Munich, March 10, 2015 – Wacker Chemie AG examines a number of strategic options with regard to the present ownership structure of Siltronic AG, its semiconductor subsidiary. The Executive Board of Wacker Chemie AG presented appropriate plans to the Supervisory Board today. The possible steps under consideration include an IPO at Siltronic AG, which is currently 100-percent owned by Wacker Chemie AG.
Ad-hoc disclosure of March 10, 2015
Ad-Hoc Disclosure according to Sec. 15 WpHG (German Securities Trading Act) of March 10, 2015
Wacker Chemie AG / Strategic Corporate Decisions / Company Structure
WACKER EXAMINES OPTIONS ON THE OWNERSHIP STRUCTURE OF SILTRONIC AG
Munich, Mar 10, 2015
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Additional Information
ISIN:
DE000WCH8881
WKN:
WCH888
Deutsche Boerse
: WCH
Ticker Bloomberg
CHM/WCK.GR
Ticker Reuters
CHE/WCHG.DE
Listing:
Frankfurt Stock Exchange (Frankfurter Wertpapierbörse), Official Market (Prime Standard)
Disclaimer:
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