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United
Internet raises stake in Versatel AG.
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14.01.2008
Montabaur, January 14, 2008. United Internet AG (ISIN DE0005089031) today acquired parcels of shares in Versatel AG and now holds a total of 25.05% of the capital stock of Versatel AG, Berlin. The average price per share for total 11,022,000 shares amounts to EUR 16.28.
With this equity acquisition United Internet is pursuing a strategic positioning as part of the expected further consolidation of the German DSL market. United Internet is keeping its options open, also with regard to a further increase in its stake in Versatel AG.
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Further inquiry note:
Marcus Schaps
Head of Press and Public Relations
United Internet AG
Elgendorfer Strasse 57
56410 Montabaur
Germany
Tel: +49 2602/96-1076
Fax: +49 2602/96-1013
E-mail: mschaps@united-internet.de
Internet: www.united-internet.de
Branche: Telecommunications Services
ISIN: DE0005089031
WKN: 508903
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