Today, BGO Beteiligungsverwaltungs GmbH as principal shareholder of BENE AG approached the management board of BENE AG with the request that the general meeting shall decide on the transfer of the shares of the minority shareholders to BGO Beteiligungsverwaltungs GmbH in return for payment of an appropriate cash compensation. The exclusion of the minority shareholders pursuant to §§ 1 et seq. of the Act on the Squeeze-Out of Shareholders will therefore be on the agenda of the ordinary general meeting on 17 September 2015.

About Bene

Bene is a leading international specialist in the design and furnishing of inspiring office and working environments. Bene defines the office as a living space and its concepts, products and services turn this philosophy into reality. It combines a tradition of quality stretching back 225 years with innovation and award-winning design. The corporate group is listed on the Vienna Stock Exchange, has its head office and production facilities in Waidhofen an der Ybbs, Austria, and is active in more than 40 countries. As a full-service provider, Bene implements office concepts, and thereby contributes to its customers' corporate success.

For further details please contact:

Martina Vomela
BENE AG
Schwarzwiesenstrasse 3
3340 Waidhofen/Ybbs
Austria
IR Hotline: +43-7442-500-3100
ir@bene.com

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