Eckert & Ziegler to Downsize Executive Board

Berlin, June 30th 2004. - The Chief Financial Officer of Eckert & Ziegler AG (ISIN DE0005659700), Gerald Pohland, will step down as scheduled as of June 30th 2004. Mr Pohland will henceforth be devoting himself to new challenges outside the Company. He will, however, continue to be available to Eckert & Ziegler in a consultative capacity. The Supervisory Board wishes to thank Mr Pohland for the services he has rendered, and wishes him all the best for his future. The responsibility for the area of finances will be assumed by long-time Eckert & Ziegler Commercial Manager Jens Giltsch. This area is to be integrated into the Executive Board's Administrative Department.

The Board of Directors