Ad hoc: VOGT electronic AG: VOGT electronic AG strengthens North America business by cooperation with Sumida

26. November 2008VOGT electronic AG / Contract / Ad hoc: VOGT electronic AG strengthens North America business by cooperation with Sumida Ad hoc announcement according to Â§15 WpHG processed and transmitted by Hugin. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------- Obernzell, November 26, 2008 The Management Board of VOGT electronic AG decided to transfer all shares of its affiliated company in the US, VOGT North America Inc., to Sumida SECL. Sumida, a Japanese manufacturer of electronic components based in Tokyo, is the majority shareholder of VOGT electronic AG since 2006. After completion of this transaction the products of VOGT will be distributed by Sumida in North America. Sumida has many years of experience in the US market and has established a country wide sales organization. The access to the market offered by Sumida generates new chances for VOGT in customer acquisition. The deconsolidation of VOGT North America Inc. will have a positive impact on the financial results of the Group.in 2008. VOGT electronic AG The Management Board, November 26, 2008 For any further information please contact VOGT electronic AG Annette Stiefler VOGT electronic Platz 1 D-94130 Obernzell Tel.: 08591 / 937 121 Fax: 08591 / 937 103 Mail: ir@vogt-electronic.com --- End of Message --- VOGT electronic AG VOGT electronic Platz 1 Obernzell Germany WKN: 765933; ISIN: DE0007659336; Index: CDAX; Listed: Amtlicher Markt in Frankfurter WertpapierbÃ¶rse, Freiverkehr in BÃ¶rse Stuttgart, Amtlicher Markt in Bayerische BÃ¶rse MÃ¼nchen, Freiverkehr in BÃ¶rse Berlin, Freiverkehr in Hanseatische WertpapierbÃ¶rse zu Hamburg, General Standard in Frankfurter WertpapierbÃ¶rse;