Chairman of the Board of Directors of SCHMOLZ+BICKENBACH AG resigns

Personnel changes in the management of Deutsche Edelstahlwerke GmbH, Witten

Existing bank financing successfully extended - Financing of EUR 1 175 million secured until May 2015

SCHMOLZ+BICKENBACH reports a further substantial increase in revenue and greatly improved net income. Capacity utilisation remains high and earnings expectations positive. Effects of the global financial crisis are difficult to assess.

SCHMOLZ+BICKENBACH continues positive trend – well-filled order books confirm a substantially increased half-year result compared to last year. A positive outlook is also expected for 2012.

Successful Implementation of the Capital Increase

Rights offering successfully completed for the maximum amount

At the ordinary shareholders meeting of SCHMOLZ+BICKENBACH AG of 15 April 2011, the shareholders approved all the proposals of the board of directors

SCHMOLZ+BICKENBACH AG announces details of the planned capital increase including the offering of subscription rights

SCHMOLZ+BICKENBACH returns to success path

Personnel changes in the management structure of the business segments