OMV begins trading on OTCQX Best Market in the United States

• OMV Aktiengesellschaft begins trading today on OTCQX, part of OTC Markets Group, operator of regulated markets for trading U.S. and international securities
• The OTCQX Market represents the highest market of OTC Markets Group

OMV Aktiengesellschaft (Vienna Stock Exchange: OMV; OTCQX: OMVKY, OMVJF), an integrated chemicals, fuels, and energy company, announced that it has been approved to trade on the OTCQX® Best Market in the United States.

OMV begins trading today on OTCQX under the ticker symbols “OMVKY” and “OMVJF.”  U.S. investors can find current financial disclosure and Real-Time Level 2 quotes for the company on www.otcmarkets.com. The company’s ordinary shares will continue to trade on the Vienna Stock Exchange. No new ordinary shares will be issued as part of the commencement of trading on OTCQX.

Upgrading to the OTCQX Market is an important step for companies seeking to provide transparent trading for their U.S. investors. For companies listed on a qualified international exchange, streamlined market standards enable them to utilize their home market reporting to make their information available in the U.S. To qualify for OTCQX, companies must meet high financial standards, follow best practice corporate governance and demonstrate compliance with applicable securities laws.

“We are pleased to announce our upgrade to the OTCQX® Best Market. With a strong foundation of international investors, this move further enhances the accessibility and visibility of our shares to both U.S. institutional and retail investors and it provides them with an opportunity to participate in OMV's growth and financial strength. Based on our strong balance sheet, OMV is a sector leader in shareholder distributions, with a strong track record of consistently delivering value to its investors. We look forward to sharing our equity story and warmly welcoming new investors to join us on this journey” said Reinhard Florey, OMV Chief Financial Officer.