Antitrust investigations against Germanys wood based panel industry
In the context of an investigation relating to possible violations of antitrust law, offices were searched at Pfleiderer AG, at some of its subsidiaries, and at some competing companies on March 4, 2009. With regard to this matter, Pfleiderer AG announces that it has meanwhile received notifications of accusations and hearings from Germany’s Federal Antitrust Authority (Bundeskartellamt). Pfleiderer AG is examining the accusations and will state its position on them to the Federal Antitrust Authority. Due to the pending investigations, the company is unable to disclose any further details.
