31.08.05 —

Bensberg, Germany, 31 August 2005 – Girindus AG, a company listed in the Prime Segment of the German Stock Exchange and specialized in process development and the production of innovative drug and cosmetic actives, announced changes within management board and supervisory board.

The chairman of the management board of Girindus AG, Fritz Link, resigned from his position effective September 30, 2005 and shall be appointed as member of supervisory board with effect as of October 1, 2005. Robert F. Link, until now deputy chairman of the management board of Girindus AG, has been appointed as chairman of the management board with effect as of October 1, 2005. Simultaneously further replacements in the supervisory board will take place.

For more information please contact

Peter J. Bergsteiner,
Director Finance & Investor Relations
Girindus AG, 51402 Bensberg
T: +49 – (0)2204 – 926 - 900
F: +49 – (0)2204 – 926 - 990
pbergsteiner@girindus.com

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