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PRESS RELEASE: Francotyp-Postalia Holding AG: Francotyp-Postalia to move to Berlin in October 2014

DGAP-News: Francotyp-Postalia Holding AG / Key word(s): Miscellaneous/Real Estate Francotyp-Postalia Holding AG: Francotyp-Postalia to move to Berlin in October 2014

09.01.2014 / 09:40

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Corporate News

Francotyp-Postalia to move to Berlin in October 2014

- Company makes its development visible to outside world

- 5,062 m2 office space in Berlin-Pankow

Birkenwerder, 9 January 2014. Francotyp-Postalia Holding AG, the first multi-channel provider for mail communications und accredited De-Mail provider, is relocating its company headquarters from Birkenwerder in Brandenburg to Berlin. In October 2014, more than 200 employees of the company will move into a prestigious administrative building at Prenzlauer Promenade 28 in Berlin-Pankow. The corresponding rental agreement was concluded in late December 2013.

'The relocation to Berlin visibly reflects the FP Group's development. Originally just a franking machine manufacturer, it has now become a multi-channel provider for mail communications - with franking machines, postal services and software solutions,' explains Hans Szymanski, CEO and CFO of FP. 'Wittenberge stands for production. Berlin stands for innovation,' he adds.

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Leclanch SA settles dispute with supplier

Yverdon-les-Bains, Switzerland, January 9, 2014 - Leclanch S.A. (SIX Swiss Exchange: LECN), specialized in the production of large-format lithium-ion cells and energy storage solutions, today confirms that it has reached a resolution in connection with the termination of a supply contract.

Resolution of Supplier Dispute

On September 25, 2013, Leclanch stated that it had terminated a supplier contract due to quality and contamination issues with the raw material delivered by this supplier. The company further advised that the supplier had rejected Leclanch's position but that Leclanch strongly maintained its initial position to terminate the supply agreement.

The Company is now pleased to advise that it has reached an amicable settlement with the supplier and that the contract has been terminated.

About Leclanch

Leclanch's strategy is to become one of the leading lithium-ion cell producers and solution providers for energy storage systems in Europe. Its strategic priorities are to develop and market energy storage products for home, industrial markets and grid applications and to grow its existing businesses of developing portable energy storage systems for military, medical and industrial applications. It also includes providing a range of professional energy storage systems to a diversified customer base. Through participation in research consortia focusing on hybrid and E-mobility applications, Leclanch is positioned to take advantage of new market opportunities.

Through a unique, patented ceramic separator technology and focus on lithium-titanate technology, Leclanch manufactures large-format lithium-ion cells, optimized for safety and cycle-life, in a fully automated production process. The newly installed production line will have an annual capacity of one million cells or 76 MWh.

Leclanch was founded in 1909 in Yverdon-les-Bains. Through the integration of a spin-off from the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft in 2006, the company evolved from a traditional battery manufacturer to become a leading developer and manufacturer of lithium-ion cells in Europe. Leclanch currently employs more than 100 staff and is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (LECN). The company has its headquarters in Yverdon-les-Bains (Switzerland) and production facilities in Willsttt (Germany).

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PRESS RELEASE: alstria office REIT-AG: alstria leases 5,400 sqm to the City of Hanover

DGAP-News: alstria office REIT-AG / Key word(s): Miscellaneous alstria office REIT-AG: alstria leases 5,400 sqm to the City of Hanover

08.01.2014 / 17:35

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alstria leases 5,400 sqm to the City of Hanover

Hamburg, January 8, 2014 - alstria office REIT-AG (symbol: AOX, ISIN: DE000A0LD2U1), the leading German office REIT, announces the signing of a long-term lease agreement for its asset in Arndtstrae 1, Hanover.

Following the signature of this new lease the asset, which is undergoing a full-scale refurbishment, is now substantially pre-let on a long-term basis to the City of Hanover. The new lease will start in the second half of this year and allows alstria to further take advantage from the positive dynamics in the German leasing market.

The transaction was brokered by Engel & Vlkers Commercial GmbH Hannover.

