VAT : Media release - on Block Sale of VAT Shares by Partners Group

Media Release

Haag, September 28, 2017

VAT Group AG (VAT) has been informed that the funds managed and/or advised by Partners Group, which thus far held approximately 23.07% of the VAT share capital, yesterday after close of trading on SIX Swiss Exchange sold 3,000,000 VAT shares (representing 10% of the VAT share capital) to Mr. Rudolf Maag.

Accordingly, upon settlement Partners Group will continue to hold approximately 13.07% of the VAT share capital.

VAT is pleased to have Mr. Rudolf Maag as another experienced material shareholder who has a keen interest in the long-term successful development of our company.

For further information please contact: VAT Group AG

Corporate Communications & Investor Relations Michel R. Gerber

T +41 81 772 42 55

investors@vat.ch

ABOUT VAT GROUP AG

VAT is the leading global developer, manufacturer and supplier of high-end vacuum valves. VAT vacuum valves are mission-critical components for advanced manufacturing processes of innovative products used in daily life such as portable devices, flat screen monitors or solar panels. VAT is organized into three different reporting segments: Valves, Global Service and Industry offering high-end vacuum valves, multi-valve modules, edge-welded bellows and related value-added services for an array of vacuum applications. VAT Group is a global player with over 1,800 employees and main manufacturing sites in Haag (Switzerland), Penang (Malaysia) and Arad (Romania). Net sales in the financial year 2016 amounted to CHF 508 million.

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