DGAP-Adhoc: Airbus SE: Airbus Provides Update on Legal Cases

DGAP-Ad-hoc: Airbus SE / Key word(s): Legal Matter 
Airbus Provides Update on Legal Cases 
 
13-Jan-2018 / 17:00 CET/CEST 
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*Ad-hoc release, 13 January 2018* 
 
*Airbus Provides Update on Legal Cases* 
 
*- *Acknowledges arbitral award of EUR 104 million in commercial dispute 
between Matra Défense S.A.S. and the Republic of China 
 
- In discussion with Munich public prosecution (Staatsanwaltschaft München 
I) for potential termination of Eurofighter Austria investigation 
 
Airbus SE (stock exchange symbol: AIR) is providing an update on two 
unrelated legacy legal cases. 
 
The first legal legacy case concerns a commercial dispute, previously 
mentioned in the company's Financial Statements, between subsidiary Matra 
Défense S.A.S. and the Republic of China (Taiwan). In 1998, Matra Défense 
S.A.S. was acquired by one of the French predecessor companies which later 
merged into EADS. 
 
Airbus acknowledges notification of an arbitral award on 12 January 2018 
concerning a breach of contract claim related to a purchase agreement signed 
in 1992 for the supply of missiles for which the products were delivered in 
the years shortly thereafter. The award amounts to EUR 104 million. 
 
Matra Défense S.A.S. is reviewing the award before evaluating the next steps 
to take following the outcome of this arbitration. 
 
The second unrelated legal legacy case concerns the ongoing investigation by 
the Munich public prosecution (Staatsanwaltschaft München I) in relation to 
the sale of Eurofighter aircraft to the Republic of Austria. 
 
Airbus confirms that it is in discussion with the Munich public prosecution 
(Staatsanwaltschaft München I) about the potential termination of the 
investigation in the context of the sale of Eurofighter aircraft in 2003 by 
former EADS Deutschland GmbH (renamed Airbus Defence and Space GmbH) to the 
Republic of Austria. Once concluded, Airbus will disclose the result. 
 
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*About Airbus* 
Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 
2016 it generated revenues of EUR 67 billion and employed a workforce of 
around 134,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger 
airliners from 100 to more than 600 seats and business aviation products. 
Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and 
mission aircraft, as well as one of the world's leading space companies. In 
helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military 
rotorcraft solutions worldwide. 
 
*Media contacts* 
 
Martin Agüera 
[phone] 
[e-mail] 
 
Rod Stone 
[phone] 
[e-mail] 
 
Gregor Kursell 
[phone] 
[e-mail] 
 
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Company:  Airbus SE 
          P.O. Box 32008 
          2303 DA Leiden 
          Netherlands 
Phone:    [phone] 
Fax:      [phone] - 26481 
Internet: www.airbusgroup.com 
ISIN:     NL0000235190 
WKN:      938914 
Indices:  MDAX 
Listed:   Regulated Market in Frankfurt (Prime Standard); Regulated 
          Unofficial Market in Berlin, Dusseldorf, Hamburg, Hanover, Munich, 
          Stuttgart, Tradegate Exchange 
 
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