On February 14, 2002 the supervisory board of RHI AG has resolved on the reorganisation of Veitsch-Radex GmbH thereby implementing the capital restructuring announced on January 14, 2002. Veitsch-Radex GmbH will be converted into an unlimited partnership. Thereafter RHI AG as unlimited partner will be liable for the liabilities of Veitsch-Radex. Veitsch-Radex GmbH is one of the core companies of the RHI refractories division.