Ad hoc: Biofrontera AG: Biofrontera AG placed a capital increase

Biofrontera AG / Capital increase / Ad hoc: Biofrontera AG placed a
capital increase

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Leverkusen, 14 January 2009 - Biofrontera AG (ISIN: DE 0006046113)
has placed a capital increase from authorized capital today and
issued new shares against cash deposits.

In spite of the current market environment 331,000 new, registered
shares could be placed with existing shareholders with a long-term
investment perspective, strengthening Biofrontera's liquidity by
about 500 T¤. This issue of new shares increases the base capital of
Biofrontera AG to 3,647,514 Euro.

To ensure further operations, additional financing is required and
anticipated for the near future.

Biofrontera AG, Hemmelrather Weg 201, 51377 Leverkusen, Germany
ISIN: DE0006046113
WKN: 604611

Contact:
Anke zur Mühlen
Biofrontera AG
Tel.: +49 (0214) 87 63 222
Fax.: +49 (0214) 87 63 290

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Biofrontera AG
Hemmelrather Weg 201 Leverkusen Germany

WKN: 604611;
ISIN: DE0006046113;
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