Niederweningen, 27 April 2005

At the annual general meeting of 26 April 2005, the shareholders of Bucher Industries AG approved the introduction of a standard registered share and adopted all proposals of the board of directors.

At the regular annual general meeting of Bucher Industries AG on 26 April 2005, all proposals of the board of directors were adopted. The shareholders voted in favor of introducing a standard registered share and approved the amendments to the articles of association. The new registered shares will be traded as of 4 May 2005. Effective 4 May 2005 the listing notice will also be available at www.bucherind.com.

Dividends of CHF 7.- per bearer share and CHF 1.40 per registered share will be paid free of charge as of 29 April 2005. 35% withholding tax will be deducted.

Mr. Ernst Bärtschi was newly elected to the board of directors of Bucher Industries AG for a three year term.

Bucher Industries is a technology group operating worldwide with leading market positions in specialty fields of machine and vehicle construction. The company's areas of activity include specialized agricultural machinery, municipal vehicles, wine and fruit juice production plants, hydraulics components, and production equipment for the container glass industry. Bucher Industries' shares are traded at the Swiss Stock Exchange (SWX: BUC).

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