New repurchase of shares

The board of EMS-CHEMIE HOLDING AG has decided, to realize also in 1998 the distribution of the profit of approx. CHF 200 mio. by way of buy back of shares and to reduce thereafter its share capital. A corresponding offer to the shareholders will be announced on May 6, 1998 and be valid until May 11, 1998. Since 1992 until today, EMS-CHEMIE HOLDING AG surrendered totally CHF 1'339 mio. by means of buy back of shares, reduction of nominal value and dividends to shareholders.