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Absolute Capital Management Holdings Limited,
Cayman Island and AvW Gruppe AG, Krumpendorf/Austria have informed us
that their joint share in the voting rights of RHI AG fell below the 
threshold of 5% on 21 September 2007. Taking into account the most 
recent conversions of RHI convertible bonds with effect from 1 
October 2007, the shareholder structure of RHI AG is composed as 
follows: Free Float < 70%; MS Private Foundation > 25%; Dr. Wilhelm 
Winterstein > 5%;

end of announcement                               euro adhoc 03.10.2007 14:48:04

Further inquiry note:

RHI AG
Investor Relations
Mag. Barbara Potisk
Tel: +43-1-50213-6117
Email: barbara.potisk@rhi-ag.com

Branche: Refractories
ISIN: AT0000676903
WKN: 874182
Index: ATX Prime
Börsen: Wiener Börse AG / official dealing