Willy Kissling waives reelection to the Board of Directors

Pfäffikon SZ, January 19, 2005 – The Chairman of the Board of Unaxis Holding Inc., Dr. Willy Kissling, has decided not to stand for reelection at the annual general meeting of shareholders to be held on April 26, 2005. The Board of Directors of Unaxis Holding Inc. regrets the resignation of its incumbent Chairman, who has held that office since 1998, and would like to express its thanks to Dr. Kissling for his tireless commitment on behalf of Unaxis Corporation during very challenging times. The Board of Directors has nominated its current Vice Chairman, Dr. Markus Rauh, to succeed Dr. Kissling. Markus Rauh, who has been a Board member since 1999, will take over as Chairman on the date of the upcoming shareholders meeting.