Creation of authorised capital for the planned capital increase

The authorisation was accepted with a majority vote of 99,9 %. VERBUND AG welcomes the positive decision of its shareholders, especially those of its major shareholders, the Republic of Austria, EVN, Wiener Stadtwerke and TIWAG. Today's EGM forms the basis for the planned capital increase in Q4 2010.

Based on the resolution of the Council of Ministers on 31 August 2010, the Austrian parliament is scheduled to enact the enabling act for the participation of the Republic of Austria in the capital increase in its meeting on 21 October 2010. The exercise of the authorised capital is conditional upon the effectiveness of the enabling act and the participation of the Republic of Austria in the capital increase.

The capital increase should give VERBUND AG more flexibility to implement its long-term investment plan while concurrently strengthening its capital structure and securing a solid rating.

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