14.01.2009 - Acquisition of 80% „Eternit-Werke Ludwig Hatschek AG“; New authorized capital Authorization to repurchase own shares; New member of the Supervisory Board In the annual general meeting of UIAG on January 14, 2009 the resolution passed to acquire a 80% share of Eternit-Werke Ludwig Hatschek AG (“Eternit). The investment will be made by means of increase of share capital against contribution in kind  - contribution of 800 Eternit shares by CROSS Industries AG, that is 40% of the Eternit share capital.  The acquisition of another 40% (total 80%) is made simultanousely. (The protest of a small shareholder regarding the resolution to capital increase was put on record). Eternit, located in Vöcklabruck, is the Austrian market leader for all products concerning the steep roof, and high quality products made of fibre-cement for roof and façade covering.   Another step in UIAG’s new strategy to acquire majority investments.   Further resolutions of the general meeting were related to the granting of authorized capital , the authorization of the Management Board to repurchase own shares up to maximal10% of the share capital. Karl Schmutzer, Managing Partner of Ceeburg GmbH was elected for the statutory maximum period of time into the Supervisory Board of UIAG.