On March 26, 2008, EMS announced the buyback of 6.67% of EMS-CHEMIE HOLDING AG’s share capital for the purpose of capital reduction. In the context of the stock buyback trade by means of put options took place from March 28 to April 11, 2008, whereas 15 put options entitled to the tender of one EMS registered share at the price of CHF 180. The exercise of the put options occurred on April 14, 2008. The final results of the buyback can now be released.
