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DEAG: Approval granted by the merger control authorities for Sony Music
Entertainment's participation in DEAG Classics

Berlin - 06.08.2009 -DEAG Deutsche Entertainment AG (ISIN DE000A0Z23G6)
informs that as of today all conditions precedent have been met for Sony
Music Entertainment's 49 percent participation in DEAG Classics AG. In
particular the merger control authorities have cleared the transaction. The
participation of Sony Music Entertainment in the European classic business
of DEAG therefore can be carried out as planned with effect of August 6,
2009.

Peter Schwenkow, CEO of DEAG, will also remain CEO of the future
cooperative venture, in which DEAG continues to hold 51 percent of the
shares. The new partners in the classical business will now be able to
market artists together internationally in the context of a 360 degree
approach. This offers DEAG Classics considerable potential for the
expansion of its activities within Europe and beyond. As a result the
company also expects positive effects for the artist acquisition and
loyalty. The response to the transaction from the artist circle already has
been exceedingly positive. Of course DEAG Classics will continue to
completely fulfil all existing contracts with artists and other music
companies.

In addition to the operative and strategic advantages, the transfer of
shares will lead to positive effects for the results, liquidity and equity
ratio in the business year 2009.



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Email: deag@edicto.de


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Language:     English
Issuer:       DEAG Deutsche Entertainment Aktiengesellschaft
              Potsdamer Straße 58
              10785 Berlin
              Deutschland
Phone:        +49 (0)30 / 810 75-0
Fax:          +49 (0)30 / 810 75-519
E-mail:       info@deag.de
Internet:     www.deag.de
ISIN:         DE0005513907
WKN:          551390
Listed:       Regulierter Markt in Frankfurt (Prime Standard); Freiverkehr
              in Berlin, München, Düsseldorf, Stuttgart, Hamburg
 
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