With reference to Advent International's press release pursuant to Article 15, paragraph 4 of the Decree on Public Takeover Bids (Besluit openbare biedingen Wft) dated today, Mediq informs that Advent has increased its public offer for all issued and outstanding ordinary shares in Mediq, launched on 8 November 2012, from € 13.25 per share to € 14.00 per share.

The offer price of € 14.00 is final and will not be increased further. The offer price represents an increase of € 0.75 compared to the initial offer, representing a bid premium of 61.8% compared to the closing share price as at 21 September 2012, the day before the initial announcement.

On 4 January 2013, Advent extended the offer period, which initially expired that day, by two weeks until 18 January 2013 17:40 hours. At that point in time, in aggregate approximately 54% of the Mediq shares had been tendered. Pursuant to the Decree on Public Takeover Bids (Besluit openbare biedingen Wft) the offer period of the offer will, in connection with this price increase, be extended with seven business days from the moment of the increase. As a result thereof, the offer period will expire on 29 January 2013 17.40 hours.

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