List of transactions of particular importance
Quality of the SOLARWORLD brand confirmed. In a quality study by the Photon trade journal in which module types of different competitors were tested in a test field (under standardized test conditions) the solar power modules of SOLARWORLD came out in the top position: The SOLARWORLD Module SW 210 poly achieved the highest standardized annual yield, generating more electricity than comparable competitive products.
Shareholder structure changed. DWS Investment GmbH increased its shareholding on 27 January 2009 from 4.93 to 5.09 per cent.
In view of the good rating received by our solar power module we see our quality strategy for the SOLARWORLD brand confirmed. In particular, in a competitive environment that is growing tougher and tougher, the quality parameter is crucial in strengthening our market position in the trading business as well as of supreme importance for sustainable customer relations.
The shareholder structure of SOLARWORLD AG has thus changed as follows as at the above mentioned effective off date:
Shareholder structure as at 27 January 2009
The economic situation of the group is rated as positive by the management of SOLARWORLD AG taking into consideration the earnings, finance and asset situation resulting from the 2008 consolidated annual financial statements and outlined above, as well as considering the ongoing business in 2009 at the time of drawing up the group annual report. A sound order book situation in the wafer and trading business with established market participants and a strong customer base are proof of the positive further development of our business.