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EnergyMixx signs €500 million project financing mandate with Deutsche Bank

Renewable energy group EnergyMixx has engaged Deutsche Bank AG, London Branch, for the financing of at least €500 million of renewable energy projects. Deutsche Bank will on an exclusive basis act as structuring bank, hedging bank, sole mandated lead manager and sole mandated lead arranger.

06th October 2008, Switzerland – EnergyMixx AG (Frankfurt: EM2, WKN: AOMSTN, ISIN CH0030908856) has engaged The London Office of Deutsche Bank AG as sole mandated lead manger to arrange and syndicate not less than €500 million of non-recourse project finance senior debt for the Company’s renewable energy projects in Italy.

The portfolio of projects includes 105 MW of solar photovoltaic and circa 200 MW of wind energy. These projects represent 50% of the concessions currently available to EnergyMixx, who have a large pipeline of projects. The Company anticipates that a rolling construction programme of the projects being financed will commence in the first quarter of 2009 and will be complete by 2011.

Miles Millard, European head of DCM at Deutsche Bank said, “Deutsche Bank is delighted to support EnergyMixx's renewable energy projects through this significant financing mandate. Deutsche Bank has positioned itself as a leading financial institution in the renewables space and we believe that we can play a crucial role in facilitating and promoting the wider technological and industrial changes that our economies need to implement in order to address the challenges posed by climate change."

Artur Dela, EnergyMixx Chairman, said: “The mandate with Deutsche Bank represents a significant milestone in our company. It marks a crucial step in enabling our transition from a technology acquirer to becoming a leading owner and operator of renewable energy assets. With Deutsche Bank’s global capital-raising expertise we look forward to identifying further sources of funding for our project implementation in Italy and beyond.”

About EnergyMixx

EnergyMixx AG is an integrated Swiss company that invests in the building and operation of renewable energy electricity generation ventures in lucrative energy markets around the globe, particularly in Italy. Its investments and projects are diversified across the spectrum of renewable energy generation (wind, solar, biomass and hydro). Revenue strategy is based on selling electricity as well as from trading financial incentives such as green and white certificates or carbon credits.

About Deutsche Bank

Deutsche Bank is a leading global investment bank with a strong and profitable private clients franchise. A leader in Germany and Europe, the bank is continuously growing in North America, Asia and key emerging markets. With 80,253 employees in 75 countries, Deutsche Bank offers unparalleled financial services throughout the world. The bank competes to be the leading global provider of financial solutions for demanding clients creating exceptional value for its shareholders and people.

Deutsche Bank has extensive experience gained over a number of years in structuring and arranging finance for the renewable energy sector.

For further information please contact:

EnergyMixx AG: Mr Artur Dela
Telephone: +41 78 665 2220
E-mail; a.dela@energymixx.com.

Deutsche Bank AG: Michelle Gathercole
Global Markets press and media relations
Telephone: +44 20 7545 4249
E-mail; michelle.gathercole@db.com

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