Bobst Group S.A. issued very successfully a bond of CHF 250 million with a coupon of 5 percent and a tenor of 6 years yesterday. Payment date will be June 22, 2009. The proceeds will be used as reserve of cash for general corporate purposes.
After communication of the issuance of the bond, SIX Swiss Exchange suspended the shares of Bobst Group Ltd. from trading until the market close yesterday, without giving any reason. SIX Swiss Exchange confirmed vis-à-vis Bobst Group S.A. that they suspended trading exclusively because of the launch of the bond. Due to principle considerations SIX Swiss Exchange refused any further comments on the unjustified trading halt, which in the view of Bobst Group S.A. was not justified.


Bobst Group SA, Lausanne/Prilly, May 27, 2009


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