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Ascom General Meeting: All proposals submitted by the Board of Directors approved

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The Annual General Meeting of Shareholders of Ascom Holding AG approved all proposals submitted by the Board of Directors. Therefore all existing Board members have been re-elected.

The Annual General Meeting of Shareholders of Ascom Holding AG, which was held on April 15, 2008 in Berne, Switzerland, was attended by 183 shareholders representing 13'695’766 votes or approximately 38 % of the share capital.

The General Meeting of Shareholders approved all proposals submitted by the Board of Directors and granted discharge to the Board of Directors. The five existing members of the Board, Juhani Anttila, Dr J.T. Bergqvist, Dr Wolfgang Kalsbach, Paul E. Otth and Dr Axel Paeger, were re-elected as members of the Board of Directors for another term of one year by a large majority of the votes represented. Dr Rolf A. Meyer did not stand for re-election and leaves the Board.

The General Meeting of Shareholders also concluded to forego a dividend for fiscal year 2007.

About Ascom
Ascom is an international solution provider with comprehensive technological know-how in Mission-Critical Communication. The company concentrates on the core areas of Wireless Solutions (high-value, customer-specific on-site communications solutions) and Security Solutions (applications for security, communication and control systems for infrastructure operators, public security institutions and the army). With a wealth of experience in implementing complex projects for discerning customers, Ascom has established itself in important key markets. Offerings range from analysis and consulting to system design and system integration, project management, engineering and implementation, right through to maintenance and support. Ascom registered shares (ASCN) are listed on the SWX Swiss Exchange in Zurich.

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