'We are very satisfied to start the year with this new lease', says Olivier Elamine, CEO of alstria. 'In the past twelve months alstria has leased-up around 12,500 sqm of newly refurbished office space, which will lead to an additional annual rent of EUR 1.8 m and support our organic growth.'

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PRESS RELEASE: MS DEUTSCHLAND to carry on operating under the German flag with a new majority shareholder

DGAP-News: MS 'Deutschland' Beteiligungs GmbH / Key word(s): Acquisition MS DEUTSCHLAND to carry on operating under the German flag with a new majority shareholder

08.01.2014 / 19:01

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MS DEUTSCHLAND to carry on operating under the German flag with a new majority shareholder

- Callista Private Equity to continue present management strategy

- Christopher Nolde takes stake in MS Deutschland Holding as a minority shareholder

Neustadt in Holstein, 8 January, 2014. MS Deutschland Holding, the majority shareholder of MS 'Deutschland' Beteiligungsgesellschaft mbH ('MS Deutschland GmbH') with a holding of 95%, is gaining a new majority shareholder in the form of Callista Private Equity GmbH & Co. KG ('Callista Private Equity'). Callista Private Equity, a Munich-based private equity investor, is acquiring the majority stake in MS Deutschland Holding from AURELIUS AG ('AURELIUS'), which is to retain a minority interest.

Callista Private Equity is planning to retain and press ahead with the management strategy initiated by MS Deutschland Holding together with the existing management team. The ship, MS DEUTSCHLAND, will continue to operate under the German flag. Christopher Nolde, who joined the management of MS Deutschland GmbH at the beginning of 2013, is also taking a stake in MS Deutschland Holding as a minority shareholder under the terms of the transaction. In his function as Managing Director, Christopher Nolde will continue to help expedite implementation of the strategy that the company is applying and shape the consistent positioning of the DEUTSCHLAND in the luxury segment.

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PRESS RELEASE: Weng Fine Art AG exceeds Expectations for its transitional Year of 2013: Record Sales and 40% Growth in the second Half

DGAP-News: Weng Fine Art AG / Key word(s): Miscellaneous Weng Fine Art AG exceeds Expectations for its transitional Year of 2013: Record Sales and 40% Growth in the second Half

08.01.2014 / 10:00

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PRESS RELEASE | 8 JANUARY 2014

Weng Fine Art AG exceeds Expectations for its transitional Year of 2013: Record Sales and 40% Growth in the second Half

Weng Fine Art AG (WFA) significantly exceeded its goals for the fiscal year of 2013/2014, which ends on January 31, by recording a turnover of more than 8 million EUR. The main reason for this record is the surprisingly strong growth in the second half - compared to the same period last year, revenues have increased by more than 40 percent.

This development is noteworthy because WFA has allocated stronger focus and resources towards strategic decisions rather than on short-term operational success in 2013. 'Taking into account that we are in a transitional period, this new sales record speaks for the quality of our business model and our team', notes WFA CEO Rdiger K. Weng, whom also refers to a significant improvement in market sentiment: 'By looking at the dynamics of the fall season it can be concluded that the middle market, which is the most relevant for us, is significantly improving. We are seeing an end in the sideways trend this sector has experienced for the last three years and are confident that this turn-around will accelerate further in 2014 and even more so in 2015.'

WFA took advantage of this positive environment by selling inventory and generating additional liquidity for its upcoming acquisitions and investments. In the second half of 2013 alone, the company was able to achieve a positive cash flow of approximately 3 million EUR - of which 550,000 EUR came from the exercise of a put option for 100,000 Artnet shares at a price of 5.50 EUR (further explanation of this deal on the company website under 'News').

However, WFA reported no significant income from equity transactions, which is why the profits in 2013/2014 won't reach the same level as the year before. Nevertheless, it is to be expected that the full year of 2013/2014 will generate the second best result in the company's history. And Rdiger K. Weng emphasi-zes: 'We are well positioned financially to engage in M&A transactions and joint ventures in 2014, which we have identified as particularly attractive and have prepared for in recent months. This will move WFA to a new level.'

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