Heidelberger Druckmaschinen : Ad hoc - Notification pursuant to Article 17 MAR

January 29, 2021

Ad hoc - Notification pursuant to Article 17 MAR of

HEIDELBERGER DRUCKMASCHINEN Aktiengesellschaft,

Heidelberg

(ISIN DE0007314007)

Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG

Sale of Gallus Group to benpac holding ag not completed

Heidelberg, January 29, 2021

The sale of the Gallus Group by Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) to the Swiss company benpac holding ag has not been completed. At today's scheduled closing, benpac holding ag did not make the agreed purchase price payment of EUR 120 million, although all conditions were met. Gallus will remain with Heidelberg. Heidelberg will assert its rights.

Further information:

Corporate Communications

Thomas Fichtl

Telefon: [phone]

Telefax: [phone]

E-Mail:[e-mail]

Investor Relations

Robin Karpp

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone] 67120

E-Mail:[e-mail]

Important note:

This press release contains forward-looking statements based on assumptions and estimations by the Management Board of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen Aktiengesellschaft. Even though the Management Board is of the opinion that those assumptions and estimations are realistic, the actual future development and results may deviate substantially from these forward-looking statements due to various factors, such as changes in the macroeconomic situation, in the exchange rates, in the interest rates, and in the print media industry. Heidelberger Druckmaschinen Aktiengesellschaft gives no warranty and does not assume liability for any damages in case the future development and the projected results do not correspond with the forward-looking statements contained in this press release.

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