Nemetschek presents a public offer to the shareholders of Graphisoft

Munich, January 17, 2007 - The Nemetschek Group today submitted a public takeover offer to the shareholders of Graphisoft SE. "We are offering shareholders an equivalent of 9 EUR per share. It is a fair price that appropriately reflects the value of the company," says the company's CFO and spokesperson for the board Ernst Homolka. The offer of 2,273 forints (HUF) corresponds exactly to 9 euros and was submitted to the Hungarian Financial Supervisory Authority (HFSA) this Wednesday before the stock exchange opened. The regulatory authority will verify the offer over the next two weeks. Afterwards, shareholders will have 45 days to sell their shares. The transaction is expected to be completed around mid-March. The Nemetschek Group has a majority stake of 54.3 percent in Graphisoft since December 31, 2006.

Market position significantly strengthened
On December 21, 2006, it was announced that Nemetschek acquired an option to purchase a qualified majority in the first phase. On December 31, 2006, after the completion of the due diligence process, Nemetschek was able to acquire 54.3 percent of the total of 10.6 million shares at a price of 9 EUR per share. The board is now making a public offer for the remaining 45.7 percent of Graphisoft shares, again at 9 EUR. The maximum purchase price is therefore approximately 95 million EUR. The transaction is being mediated by WestLB Hungaria Zrt. and Erste Befektetesi Zrt. "For the Nemetschek Group, Graphisoft represents a strategic financial interest. The acquisition is an important benefit for both the company and the shareholders and creates a solid foundation for a successful future," said Homolka. Both innovative and growth-oriented companies will operate independently in the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, Construction) software sector, developing new products and services and acquiring new clients. According to Homolka, Nemetschek will strengthen its market position with the acquisition of Graphisoft and will finally become the world's leading seller of AEC software solutions in terms of technology. Through this acquisition, the group will significantly improve its key business performance indicators thanks to a substantial increase in sales, significant growth in operating profit EBITDA, and an increase in operating income. Both companies already have a combined total of 270,000 customers in 142 countries, with expected sales revenues of 140 million EUR in 2007.

Nemetschek: Design, Construction and Building Management
Nemetschek is headquartered in Munich and is the only global seller of IT solutions that encompass the entire process of design, construction, and building management. The product range extends from building design and construction to building and property management. Today, more than 170,000 renowned customers in 142 countries use its software in 16 languages. In the fiscal year 2006, the company’s board expects sales that will significantly exceed 100 million EUR.

Graphisoft: Design Specialists
Graphisoft SE is based in Hungary, Budapest, and specializes in software solutions for building design. The company was founded in 1982 and today has more than 260 employees and a global network of reliable and independent sales partners. Graphisoft has branches in Hungary, Germany, USA, Japan, Great Britain, Spain, and Finland. The company's products are used by more than 100,000 customers in 82 countries. In the fiscal year 2005, Graphisoft's sales reached 27 million EUR.