UNIWHEELS AG - Publication of inside information pursuant to Article 17.1 of the Market Abuse Regulation (MAR)

POLISH FINANCIAL SUPERVISION AUTHORITY

UNI - EN REPORT No 13 / 2016

Date of issue: 2016-09-21

Short name of the issuer

UNIWHEELS AG

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Publication of inside information pursuant to Article 17.1 of the Market Abuse Regulation (MAR)

Official market - legal basis

Unofficial market - legal basis

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Publication of inside information pursuant to Article 17.1 of the Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) Current report no. 13/2016 dated 21st September 2016 UNIWHEELS Group Strategy 2022 Germany-based alloy wheels manufacturer UNIWHEELS AG, listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange, presented its strategy until 2022 today. Mission 2022 As a leading manufacturer of alloy wheels, UNIWHEELS serves the international automobile industry (Automotive Segment), the aftermarket (Accessory segment) and international motorsport. Vision 2022 The UNIWHEELS Group is a technology leader on the global market of alloy wheels. In the fields of operations, UNIWHEELS sets industry standards which allow the group to replicate production facilities at all times while continuously optimizing their configuration and to act proactively according to market needs. Strategy 2022 Being the preferred development partner, the core of UNIWHEELS Strategy 2022 is “Technology Leadership”. The strategic programme consists of five strategic fields, which aim to ensure growth of the business as they focus on technological innovation and market expansion along with prudent management of costs, cash flows and capex planning: - Profitable and sustainable growth: increase of production capacity to over 14 million wheels through expansion of production plants; broaden customer base and increase of market share in Europe by 5% (Automotive); focus on premium customers with a high share of global exports and on increasing market share in Europe as well as expanding the production footprint into global markets - Excellent product quality and innovation: maintaining the R&D efforts with focus on lightweight solutions and position of technology leader for innovative and alternative materials; solutions with greater share of more complex wheel surfaces, forged wheels and wheels for motorsport; greater degree of customization; cooperate with suppliers, customers and universities of technology, proactive market research and monitoring - Operational excellence and process innovation: continuous improvement of effectiveness, quality and profitability at all production locations by the steady increase in automation, networking and standardization; implementation of best-in-class processes by improving material flows and automation to increase efficiency and earnings - A team-oriented corporate culture fostering innovation: promotion and development of workforce and improvement of internal processes, digitalization of divisions; nurture motivation and secure competencies; integrating CSR and sustainability throughout the value chain,; fostering strong corporate compliance and striving towards ethical, legal and fair behavior in all business transactions - Cost efficiency and solid financial position: cost efficiency along with high product quality and lean management and board structures; sound balance sheet structure and appropriate leverage as a foundation for growth and expansion, and stable cash flows with investor-oriented dividend policy; capital market orientation with a transparent and proactive investor communication UNWHEELS Strategy 2022 also involves following the key financial targets - Annual sales are to increase to over EUR 700 million - EBIT margin of over 10% - EBITDA margin of over 15% - ROCE of over 20% - Net debt/EBITDA ratio below 2.0x UNIWHEELS AG Gustav-Kirchhoff-Str. 10 67098 Bad Dürkheim Deutschland www.uniwheels.com

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UNIWHEELS AG

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UNIWHEELS AG

(short name of the issuer) (sector according to clasification of the WSE in Warsow)

67098 Bad Durkheim

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Gustav-Kirchhoff-Strasse 10-18

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SIGNATURE OF PERSONS REPRESENTING THE COMPANY

Date Name Position / Function Signature

2016-09-21 Czopp Executive Assistant CFO MC