DGAP-News: Rocket Internet SE / Key word(s): Bond Rocket Internet SE buys back convertible bonds due 22 July 2022 in an aggregate nominal of approximately EUR 253.9 million 12.07.2018 / 19:21 The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- PRESS RELEASE NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION OR RELEASE, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN OR INTO THE UNITED STATES, CANADA, AUSTRALIA OR JAPAN OR ANY OTHER JURISDICTION IN WHICH THE DISTRIBUTION OR RELEASE WOULD BE UNLAWFUL. OTHER RESTRICTIONS ARE APPLICABLE. PLEASE SEE THE IMPORTANT NOTICE AT THE END OF THIS RELEASE. Rocket Internet SE buys back convertible bonds due 22 July 2022 in an aggregate nominal of approximately EUR 253.9 million Berlin, Germany, 12 July 2018 - The management board of Rocket Internet SE (the "Company") resolved today to accept offers to sell from the holders of the convertible bonds due 22 July 2022 issued by the Company, ISIN DE000A161KH4 (the "Bonds") in an aggregate nominal amount of EUR 253.9 million that were made in a modified Dutch auction process commenced on 11 July 2018. The Bonds are bought back at a price of 110% of the principal amount. The Company intends to cancel the Bonds bought back. The accepted offers are expected to be settled on 18 July 2018. Disclaimer This release may not be published, distributed or transmitted in the United States, Canada, Australia or Japan. This release is not directed to or intended for distribution to or use by, any person or entity that is a citizen or resident or located in any locality, state, country or other jurisdiction where such distribution, publication, availability or use would be contrary to law or regulation or which would require any registration or licensing within such jurisdiction. This release contains forward-looking statements. These statements are based on the current views, expectations and assumptions of the management of Rocket Internet SE ("Rocket Internet") and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results, performance or events to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such statements. Actual results, performance or events may differ materially from those described in such statements due to, among other things, changes in the general economic and competitive environment, risks associated with capital markets, currency exchange rate fluctuations and competition from other companies, changes in international and national laws and regulations, in particular with respect to tax laws and regulations, and other factors. Rocket Internet does not assume any obligations to update any forward-looking statements. Media Contact T: +49 30 300 1318 68 E: [email protected] Contact: Investor Relations: [email protected] --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12.07.2018 Dissemination of a Corporate News, transmitted by DGAP - a service of EQS Group AG. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. The DGAP Distribution Services include Regulatory Announcements, Financial/Corporate News and Press Releases. Archive at www.dgap.de --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Language: English Company: Rocket Internet SE Charlottenstrasse 4 10969 Berlin Germany Phone: +49 (0)30 300 13 1800 Fax: +49 (0)30 300 13 1899 E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.rocket-internet.com ISIN: DE000A12UKK6 WKN: A12UKK Indices: MDAX Listed: Regulated Market in Frankfurt (Prime Standard); Regulated Unofficial Market in Berlin, Dusseldorf, Hamburg, Hanover, Stuttgart, Tradegate Exchange; Luxembourg Stock Exchange, , End of News DGAP News Service --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 704219 12.07.2018