Short media release

Biel, 30 April 2014, 7.00 a.m. The group of investors that has held the majority of shares of Mikron Holding AG up to now is terminating its shareholder pooling agreement with immediate effect. The members of the group of investors will not be obliged to submit a share purchase offer to all shareholders. No shareholder holding at least 3% of the voting rights has lodged an objection to the corresponding decision of the Swiss Takeover Board, which was communicated on 15 April.

Brief profile of the Mikron Group
The Mikron Group markets machining and automation solutions, enabling customers around the world to master their precision manufacturing processes. Rooted in a culture of Swiss innovation, Mikron is a leading supplier to the automotive, medical devices, pharmaceutical, consumer goods, writing instruments and watch-making industries. The two divisions, Mikron Automation and Mikron Machining, are based in Boudry and Agno, Switzerland, with additional production facilities in Germany, Singapore, China and the United States. The Mikron Group employs approximately 1100 people who work to provide Mikron customers with an experience that reflects over 100 years of leadership in high-performance and high-precision production. Mikron Holding AG is listed on SIX Swiss Exchange (MIKN).

Contact
Mikron Management AG, Martin Blom, CFO Mikron Group
Phone +41 62 916 69 60, ir.mma@mikron.com

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Investor Relations Calendar of Events
22 July 2014, 07.00 a.m. - Media release: Semiannual results 2014
22 January 2015, 7.00 a.m. - Media release: Preliminary volume figures for 2014
9 March 2015, 7.00 a.m. - Media release: Publication of the 2014 Annual Report
9 March 2015, 10.00 a.m. - Press Conference and Conference for Financial Analysts
16 April 2015, 4.00 p.m. - Annual General Meeting 2015

Except for the historical information contained herein, the statements in this media release are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties.

Mikron® is a trademark of Mikron Holding AG, Biel (Switzerland).

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