AD HOC RELEASEAlain D. Bandle to leave Versatel

Duesseldorf, 14. September 2011 – The Supervisory Board of Versatel AG has today accepted the request of Alain D. Bandle to resign as Chairman of the Versatel AG Management Board and has relieved him of his duties effective as of the end of 30

September 2011. The agreement to end Mr. Bandle’s term of office was mutually agreed. Mr. Joachim Bellinghoven, member of the Management Board of Versatel AG since August

2009, will serve as interim Chairman of the Management Board until Mr. Bandle’s successor has been named.