PRESS RELEASE : Wienerberger: Placement of treasury shares successfully completed

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Company Information 
 
Vienna - NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, 
IN WHOLE OR IN PART, INTO OR IN THE UNITED STATES, CANADA, AUSTRALIA, SOUTH 
AFRICA OR JAPAN OR ANY OTHER JURISDICTION IN WHICH OFFERS OR SALES WOULD BE 
PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW. 
 
 
 
* Funds from sale will be used to pursue growth strategy, particularly in water 
  and energy management 
* Strong interest among Austrian and international institutional investors due 
  to sustainable and resilient business model 
* Gross disposal proceeds of approximately EUR 81.25 million 
 
 
On August 31, 2021 the Managing Board of Wienerberger AG has decided to offer 
treasury shares of the Company to institutional investors by means of an 
accelerated private placement (accelerated bookbuilding) and subject to an 
exclusion of acquisition (subscription) rights of existing shareholders. The 
placement of treasury shares was successfully completed. 
 
The Managing Board of Wienerberger AG announces that 2,500,000 treasury shares, 
i. e. 2.2% of the Company's share capital, were successfully placed with 
institutional investors by means of an accelerated private placement 
(accelerated bookbuilding). The sale price per share amounts to EUR 32.50, gross 
sale proceeds total approx. EUR 81.25 million. Closing is intended for September 
3, 2021. 
 
Heimo Scheuch, CEO of Wienerberger AG, explains: "The sale of our treasury 
shares by means of an accelerated private placement was accepted by the market 
with great interest. It reflects the commitment of Wienerberger to the 
appropriate growth opportunities, and thereby creates sustainable added value 
for their investors. In response to the impacts of climate change and the 
scarcity of the resource water in the right quality, we will consistently pursue 
our sustainable growth strategy in line with ambitious ESG criteria and with a 
focus on innovation, sustainability and digitalization. Wienerberger is already 
contributing significantly to the improvement of energy efficiency and water 
management with its innovative building materials solutions in the new 
construction and renovation sectors. In addition, the value creation from our 
announced acquisitions and the success of our ongoing transformation into a 
full-service provider of smart system solutions, particularly in energy and 
water management, will continue to ensure continuous earnings growth." 
 
The successful sale of treasury shares minimized the placement and market risk 
through a placement procedure that is recognized and tested on the international 
capital market. The swift placement of shares enabled the positive market 
environment to be utilized in the interests of the Company and its shareholders. 
The demand from institutional investors was very strong and the final order 
volume was oversubscribed several times. 
 
 
Zwtl.: Legal Notice 
 
 
This publication is not for publication or distribution or release, directly or 
indirectly, in or into the United States of America (including its territories 
and possessions, any state of the United States and the District of Columbia), 
Canada, Australia, South Africa, Japan or any other jurisdiction where such an 
announcement would be unlawful. The distribution of this publication may be 
restricted by law in certain jurisdictions and persons into whose possession 
this document or other information referred to herein comes should inform 
themselves about and observe any such restriction. Any failure to comply with 
these restrictions may constitute a violation of the securities laws of any such 
jurisdiction. No action has been taken that would permit an offering of the 
treasury shares or possession or distribution of this publication in any 
jurisdiction where action for that purpose is required. 
 
This publication does not constitute or form part of an offer for sale or 
solicitation of an offer to purchase or subscribe for securities in the United 
States, Canada, Australia, South Africa, Japan or any other jurisdiction and the 
securities referred to herein have not been registered under the securities laws 
of any such jurisdiction. The treasury shares have not been and will not be 
registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the 
"Securities Act"), or under the securities laws of any State or any other 
jurisdiction of the United States, and may not be offered or sold, directly or 
indirectly, in the United States except pursuant to an exemption from, or in a 
transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of, the Securities Act 
and in compliance with all applicable securities laws of any State or any other 
jurisdiction of the United States. No public offering of securities is being 
made in the United States or in any other jurisdiction. 
 
This publication has been prepared solely for the purpose of complying with 
mandatory laws. The information set forth herein must not be distributed in any 
jurisdiction where such distribution is unlawful, and any recipients are 
requested to inform themselves about and to observe such restrictions. 
 
A sale of the shares referred to herein by Wienerberger AG will only be made in 
accordance with all applicable corporate and securities laws. 
 
Any shares referred to herein will exclusively be offered or sold in reliance on 
any applicable exemptions from prospectus or registration requirements in any 
jurisdiction. In member states of the European Economic Area, this publication 
is only addressed to and directed at persons who are 'qualified investors' 
within the meaning of Article 2(e) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1129 (as amended, the 
"Prospectus Regulation"). In the United Kingdom, this publication is only 
addressed to and directed at qualified investors within the meaning of the 
Prospectus Regulation, as it forms part of domestic law by virtue of the 
European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018, as amended ("EUWA"), who are persons (i) 
who have professional experience in matters relating to investments falling 
within Article 19(5) (investment professionals) of the Financial Services and 
Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) Order 2005 (as amended, the "Order"), 
(ii) falling within article 49(2)(a) to (d) (high net worth companies, 
incorporated associations, etc.) of the Order, or (iii) to whom it may otherwise 
be lawfully communicated; any other persons in the United Kingdom should not 
take any action on the basis of this publication and should not act on or rely 
on it. 
 
This publication does not constitute a recommendation concerning the private 
placement. Potential investors should consult their professional advisors as to 
the suitability of the private placement for the entity or person concerned. 
 
Each of the banks accompanying the placement is acting for the Company only in 
connection with the private placement and no one else, and will not be 
responsible to anyone other than the Company for providing the protections 
offered to clients nor for providing advice in relation to the private placement 
treasury shares or the private placement, the contents of this publication or 
any transaction, arrangement or other matter referred to in this publication. 
 
In connection with the private placement, the banks accompanying the placement 
or any of their respective affiliates may take up a portion of the treasury 
shares as a principal position and in that capacity may retain, purchase, sell 
or offer to sell for its own account such treasury shares and other securities 
of the Company or related investments in connection with the private placement 
or otherwise. The Managers do not intend to disclose the extent of any such 
investment or transactions otherwise than in accordance with any legal or 
regulatory obligations to do so. 
 
 
Zwtl.: Wienerberger Group 
 
 
The Wienerberger Group is a leading international provider of smart solutions 
for the entire building envelope and for infrastructure. Wienerberger is the 
world's largest producer of bricks (Porotherm, Terca) and the market leader in 
clay roof tiles (Koramic, Tondach) in Europe as well as concrete pavers 
(Semmelrock) in Eastern Europe. In pipe systems (Steinzeug-Keramo ceramic pipes 
and Pipelife plastic pipes), the company is one of the leading suppliers in 
Europe. With its total of 197 production sites, the Wienerberger Group generated 
revenues of EUR 3.4 billion and EBITDA LFL of EUR 566 million in 2020. 
 
 
 
Further inquiry note: 
Claudia Hajdinyak, Head of Corporate Communications Wienerberger AG 
t [phone] | [e-mail] 
 
Elisabeth Falkner, Head of Investor Relations Wienerberger AG 
t [phone] - 10221 | [e-mail] 
 
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