MAN has access to over 20% of Scania voting rights

MAN AG / Strategic Company Decision

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MAN AG has bought call options on the stock of the Swedish commercial
vehicle manufacturer Scania AB. Together with its existing interest of
13.35% and 17.22% of the voting rights, MAN now has access to more than 20%
of all the voting rights offered by Scania’s capital. This move by MAN
underscores the company’s long-term strategic interest in its Scania
investment.

MAN Aktiengesellschaft  
The Executive Board
24.12.2008  Financial News transmitted by DGAP