DGAP-News: Rocket Internet AG / Key word(s): Legal Matter Rocket Internet AG: Rocket Internet changes legal form and transforms into a Societas Europaea (SE) 18.03.2015 / 17:54 --------------------------------------------------------------------- Rocket Internet changes legal form and transforms into a Societas Europaea (SE) - New legal form reflects the international setup of Rocket Internet while emphasizing strong links to Germany and Europe - No change in governance structure and day-to-day operations Berlin, Germany, 18th March 2015 - Today, Rocket Internet ("Rocket", ISIN DE000A12UKK6, RKET) changed its legal form to a Societas Europaea (SE). Rocket has been incorporated under Rocket Internet SE. With the new legal form, Rocket strikes a balance between its German and European roots and its goal of becoming the world's largest Internet platform outside of the United States and China. Oliver Samwer, CEO of Rocket Internet said: "Rocket Internet is a truly global platform. Our network of companies covers more than 100 markets and the number keeps rising. Our more than 25,000 people are becoming more and more international. We speak an impressive variety of languages. We cover all time zones. And now, we have a legal form that fits our modern company and fully reflects its international character and ambition." The new legal form has no impact on the company's day-to-day operations and the headquarters remain in Berlin. Rocket Internet SE will continue to be governed by a two-tier board structure consisting of the Management Board and the Supervisory Board. The composition of both boards remains unchanged. Ends Media Contact Rocket Internet Andreas Winiarski, Senior Vice President Global Communications T: +49 30 300 13 18 68 E: [email protected] About Rocket Internet Rocket's mission is to become the world's largest Internet platform outside of China and the United States. Rocket identifies and builds proven Internet business models and transfers them to new, underserved or untapped markets where it seeks to scale them into market leading online companies. Rocket is focused on online business models that satisfy basic consumer needs across three sectors: e-Commerce, marketplaces and financial technology. Rocket started in 2007 and now has more than 25,000 employees across its network of companies, which operate in more than 100 countries on five continents. Rocket Internet SE is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (ISIN DE000A12UKK6, RKET). Rocket Internet SE's headquarter is located in Johannisstraße 20, 10117 Berlin, Deutschland. For further information visit www.rocket-internet.com. Disclaimer: This document is being presented solely for informational purposes and should not be treated as giving investment advice. It is not intended to be (and should not be used as) the sole basis of any analysis or other evaluation. All and any evaluations or assessments stated herein represent our personal opinions. We advise you that some of the information is based on statements by third persons, and that no representation or warranty, expressed or implied, is made as to, and no reliance should be place on, the fairness, accuracy, completeness or correctness of this information or opinions contained herein. This presentation contains certain forward-looking statements relating to the business, financial performance and results of Rocket Internet SE, its subsidiaries and its participations (collectively, "Rocket") and/or the industry in which Rocket operates. Forward-looking statements concern future circumstances and results and other statements that are not historical facts, sometimes identified by the words "believes," "expects," "predicts," "intends," "projects," "plans," "estimates," "aims," "foresees," "anticipates," "targets," and similar expressions. 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