Price range at offering of 15 to 18 euros / subscription period from September 26 to 28, 2000

Leonberg, September 25 - The offering price range for the stock of the innovative provider of Internet infrastructure software HEXMAC Software Systems AG, Leonberg, is between 15 and 18 euros. The subscription period will run from September 26 to 28, 2000. The first quotation on the Neuer Markt is planned for October 2, 2000. The bank consortium of Hypo-Vereinsbank AG (leader) and Delbr�ck & Co., Privatbankiers, will place up to 1,281,500 shares (including Greenshoe of up to max. 120,000 shares) with the security code number 522 761 and the board code HEX.

The bookbuilding range was made public at the press and DVFA analysts' conference held by HEXMAC Software Systems AG today in the offices of the consortium leader HypoVereinsbank in Frankfurt. The free float will be around 42% including the Greenshoe. The initial price is planned to be announced on September 29.

The listing on the stock exchange is designed to position the company as an internationally leading provider for Internet infrastructure software. Initially, HEXMAC aims to reinforce its presence in the German-speaking region. In a second phase starting in 2001, the core markets in Europe are to be penetrated. After this, the plan is to open up branches in Asia and the Pacific, before moving into the target market of North America.

With the finances raised by the public offering, HEXMAC plans to acquire domestic and foreign companies and take up holdings in specific, strategically interesting companies. In addition, HEXMAC will form alliances and strategic partnerships. The company will also increase its staff numbers in the field of sales and marketing with experienced employees.

The background of HEXMAC AG

HEXMAC Software Systems AG, with its head office in Leonberg near Stuttgart, was founded in 1993. HEXMAC is the innovative provider of Internet infrastructure software. It is the first company on the market to offer software that makes dynamic content management and professional e-business solutions possible from one provider. HEXMAC's HPS software is used by high-traffic German-language and international websites. The clientele includes big name companies from the fields of media, industry, financial services and the New Economy such as FOCUS Online, CNN Norway, DGZ� DekaBank, Payback and Mann+Hummel.

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