DGAP-PVR: Axel Springer AG: Release according to Article 26, Section 1 of the WpHG [the German Securities Trading Act] with the objective of Europe-wide distribution


Axel Springer AG  / Release of a notification pursuant to Sec. 26 para. 1 sent. 1 WpHG (German Securities Trading Act)

05.10.2010 18:23 

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WKN 550135
ISIN DE0005501357

Release of a notification pursuant to Sec. 26 para. 1 sent. 1 WpHG (German 
Securities Trading Act):

On October 4, 2010, we were informed by Deutsche Bank AG, Frankfurt am
Main, Germany:

Pursuant to section 21 (1) WpHG ('German Securities Trading Act'), we
hereby notify that the percentage of voting rights of Deutsche Bank AG,
Frankfurt, Germany, in Axel Springer AG, Axel-Springer-Straße 65, 10888
Berlin, Germany, fell below the thresholds of 5% and 3% on 28 September
2010 and amounts to 0% (zero voting rights) as per this date.

Furthermore, pursuant to sections 21 (1), 24 WpHG, we hereby notify that
the percentage of voting rights of Deutsche Bank Luxembourg SA, Luxembourg,
in Axel Springer AG, Axel-Springer-Straße 65, 10888 Berlin, Germany, fell
below the thresholds of 5% and 3% on 28 September 2010 and amounts to 0%
(zero voting rights) as per this date.

Berlin, October 2010

Axel Springer Aktiengesellschaft



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Language:     English
Company:      Axel Springer AG
              Axel-Springer-Straße 65
              10888 Berlin
              Deutschland
Internet:     www.axelspringer.de
 
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