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AUGUSTA Technologie AG Sells Sensortechnics Group, continuing its clear focus on the Vision segment

• First Sensor acquires 100 percent of interests in Sensortechnics Group

• Purchase price approximately EUR 67 million

• Consistent focusing on fast-growing and high-margin Vision segment

Munich, September 29, 2011. Today, digital imaging specialist AUGUSTA Technologie AG (ISIN DE000A0D6612) agreed to sell 100 percent of the interests in Sensortechnics GmbH, headquartered in Puchheim, Germany, and its subsidiaries to Prime Standard-listed First Sensor AG (ISIN: DE0007201907), headquartered in Berlin, Germany. The transaction is expected to be completed at the earliest in four to six weeks, following the suc- cessful implementation of a capital increase at First Sensor AG. The agreed purchase price amounts to approxi- mately EUR 67 million. This includes an earn-out component of EUR 5 million that is linked to the profitability in

2011 and a loan of about EUR 5 million that AUGUSTA provides First Sensor until the end of April 2013 at a standard market rate of interest.

For the sale of the Sensortechnics Group, AUGUSTA conducted a structured bidding process at an international scale. Discussions were held with many strategic and financial investors. The contract was awarded to the long- term-oriented strategic investor First Sensor, which submitted the most attractive offer.

For the Sensortechnics Group, sales revenues of almost EUR 60 million and earnings before interest, tax, depreci- ation and amortization (EBITDA) of almost EUR 10 million are expected for 2011. Sensortechnics GmbH, whose subsidiaries include companies like Elbau GmbH and Klay Instruments B.V., has some 270 employees and consti- tutes the core of AUGUSTA's “Sensors” segment. The sale of the Sensortechnics Group represents a milestone in the strategic focusing on the fast-growing and high-margin “Vision” segment (digital image processing).

AUGUSTA intends to become the global leading company in vision technologies. The sales proceeds give

AUGUSTA significantly more leeway for further acquisitions in the Vision segment.

AUGUSTA Technologie AG

Stefanie Zimmermann

Investor Relations & Corporate Communications

Willy-Brandt-Platz 3, D-81829 Munich

Tel: +49 (0)89 4357155-19

Fax: +49 (0)89 4357155-59

E-mail: investor-relations@augusta-ag.com

The Company

AUGUSTA Technologie AG is an integrated technology company with a focus on niche markets of digital image processing and optical sensors.

The core segment Vision focuses on the supply of digital cameras and optical sensor systems for automa- tion and enhancing quality, safety and efficiency. This business segment addresses a wide range of applica-

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tions in different industries including manufacturing, health care and transportation technology. Digital film cameras for the media and entertainment market are a new niche segment addressed by the company.

The service spectrum in the Sensors segment ranges from microsystems technology to complex sensor systems to mobile measurement systems. The main areas of application are medical technology, machinery and plant engineering, the automotive industry and the aviation and aerospace industries.

AUGUSTA generated group revenues totaling EUR 129.3 million and earnings before interest, tax, deprecia- tion and amortization (EBITDA) of EUR 20.1 million in financial year 2010.

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