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15.01.2008

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Syzygy AG acquires internationally renowned Interactive Agency

- Syzygy AG takes over 80 per cent of the shares of Hi-ReS! Ltd., London
- Further strengthening of the creative competence in the British market

Frankfurt, January 15, 2008
Upon approval by the Supervisory Board, the Syzygy AG Management Board today
signed a purchase agreement over 80 per cent of the shares of London-based
creative agency Hi-ReS! Ltd. The acquisition is effective immediately. Both
parties have agreed to keep the purchase price confidential.

Hi-ReS! (Handsome information - Radical entertainment Systems!) was founded by
the two Germans Florian Schmitt and Alexandra Jugovic in 1999. The design-
studio is one of the world´s leading interactive agencies and enjoys an
outstanding reputation in the branch of business.
Hi-ReS! was honoured with numerous creative accolades, including a BAFTA and
two Cyber Lions in Cannes.

The transaction is part of Syzygy´s growth strategy. The acquisition shall
further enhance the creative potential of the Syzygy Group particularly in the
British market. Hi-ReS! stays an independent unit within the Group and keeps
its own, well established name. The client list includes top brands such as
Adidas, Diesel, Dolce & Gabbana, EMI, Nokia and Sony.

Further inquiry note:
Syzygy AG
Investor Relations
Im Atzelnest 3
61352 Bad Homburg / Germany
Tel.: +49 (0) 61 72 / 9488-251
Fax: +49 (0) 61 72 / 9488-272
E-Mail: [email protected]
http://www.syzygy.net

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emitter: Syzygy AG
Im Atzelnest 3
D-61352 Bad Homburg
phone: +49(0)6172 9488-100
FAX: +49(0)6172 9488-272
mail: [email protected]
WWW: http://www.syzygy.net
sector: Online
ISIN: DE0005104806
indexes: CDAX, Prime All Share, Technologie All Share
stockmarkets: regulated dealing/prime standard: Börse Frankfurt, free trade:
Börse Berlin, Börse Hamburg, Börse Stuttgart, Börse Düsseldorf,
Börse Hannover, Börse München
language: English

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