Schlatter Industries : January 13, 2022 Schlatter strengthens strategic position in wire production plants

Ad hoc announcement pursuant to article 53 LR

Schlatter strengthens strategic position in wire production plants

S c h l i e r e n, 13 January 2022. The Schlatter Group is acquiring a majority stake of 51% in the Italian company Sokol Engineering S.r.l. With this takeover, effective from 1 January 2022, Schlatter is strengthening its strategic position in wire production plants and taking a further step towards becoming a comprehensive solution provider in the wire industry.

Sokol Engineering S.r.l., based in Tavagnacco (Udine), Italy, develops and builds a comprehensive range of wire production equipment such as cold rolling, wire drawing and stretching lines, generating net sales of EUR 3.0 million per year.

The new company of the Schlatter Group will continue and expand its existing activities under the name Schlatter Italia S.r.l.. The founder of the company, Mr. Sokol Haxhiaj, will continue to support the Schlatter Group as Managing Director and shareholder with his many years of experi- ence.

Schlatter's customers will benefit from the takeover with expanded system expertise and a comprehensive partner across the entire value chain.

Further information Schlatter Industries AG Werner Schmidli Chief Executive Officer Telephone +41 44 732 71 70 Mobile +41 79 343 62 62 werner.schmidli@schlattergroup.com

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The Schlatter Group is one of the leading specialists in plant engineering for resistance welding systems as well as weaving and finishing equipment for the production of paper machine clothing, wire fabrics and wire mesh. Thanks to its many years of experience in the field of plant technology, its innovative strength and its reliable service, the Schlatter Group - which is listed on the Swiss Reporting Standard of SIX Swiss Exchange - guarantees its customers a range of powerful and high-quality production equipment.

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