Ad hoc: Constantia Packaging B.V. owns more than 90 % of ordinary shares in Constantia Packaging AG

Today Constantia Packaging AG was officially informed by its major
share holder that Constantia Packaging B.V. has obtained the voting
rights for more than 90 % of ordinary shares in Constantia Packaging
AG. Share ownership of Constantia Packaging B.V. has increased from
81,70 % up to more than 90 %.

After the third quarter 2008 Constantia Packaging AG reinforced its
outlook 2008. The company expects full-year sales to increase to
around ¤ 2.1 billion, EBITDA to more than ¤ 280 million and EBIT to
more than ¤ 175 million.

Constantia Packaging AG, which is listed on the Vienna Stock
Exchange, has activities in the Aluminum, Corrugated Board and
Flexible Packaging segments. Approximately 8,400 employees working in
20 countries in Europe, Asia and North America produce primary
aluminum and semi-finished aluminum products, plastic and aluminum
packaging, labels, paper and corrugated board for the pharmaceutical,
beverage, food, automotive and aerospace industries, among others

- End of Ad-hoc Release -

For more information:

Constantia Packaging AG

Veronika Zügel
Communications

Wolfgang Schwaiger
Martin Schneeweiss
Investor Relations

Hanno M. Bästlein
Chief Executive Officer

Opernring 17, A-1010 Vienna
Tel.: +43 (01) 588 55-0
Fax: +43 (01) 588 55-106
E-mail: ir@constantia-packaging.com
Web site: www.constantia-packaging.com

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