Acquisition of Hagemeyer

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REXEL’S OFFER FOR HAGEMEYER SUCCESSFUL

· 95.71% of Hagemeyer’s outstanding Shares and 97.13% of Hagemeyer’s outstanding Bonds
have been tendered under the Offer
· Recommended public offer for all Shares and Bonds in Hagemeyer declared unconditional
by Kelium, an indirect subsidiary of Rexel
· Post Closing Acceptance Period from 10 to 25 March 2008 to tender remaining Shares and
Bonds
· Kelium and Hagemeyer have applied for delisting of the Shares and the Bonds
· Kelium proposes new composition of Hagemeyer Boards
· Annual General Meeting of Shareholders to be held on 28 March 2008