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AvW Gruppe AG, Krumpendorf/Austria has informed
us that their voting rights of RHI AG has exceeded the threshold of 
5% as of 31 October 2007.

Taking into account the most recent conversions of RHI convertible 
bonds, the shareholder structure of RHI AG is composed as follows:

Free Float < 65%; MS Private Foundation > 25%; Dr. Wilhelm 
Winterstein > 5%; AvW Group AG > 5%

end of announcement                               euro adhoc 06.11.2007 08:50:12

Further inquiry note:

RHI AG
Investor Relations
Barbara Potisk
Tel: +43-1-50213-6123
Email: barbara.potisk@rhi-ag.com

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