Dusseldorf, May 11, 2012 - Pfleiderer AG (ISIN DE0006764749) and Hans H. Overdiek have terminated his contract as CEO of the company. The required appointment of a second Board Member will be announced in due course. The restructuring of Pfleiderer AG proceeds as planned.

About Pfleiderer:
The Pfleiderer AG (ISIN DE 0006764749) is one of the world's leading producers of engineered wood. The company employs approximately 4,900 people and operates 16 locations in North America, Western and Eastern Europe producing engineered wood, surface finished products and laminate flooring. Pfleiderer is a preferred partner of the furniture industry, specialist and home improvement stores, and interior design suppliers. In fiscal year 2010, the Group generated consolidated revenues of approximately €1.5 billion.www.pfleiderer.com

Contact:
Analysts/Investors:
Pfleiderer AG
Lothar Sindel (Vice President Investor Relations)
Tel.: +49 (0) 211 - 929 638-20
E-Mail: lothar.sindel@pfleiderer.com

Media:
Brunswick Group GmbH
Sabine Morgenthal
Tel.: + 49 (0) 69 - 2400-5517

Christian Weyand
Tel.: +49 (0) 69 - 2400-5511
E-Mail: Pfleiderer@brunswickgroup.com

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