Ad hoc: R. STAHL AG: R. STAHL plans to pay dividend of ¤ 0.90 per share

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Waldenburg, 28 April 2009 - In accordance with the company's
financial strength, the Managing Board and Supervisory Board of R.
STAHL AG will propose a dividend of ¤ 0.90 (previous year: ¤ 1.10) to
the Annual General Meeting - despite adverse market prospects. This
corresponds to a current dividend yield of around 6%. The dividend
ratio for fiscal year 2008 amounts to 42%, compared with 40% in the
previous year.

R. STAHL AG will continue to ensure its stockholders participate
appropriately in the company's success in future.

This year's Annual General Meeting will be held on 19 June 2009.

Contact:

R. STAHL AG
Communication / Investor Relations
Judith Schäuble
Am Bahnhof 30, 74638 Waldenburg, Germany

Tel: +49 7942.943-1217, Fax: +49 7942.943-1364
E-mail: judith.schaeuble@stahl.de

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R. STAHL AG
Am Bahnhof 30 Waldenburg Germany

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