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Restructuring & Recapitalisations / Wienerberger successfully places EUR 210.1 million capital increase (E)

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These materials are not being issued in the United States of America
and should not be distributed to United States persons or
publications with a general circulation in the United States. These
materials are not an offer for sale of the securities in the United
States. No public offering of the securities will be made in the
United States. The securities have not been registered under the U.S.
Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and may
not be sold in the United States absent registration or an exemption
from registration under the Securities Act.
Not for distribution in the United States, Canada, Japan or
Australia.
A prospectus prepared in accordance with the Austrian Capital Markets
Act was filed with Oesterreichische Kontrollbank AG and published by
short notice in the "Amtsblatt zur Wiener Zeitung" on 18 May 2004. In
connection with the offering of shares of Wienerberger AG only
information contained in the prospectus is binding and relevant.
Wienerberger successfully places EUR 210.1 million capital increase
- New shares priced at EUR 26.0 per share
- Greenshoe for up to 10% of the issue size 
- Fresh capital will be used for accelerated growth
New shares successfully placed
Wienerberger AG (Vienna Stock Exchange: WIE, Reuters: WBSV.VI,
Bloomberg: WIE AV) has successfully placed 8,080,748 new ordinary
shares, representing 12.5% of the company's issued share capital, and
8,888,823 new ordinary shares if the greenshoe is exercised in full.
In total EUR 210.1 million capital (EUR 231.1 million with full
exercise of greenshoe) was raised at EUR 26.0 per share through a
combined rights and global offering. The proceeds of the capital
increase will be used to accelerate Wienerberger’s growth program,
including the announced early acquisition of the remaining 50% of
Koramic Roofing. The offering is expected to close on June 8, subject
to customary closing conditions.
Rising share price during bookbuilding
The shares were priced at EUR 26.0 per share and placed with a broad
range of new and existing Austrian, continental European, UK and US
investors. During the bookbuilding phase, the share price steadily
increased by approximately 5% following the announcement, reflecting
broad investor interest in Wienerberger’s strategy, and track record
in delivering profitable growth.
Greenshoe 
The rights subscription and global offer periods closed on 2 June
2004. The new shares are expected to start trading on the Vienna
Stock Exchange on 8 June 2004 and are entitled to the full dividend
for the 2004 financial year. Wienerberger has granted CA IB / Bank
Austria Creditanstalt and UBS Investment Bank, the Joint Lead
Managers and Joint Bookrunners, a greenshoe for up to 10% of the
issue size or 808,075 new shares for a period of up to 30 days.
Accelerated growth and value creation
Commenting on the capital increase, Wolfgang Reithofer, CEO of
Wienerberger said: "We are delighted with the success of this capital
increase. Wienerberger is now able to accelerate its profitable
growth strategy and continue to deliver value to our existing and new
shareholders."
Leader in bricks and roof tiles
Wienerberger is the largest producer of bricks in the world and the
second largest manufacturer of roof tiles in Europe. The Group is
present in the hollow and facing brick markets and in the clay and
concrete roof tile segments. In addition, the Group manufactures clay
and concrete pavers.
Strong earnings growth in 2003
For the year ended December 31, 2003 Wienerberger reported revenues
of EUR 1,826.9 million (+10% from 2002), EBITDA of EUR 349.9 million
(+16%), operating profit of EUR 190.2 million (+25%) and earnings per
share adjusted for goodwill amortization of EUR 2.01 (+28%).
Wienerberger Management is dedicated to high standards of Investor
Relations and Corporate Governance.
Wienerberger AG
The Managing Board
Vienna, June 3, 2004
end of announcement        euro adhoc 03.06.2004

Further inquiry note:

For additional information contact:
Thomas Melzer, Public and Investor Relations
T +43(1)60192-463 | communication@wienerberger.com

Branche: Building materials
ISIN: AT0000831706
WKN: 083170
Index: ATX, ATX Prime, WBI
Börsen: Wiener Börse AG / official dealing

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