On May 19, 2011, Norges Bank (Central Bank of Norway), Oslo, Norway informed us pursuant to section 21

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On May 19, 2011, Norges Bank (Central Bank of Norway), Oslo, Norway
informed us pursuant to section 21 para. 1 WpHG that on 17.05.2011 the
voting rights of Norges Bank (Central Bank of Norway) in AIXTRON SE,
Herzogenrath, Germany, ISIN: DE000A0WMPJ6, WKN: A0WMPJ fell below the
threshold of 3% and amounts to 2.82% (2858380 voting rights).

The voting rights are held by Norges Bank (Central Bank of Norway),
organization number 937 884 117.

On May 23, 2011, in the name and on behalf of the state of Norway, The
Royal Ministry of Finance, Oslo, Norway informed us pursuant to sec. 21
para. 1 WpHG that on 17.05.2011 the voting rights of the state of Norway in
AIXTRON SE, Herzogenrath, Germany, ISIN: DE000A0WMPJ6, WKN: A0WMPJ fell
below the threshold of 3% and amounts to 2.82% (2858380 voting rights).

The voting rights are held by Norges Bank (Central Bank of Norway),
organization number: 937 884 117. Norges Bank (Central Bank of Norway) is
controlled by the state of Norway, and voting rights held by Norges Bank
are to be attributed to the state of Norway pursuant sec. 22 para. 1 sent.
1 no. 1 WpHG.



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Company:      AIXTRON SE
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