Paul Hyland leaves the Company by mutual agreement - Martin Goetzeler appointed as successor

Aachen, Germany, February 18, 2013 - AIXTRON SE (ISIN DE000A0WMPJ6), a leading provider of deposition equipment to the global semiconductor industry announced today that Paul Hyland, AIXTRON SE's President and CEO will leave the Company by mutual agreement with effect as of February 28, 2013 for personal reasons.

AIXTRON's Supervisory Board also announced today the appointment of Mr Martin Goetzeler, an internationally experienced top manager and industry expert, as Mr Hyland's successor. Mr Goetzeler will join the Company on March 1, 2013.

Mr Goetzeler's extensive experience in the target markets of AIXTRON will further strengthen AIXTRON's technology leading position in a period of considerable market change. Mr Hyland and Mr Goetzeler will work together to ensure a smooth transition.

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