heat treatment and thin-film coating

- Estimated key figures of these operations for 2015 are: Sales of CHF 13.5 million; EBITDA of more than CHF 3 million with an EBITDA margin of 22 - 23 percent

- With this transaction Accu Group is completing its 5-year reindustrialization plan

- Further acquisitions are planned and likely to be announced within the next 18 months

Emmenbrücke, February 8, 2016 - Accu Holding AG (Accu), a leading company in the field of industrial yarns and surface technology, concluded a framework agreement with 1C Industries Zug AG to purchase seven independent heat treatment and thin-film coating service companies. With this acquisition Accu is strengthening is surface technology division significantly.

For the fiscal year 2015 the operating entities to be acquired are expected to show revenues in the amount of CH 13.5 million. The result before interest, taxes and depreciation (EBITDA) should reach more than CHF 3 million (EBITDA margin of 22 - 23 percent) and net income of CHF 1.3 million. The net purchase price for a 100 percent participation in these entities is expected to be in the range of between CHF 5 - 7m. The transaction is subject to an independent valuation.

With this transaction Accu is broadening its services along the value chain in the field of heat treatment and thin-film coating services. The services of the seven new operations are primarily geared toward the industrial tooling and automotive sector and Accu has now an increased geographical presence in the important markets such as Germany, Italy and Canada.

As part of this transaction, all relevant industrial participations of 1C Industries Zug AG will be consolidated onto the Accu Group. In the future, there are no further acquisitions envisaged with related parties. 1C Industries Zug AG is owned by Marco Marchetti, CEO and Chairman of the Board of Directors as well, through 1C Industries Zug AG, majority shareholder of Accu.

With his transaction the 5-year reindustrialization plan of Accu Holding AG announced in 2011 will be completed. Opportunities to grow in attractive markets are evaluated continuously and Accu is currently in negotiations for the potential acquisition of further companies in the surface technology sector.

Contact:

Andreas Kratzer Accu Holding AG Gerliswilstrasse 17 6020 Emmenbrücke a.kratzer@accuholding.ch Phone +41 44 318 88 00

Accu Holding AG - Company Profile The Accu Holding AG is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange with its headquarter in Emmenbrücke/Lucerne. It focuses on the two business areas 'Industrial Yarns' and 'Surface Technology' and investing in leading technology companies that operate in attractive market niches in Europe, Asia and America. Industrial yarns encompasses the development and manufacturing of yarns based on polymer and polyamide. These yarns are used in applications such as mechanical rubber goods (MRG) such as conveyor belts, hoses and transmission belts, as well as for the production of ropes and nets used for example in the manufacture of airbags and tires. The business unit of surface technology includes the equipment manufacturer of heat treatment and coating equipment and the operation of heat treatment shops and high-tech thin-coating centres of the latest generation. These high-quality products are manufactured in Europe and the US for niche markets in the automotive, aerospace, medical, petroleum, process and manufacturing industries.

This communication contains forward-looking statements that may involve risks, uncertainties and changes that are not predictable and are beyond the control of Accu Holding AG. Accu Holding AG can therefore not have assertions as to the accuracy of such forward-looking statements, their impact will be traded on the financial circumstances of Accu Holding AG or the market in the shares and other securities of Accu Holding AG. The economic projections and predictions contained in this information relate to future facts. Search projections and predictions are subject to risks, uncertainties and changes which cannot be foreseen and which are beyond the control of Accu Holding AG. Accu Holding AG is not in a position to THEREFORE make any representations as to the accuracy of economic projections and predictions or Their impact on the financial situation of Accu Holding AG or the market in the securities of Accu Holding AG.

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Document: http://n.eqs.com/c/fncls.ssp?u=OFCHFJPMNJ Document title: Ad Hoc HT-Acquisition

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Language: English Company: Accu Holding AG Gerliswilstrasse 17 6021 Emmenbrücke Switzerland Phone: +41 44 318 88 00 Fax: +41 44 318 88 02 E-mail: info@accuholding.ch Internet: www.accuholding.ch ISIN: CH0001366332 Valor: 136633 Listed: Foreign Exchange(s) SIX End of News EQS Group News Service ---------------------------------------------------------------------------

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