Sales negotiations for stake in Voltabox concluded

Delbrück, Germany, September 30, 2021 – paragon [ISIN DE0005558696] has successfully concluded negotiations with investors concerning the sale of the financial stake in Voltabox AG. Only an official exemption decision is still pending on the part of the buyer. Upon its receipt, an already negotiated purchase agreement will be concluded between paragon and an acquisition entity. The company expects the contract to be signed in October 2021.

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