Release according to sec. 27a WpHG

By letter of 2 May 2015 Paul E. Singer, USA, has informed us according to sec. 27a para. 1 sentences 1 and 3 WpHG, following the crossing of the 10% threshold in voting rights on 8 April 2015 in respect of the objectives pursued with the acquisition of the voting rights, that:

1. the prevalent aim of the investment is implementing strategic objectives where the sale of the shares shall not be excluded;
2. Paul E. Singer plans to acquire further voting rights of the company within the next twelve months by means of a purchase or by other means;
3. Paul E. Singer intends to exert influence on the appointment  or removal of members of the company’s administrative, managing and supervisory bodies; and
4. Paul E. Singer intends to achieve a material change in the company´s capital structure, in particular as regards the ratio between its own funds and external funds and the dividend policy.

Paul E. Singer has informed us according to sec. 27a para. 1 sentence 4 WpHG that the acquisition of the voting rights is financed by 100% of own funds (Eigenmittel).

By letter of 2 May 2015 Elliott Asset Management LLC, Wilmington, USA, has informed us according to sec. 27a para. 1 sentences 1 and 3 WpHG, following the crossing of the 10% threshold in voting rights on 8 April 2015 in respect of the objectives pursued with the acquisition of the voting rights, that:

1. the prevalent aim of the investment is implementing strategic objectives where the sale of the shares shall not be excluded;
2. Elliott Asset Management LLC plans to acquire further voting rights of the company within the next twelve months by means of a purchase or by other means;
3. Elliott Asset Management LLC intends to exert influence on the appointment  or removal of members of the company’s administrative, managing and supervisory bodies; and
4. Elliott Asset Management LLC intends to achieve a material change in the company´s capital structure, in particular as regards the ratio between its own funds and external funds and the dividend policy.

Elliott Asset Management LLC has informed us according to sec. 27a para. 1 sentence 4 WpHG that the acquisition of the voting rights is financed by 100% of own funds (Eigenmittel).

By letter of 2 May 2015 Braxton Associates, Inc., Wilmington, USA, has informed us according to sec. 27a para. 1 sentences 1 and 3 WpHG, following the crossing of the 10% threshold in voting rights on 8 April 2015 in respect of the objectives pursued with the acquisition of the voting rights, that:

1. the prevalent aim of the investment is implementing strategic objectives where the sale of the shares shall not be excluded;
2. Braxton Associates, Inc. plans to acquire further voting rights of the company within the next twelve months by means of a purchase or by other means;
3. Braxton Associates, Inc. intends to exert influence on the appointment  or removal of members of the company’s administrative, managing and supervisory bodies; and
4. Braxton Associates, Inc. intends to achieve a material change in the company´s capital structure, in particular as regards the ratio between its own funds and external funds and the dividend policy.

Braxton Associates, Inc. has informed us according to sec. 27a para. 1 sentence 4 WpHG that the acquisition of the voting rights is financed by 100% of own funds (Eigenmittel).

By letter of 2 May 2015 Elliott Capital Advisors, L.P., Wilmington, USA, has informed us according to sec. 27a para. 1 sentences 1 and 3 WpHG, following the crossing of the 10% threshold in voting rights on 8 April 2015 in respect of the objectives pursued with the acquisition of the voting rights, that:

1. the prevalent aim of the investment is implementing strategic objectives where the sale of the shares shall not be excluded;
2. Elliott Capital Advisors, L.P. plans to acquire further voting rights of the Company within the next twelve months by means of a purchase or by other means;
3. Elliott Capital Advisors, L.P. intends to exert influence on the appointment  or removal of members of the company’s administrative, managing and supervisory bodies; and
4. Elliott Capital Advisors, L.P. intends to achieve a material change in the company´s capital structure, in particular as regards the ratio between its own funds and external funds and the dividend policy.

Elliott Capital Advisors, L.P. has informed us according to sec. 27a para. 1 sentence 4 WpHG that the acquisition of the voting rights is financed by 100% of own funds (Eigenmittel).

DMG MORI SEIKI AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
The Executive Board