1. Synergies related to product line and sales network

The acquisition of Rotex will contribute significantly to the execution of Daikin’s
strategy to expand its heating business alongside its other strategic business pillars
of air conditioning, applied systems and refrigeration.

A close look at the European heating market reveals that it is undergoing a structural
change. Driven by higher gas and oil prices and changing legislation, the share of
renewable and energy efficient heating sources is rapidly increasing. Supported by
government incentives in most EU countries, solar panels and heat pumps are
becoming well-established technologies. Daikin entered the European heating
market two years ago with its innovative ‘Altherma’ offering: an air-to-water heat
pump, based on Daikin’s advanced heat pump technology.

Daikin’s heat pump range will be complemented by Rotex heating solutions
consisting of efficient boilers, solar and underfloor heating. Rotex will now get the
opportunity to integrate an air to water heat pump boiler into their advanced heating
solution. Furthermore, it will also enable the integration of both companies’ heating
know-how and thus to expand their dedicated heating portfolio. Finally, the
acquisition of Rotex will further contribute to Daikin’s environmental strategy of
promoting energy efficient building climate solutions.

2. Rotex Heating Systems GmbH: leader in hybrid installations

Rotex, headquartered in South Germany, is a midsized heating company with 360
employees engaged in the production and distribution of heating products in Europe.
Established in 1973 by Mr G. Rambacher, Rotex is known as a technology leader for
advanced heating solutions combining highly efficient hybrid systems of gas/oil/bio-oil
condensing boilers and solar panels. The product range is completed by a domestic
hot water tank and underfloor heating.

Rotex offers a complete hybrid heating system with the choice of traditional and
renewable energy sources for a customised solution. In addition to Germany, Rotex
has sales affiliates in the main heating markets of Italy, France, Spain, UK and
Poland. In 2007, Rotex had a turnover of 62.7 million euro.
 
3. Daikin Europe N.V.: Advanced climate control products and services for
Europe, Africa and the Middle East

Daikin Europe N.V., located in Ostend, Belgium has more than 4,000 employees, is
the Daikin sales and manufacturing headquarters for Europe, parts of Africa and the
Middle East. Daikin Europe was established in 1972 and over the years has grown
into the most advanced comfort climate plant in Europe. A comprehensive range of
heating, air conditioning and refrigeration products and systems for commercial,
residential and industrial applications is produced and supplied from the Ostend
plant, supported by two factories in the Czech Republic. Daikin Europe enjoyed sales
of 1.9 billion euro in 2007.

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