euro adhoc: Österreichische Post AG / other / Austrian Post: Over-allotment option fully exercised

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02.06.2006

Any distribution into or within the USA, Canada, Japan or Australia
is not permitted.

The over-allotment option (greenshoe option) in connection with the
IPO of Austrian Post has been exercised in full by the syndicate
banks. The number of shares of Austrian Post sold by Österreichische
Industrieholding AG (ÖIAG) in the context of the IPO has therefore
increased by 2,800,000 to a total of 34,300,000, resulting in a total
free float of 49%.

As a result of the exercise of the over-alloment option, the gross
proceeds to ÖIAG from its sale of 49% of the shares in Austrian Post
have increased by EUR 53.2m.

This communication is directed only at persons (I) who are outside
the United Kingdom or (II) who have professional experience in
matters relating to investments falling within article 19(5) of the
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) Order
2005 (as amended) (the "Order") or (III) who fall within article
49(2)(a) to (d) ("high net worth companies, unincorporated
associations etc.") of the Order (all such persons together being
referred to as "Relevant Persons"). Any person who is not a Relevant
Person must not act or rely on this communication or any of its
contents. Any investment or investment activity to which this
communication relates is available only to Relevant Persons and will
be engaged in only with Relevant Persons.

THIS PRESS RELEASE OR THE INFORMATION CONTAINED THEREIN IS NOT BEING
ISSUED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND SHOULD NOT BE DISTRIBUTED
TO PUBLICATIONS WITH A GENERAL CIRCULATION IN THE UNITED STATES. THIS
DOCUMENT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN OFFER OR INVITATION TO SUBSCRIBE FOR
OR PURCHASE ANY SECURITIES. THE SECURITIES OF OESTERREICHISCHE POST
AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE UNITED STATES
SECURITIES LAWS AND MAY NOT BE OFFERED, SOLD OR DELIVERED WITHIN THE
UNITED STATES ABSENT REGISTRATION UNDER OR AN APPLICABLE EXEMPTION
FROM THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE UNITED STATES SECURITIES
LAWS.

end of announcement euro adhoc 02.06.2006 12:10:30
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Further inquiry note:
Österreichische Post AG
Corporate Communications
Public Relations
Michael Homola
Tel.: +43 (0) 1 515 51 - 32010
E-Mail: michael.homola@post.at

Österreichische Industrieholding AG
Mag. Anita Bauer
Dresdner Straße 87, 1200 Wien
Tel.: +43 (0) 1 711 14-602

Branche: Transport
ISIN: AT0000APOST4
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