Cyber attack on Schlatter's IT network

SCHLATTER INDUSTRIES AG - SIX SWISS EXCHANGE: STRN - ISIN: CH0002277314


Ad hoc announcement pursuant to article 53 LR   

S c h l i e r e n, 12 August 2024. Schlatter's IT network was attacked with malware. The company immediately initiated the necessary security measures and involved the relevant authorities. A detailed investigation into the matter is in progress.

On Friday, 9 August 2024, the Schlatter Group was attacked by a criminal cyber-attack using malware. The internal ICT specialists, together with other external experts, immediately took measures to limit the damage as far as possible. The relevant authorities were involved. As part of this process, it is being investigated whether data was stolen. It can be assumed that this was a professional attack. The unknown perpetrators are attempting to blackmail Schlatter. The ICT experts are working intensively to make all systems available and functional again as quickly as possible.

Further Information

Schlatter Industries AG

Werner Schmidli

Chief Executive Officer

Telephone +41 44 732 71 70

Mobile +41 79 343 62 62

werner.schmidli@schlattergroup.com

Schlatter Group (www.schlattergroup.com)
The Schlatter Group is one of the leading specialists in plant engineering for resistance welding systems as well as weaving and finishing equipment for the production of paper machine clothing, wire fabrics and wire mesh. Thanks to its many years of experience in the field of plant technology, its innovative strength and its reliable service, the Schlatter Group – which is listed on the Swiss Reporting Standard of SIX Swiss Exchange – guarantees its customers a range of powerful and high-quality production equipment.

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