Prof. Johannes Feldmayer, member of the Siemens Corporate Executive Committee, asks to be temporarily released from his duties

In connection with the Nuremburg Office of Public Prosecution’s ongoing investigations of Siemens AG employees and of his own person, Prof. Feldmayer has requested that the Chairman of Siemens’ Supervisory Board temporarily release him from his duties and responsibilities to allow for his current personal circumstances. This request has been met.

Siemens (Berlin and Munich) is a global powerhouse in electrical engineering and electronics. The company has around 475,000 employees (incl. discontinued operations) working to develop and manufacture products, design and install complex systems and projects, and tailor a wide range of services for individual requirements. Siemens provides innovative technologies and comprehensive know-how to benefit customers in over 190 countries. Founded more than 155 years ago, the company focuses on the areas of Information and Communications, Automation and Control, Power, Transportation, Medical, and Lighting. In fiscal 2006 (ended September 30), Siemens had sales of €87.3 billion and net income of €3.033 billion, according to U.S. GAAP. Further information is available on the Internet at: www.siemens.com