EANS-Voting Rights: SHW AG
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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Notification of voting rights transmitted by euro adhoc. The issuer is responsible for the content of this announcement. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Announcement according to Article 21, Section 1 of the WpHG (share) The following companies, with regard to their respective shareholding in SHW AG, Aalen/Germany, have notified us by voting rights notification pursuant to sections 21 para. 1, 22 of the German Securities Trading Act (WpHG) as follows: 1. SMALLCAP World Fund, Inc. On 11 July 2011, the stake of SMALLCAP World Fund, Inc., Los Angeles/California/USA, in the voting rights in SHW AG exceeded the threshold of 3%. On that date, SMALLCAP World Fund, Inc. held 3,93% (230.000 ordinary shares (Stammaktien)) in relation to all voting rights in SHW AG. 2. Capital Research and Management Company On 11 July 2011, the stake of Capital Research and Management Company, Los Angeles/California/USA, in the voting rights in SHW AG exceeded the threshold of 3%. On that date, Capital Research and Management Company held 3,93% (230.000 ordinary shares (Stammaktien)) in relation to all voting rights in SHW AG. 3,93% (230.000 ordinary shares) of all voting rights in SHW AG were attributed to Capital Research and Management Company pursuant to section 22 (1) sent. 1 no. 6 WpHG. Of those voting rights arising from 230.000 ordinary shares, voting rights arising from 230.000 ordinary shares (3,93%) were held by SMALLCAP World Fund Inc. which is thus a shareholder holding a stake of 3% or more in the voting rights in SHW AG. SHW AG The Management Board Further inquiry note: Michael Schickling Head of Investor Relations und Corporate Communications Tel.: +49 (0) 7361 502 462 E-Mail: michael.schickling@shw.de end of announcement euro adhoc -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- issuer: SHW AG Wilhelmstr. 67 D-73433 Aalen phone: +49 7361 502-1 FAX: +49 7361 502-674 mail: ir@shw.de WWW: http://www.shw.de sector: Automotive Equipment ISIN: DE000A1JBPV9 indexes: stockmarkets: regulated dealing/prime standard: Frankfurt, free trade: Stuttgart, Düsseldorf language: English
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