Pfäffikon / Brescia, 25.9.2007 – Stäubli has acquired a stake in Deimo S.p.A based in
Brescia, Italy.

Deimo and Stäubli have known each other for many years and share a strong commitment to
innovation and technology. The acquisition of a stake creates a the basis for developing a
relationship of mutual benefit, combining Deimo’s engineering capacities and product range
with the needs of Stäubli. Deimo will carry on supplying the products and services to its
existing customers.

With a workforce of 40, Deimo engages in engineering consultancy, design and production of
electronic boards and controllers for the textile machinery industry. Deimo’s product range
includes complete automation solutions for the electronic control of textile machinery such as
knitting and weaving machines. The Italian company was founded in 1981 by the Mattia
family and has subsidiaries in Hong Kong, mainland China and Korea.

The facility in Brescia and the Deimo brand will be maintained. Mario Mattia will continue his operating responsibilities as CEO of Deimo.