Ad Hoc: Constantia Packaging B.V. Owns More Than 90 % Of Ordinary Shares In Constantia Packaging AG (WBAG:COV)

Constantia Packaging AG (WBAG:COV) Today Constantia Packaging AG was officially informed by its major share holder that Constantia Packaging B.V. has obtained the voting rights for more than 90 % of ordinary shares in Constantia Packaging AG. Share ownership of Constantia Packaging B.V. has increased from 81,70 % up to more than 90 %.

After the third quarter 2008 Constantia Packaging AG reinforced its outlook 2008. The company expects full-year sales to increase to around € 2.1 billion, EBITDA to more than € 280 million and EBIT to more than € 175 million.

Constantia Packaging AG, which is listed on the Vienna Stock Exchange, has activities in the Aluminum, Corrugated Board and Flexible Packaging segments. Approximately 8,400 employees working in 20 countries in Europe, Asia and North America produce primary aluminum and semi-finished aluminum products, plastic and aluminum packaging, labels, paper and corrugated board for the pharmaceutical, beverage, food, automotive and aerospace industries, among others

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Constantia Packaging AG

Veronika Zügel Communications

Wolfgang Schwaiger Martin Schneeweiss Investor Relations
Hanno M. Bästlein Chief Executive Officer

Opernring 17, A-1010 Vienna Tel.: +43 (01) 588 55-0 Fax: +43 (01) 588 55-106 E-mail: ir@constantia-packaging.com Web site: www.constantia-packaging.com

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