Leica Camera AG: Lisa Germany Holding GmbH requests squeeze-out resolution and intends conclusion of domination and profit transfer agreement

Ad hoc announcement according to § 15 WpHG

Lisa Germany Holding GmbH, Frankfurt, directly holds approx. 97.56 % (= 16,096,478 no-par value shares) of the share capital of Leica Camera AG.

In accordance with § 327a of the German Stock Corporation Act (Aktiengesetz), Lisa Germany Holding GmbH informed Leica Camera AG today that it requests that the company's general meeting shall resolve upon the shares of the minority shareholders being transferred to Lisa Germany Holding GmbH in exchange for an appropriate cash compensation.

Additionally, Lisa Germany Holding GmbH today informed Leica Camera AG that it intends to enter into negotiations with Leica Camera AG on the conclusion of a domination and profit transfer agreement with Leica Camera AG as the dependent company and Lisa Germany Holding GmbH as the dominating company.

Contact: Andreas Dippel / Phone direct +49 6442 - 208 403 / Fax direct +49 6442 - 208 455 / andreas.dippel@leica-camera.com