P R E S S R E L E A S E K E N D R I O N N . V . 3 1 O C T O B E R 2 0 1 1 Court judgement in respect of the EU fine for Kendrion / Fardem is due on 16 November 2011

The General Court of the European Union in Luxembourg has announced that it will deliver its judgement at 9.15 a.m. on 16 November 2011 in the case brought by Kendrion N.V. (case number T-54/06) against the fine of EUR 34 million (excluding interest). This fine was imposed on 30 November 2005 by the European Commission on Kendrion N.V. for the infringement of European competition rules by its former subsidiary Fardem Packaging B.V. Judgement will also be delivered at the same time in the case brought by Fardem Packaging B.V. itself.

Profile of Kendrion N.V.

Kendrion N.V., a solution provider, develops, manufactures and markets innovative high-quality electromagnetic systems and components for customers all over the world. Kendrion's operations are carried out by four business units focused on specific market segments, namely Industrial Magnetic Systems, Industrial Drive Systems, Passenger Car Systems and Commercial Vehicle Systems.
Kendrion has leading positions in a number of business-to-business niche markets. Germany is
Kendrion's main market, although other countries are becoming increasingly important.

Kendrion's activities

Kendrion develops advanced electromagnetic solutions for industrial applications. These are used by customers all over the world in systems such as lifts, door-locking systems, industrial
robots, medical equipment, electrical switchbox systems, diesel engines, air-conditioning installations, motor cooling systems and beverage dispensers. Kendrion's key customers
include a.o. Bosch, Siemens, Daimler, Continental, Delphi, Evobus, Hyundai and Yutong.
Kendrion's shares are listed on NYSE Euronext's Amsterdam market.
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The Board
Piet Veenema - Chief Executive Officer
Eiko Ris - Chief Financial Officer
Heinz Freitag - Chief Operating Officer

For more information:

Kendrion N.V. Mr P. Veenema Utrechtseweg 33
3704 HA ZEIST
THE NETHERLANDS
Tel: +31 - 30 - 699.72.68
Fax: +31 - 30 - 695.11.65
Website: www.kendrion.com

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