SWX: Ad Hoc Publicity: Formal Investigation Initiated Against PubliGroupe SA

In connection with the publication of the half-year results 2001 of PubliGroupe SA on the 4th of September 2001 which may have resulted in a potential violation of Art. 72 of the Listing Rules, SWX Swiss Exchange has initiated a formal investigation. The duration of these investigative proceedings has not been determined. SWX shall provide information as to the outcome of its investigation. However, no information will be made public with regard to the ongoing investigative proceedings.